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Small Business

09 Mar

Ownership Culture: How ESOPs are helping Valley businesses attract, keep top talent

published on March 9, 2026 - 2:52 PM

The competition for skilled employees has pushed employers to rethink what they offer. Health benefits, paid time off and flexible

04 Mar

BLOG: California’s new governor must hold down clean energy costs, drive innovation

published on March 4, 2026 - 7:08 AM

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The California governorship is a peculiar prize. This November’s winner will

03 Mar

Not one voter knew their lawmaker. New California Coalition is trying to change that

room full of people hearing a presentation

published on March 3, 2026 - 2:56 PM

A full room of Fresno-area business and civic leaders gathered Tuesday morning at Oakhill Wine + Bistro for the Fresno

02 Mar

Lee’s Air in Fresno welcomes Derek Franks, formerly of Grizzlies, as COO

published on March 2, 2026 - 10:17 AM

Lees Air, Heating & Plumbing has announced Derek Franks, former president of the Fresno Grizzlies, as its new chief operating

26 Feb

This Fresno HVAC company is giving away an AC system. Here’s who qualifies

published on February 26, 2026 - 3:47 PM

A local HVAC contractor is accepting nominations for its first-ever air conditioning giveaway, offering one deserving family a new heating

20 Feb

She arrived with a visitor visa and a vision. New SBA rule could have ended both

published on February 20, 2026 - 3:28 PM

When Cristina Foanene and her husband arrived in the United States in 2006, they were given six months. The couple

19 Feb

PrideStaff Visalia franchise under new ownership

published on February 19, 2026 - 1:02 PM

PrideStaff, a nationally franchised staffing firm, has announced two of its franchises in Visalia have new ownership. PrideStaff and PrideStaff

18 Feb

Fresno women lead charge in national business surge

published on February 18, 2026 - 2:50 PM

Women in business continue to be a major force in the U.S. economy, and their increasing entrepreneurial influence is shaping

16 Feb

Fresno’s Planet Vegan Burgers earns national nod. The road to get there was not easy

people posing for a photo inside a food truck

published on February 16, 2026 - 10:47 AM

Fresno’s own Planet Vegan Burgers received some love from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) recently, recognized as

06 Feb

Hispanic business incubator among Valley projects in federal spending bill

published on February 6, 2026 - 2:49 PM

The City of Fresno will receive $250,000 in federal funding to help establish a full-service business development incubator in partnership

BLOG: California’s tribal casinos trample smaller cardrooms with new regulations

Posted: March 11, 2026 at 9:18 am

While writing a book about California politics a quarter-century ago, I devoted
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BLOG: Rotary Club of Fresno celebrates the heroes behind the badge

Posted: March 10, 2026 at 12:32 pm

For two decades, I’ve had the pleasure of working with
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