Farmers look to tech to keep county’s ag competitive
The times are changing for farmers in Ventura County. Heavy government regulations, environmental restraints and competition from south of the border have led farmers in the county’s $2 billion agricultural industry to change the way they operate. Like their counterparts across the state, growers in Ventura County are increasingly reliant on technology to speed up Read More →
Read More →It’s a buyers market for hotel investors in the Tri-Counties
For hotel investors looking to break into the market, the Tri-Counties — particularly the southern end of the region — may be the place to turn. The area has seen a boom in hospitality listings over the past year, and it extends beyond high-end, high-profile properties. Ventura’s Clocktower Inn was listed in February for $5 Read More →
Read More →Dole earnings beat outlook
Fruit producer Dole Food Co. reported an adjusted loss of $2 million, or 2 cents per share, from continuing operations, beating the 12-cent loss predicted by analysts on average. The recent loss compares to a $31 million, or 35 cent per-share, loss a year earlier. CEO David DeLorenzo said strong sales and a cost-reduction program Read More →
Read More →Powers: Ventura County keeping close watch on portfolio
Ventura County will closely monitor returns on its investment portfolio to make sure an 8 percent gain is reasonable, county CEO Mike Powers said in a March 15 talk. Speaking in Ventura at the quarterly California Lutheran University Corporate Leaders Breakfast, Powers said that while 8 percent has been a historically accurate return, constant monitoring Read More →
Read More →MB&T starts 37th year on high note
Ten nonprofits from across th region received grants on March 14 as Montecito Bank & Trust prepared to celebrate its 37th anniversary and it 20th year of adding a philanthropic twist to the festivities. The bank’s employees selected the 10 organizations, which included All for Animals, Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association, Council on Alcoholism and Read More →
Read More →Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital kicks off fundraiser
The Board of Trustees for the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation kicked off a community fundraising campaign on March 12 with the announcement of a gift from the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation. The goal of the campaign, which kicked off with a reception for more than 200 community members at Bacara Resort & Spa, is to raise Read More →
Read More →Limoneira Q1 revenue up 73 percent
Despite a 73 percent jump in revenue, Santa Paula-based agribusiness Limoneira Company posted a $2.9 million loss during the first quarter of the year, it said March 12. For the quarter ended Jan. 31, revenue was $10.2 million, up from $5.9 million during the same period of the previous year, according to a news release. Read More →
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