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Byline: Frank Lopez

21 Dec

Franchise trends to look out for in the New Year

published on December 21, 2018 - 12:00 PM

With a strong and healthy U.S. economy this year, and a strong economic outlook for the upcoming year, 2019 is

09 Nov

Local craftsman overcomes tragedy, sets his own path

published on November 9, 2018 - 7:00 AM

At Georgio’s Shoe Repair and Leather Goods in Fresno, formerly known as The Sierra Shoe Repair, Arsen Georgio Sheklian makes

02 Nov

Murals on businesses generate interest, nostalgia

published on November 2, 2018 - 7:00 AM

Just as a painting can make a living room more inviting, a mural can do the same thing for a

12 Oct

New spa lets customers float troubles away

published on October 12, 2018 - 7:00 AM

Looking for a new way to relax? A new business in Fresno is helping customers float their troubles away through

06 Jul

Playzeum seeks to stress the importance of play for children

published on July 6, 2018 - 1:41 PM

While some consider math, science and literacy as essential to one’s education, a local nonprofit in Fresno wants to stress

05 Jul

Fresno ranks low for work ethic

published on July 5, 2018 - 2:29 PM

It is said that the fruit of hard work is the sweetest. Unfortunately, Fresno might not be picking the sweetest

05 Jul

Assemblyman Patterson awards Scrub Can, Inc. small business of the year

published on - 1:46 PM

Assemblyman Jim Patterson presented an award to the founder of Scrub Can Inc. at an ceremony in Fresno celebrating the

29 Jun

The Future Face of the Office Workplace

published on June 29, 2018 - 11:32 AM

The nature of business is changing, and—not surprisingly—so are workspaces in old and new businesses. Instead of the familiar bullpen

22 Jun

Senior living options abound in the Valley

published on June 22, 2018 - 1:14 PM

California is projected to be one of the fastest growing states in the U.S., with Fresno County recently passing the

21 Jun

Mayor Brand boasts Fresno growth

published on June 21, 2018 - 2:21 PM

The 28th annual State of the City luncheon was held this Wednesday at the Fresno Convention Center, marking Mayor Lee

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