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Small Business

03 Nov

Junior CEO program forges young entrepreneurs

published on November 3, 2020 - 1:50 PM

Over 40 local youth have completed the Visalia Chamber of Commerce Jr. CEO program, and from 8 a.m. to noon

30 Oct

Ghost Golf owner sues governor over restrictions

published on October 30, 2020 - 3:02 PM

A mini-golf business in Fresno is filing a lawsuit against Gov. Newsom. Ghost Golf, an indoor mini-golf course with a

30 Oct

Eight-person engineering firm fastest-growing biz in Valley

published on - 1:25 PM

The Business Journal has listed the Fresno branch of a statewide civil construction firm as the fastest-growing business in the

21 Oct

Fresno to take applications for $830K in CARES funding for businesses

published on October 21, 2020 - 2:09 PM

The City of Fresno’s Economic Development Department announced Wednesday that it will begin accepting applications for a Revolving Loan Fund

15 Oct

Fresno restricts new liquor licenses for stores

published on October 15, 2020 - 1:45 PM

Fresno was once designated the drunkest city in the United States. The Fresno City Council Thursday took what members called

14 Oct

Fresno haunted car wash promises soap, screams

published on October 14, 2020 - 11:09 AM

A Fresno gas station car wash is boasting the ability to exorcise your car of both grime and ghouls. Beginning

13 Oct

Kings County moves to red tier, Fresno unchanged

published on October 13, 2020 - 1:40 PM

Kings County has been moved to red tier, allowing for some non-essential indoor businesses to open with modifications. Until Tuesday

09 Oct

Fresno County businesses eligible for free PPE

published on October 9, 2020 - 2:45 PM

The Fresno Chamber of Commerce, in a partnership with Fresno County Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and the City of Fresno,

09 Oct

Fresno council votes to advance Blackstone project funding

published on - 2:26 PM

The Fresno City Council voted Oct. 7 in favor of the formation of the Fresno Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD).

01 Oct

A new future for Fresno van customization business

published on October 1, 2020 - 3:19 PM

When you think of campers, rock-hoppers and off-road vehicles, do you expect to see a Mercedes-Benz van out in the

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