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String theory: Retired exec plays on passion for guitars

By   /  Friday, April 15th, 2011  /  Features, Small Business  /  Comments Off on String theory: Retired exec plays on passion for guitars

After a successful career as the CEO of two dental insurance companies, Chris Kamen could be spending his retirement relaxing and playing golf. Instead, he owns and runs Santa Barbara-based Classic Guitars International.

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California classics: ’60s shoe brand SeaVees revived

By   /  Monday, April 11th, 2011  /  Features, Small Business  /  Comments Off on California classics: ’60s shoe brand SeaVees revived

Steven Tiller and Derek Galkin want to revive the California dream and promise of the 1960s. And put it on your feet, stylishly. They are the creative minds behind the “respectful rehabilitation” of SeaVees, a 1960s sneaker brand that was defunct for half a century before the pair resurrected it and melded it with a Read More →

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A concierge in your pocket: SocialStay app keeps guest, hotel connected

By   /  Monday, December 27th, 2010  /  Features, Small Business, Technology  /  Comments Off on A concierge in your pocket: SocialStay app keeps guest, hotel connected

SocialStay developed a mobile application that delivers hotel-specific concierge services to guests

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A lucrative base of operations

By   /  Monday, December 20th, 2010  /  Features, Small Business  /  Comments Off on A lucrative base of operations

Guidance on how to do business with Vandenberg, from the base itself and companies who have done it for years

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The toast of Lompoc

By   /  Monday, December 20th, 2010  /  Features, Small Business  /  Comments Off on The toast of Lompoc

A handful of world-class wineries have poured into an unassuming industrial park in Lompoc

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A win for the little guys

By   /  Friday, December 17th, 2010  /  Features, Small Business  /  Comments Off on A win for the little guys

Santa Barbara’s independent bookstores are claiming victory in the latest battle against big-box chains

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Raising the bar: ThinkThin goes from home kitchen to big chain stores

By   /  Monday, December 13th, 2010  /  Features, Small Business, Women Inc.  /  Comments Off on Raising the bar: ThinkThin goes from home kitchen to big chain stores

Ventura-based energy bar company ThinkThin went from a home startup to a $30 million-a-year business