Business Resources Fair helps small businesses and start ups with funding and advice
Women’s Economic Ventures hosted a resources fair for new businesses in Santa Barbara Thursday. Grant money, operational advice and mentors were…
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Downtown Organization honors handed out at the annual breakfast meeting
The Downtown Organization’s Top honors have been handed out in Santa Barbara. They included Entrepreneur of the Year and Citizen of the…
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Local showroom business leaves State Street for new location in Santa Barbara
The owner of a local consignment center says the location of her store on State Street was attracting unwanted…
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Valentine’s Day bouquets and gifts from street vendors might be the bargain deal this year
Street vendors with flowers plan to see many customers for Valentine’s Day. The number of pop up stands increases…
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Businesses expect an economic boost with the Santa Barbara International Film Festival day and night events
Area business hope to see an economic impact from the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. The boost comes at a normally slower time of the…
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Peasants FEAST opens new arcade in Solvang
Two local business owners want to increase more activities for kids in Santa Ynez…
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Jordano’s expands its distribution capabilities with a massive warehouse opening
Jordano’s has expanded its warehouse space in Goleta to meet the growing distribution needs.
Employees and company executives gathered to celebrate…
Local entrepreneurs receive $412,500 in grants through WEV’s Emprendimiento program
The Women’s Economic Ventures network distributed $412,500 to 55 Emprendimiento program participants at an award ceremony on Jan.…
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Pac Biz Times reports: New Nautical Bean to feature art and events in SLO
SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – The Pacific Coast Business Times reports another Nautical Bean coffee shop is set to open in San Luis Obispo at 810 Orcutt…
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The historic Lobero Theatre is now energizing the power grid with rooftop solar panels
The Lobero Theatre now has a new power source with solar panels. The landmark celebrates its 150th anniversary this…
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Laguna Blanca School: Students host TEDx conference in Santa Barbara
Laguna Blanca School: Students host TEDx conference in Santa…
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The Rainbow House Inc: Local business owners launch “first permanent resource center” for LGBTQIA+ community in Solvang
Two local business owners are launching a new resource center for the LGBTQIA+ community in the Santa Ynez Valley.…
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‘Friends of State Street’ volunteers help business owners meet city rules and guidelines in Santa Barbara Promenade
The Friends of State Street volunteers are helping downtown Santa Barbara businesses. The latest project has involved painting…
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Popular Orcutt bakery struggling to reopen after suffering extensive flood damage
A locally-owned Orcutt bakery is struggling to reopen after being damaged from flooding earlier this…
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Tourism overview previews what to expect throughout 2023 in Santa Barbara County
A tourism summit will give insights into the industry in Santa Barbara in 2023. An expert will talk about new ways to reach…
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Soaring egg prices puts strain on bakeries in Santa Barbara
Local bakeries, cafes and restaurants are feeling the pinch of rising egg…
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Cleanup efforts on piles of beach debris continues this week
Beach debris cleanup continues in Santa Barbara in many areas. Heavy equipment is piling up and removing driftwood and grooming the…
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Yoga instructor with Down Syndrome reopens yoga classes in Santa Barbara
Jessica Parsons is a yoga teacher with Down Syndrome in Santa…
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$90-million in costs so far in Santa Barbara County from this months storm events
Costs to recover from this month’s storm are now estimated at $90-million in Santa Barbara County. Some will be reimbursed with federal emergency…
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Mounds of storm debris gets hauled off Santa Barbara beaches
Santa Barbara’s waterfront is getting groomed and debris is being picked up from the recent storms. Other work to improve the protective rock wall…
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