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Small Business

10 Oct

Fresno’s newest 40 Under 40 announced. Who’s on the list?

published on October 10, 2024 - 3:21 PM

Fresno’s 40 Under 40 class for 2024 was recently announced, hailing from the public and private sectors. Presented by BusinessLeaders.TV

16 Sep

Street food returns to Downtown Fresno for first Why Not Wednesday

published on September 16, 2024 - 11:27 AM

Fresno’s Why Not Wednesday vendor street fair launches this week, restoring more food options for Downtown Fresno. Visitors to the

13 Sep

Scare Factory claims Fresno’s largest haunt at 66,000 square feet in former Walmart

published on September 13, 2024 - 3:36 PM

New frights will becoming to Fresno soon with a new Halloween event. The former Walmart space on Shaw and Brawley

10 Sep

BLOG: Stay safe from these scams against business

published on September 10, 2024 - 1:35 PM

In today’s complex and interconnected business environment, the threat of fraud looms large, presenting a formidable challenge to enterprises across

06 Sep

Child-Friendly Business Award winners announced

published on September 6, 2024 - 1:41 PM

First 5 Fresno County announced this year’s winners for the Child-Friendly Business awards, spotlighting the companies deemed to demonstrate a

05 Sep

Biz owner wins $1M in Chukchansi drawing. Plans to pay off debt

man seated with oversized check, surrounded by women

published on September 5, 2024 - 2:52 PM

A local business owner won a big prize at Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino this week. Fresno’s Lionel Hawkins, owner

01 Sep

BLOG: Cast your votes today for the Best of Central Valley Business 2024

published on September 1, 2024 - 12:05 PM

As you celebrate this Labor Day weekend with family and friends, be sure to take a few minutes to support

28 Aug

New tailgate shade policy at Fresno State could cost local business

published on August 28, 2024 - 1:57 PM

It may be a little less shady for Fresno State tailgaters this upcoming football season with more stringent pop-up tent

27 Aug

Trucking firm lays claim as ‘Fresno’s Fastest Growing Company’

published on August 27, 2024 - 12:56 PM

Several Central Valley businesses have been highlighted among the fastest growing in the U.S. in a major business publication’s annual

08 Aug

BLOG: Six ways to preserve legacy through succession planning

published on August 8, 2024 - 4:45 PM

According to a study The Business Journal recently reported on, Fresno ranks second in the nation by percentage of businesses

BLOG – Fresno Labor Leader Hits Back: ‘We oppose folly disguised as inevitability’

Posted: April 21, 2026 at 3:05 pm

Hear ye, hear ye! I, the “False Prophet,” do humbly
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BLOG – Ignore ‘false prophets:” SEDA, southwest area key to Fresno’s housing future

Posted: at 1:57 pm

At 96, I have seen many cycles of growth, debate
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