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Jerry Dyer to discuss safety at small business meeting

Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer will speak at Central Valley SCORE's first 2013 meeting.Fresno Police Chief Jerry Dyer will explain how small businesses can stay safe during the first quarterly meeting of Central Valley SCORE.

The Venue closes its doors in Fresno

Just short of a year after opening, north Fresno restaurant The Venue closed its doors.

Diversity Expo to host matchmaking event

The Business Matchmaking event of the Central Valley Diversity Expo will bring some of the top public and private sector buyers to Fresno on March 27.

Valley couples thrive in business

Daniel and Noi DuffyThere is an old quote about marriage that goes, “Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.”

Surf Thru car wash expanding with fourth location

The Surf Thru team cuts the ribbon on their first Fresno location in 2011. Photo by Fresno Chamber AmbassadorsSurf Thru Express Car Wash will open its fourth location in the Valley this summer with a new building in Clovis valued at about $600,000.

Selma company receives corporate honor

Selma’s Quinn Lift, Inc., received a corporate level honor from Houston-based Cat Lift Trucks as the 2013 Quest for Excellence Dealer of the Year on Monday.

Student entrepreneur transforms thrift-store finds

Dayna Kumpe with Trinity RevivalDayna Kumpe is a thrift store fanatic. And with her sewing expertise, she realized she could transform a gently used garment into a stylish ensemble.

Fresno to host young entrepreneur conference

StatFuse co-founder Jeet Banerjee and book publisher CEO Farrah Gray headline the 2013 Central California Young Enterpreneurs Conference on March 6 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center.

Fresno Chamber announces Entrepreneur Awards

The four winners of the annual Entrepreneur Awards were announced on Monday and they will be honored at the Fresno Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Valley Business Awards Luncheon in March.

Fresno Coin Gallery to open Visalia location

This March, Fresno Coin Gallery will make the drive for its Tulare County customers dramatically shorter when it opens Visalia Jewelry and Loan.