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Banking & Finance

25 Mar

New state group to promote Opportunity Zones

published on March 25, 2019 - 11:58 AM

A new California organization has been formed to help investors and developers take advantage of federal Opportunity Zones. CalOZ “will

19 Mar

New executive position created for bank on the grow

published on March 19, 2019 - 9:13 AM

Bank of the Sierra announced Monday the creation of a new senior management position at their headquarters in Porterville. Matthew

08 Mar

Adventures in capital venture: Local groups make Silicon Valley-like connections

published on March 8, 2019 - 1:56 PM

Though there are many wishing to venture into the world of business, lack of capital presents a reliable hurdle. Established

01 Mar

Wells Fargo donates $1.8M in local counties in 2018

published on March 1, 2019 - 1:57 PM

Wells Fargo announced it donated $1.8 million to schools, community organizations and nonprofits in Fresno, Kings, Madera and Tulare counties

25 Feb

Executive positions filled for Central Valley Community Bank

published on February 25, 2019 - 12:40 PM

Central Valley Community Bancorp (CVCY) announced they have filled two executive positions. James Kim has been named executive vice president

08 Feb

Tax cuts drive record income to community banks in 2018

published on February 8, 2019 - 2:52 PM

It was a record year for revenue for the Central Valley’s largest community banks. Increased business activity was a factor,

18 Jan

Local venture group invests in research company

published on January 18, 2019 - 1:16 PM

Local venture capital group Central Valley Angel Group has announced an investment in QualSights, adding another company to its portfolio.

04 Jan

Credit union helps federal employees during shutdown

published on January 4, 2019 - 10:48 AM

Golden 1 Credit Union has announced a new program designed to assist members who are experiencing a disruption in pay

02 Jan

Farm Credit West announces increase in cash dividends

published on January 2, 2019 - 1:25 PM

Farm Credit West, ACA, has announced that it will once again distribute patronage dividends to qualifying member-stockholders as a return

27 Nov

Local angel group invests in animal vaccine company

published on November 27, 2018 - 1:11 PM

The Central Valley Angel Group, an investment group that targets early-stage companies, has added Missouri-based Mazen Animal Health, Inc. to

BLOG: SB 7 puts automation on trial, could stall workplace innovation

Posted: June 30, 2025 at 2:42 pm

The California Chamber of Commerce has identified Senate Bill 7
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BLOG: Using fallowed ag land for solar farms opens training, job opportunities for local workers

Posted: at 2:00 pm

In all the talk about the San Joaquin Valley’s groundwater
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