Hotel Oceana gets a new name as waterfront inns ready for boom
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, April 18th, 2014 / Real Estate, South Coast, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Hotel Oceana gets a new name as waterfront inns ready for boom
The 122-room property at 202 W. Cabrillo Blvd. was purchased last month by Philadelphia-based investment firm HHM for $41.7 million, including the assumption of $24.9 million in mortgage debt.
Tuning in to the Tri-Counties: KEYT, KCOY team on news coverage
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, April 18th, 2014 / Central Coast, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Tuning in to the Tri-Counties: KEYT, KCOY team on news coverage
Under a deal announced last year, CBS affiliate KCOY’s news will be produced under a shared-services agreement with Santa Barbara-based ABC affiliate KEYT. Journalists on the ground in Santa Maria will contribute to a live newscast from studios in Santa Barbara, replacing the old setup in which the evening KCOY newscast is produced in Salinas at station KION.
Cappello lends his clout to reshaping Santa Barbara politics
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, April 11th, 2014 / Columns, Law & Goverment, Top Stories / Comments Off on Cappello lends his clout to reshaping Santa Barbara politics
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Invoca snags Salesforce.com investment, launches new products
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, April 11th, 2014 / South Coast, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on Invoca snags Salesforce.com investment, launches new products
The company has raised more than $30.8 million to date, with the most recent round a $20 million infusion from Accel Partners.
Artisan food vendors flock to Santa Barbara Public Market
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, April 11th, 2014 / Latest news, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Artisan food vendors flock to Santa Barbara Public Market
Vendors will offer sustainably and humanely-raised meat and poultry; vegetable and fruit juices pressed on site; fresh seafood; cheeses and salumi; cupcakes and cakes; olive oils and vinegars; and a wine and beer tasting bar.
20 years of honoring innovation: Business & Technology honorees announced
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, April 11th, 2014 / Features, Nonprofits, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on 20 years of honoring innovation: Business & Technology honorees announced
The South Coast Business and Technology Awards, the largest business networking and educational fundraising event in the region, will honor a green packaging company, a drought-resistant seed company and a rescue equipment maker, among others, as it celebrates its 20th year.
Invoca garners Salesforce.com investment, rolls out new technology
By Staff Report / Tuesday, April 8th, 2014 / South Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Invoca garners Salesforce.com investment, rolls out new technology
Santa Barbara-based inbound call technology firm Invoca has added Salesforce.com to its investor roster and released a new voice intelligence technology to help its customers decode incoming calls. Invoca’s software lets marketers generate unique phone numbers for campaigns and then route and track the calls and sales that result. The company has raised more than Read More →