South Coast Biz Blog
The South Coast Biz Blog is a round-up of the latest business news in the Santa Barbara area written by Ray Estrada, who has covered business in the region for numerous publications over the past couple decades. See http://rayestradamediaconsultant.wordpress.com/southcoastbizblog-com/ for more.
Union Bank to Buy Parent Company of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust
Pacific Capital Bancorp enters into merger with UnionBanCal Corp. Read story.
Monday, March 12, 2012
Women’s Festival Grows
More than 1,500 expected at SBCC's West Campus on March 9-10. Read story.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Kinko’s Founder Speaks at MIT Enterprise Forum
The company was started 42 years ago in Isla Vista. Read story.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Back to the Cover
Former supermodel featured in Forbes magazine. Read story.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Film Production Discussed
S.B. city and film commission sponsor free February 27 seminar. Read story.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust Back from the Brink
Pacific Capital Bancorp reports $12.3 million in fourth-quarter income. Read story.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Parentclick.com Marks 10th Year
Family-oriented website expands to 14th community. Read story.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Women Nominations Sought
Foundation seeks to honor the county's top female entrepreneurs. Read story.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Hyatt Renovation Nearly Done
The former Hotel MarMonte gets a $13 million facelift. Read story.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Bill Gates to Speak at Upcoming ECO:nomics Conference
He'll talk about cutting carbon emissions during the Bacara-hosted event. Read story.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Sears, Kmart to Close?
Corporate officials say low sales will prompt shuttering 120 stores; fate of Santa Barbara locations unclear. Read story.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Business-Related Events Abound
A look at upcoming luncheons and parties in January. Read story.
Friday, December 16, 2011
December Events Plentiful
Holidays won’t slow down business-related happenings. Read story.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Weekend May Set Trend
Retailers report strong sales after Thanksgiving. Read story.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Retailers Open Early
Some plan to start selling at midnight Thursday. Read story.
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