Pacific Coast Business Times

The Pacific Coast Business Times is the weekly business journal for Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The Pacific Coast Business Times is the weekly business journal for Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. We're a locally owned company with offices in downtown Santa Barbara. The Business Times is delivered to subscribers' offices and homes each Friday. The newspaper is also available at local bookstores (see <a href="http://pacbiztimes.info/pacbiz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=24&Itemid=35">Newsstand Locations</a> for a list of where you can pick up a copy). The Pacific Coast Business Times has been publishing since March 17, 2000 and we've enjoyed every minute of it! Our news staff is a group of talented professionals dedicated to getting the news that is important to you and your business. Our sales and circulation departments are eager to serve you. 2008-11-04T14:46:50-08:00 true 1 /home/smallbiz/smallbizentrepcntr.org/public/link/image/1/logo.jpg

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http://www.pacbiztimes.com/ Santa Barbara is sometimes referred to as the American Riviera. Her beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and colorful culture make Santa Barbara a premier resort destination. <img src="../../files/Image/link_images/airport_terminal_1.jpg" alt="santa barbara" width="180" height="240" align="right" /> Santa Barbara is sometimes referred to as the American Riviera. Her beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and colorful culture make Santa Barbara a premier resort destination. World-class accommodations and dining await her many visitors. Santa Barbara is little more than an hour's drive north from Los Angeles or a short hop from any corner of the world via the Santa Barbara airport. Santa Barbara's harbor is home to the world famous Stearns Wharf; a great destination for the entire family. The zoological gardens are known as a great family day-trip. From the City, you are just minutes away from the Santa Barbara wine country. The gorgeous Santa Ynez Valley, with its breath-taking vistas, is home to such notable attractions as Solvang and the Chumash Reservation. Whether you enjoy hiking, fine-dining, water sports, lazing on the beach, culture, or a great night-life, Santa Barbara has something for you. 2008-11-04T15:33:06-08:00 true 5 /home/smallbiz/smallbizentrepcntr.org/public/link/image/5/citySB.jpg

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http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/ WEV is a local, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just society through the economic empowerment of women across the globe. Women's Economic Ventures (WEV, pronounced "weave") is a local, non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just society through the economic empowerment of women across the globe. WEV provides opportunities for entrepreneurs in every phase of the business lifecycle: start-up, launch, grow and sustain/exit. The programs and services offered fall under the areas of training, access to capital & business services. All services are open to women and men, and offered in English and Spanish. Journey through our 14-week <a href="http://www.wevonline.org/pages/what-wev-offers/training-opportunities/self-employment-training.php">Self Employment Training</a> course and learn how to write a business plan to start, operate and expand your business. View our <a href="http://www.wevonline.org/pages/what-wev-offers/business-services/business-tools.php">Business Tools</a> for online support or become a member of our networking organization to meet other small business owners in your area. Shop Client Business Directory and support local entrepreneurs. For start-up or expanding businesses, WEV offers <a href="http://www.wevonline.org/pages/what-wev-offers/financial-services/business-loans.php">Business Loans</a> to local entrepreneurs as well as <a href="http://www.wevonline.org/pages/what-wev-offers/business-services.php">Business Services</a> and <a href="http://www.wevonline.org/pages/what-wev-offers/training-opportunities.php">Training Opportunities</a> to meet their ongoing needs. 2008-11-05T09:29:33-08:00 true 11 /home/smallbiz/smallbizentrepcntr.org/public/link/image/11/topBanner.gif

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http://www.wevonline.org/ Mid-State Bank & Trust has contributed $5,000 to the George Moylan Affordable Housing Fund. The Moylan Fund is a revolving loan fund of the San Luis Obispo County Housing Trust Fund. <div align="left"> Mid-State Bank & Trust provides friendly, hometown service and state-of-the-art banking services to businesses and residents in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.  With 41 branches, they offer SBA and other business loans, commercial real estate loans, checking and savings plans, business equipment leasing, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), investment management, and trust services.  As Partners in Your Community, their lending decisions are made locally and the money you deposit at Mid-State Bank & Trust is invested back into the community through loans to local businesses and residents like you. </div> 2008-11-05T10:34:14-08:00 true 12 /home/smallbiz/smallbizentrepcntr.org/public/link/image/12/Mid-StateLogo.gif

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