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By Marlize van Romburgh / Thursday, January 5th, 2012 / Banking & Finance, Banking Industry, Latest news / Comments Off on Mission pays off TARP
Mission Community Bancorp has repaid the $5.1 million in federal bank rescue funds it took at the height of the financial crisis. The San Luis Obispo-based company said Jan. 4 that it had paid $5.1 million from the Troubled Asset Relief Program to the U.S. Treasury, including $30,554 in accrued and unpaid dividends. “The capital Read More →
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, December 23rd, 2011 / Columns, Real Estate / Comments Off on SB architects look far afield in face of regional slowdown
Like architects elsewhere, Clay Aurell and business partner Josh Blumer of AB Design Studio found that business in California is spottier than before — development has slowed, which means less work for architects here.
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, December 16th, 2011 / Columns / Comments Off on Developer lays the groundwork for Montecito mixed-use project
When the last undeveloped corner of Montecito’s Coast Village Road came on the market, Alberto Valner felt the time had come for him to develop and own an iconic piece of property in the wealthy enclave.
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, December 9th, 2011 / Columns, Opinion, Real Estate / Comments Off on Lakeview Promenade project in Santa Maria looking for a buyer
A large mixed-use project in Santa Maria has the green light to build — it’s just waiting for the right developer to bring it to fruition.
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, December 2nd, 2011 / Columns, Restaurants / Comments Off on Entrepreneurs pin expansion plans on new Solvang wine and tapas bar
Three area entrepreneurs are moving from big-name hospitality to developing a series of small wine, beer and tapas bars in Southern California.
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By Marlize van Romburgh / Friday, December 2nd, 2011 / Columns, Real Estate / Comments Off on Jarrott plays the national market by banking on big-name tenants
Jarrott & Co. Real Estate Investments brokers and invests in retail projects around the country.
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