EDC website has coronavirus business resource guide
The Economic Development Collaborative has made a business resource guide available for employees and employers who have been impacted by COVID-19. Published and housed online via the EDC’s website at edcollaborative.com/covid19, the guide encompasses a list of local, state, and federal resources available to affected members of the business community at large. As the spread Read More →
Read More →Coronavirus-related briefs worth noting
A roundup of coronavirus-related briefs from around the region: • United Way of Santa Barbara County and the Santa Barbara Foundation are teaming up on a COVID-19 response effort. The partnership will combine fundraising and decision-making resources. Initial focus is in supporting food insecurity, seniors, child care needs and health care. Applications for grants will Read More →
Read More →Special message from Business Times founder Henry Dubroff
We know that many of you are relying on the Business Times for updates on overall economic impact and regional stock reports. We will continue to provide these reports daily and our coverage will remain outside of our paywall. As the Business Times celebrates its 20th anniversary today, I wanted to provide an update from Read More →
Read More →Tri-county stocks fall as national markets plummet
National financial markets and tri-county stocks continued to plunge March 16 in defiance of new fiscal stimulus as states imposed new restrictions over the weekend on restaurants, movie theaters and other businesses. President Donald Trump warned that the economic impact of the coronavirus epidemic could last through the summer. The S&P 500 fell 12 percent Read More →
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