South Coast to get Citrix accelerator
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, June 5th, 2015 / Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on South Coast to get Citrix accelerator
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Santa Barbara’s Arts & Letters Cafe sold after 20-year run
By Staff Report / Thursday, June 4th, 2015 / Latest news, Real Estate, Restaurants, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Santa Barbara’s Arts & Letters Cafe sold after 20-year run
Designer Steve Hermann will write the next chapter for the former Arts & Letters Cafe, turning the quaint eatery and gallery space into a fine dining restaurant. According to Hayes Commercial Group, the property, which sits just off State Street at 7 E. Anapamu St., closed above the $2.1 million asking price and garnered a Read More →
Beach closures take toll on Santa Barbara County businesses
By Chris Officer / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Energy, Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Beach closures take toll on Santa Barbara County businesses
The oil spill near Refugio State Beach dealt a financial blow to a handful of businesses with more revenue being lost every day. Although the total impact on Santa Barbara’s $1 billion tourism industry is likely to be offset by increased hotel stays by cleanup crews, there was no sign of relief for those directly Read More →
Field narrowed to 6 in UCSB’s New Venture Competition
By pacbiztimes / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Field narrowed to 6 in UCSB’s New Venture Competition
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Tourism outlook bright; tri-county revenue rising
By Staff Report / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Central Coast, Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Tourism outlook bright; tri-county revenue rising
As the tri-county region has emerged from the Great Recession, travel and tourism loom larger and larger on the economic landscape, with Memorial Day as the traditional kick off to the region’s peak season. In San Luis Obispo County, rebounding travel and tourism, plus the burgeoning solar industry, are key drivers of new jobs. Visit Read More →
Third Window Brewing taking shape at new SB development
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, May 29th, 2015 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Third Window Brewing taking shape at new SB development
Kris Parker, grandson of the late Fess Parker, is working to open Santa Barbara’s newest brewery operation. With the help of a few friends, family members and business partners, Parker is bringing Third Window Brewing to the new commercial development known as The Mill at the corner of Laguna and Haley streets. He’ll be joined Read More →
Craft brewing’s steady rise: StartupSB panel forecasts growth for boutique labels
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, May 22nd, 2015 / Latest news, Small Business, Top Stories / Comments Off on Craft brewing’s steady rise: StartupSB panel forecasts growth for boutique labels
Firestone Walker Brewing Co.’s flagship beer, 805, is the best thing that ever happened to Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., according to Jaime Deitenhofer, founder of the growing Buellton-based label. The adoption of 805 by traditional macro-beer drinkers as their go-to adult beverage has given Fig Mountain and other startup craft breweries in the region Read More →