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Small Business

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published on August 19, 2026 - 3:30 PM

There are very few moments in a company’s history that truly stop you in your tracks. Celebrating 140 years as

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published on - 3:22 PM

The internationally known Central Valley cryptid has sold out online as artists and fans keep the legend growing. The Central

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For 140 years, The Business Journal and its predecessor publications have served as the official record of commerce in the

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A dozen Central Valley companies made the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the

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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,

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published on August 17, 2026 - 11:25 AM

Valley breweries face changing beer market The Central San Joaquin Valley has lost several breweries in recent years as Americans

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published on August 14, 2026 - 10:50 AM

Food booths are already sold out for the season at the IncludUs Fund’s weekly Thursday market, which pairs license help

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published on August 13, 2026 - 9:08 AM

Legislators returned from their monthlong summer recess on Monday and will shift into high gear before the Aug. 31 adjournment

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published on August 11, 2026 - 2:58 PM

Most business owners expect workplace investigations to begin after something has already gone wrong. An employee is caught stealing, inventory

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published on August 6, 2026 - 2:26 PM

Despite growing interest in artificial intelligence across the business world, most Business Journal readers who responded to the latest online

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