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By Alex Kacik / Friday, March 4th, 2016 / Latest news, Law / Comments Off on SLO County winery’s Chapter 11 triggers bank lawsuit
Wells Fargo is suing San Luis Obispo County-based winemaker and well-known entrepreneur Christopher J. Conway for an alleged $12.86 million unpaid loan. The bank is suing the owners of the Rancho Arroyo Grande ranch and vineyard, which is spread over nearly 3,500 acres at 591 Hi Mountain Road east of Arroyo Grande. Rancho Arroyo Grande Read More →
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By Marissa Nall / Friday, February 26th, 2016 / Agribusiness, Columns, middle / Comments Off on SLO company helps growers manage water use
Hortau Irrigation Management Systems drummed up funds for new research and development, allowing it to take its technology to the Pacific Northwest. Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, the agriculture technology company completed a third round of financing in two years, netting $10 million. With the money, Hortau hired additional staff in Washington state and plans Read More →
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By Marissa Nall / Friday, February 19th, 2016 / Agribusiness, Central Coast, Latest news / Comments Off on Atascadero-based program wins award
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, February 19th, 2016 / Central Coast, Top Story, Tourism / Comments Off on Hotels going up to cash in on Central Coast tourism
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By Philip Joens / Friday, February 19th, 2016 / Earnings, right, Technology, Tri-County Public Companies / Comments Off on MindBody aiming for profitability
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By Alex Kacik / Friday, February 19th, 2016 / Columns, Latest news, Real Estate / Comments Off on Downtown SLO development raises issue of building heights
The San Luis Obispo City Council gave a preliminary nod to the concept of a mixed-use development slated for the heart of downtown SLO. It was not a formal action, the developers were just looking for feedback prior to submitting a final project. While the development isn’t necessarily pivotal to SLO’s economic vitality, the conversation Read More →
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By Staff Report / Thursday, February 18th, 2016 / Latest news, South Coast, Tourism / Comments Off on Study claims short-term rentals in SB County generated $471.6 million in 2014
A new study backed by vacation rental owners and a popular vacation rental platform claims that short-term rentals accounted for more than $471.6 million in economic activity throughout Santa Barbara County in 2014. The study was commissioned by Home Away, an Austin, Texas-based vacation rental marketplace with more than one million vacation rental listings in Read More →
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