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The Creative Economy

UCSB EFP presents findings to the Board of Supervisors on a $3.82 billion Santa Barbara industry

Dennis Assanis, Charles Hopper, and Peter Rupert shared updates on their organizations and national trends.

An Economic Recap

Peter Rupert: Chicken Over Rice Economics Should Stir Up Santa Barbara’s Rental Debate

Key Takeaways from the Santa Barbara County Education Office Meeting with Peter Rupert

Peter Rupert on Minimum Wage: Who Benefits…Who Doesn’t

Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce 2025 State of the County

An explanation and examples of tariffs

Peter Rupert: Santa Barbara ‘Renoviction’ Policies Will Backfire on Renters

UCSB Latinx Business Association Leadership Conference