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World Ag Expo highlights expanded offerings

World Ag Expo highlights expanded offerings

Ambling tractors, zipping golf carts and throngs of people are all sure signs that the 43rd Annual World Ag Expo in Tulare is in full swing, yet the internationally popular industry trade show doesn’t open until Tuesday.

BBB list: 12 worst-rated Valley businesses

BBB list: 12 worst-rated Valley businesses

The Better Business Bureau in Central California announced its “Dirty Dozen” list today of the worst rated businesses in the area for 2009.

Micro-loans available to food industry businesses

Micro-loans available to food industry businesses

Small businesses in all aspects of the food industry are invited to attend meetings scheduled this week in the Central Valley to learn more about a micro-loan program through the Feed the Hunger Foundation.

Citizens Business Bank income jumps in '09

Citizens Business Bank income jumps in '09

CVB Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, Citizens Business Bank, announced net income of $65.4 million in 2009, up from net income of $63.1 million in 2008.

EPA warned of lawsuit over pesticides

EPA warned of lawsuit over pesticides

(AP) — A conservation group plans to sue the federal government, claiming hundreds of protected animal species have been impacted because it has not evaluated or regulated nearly 400 pesticides.

F-gradeBBB list: 12 worst-rated Valley businesses

The Better Business Bureau in Central California announced its “Dirty Dozen” list of the worst-rated businesses in the area for 2009.

In Central California 4,563 complaints were received in 2009 against local businesses that have either failed to respond to consumer complaints in a timely manner, left them unresolved or that did not meet customer’s satisfaction.
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Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin will announce the new city manager at 2 p.m. Tuesday,...

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AREVA welcomes Obama’s support of nuclear energy

AREVA welcomes Obama’s support of nuclear energy

AREVA, the French firm that has signed a letter of intent to develop nuclear reactors...

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dtThis week in The Business Journal (Feb. 5, 2010)

Here are some of the stories appearing exclusively in The Business Journal's print edition:

• Downtown Fresno property owners move closer to district formation 

• Frustrations mount with logistics of federally subsidized 80-20 Program

• Tips to maximize wealth and minimize tax liabilities for business owners

• Female Realtors continue to dominate despite challenges, prejudice

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