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Development

18 Aug

SBA expands 90% loan guarantee to small businesses in energy sector

published on August 18, 2026 - 2:24 PM

The U.S. Small Business Administration has expanded a 90% loan guarantee to small businesses across the energy production supply chain,

13 Aug

Visalia logistics giant lands global tenant

published on August 13, 2026 - 10:00 AM

CapRock Partners has fully leased the first building at its Central Point III industrial development in Visalia, completing one of

13 Aug

Fresno bets on hotels, downtown investment for convention comeback

published on - 8:00 AM

Fresno’s convention business has not rebounded around a single blockbuster gathering. Instead, city and tourism officials are betting that new

29 Jul

Bottom Line Group moves ahead with North Fresno project after community meeting

published on July 29, 2026 - 2:05 PM

Bottom Line Group is moving forward with a long-planned commercial development in North Fresno after meeting with nearby residents to

24 Jul

Esparza proposes ballot measure to limit city funding for SEDA growth

published on July 24, 2026 - 4:02 PM

Fresno City Council President Nelson Esparza wants voters to decide in November whether to restrict how city funds can be

24 Jul

Central Valley building permits: Major projects filed for July 17, 2026

published on - 3:39 PM

Central Valley building permits: Major projects filed for July 17, 2026 The following building permits were recently filed in Fresno

08 Jul

Kristina Gallagher brings statewide policy experience to Madera County economic development leadership

published on July 8, 2026 - 1:46 PM

After building a career in state government, legislative affairs and local government advocacy, Kristina Gallagher is helping shape the next

07 Jul

Parlier council rejects gas station and commercial project over competition fears

published on July 7, 2026 - 11:33 AM

The Parlier City Council declined to approve a motion to vote on a proposed commercial development that would have included

06 Jul

Tulare County puts 4,000 permits a year on one interactive map

published on July 6, 2026 - 4:09 PM

The Tulare County Resource Management Agency announced Monday the launch of a new tool aimed at improving access to permit

06 Jul

Central Valley building permits: Major commercial projects filed across the region

published on - 1:00 PM

Commercial construction activity continued throughout the Central Valley with permits issued for retail renovations, industrial facilities, office improvements and warehouse