UCSB Prof’s Book Scrutinizes Wal-Mart
It examines the mega-company’s policy, future and international standing.
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Selling Never Smelled So Sweet
Santa Barbara’s LMS Fragrances thrives despite the recession.
Pacific Capital Bancorp Refutes Takeover Gossip
Rumors of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust’s demise are greatly exaggerated, say Bancorp officials.
Feds to the Rescue
So far, only Wells Fargo Bank is adminstering the loans.
A Cycling Computer for Your iPhone
Santa Barbara startup iTMP Technology introduces smartphone device.
Business 5-14
Two bicyclists on a mission to make Santa Barbara a leader among cities where cycling is a populist pursuit, have opened WheelHouse, a new bike shop at Anacapa and Cota streets
Little Bank Shows Big Growth
While banks around the country continue to struggle, American Riviera Bank, a Santa Barbara local barely three years old, announced in mid April a record level of annual success.
300 Layoffs at SBB&T
After receiving $180 million dollars from the U.S. Treasury Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP), the parent company of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust, Pacific Capital Bancorp, announced on March 18 that it will eliminate 22 percent of its full-time positions.
Montecito’s Captain Video to Close
Owner Joe Lombardo blames the economy, competition from online.
ECO:nomics Conference Concludes at Bacara
Clean energy funding, carbon emissions, and Obama’s policies discussed; European Union president’s anti-eco talk ends event.