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Byline: Frank Lopez

21 Feb

Rivian to open Fresno service center, expanding presence in California

published on February 21, 2025 - 11:07 AM

A service center for a popular electric vehicle brand will be opening in Fresno. Irvine-based electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive,

19 Feb

As water scarcity increases, Netafim rolls out new product for the times

published on February 19, 2025 - 2:53 PM

A Central Valley manufacturer has launched a new product to help farmers save water. In January, Fresno-based Netafim USA rolled

17 Feb

‘Toolbelt Generation:’ PrideStaff to host roundtable on Gen Z and Skilled Labor

published on February 17, 2025 - 2:06 PM

A leading Central Valley staffing organization will host a virtual roundtable to help employers attract Gen Z workers seeking in

14 Feb

Bredefeld calls for removal of DEI language from county hiring practices

published on February 14, 2025 - 2:39 PM

A Fresno County supervisor is working toward the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from county government hiring

12 Feb

14 years, 2,000 guests, one message: ‘Impact Podcast’ inspires global audience

published on February 12, 2025 - 12:59 PM

Though the medium is relatively new, with the first modern podcast published online in 2003, one Central Valley business leader

12 Feb

The Maddy Institute celebrates 25 years with a fresh rebrand

published on - 12:49 PM

A Central Valley educational and civic nonprofit institute has launched a rebrand to strengthen its regional impact as it reaches

06 Feb

Calbee’s $5M Madera R&D center opens with goal to spice up snack aisle

published on February 6, 2025 - 1:58 PM

An innovative snack company has opened a new research and development (R&D) facility in the Central Valley with a goal

04 Feb

Provost & Pritchard adds second Bakersfield office with acquisition

published on February 4, 2025 - 2:41 PM

Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group of Clovis has acquired Bakersfield-based Ruettgers & Schlerer Civil Engineers, an engineering and consulting firm

28 Jan

Plum Organics aims for transparency with release of heavy metals data

published on January 28, 2025 - 3:17 PM

Plum Organics, manufacturer of baby and toddler food pouches headquartered in Fresno, has been recognized as one of the only

22 Jan

Madera glass plant turns to solar for electricity needs

published on January 22, 2025 - 3:13 PM

Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America, an operating business of Luxembourg-based Ardagh Group, is nearing the completion of a renewable electricity solar

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