Chumash winemaker brings European training to tribe’s new enterprise
By Tom Bronzini / Friday, July 18th, 2014 / Central Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Chumash winemaker brings European training to tribe’s new enterprise
The nation’s only Native American winemaker is a young woman from the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians who was ready for the challenge when the tribe entered the wine business.
Read More →Found in the wilderness: Queen bed, hot shower, soft sheets
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, July 11th, 2014 / Central Coast, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Found in the wilderness: Queen bed, hot shower, soft sheets
Glamping, short for glamor camping, is a niche segment of the outdoor recreation industry. A number of long-standing Central and South Coast retreats are cashing in as the trend’s popularity peaks.
Read More →Hawaii utility project is largest-ever for REC Solar
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, July 11th, 2014 / Central Coast, Technology, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Hawaii utility project is largest-ever for REC Solar
San Luis Obispo-based REC Solar has broken ground on its biggest project yet, a 12-megawatt installation for a Hawaiian utility cooperative.
Read More →Strawberry grower, Heritage Oaks head to trial over loan contract
By Stephen Nellis / Friday, July 11th, 2014 / Agribusiness, Banking & Finance, Central Coast, Law, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Strawberry grower, Heritage Oaks head to trial over loan contract
A Santa Maria strawberry grower’s lawsuit alleging that Heritage Oaks Bank’s failure to provide financing after promising to do so drove the grower into near-bankruptcy is headed to trial later this month.
Read More →Home care job growth fuels wage debate
By Austen Hufford / Friday, July 4th, 2014 / Central Coast, Central Coast Health Watch, East Ventura County, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Home care job growth fuels wage debate
The rise of home care in a region that is one of the most expensive areas to live in the country has thrust the future of the occupation into the middle of high-profile battles over government spending, the cost of care, wage standards and the future of unions.
Read More →Paso Robles chamber hires tourism veteran as CEO
By Staff Report / Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014 / Central Coast, Top Stories, Tourism / Comments Off on Paso Robles chamber hires tourism veteran as CEO
The Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce has hired Central Coast wine and hospitality veteran Sunni Mullinax as its new president and CEO, effective immediately.
Read More →San Luis Obispo groups tackle workforce housing shortage
By Elijah Brumback / Friday, June 27th, 2014 / Central Coast, Real Estate, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on San Luis Obispo groups tackle workforce housing shortage
San Luis Obispo County has a problem with workforce housing. It doesn’t exist, and nobody wants to build it.
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