Business News Roundup
Commercial Realtors Hopeful
Industry organization forecasts an eventful 2010 and growth in 2011. Read story.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Bank of Santa Barbara Goes Local
Eloy Ortega leads investor group which also includes Orfalea Foundation and Venoco CEO. Read story.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Selling Never Smelled So Sweet
Santa Barbara's LMS Fragrances thrives despite the recession. Read story.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
A Cycling Computer for Your iPhone
Santa Barbara startup iTMP Technology introduces smartphone device. Read story.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Montecito's Captain Video to Close
Owner Joe Lombardo blames the economy, competition from online. Read story.
Friday, March 20, 2009
On the Move - And Doing It Green
Santa Barbara-based company brings an ecological sensibility to lugging your furniture around. Read story.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Budget Cuts Hits Housing Mediation Hard
The task force has been unable to supervise as many negotiations between tenants and landlords. Read story.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Supes Approve Oil Proposal
Oil company PXP can drill. Read story.
Thursday, October 9, 2008
The Poop on Co-ops
Nicki Arnold investigates cooperative living in Isla Vista. Read story.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Banking Seminar Aims to Ease Concern
Bill Watkins of the UCSB Economic Forecast Project attempted to dispel myths and bolster confidence in local banking. Read story.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Artist Wants Liberals to Turn Other Cheek on McCain
Dubya toilet paper inventor Dan Levin rolls out a new version of his product, just in time for the 2008 election. Read story.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Goleta's Anti-Drilling Resolution Back to the Drawing Board
After passionate commentary by pro and con factions, the Goleta City Council opted to change language in a resolution to support the moratorium on offshore drilling. Read story.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Financial Crisis Causes Concern in Santa Barbara
While Santa Barbarans may be relatively unaffected by the current state of disarray on Wall Street, some impacts will be felt as lending institutions tighten their belts. Read story.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Teamsters, News-Press Trade Grievances
Complaints lodged about firing of sportswriter Dennis Moran, anti-NP campaigning. Read story.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
'Below Market' Condos to Go to City Council
Plans for a three-story complex of 45 condos on East Montecito Street selling marginally below market was approved by the Santa Barbara Planning Commission last week by a vote of 6-1 and will be reviewed by the Santa Barbara City Council next week. Read story.
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