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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, January 27th, 2012 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on Rethinking corporate taxes to put the U.S. economy on a faster track
The U.S. now has consistently higher tax rates than many other countries, and delays in getting a fix are costing jobs and money.
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By Henry Dubroff / Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 / Latest news, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Santa Barbara hotel tax revenue on track for record
Thanks to a rebound in tourism, including an influx of foreign visitors, Santa Barbara is on pace to set a record for hotel tax revenue in 2011-12. While the city’s overall sales taxes also are increasing, they’ve not yet rebounded to pre-recession levels, said City Manager Jim Armstrong. He delivered the annual state of the Read More →
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, January 13th, 2012 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on New Los Angeles SBA chief sets his sights on boosting lending
An attorney by training, Victor Parker’s heart is in the world of small business.
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, January 6th, 2012 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on Health care, tourism are protagonists in the tri-county recovery story
Tourism, health care are the bright spots, while retail and housing are question marks.
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, December 23rd, 2011 / Columns, Opinion / Comments Off on State’s assault on profits bad for business
The conflicts between private enterprises and public agencies are growing larger and more intense.
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, December 16th, 2011 / Green Coast, Top Stories / Comments Off on Cities in line for electric car charging stations
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