Business News Roundup
Commercial Realtors Hopeful
Industry Organization Forecasts Growth in 2011
Industry organization forecasts an eventful 2010 and growth in 2011. Read story.
Bank of Santa Barbara Goes Local
Eloy Ortega Leads Investor Group
Eloy Ortega leads investor group which also includes Orfalea Foundation and Venoco CEO. Read story.
Selling Never Smelled So Sweet
Santa Barbara's LMS Fragrances Sells Direct with a Twist
Santa Barbara's LMS Fragrances thrives despite the recession. Read story.
A Cycling Computer for Your iPhone
Santa Barbara Startup iTMP Technology Introduces Smartphone Device
Santa Barbara startup iTMP Technology introduces smartphone device. Read story.
Montecito's Captain Video to Close
Owner Blames Economy, Competition from Online
Owner Joe Lombardo blames the economy, competition from online. Read story.
On the Move - And Doing It Green
Company Brings Ecological Sensibility to Lugging Furniture Around
Santa Barbara-based company brings an ecological sensibility to lugging your furniture around. Read story.
Budget Cuts Hits Housing Mediation Hard
Task Force Unable to Supervise as Many Tenant-Landlord Negotiations
The task force has been unable to supervise as many negotiations between tenants and landlords. Read story.
Supes Approve Oil Proposal
Oil company PXP can drill. Read story.
The Poop on Co-ops
Nicki Arnold Investigates Cooperative Living in Isla Vista
Nicki Arnold investigates cooperative living in Isla Vista. Read story.
Banking Seminar Aims to Ease Concern
Montecito Bank & Trust Hosts Information Session After Financial Crisis
Bill Watkins of the UCSB Economic Forecast Project attempted to dispel myths and bolster confidence in local banking. Read story.
Artist Wants Liberals to Turn Other Cheek on McCain
Dubya Toilet Paper Inventor Dan Levin Rolls Out Version for 2008 Election
Dubya toilet paper inventor Dan Levin rolls out a new version of his product, just in time for the 2008 election. Read story.
Goleta's Anti-Drilling Resolution Back to the Drawing Board
Council Wants Language Changed
After passionate commentary by pro and con factions, the Goleta City Council opted to change language in a resolution to support the moratorium on offshore drilling. Read story.
Financial Crisis Causes Concern in Santa Barbara
Wall Street Woes Felt Worldwide
While Santa Barbarans may be relatively unaffected by the current state of disarray on Wall Street, some impacts will be felt as lending institutions tighten their belts. Read story.
Teamsters, News-Press Trade Grievances
Complaints Lodged About Firing of Sportswriter, Anti-NP Campaigning
Complaints lodged about firing of sportswriter Dennis Moran, anti-NP campaigning. Read story.
'Below Market' Condos to Go to City Council
Plans for a three-story complex of 45 condos on East Montecito Street selling marginally below market was approved by the Santa Barbara Planning Commission last week by a vote of 6-1 and will be reviewed by the Santa Barbara City Council next week. Read story.
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