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By Editorial Board / Friday, May 24th, 2013 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Gov. Brown’s econ-devo plan likely to benefit region
The number of companies and cities in the Tri-Counties that might benefit from the new regime of tax credits and Go-Biz perks is substantial.
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By Guest commentary / Friday, May 17th, 2013 / Op/Eds, Opinion / Comments Off on Op/ed: It’s time for California to invest in innovation again by letting businesses grow
The California Jobs and Innovation Act has gained the support of many corporations and industries, as well as community leaders.
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By Editorial Board / Friday, April 26th, 2013 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Ventura unveils business development blueprint
The city of Ventura has set out a road map for economic vitality that courageously puts the private sector front and center.
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By Stephen Nellis / Friday, February 15th, 2013 / Nonprofits, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on CPA’s study: Nonprofits bring billions in to South Coast
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By pacbiztimes / Friday, February 15th, 2013 / Features, Real Estate, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on A model for work force housing: Partnership helps thousands of people on South Coast
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By Stephen Nellis / Friday, February 15th, 2013 / Central Coast, Latest news / Comments Off on SLO chamber hires governmental affairs chief to head legislative efforts
The San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce has hired Charlene Rosales as its director of governmental affairs to head its legislative efforts, including representing the city’s business community to local and state governments. Rosales has been a Central Coast resident since 1985, and she’s worked for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and a number of Read More →
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By Staff Report / Friday, February 8th, 2013 / Latest news, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on SB Chamber charts new path
The Santa Barbara Region Chamber of Commerce announced Feb. 7 that it had undertaken its biggest overhaul in decades, bringing a “new vision” to one of the largest and oldest business organizations in the Tri-Counties. Outgoing Chair Janet Garufis, president of Montecito Bank & Trust, said she and her board faced a “daunting task” a year ago Read More →