The Rathwick Company's Current News

Union Bank

Union Bank to buy parent of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust. UnionBanCal, the parent of Union Bank (owned by the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ) will acquire Pacific Capital Bancorp, which operates Santa Barbara Bank & Trust.

The offering for capital

The offering for capital for Northern California restaurants with a 15% return has been fully subscribed.

Stevia First Corp.

Stevia First Corp. has set up headquarters in Yuba City with plans to promote industrial-scale production of the sweetener stevia throughout the region. According to CEO Robert Brooke, the company has plans to collaborate with local growers and researchers to develop stevia varieties that will thrive in the Central Valley.

The Rathwick Company

The Rathwick Company has strong demand from CPA firms who wish to grow their business through acquisition. After the tax season, we shall contact accountants wishing to retire or otherwise sell their practices. Our previous activity in this industry has caused us to identify interested buyers.

Golden Seeds

Golden Seeds, an Angel/Venture Capital company focusing on woman owned companies, announced it has invested over $34 million into 56 companies during 2005-2011.

In truly serious news

In truly serious news, Gordon Biersch has announced it is closing its brewpub located in San Francisco.

Funding has been completed

Funding has been completed for the processor/shipper of agricultural products located in Central California.

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