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By Staff Report / Monday, January 6th, 2014 / Central Coast, Latest news, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on SLO group spearheads broadband push
The Economic Vitality Corp. of San Luis Obispo County is launching a letter-writing campaign for a grant from the California Public Utilities Commission to form what would be called the Broadband Consortium of the Pacific Coast.
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By Staff Report / Monday, January 6th, 2014 / Central Coast, Technology, Top Stories / Comments Off on TekTegrity acquires Digital Foundation
San Luis Obispo-based TekTegrity has acquired Digital Foundation, continuing a wave of consolidation in the Central Coast IT services industry.
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By Christine De La Cruz / Friday, January 3rd, 2014 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, East Ventura County, Green Coast, South Coast, Top Stories, Tri-County Economy, West Ventura County, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Strawberries top tri-county farming forecast in 2014
Strawberries remain the largest piece of the pie in the Tri-Counties’ multibillion-dollar agriculture industry, but there will be slightly less acreage in the New Year.
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By Christine De La Cruz / Friday, January 3rd, 2014 / Central Coast, Restaurants, Small Business, South Coast, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Wine, dine and dollars: Tourism leaders say foodie travel boosts region’s outlook
Tourism numbers for Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties have topped pre-recession figures in recent years and that upward climb is expected to continue in 2014.
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By Staff Report / Monday, December 23rd, 2013 / Central Coast, Central Coast Health Watch, Latest news / Comments Off on Sierra Vista names new chief executive
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center in San Luis Obispo has named Joseph DeSchryver as its chief executive, effective Dec. 29. He previously served as the hospital’s chief operating officer.
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By Christine De La Cruz / Friday, December 20th, 2013 / Central Coast, Features, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Lompoc bets on TBID: Hoteliers organize tourism marketing district
The Lompoc Tourism Improvement District was unanimously approved by the City Council on Dec. 5 and has overwhelming support from hotel owners in the city. The district will take effect Jan. 1, assessing a 2 percent tourism fee on hotel stays to generate funds to advertise the city to potential travelers.
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