Port grant, trade pact boon for Central Coast
International commerce on the Central Coast got a boost from a pair of announcements last week. On Oct. 26, the Department of Transportation awarded $12.3 million to the Port of Hueneme for upgrades and modernization that includes dredging the harbor to accommodate larger ships. Also in the mix is improved transportation infrastructure, particularly for hauling Read More →
Read More →Adamski death marks end of an era for Central Coast
They were two entrepreneurs who defined the corporate culture in the Central Coast’s dot-com era. Michael Klein was the swashbuckling deal maker who knew how to finance things, built tech firms and loved to make deals with big players like Yahoo. His investment in bankrupt auto parts maker Dura Automotive gave him a national profile. Read More →
Read More →How to move customers to say ‘I do’
In today’s digital world, we are bombarded with brand promises, marketing messages, sales pitches and promotional offers at every turn. It is nearly impossible to siphon the constant stream of data that invades our space — whether it be at work, at home or at play. So what does it take to for us to Read More →
Read More →How to hire for company culture fit
“We look for employees who fit into our culture.” How often have you heard that phrase from hiring managers? How many times have you said that yourself? And when was the last time you were confident that you didn’t just rely on your gut feeling? Yes, exactly. Hiring is indeed a powerful way to build Read More →
Read More →Revenue sharing deal helps city of Port Hueneme, Oxnard Harbor District
After more than two years of rancor, the city of Port Hueneme and the Oxnard Harbor District have put their legal squabbles to rest — a move that should be more than temporary. In a widely heralded move, Harbor District President Jess Herrera and Hueneme Mayor Sylvia Munoz Schnopp announced a settlement of a long-running Read More →
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