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Small Business

30 Jan

Jail time ‘held over their heads’ under Fresno wage theft proposal

published on January 30, 2024 - 2:30 PM

Fresno may soon have a new policy to combat wage theft that would be a first in the Golden State.

29 Jan

Employers face criminal charges for wage theft? Fresno council to decide

published on January 29, 2024 - 11:00 AM

Fresno City Councilmember Tyler Maxwell will introduce a resolution Thursday seeking to grant the city attorney’s office authority to pursue

24 Jan

New laws for businesses usher in 2024

published on January 24, 2024 - 2:31 PM

The new year has begun, and with it the implementation of a slew of new laws that were passed and

23 Jan

Local economic development leader’s award includes $50K stipend

published on January 23, 2024 - 2:38 PM

A local economic development professional has won a national award that comes with a $50,000 stipend for his work promoting

22 Jan

No deal for Shark Tank entrepreneur, but appearance prompts emergency orders

published on January 22, 2024 - 3:25 PM

A Central Valley native is enjoying some national attention after appearing on the most popular television pitch program. Berlyn Haughton

19 Jan

Kids product born in Fresno takes a lap on Shark Tank Friday

published on January 19, 2024 - 2:30 PM

An entrepreneur with local roots is appearing on ABC’s Shark Tank program Friday in search of a deal for her

16 Jan

John Harris, late Bob Smittcamp honored with Fresno Chamber’s Leon S. Peters Award

published on January 16, 2024 - 2:47 PM

The Fresno Chamber of Commerce announced a first for its Leon S. Peters Award Tuesday — a winner and a

12 Jan

New Warnors tenant brings skin care products, memories of Fresno’s Fulton Street

published on January 12, 2024 - 2:52 PM

The complete revival of the Warnors Complex at the corners of Tuolumne and Fulton streets in Downtown Fresno took another

10 Jan

From the zoo to virtual consulting, one woman’s journey

published on January 10, 2024 - 1:50 PM

A Fresno businesswoman built a career on helping other companies grow and succeed. Now she’s doing the same thing for

27 Dec

Tangram Interiors preps move to new Fresno showroom space

published on December 27, 2023 - 2:06 PM

For 12 years Los Angeles-based Tangram Interiors has served the Central Valley, helping local school districts and businesses transform their

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Posted: November 6, 2025 at 1:05 pm

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Posted: November 4, 2025 at 9:16 am

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