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Small Business

10 Oct

Local auto shop named among America’s 70 top small businesses

published on October 10, 2023 - 10:52 AM

A local company was designated one of America’s top small businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Frank’s Automotive Repair,

05 Oct

Rotary Club of Fresno to celebrate 5,000th meeting Thursday

published on October 5, 2023 - 2:57 PM

The Rotary Club of Fresno is celebrating a monumental milestone Thursday night, hosting its 5,000th meeting at The Grand 1401

02 Oct

From stage to commerce, business leader says service is his guide

published on October 2, 2023 - 2:10 PM

Performing on stage can illuminate an already present confidence in a person. For Erik Valencia, president and CEO of the

28 Sep

Newsom signs $20 fast food minimum wage in compromise with franchise industry

published on September 28, 2023 - 2:54 PM

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a revamped AB 1228 on Thursday, reflecting a compromise with the fast food industry that peels

15 Sep

BLOG: Six ‘job killers’ make Newsom’s desk

published on September 15, 2023 - 12:30 PM

The final tally is in from the California Legislature’s annual session, with half a dozen bills awaiting Gov. Newsom’s signature

12 Sep

New Downtown Fresno event venue fulfills decorator’s dream

published on September 12, 2023 - 2:39 PM

A new event center has arrived in Downtown Fresno. The Palomino now hosts gatherings at its new Van Ness Avenue

08 Sep

Beloved Mammoth Orange refreshment stand rides again for Sept. 23 fundraiser

published on September 8, 2023 - 2:44 PM

Mammoth Orange is squeezing back into business at the Fossil Discovery Center in Madera County. Older travelers may remember the

06 Sep

Child-Friendly Business Award winners announced

published on September 6, 2023 - 2:24 PM

First 5 Fresno County has recognized the 2023 Child-Friendly Business Award winners. The annual program highlights local employers that go

31 Aug

Fresno program gives immigrants the tools to start, maintain businesses

published on August 31, 2023 - 2:38 PM

Central Valley Immigrant Integration Collaborative (CVIIC) recently celebrated the 44 graduates of its Immigrant Entrepreneurs Project, the sixth cohort to

23 Aug

Fresno dentist fires employee in viral McDonald’s confrontation

Quarter Pounder image via Cargill/McDonald's

published on August 23, 2023 - 9:31 AM

A Fresno dentist announced he has fired a woman seen berating a McDonald’s employee and customer in a viral TikTok

Blog: Bank of America is doubling down on American workers – from veterans to community college hires

Posted: November 6, 2025 at 1:05 pm

Here in the Fresno region, our community is honored to
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BLOG – Building an Affordable California: A solution to our permitting crisis

Posted: November 4, 2025 at 9:16 am

Delays, rising costs and bureaucratic red tape are the legacy
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