By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 30th, 2015 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Port grant, trade pact boon for Central Coast
International commerce on the Central Coast got a boost from a pair of announcements last week. On Oct. 26, the Department of Transportation awarded $12.3 million to the Port of Hueneme for upgrades and modernization that includes dredging the harbor to accommodate larger ships. Also in the mix is improved transportation infrastructure, particularly for hauling Read More →
Citizens Business Bank will acquire County Commerce Bank in a cash-and-stock deal, shrinking the number of community banks but vastly increasing the region’s lending capital. The proposed merger would strengthen Citizens’ commercial banking presence in Ventura County and fuel its regional expansion. Ontario-based Citizens, which has maintained a strong presence in the San Fernando Valley, Read More →
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 23rd, 2015 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Adamski death marks end of an era for Central Coast
They were two entrepreneurs who defined the corporate culture in the Central Coast’s dot-com era. Michael Klein was the swashbuckling deal maker who knew how to finance things, built tech firms and loved to make deals with big players like Yahoo. His investment in bankrupt auto parts maker Dura Automotive gave him a national profile. Read More →
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 16th, 2015 / Columns / Comments Off on Dubroff: Airline industry consolidation hampers tri-county airports
Pilots. Planes. Power. These are the three P’s of modern aviation and they explain in large part why the Central Coast is likely to struggle to get improved air service, particularly for business travelers looking for more frequent flights to major destinations. That’s not just me talking. In remarks in New York at a Read More →
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 9th, 2015 / Columns, Energy, Latest news / Comments Off on Dubroff: Alternative energy on the Central Coast adds to Capps’ legacy
During nearly two decades in Congress representing the Central Coast, Lois Capps (D-Santa Barbara) has been a relentless advocate for alternative energy. As she prepares to leave the House of Representatives when her term expires – she’s not standing for re-election next year – the change in energy production along the Central Coast is something Read More →
The Obama Administration has achieved an important milestone in getting a general agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership. The TPP involves roughly 40 percent of the global economy and includes most of Asia except China. It lowers tariffs, reduces informal barriers that get in the way of U.S. exports of services and adds new protections for Read More →
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