Spinal fusion kit is latest innovation from ECA Medical
By Erika Martin / Friday, November 14th, 2014 / Health Care & Life Science, Latest news, Small Business, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Spinal fusion kit is latest innovation from ECA Medical
ECA Medical Instruments, a designer and manufacturer of single-procedure torque-limiting surgical kits and other medical devices, is producing the world’s first single-procedure spinal fusion kit.
Yoga studio franchise owners plan third location for Central Coast
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, November 14th, 2014 / Latest news, Small Business, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on Yoga studio franchise owners plan third location for Central Coast
Thanks to two Rocky Mountain transplants, CorePower Yoga brand continues its rapid franchise expansion throughout the region.
Voters approve the bulk of bonds, taxes
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, November 7th, 2014 / Central Coast, East Ventura County, Latest news, South Coast, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Voters approve the bulk of bonds, taxes
Tri-county voters approved $910 million in school bonds on Nov. 4, with every bond proposal passing in Ventura and San Luis Obispo counties while just one passed in Santa Barbara County.
UCSB to launch first professional school
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, November 7th, 2014 / Latest news, Subscriber content, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on UCSB to launch first professional school
With a curriculum that steers clear of heavy emphasis on typical MBA topics like accounting, the Master’s in Technology Management program will focus on the specific leadership and management skills needed by engineers and tech professionals.
Cash-strapped Guadalupe banks on DJ Farms project
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, November 7th, 2014 / Central Coast, Latest news, Subscriber content, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Cash-strapped Guadalupe banks on DJ Farms project
For Guadalupe, it’s not the city’s expenses that are the problem — it’s revenue. With little commercial presence from businesses and a population of about 7,100, business tax revenues have dwindled and the ability to attract retailers is almost nonexistent.
Farmers markets face more stringent regulations, higher fees
By Marissa Wenzke / Friday, November 7th, 2014 / Agribusiness, Latest news, Small Business, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on Farmers markets face more stringent regulations, higher fees
Vendors at farmers markets all over the state will now pay a higher daily fee — $2 instead of the current 60 cents — and growers will face stricter inspections as part of a new state law going into effect Jan. 1, 2015.
Santa Maria Valley awaits business park
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, October 31st, 2014 / Central Coast, Latest news, Real Estate, Subscriber content, Top Stories / Comments Off on Santa Maria Valley awaits business park
After more than a decade of processing, permitting and managing a salamander on the federal list of threatened species, the Santa Maria Airport District is expecting to receive final approval on its much-delayed specific plan at the center, which would allow for an expanded business park.