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Rosenfeld new chair of Fresno chamber

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Published on 01/08/2013 - 1:31 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Matt Rosenfeld, general manager of KSEE-TV, has been selected as chairman of the board of the Greater Fresno Area Chamber of Commerce for 2013.

Fresno's Geil Enterprises moves to new location

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Published on 01/04/2013 - 3:40 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Sam Geil (left) and his nephews Jason (middle) and Ryan GeilPreviously housed in multiple locations, Fresno's Geil Enterprises has consolidated to a facility near the Fresno Yosemite International Airport.

Valley business stories of years past

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Published on 12/28/2012 - 2:20 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

 Climb aboard The Business Journal's time machine.Jump in The Business Journal time machine to see what was news in Central Valley business 15, ten and five years ago.

Tea-centric café opening near Fresno State

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Published on 12/19/2012 - 2:17 pm
Written by Clay Moffitt

Tea-riffic Fusion, a café targeting college students looking for tea and a place to study, will open in mid-January in the Bulldog Plaza, located at 1760 E. Barstow Ave across from Fresno State.

Clovis Chamber to promote member discounts

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Published on 12/18/2012 - 10:43 am
Written by Business Journal staff

The Clovis of Chamber will launch its Marketing Deal of the Month program in JanuaryMembers of the Clovis Chamber of Commerce may now share in exclusive deals as part of a new monthly program to help market local businesses.

Valley business sales drop in November

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Published on 12/07/2012 - 11:16 am
Written by Business Journal staff

Business sales in California rose 7.3 percent in November over last yearFewer small and mid-sized business changed hands in November in the San Joaquin Valley compared to last year.

New yogurt shop coming to Clovis

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Published on 11/28/2012 - 2:15 pm
Written by Clay Moffitt

Sacramento-based Big Kahuna Frozen Yogurt will open its first Fresno-area store within the next month. The company expects it to be the first of multiple locations in the Central Valley in the near future.

Van Nuys business lender expands to Central Valley

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Published on 11/28/2012 - 2:11 pm
Written by Ben Keller

Joi Eubanks, formerly with the Central California SBDC, is the development officer for the Valley Economic Development Center, a Van Nuys-headquartered organization that has expanded to the Central Valley.If there’s one thing holding back small businesses during these rough recessionary years, it’s lack of access to capital.

Fresno State entrepreneur turning heads

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Published on 11/27/2012 - 1:53 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Fresno State junior business major Mike Pronovost founded his own tech firm three years ago and was recently named the Best Tech Company of 2012 at a national young entrepreneur gathering.

Small Business Week award nominations due Jan. 3

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Published on 11/26/2012 - 10:22 am
Written by Business Journal staff

The Fresno SBA office is currently accepting nominations for several awards, including the 2013 small business of the year award. During National Small Business Week each year, the U.S. Small Business Administration recognizes outstanding small business owners for their contributions to the economy and to society.