Santa Barbara firm investing millions in out-of-state projects
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, October 11th, 2013 / Columns, Real Estate / Comments Off on Santa Barbara firm investing millions in out-of-state projects
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Strolling into a bigger market: SeaVees opens first company-owned showroom
By Tony Biasotti / Friday, October 11th, 2013 / Features, Small Business / Comments Off on Strolling into a bigger market: SeaVees opens first company-owned showroom
As corporate relocations go, this was a minor one. SeaVees, the shoe company that resurrected a 50-year-old brand name a few years ago, recently moved its headquarters about a block and a half in downtown Santa Barbara.
Memo to Mr. Warner: Even Beanie Baby billionaires have to play fair
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 11th, 2013 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on Memo to Mr. Warner: Even Beanie Baby billionaires have to play fair
The prosecution of Ty Warner only came about as part of a relatively recent crackdown on offshore accounts in which nearly 70 wealthy individuals have faced fines and prosecutions.
Editorial: Women government leaders could reset tone
By Editorial Board / Friday, October 11th, 2013 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Editorial: Women government leaders could reset tone
They may fare better than their predecessors in coping with the nagging problems of slow growth, high housing prices and the need to foster a culture of innovation that keeps the job engine of the region humming.
Cottage-Sansum merger on track as anti-trust filing nears
By Henry Dubroff / Friday, October 11th, 2013 / Banking & Finance, Health Care & Life Science, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Cottage-Sansum merger on track as anti-trust filing nears
Sansum Clinic’s planned merger with Cottage Health System remains on track despite the possibility that the partial government shutdown could delay an anti-trust review of one of the region’s biggest health care deals. And the biggest physician group in Santa Barbara County says it hopes to be able to join the Covered California insurance exchange Read More →
Deli owners restore 1940s Santa Barbara cocktail lounge
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, October 4th, 2013 / Central Coast, Columns, Restaurants / 1 Comment
Make that four pickles. The father-and-son team behind Three Pickles Deli + Sub in downtown Santa Barbara have bought a next-door business and are revamping the classic cocktail lounge, even bringing back a former bartender and historic sign. The new spot, named The Pickle Room, will have a grand opening on Oct. 5. It is Read More →
Ventura County developers pull back amid high vacancy
By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, October 4th, 2013 / Columns, East Ventura County, Real Estate, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Ventura County developers pull back amid high vacancy
The ’70s are back. At least when it comes to the state of commercial real estate development in Ventura County. While new home building in Ventura County is up compared to last year, commercial development is at a 37-year low, according to the latest report from the California Economic Forecast. Total investment in Ventura County Read More →