Adventures in business: Santa Margarita Ranch rebrands as sports destination
The historic San Luis Obispo County ranch is morphing from a vineyard and cattle ranch into a mecca for adventurers.
Read More →Umpqua to buy American Perspective Bank for $44.7M
San Luis Obispo-based American Perspective Bank is being purchased by Portland-based Umpqua Holdings Corp. for $44.7 million. Under the deal, announced April 10, Umpqua will pay $10 per share in cash for American Perspective. The San Luis Obispo bank’s three Central Coast branches will be rebranded as Umpqua Bank. The acquisition has been approved by Read More →
Read More →Strawberries in a jam: Santa Maria grower tests mulch method
A Santa Maria farmer is leading the charge on growing strawberries in substances other than soil.
Read More →Morro Bay considers up-market tourism branding
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Read More →Paso Robles winemaker lost eyesight, but not his focus and vision
Paso Robles vintner David Hunt says he can taste the hues of wine.
Read More →Grown in Santa Maria: Allan Hancock launches business incubator
Santa Maria may soon be home to a full-fledged small-business incubator.
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