Pacific Coast Business Times

06/07/2024

See you next Thursday!

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-business-hall-of-fame-central-coast-best-places-to-work-tickets-882065661137

Thank you to our Sponsors: Bank of America, Martin V Smith School of Business and Economics, American Riviera Bank, CenCal Health, Montecito Bank & Trust, Economic Development Collaborative, Citizens Business Bank, Assured Partners and Santa Barbara Zoo

06/07/2024

Join us this next Thursday, June 13th!

Join us on Thursday, June 13th for our Business Hall of Fame and Central Coast Best Places To Work Event!

Purchase your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-business-hall-of-fame-central-coast-best-places-to-work-tickets-882065661137

Come honor Bill Kearney as the 2024 Business Hall of Fame Inductee and celebrate the best places to work in the Tri-Counties. Each year we recognize the best places to work in the Central Coast by putting together a simple survey to collect nominations. We then crunch the data to determine the best of the best.

See you there!

06/07/2024

The first 10 reviews of our newest episode get a FREE one-year subscription to the Business Times! Please listen, like and review on Spotify, Apple Music or our website.

Listen here: https://www.pacbiztimes.com/civil-dialogs-podcast/

The second episode of Civil Dialogues is out NOW!
Enjoy this engaging discussion with Westmont College President Gayle Beebe.

Listen now on our website, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gayle-beebe-leadership-in-turbulent-times/id1743300015?i=1000657425740

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZbfOgtEgUcbt446RUVMyC?si=6225b92fb98a4bbe

Thank you to our Sponsors: Meissner, Yardi, Limoneira, Ventura County Community Foundation and Santa Barbara Foundation

06/06/2024

Just one week away. Our Thursday countdown to next week's Central Coast Best Places to Work/Hall of Fame awards continues with a big shoutout to the Santa Barbara Zoo, one of our editor's choice winners, and retiring CEO Richard Block. Join us at the zoo at 4.30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 to celebrate our winners and Hall of Fame honoree Bill Kearney. RSVP to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-business-hall-of-fame-central-coast-best-places-to-work-tickets-882065661137

06/06/2024

Our Wednesday countdown to the June 13 Central Coast Best Places to Work/Hall of Fame awards wraps up with a big shoutout to No. 33 Casa Pacifica celebrating 30 years (see staff photo below) in 2024. Join them and Hall of Fame Honoree Bill Kearney next Thursday, June 13 at 4.30 p.m. at the amazing Santa Barbara Zoo. RSVP to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-business-hall-of-fame-central-coast-best-places-to-work-tickets-882065661137.

06/05/2024

Its Double Down Wednesday as our Countdown continues for the June 13 Central Coast Best Places to Work/Hall of Fame celebration at the Santa Barbara Zoo. So, here's a shoutout to Editor's Choice winner Community Memorial Healthcare based in Ventura. Join them and all of our winners at 4.30 p.m. next Thursday at one of our favorite event venues. RSVP to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-business-hall-of-fame-central-coast-best-places-to-work-tickets-882065661137

06/04/2024

Our Tuesday countdown to the June 13 Central Coast Best Places to Work/Hall of Fame awards continues with a shoutout to Solarponics (photo below), our 25th ranked company and an editor's choice winner. Meet them, Hall of Fame Honoree Bill Kearney and all of our top companies at 4.30 p.m. next Thursday, June 13 at the amazing Santa Barbara Zoo. RSVP to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-business-hall-of-fame-central-coast-best-places-to-work-tickets-882065661137
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06/04/2024

When I visited with Westmont College President Gayle Beebe for Episode 2 of our “Civil Dialogues” podcast, America’s campuses were in a state of upheaval. And Beebe, entering his 18th year as president of the faith-based liberal arts college in Montecito, acknowledged the stress that America.....

06/04/2024

The second episode of Civil Dialogues is out NOW!
Enjoy this engaging discussion with Westmont College President Gayle Beebe.

Listen now on our website, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gayle-beebe-leadership-in-turbulent-times/id1743300015?i=1000657425740

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZbfOgtEgUcbt446RUVMyC?si=6225b92fb98a4bbe

Thank you to our Sponsors: Meissner, Yardi, Limoneira, Ventura County Community Foundation and Santa Barbara Foundation

06/03/2024

Our Monday countdown to next Thursday's Hall of Fame/Central Coast Best Places to Work awards continues with kudos to Mission Wealth (photo below), our No. 6 ranked company and an Editor's Choice winner! Join us, our top companies and Hall of Fame honoree Bill Kearney at 4.30 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 at the Santa Barbara Zoo. RSVP to https://lnkd.in/gSTSuadJ
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06/03/2024

Thank you to our leadership team, trustees, and staff for making the Santa Barbara Foundation one of Pacific Coast Business Times' "Central Coast Best Places to Work."

Our team is comprised of passionate individuals who embody the strength, diversity, and innovation of our county. Join us! Click here to learn more about careers at SBF: https://sbfoundation.org/who-we-are/careers/

06/03/2024

It has been a steady climb for San Luis Obispo-based TRIC Robotics.

Originally founded in Idaho by CEO Adam Stager, TRIC decided to move to San Luis Obispo in large part because of Cal Poly University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Small Business Development Center — a decision that has come to pay dividends.

From securing some of its first clients in the nearby area to securing some venture capital funding to competing at Cal Poly’s prestigious AngelCon, TRIC has seen some highs.

However, none might be higher than the company accepting the 2024 Cal Poly CIE Small Business Development Center Business of the Year Award for their significant business and technology achievements.

One of Tric Robotics' tractors bathes crops in ultraviolet light. (courtesy photo) It has been a steady climb for San Luis Obispo-based TRIC Robotics. Originally founded in Idaho by CEO Adam Stager, TRIC decided to move to San Luis Obispo in large part because of Cal Poly University's Center for Inn...

06/02/2024

I'm leaning into the week with a Sunday evening shoutout to construction firm Balfour Beatty (group photo below), ranked No. 7 on our Central Coast Best Places to Work list and an Editor's Choice winner.

Meet all of our Central Coast Best Places work and Hall of Fame Honoree Bill Kearney on June 18th beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Santa Barbara Zoo.

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-business-hall-of-fame-central-coast-best-places-to-work-tickets-882065661137

06/02/2024

Living together with difference. President Gayle D. Beebe explores how to discipline yourself to listen to somebody whom you don't agree with on the Pacific Coast Business Times Civil Dialogues Podcast with host Henry Dubroff.

Listen Now: https://civil-dialogues.simplecast.com/episodes/gayle-beebe-leadership-in-turbulent-times-tCCblseG

06/02/2024

When I visited with Westmont College President Gayle Beebe for Episode 2 of our “Civil Dialogues” podcast, America’s campuses were in a state of upheaval.

And Beebe, entering his 18th year as president of the faith-based liberal arts college in Montecito, acknowledged the stress that America’s academic leadership faces.

He pointed to a chapter about betrayal in his new book, “The Crucibles That Shape Us,” hinting that university presidents who sounded wishy-washy on topics like antisemitism and free speech on their campuses were not well served by attorneys and others who coached them.

When I visited with Westmont College President Gayle Beebe for Episode 2 of our “Civil Dialogues” podcast, America’s campuses were in a state of upheaval. And Beebe, entering his 18th year as president of the faith-based liberal arts college in Montecito, acknowledged the stress that America.....

05/31/2024

I'm launching our countdown to the June 13th Central Coast Best Places to Work/Hall of Fame reception with a shoutout to C&D CPA's (photo below), our No. 1 ranked company.

Join them, Hall of Fame honoree Bill Kearney and all of our winners at 4:30 p.m. at the amzaing Santa Barbara Zoo on Thursday, June 13th.

RSVP to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-business-hall-of-fame-central-coast-best-places-to-work-tickets-882065661137 or email [email protected] for details.

05/31/2024

The second episode of Civil Dialogues is out NOW!

In this episode, our guest Gayle Beebe discusses what it’s like to be a leader in turbulent times. Beebe is beginning his 18th year as president of Westmont College in Montecito, California. In Episode 2, host Henry Dubroff visits with Beebe on the current crisis in academia, on developing ways to foster constructive conversations on controversial issues and his vision for the future of Westmont. Their discussion is framed by his new book and his personal experiences in surviving the deadly Montecito debris flows and leading the campus through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Enjoy this engaging discussion!

Listen now on our website, Spotify and Apple Podcasts!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZbfOgtEgUcbt446RUVMyC?si=6225b92fb98a4bbe

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gayle-beebe-leadership-in-turbulent-times/id1743300015?i=1000657425740

Thank you to our Sponsors: Meissner, Yardi, Limoneira, Santa Barbara Foundation and Ventura County Community Foundation

05/31/2024

We are thrilled to once again be listed among the Pacific Coast Business Times' Best Places to Work! This incredible honor is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our amazing employees and community partners. For 30 years, your unwavering support and commitment have enabled us to deliver on our mission of providing hope and healing to at-risk children, young adults and families. Thank you for being an essential part of our journey and success!

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05/31/2024

05/31/2024

Celebrating our very own Shaoling Combs, Executive Vice President of Branch Administration, who has earned a well-deserved place on the Pacific Coast Business Times' Top 50 Women in Business list!

With her 35 years of experience and extraordinary leadership over the past 12 months, she truly goes above and beyond for her clients and team. Persistence and dedication always shine through. Congratulations!