Development
Loan program announced for west Fresno businesses
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- Published on 01/12/2012 - 1:41 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
The Fresno West Coalition for Economic Development, Wells Fargo and the Valley Small Business Development Corporation have joined forces to create the FWCED Microenterprise Loan Program for small and start-up businesses.
Darden Architects receives IDP Firm Award
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- Published on 12/22/2011 - 9:00 am
- Written by Business Journal staff
The American Institute of Architects and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards have awarded the 2011-2014 Intern Development Program Firm Award to Darden Architects Inc. of Fresno.
Fulton Mall code enforcement efforts begin
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- Published on 11/23/2011 - 12:34 pm
- Written by Michael Kincheloe
The city of Fresno’s proactive code enforcement effort for Fulton Mall and the surrounding area is focusing on educating business owners about what will be required to keep the area clean.
2011 Risk Takers Dream Makers announced
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- Published on 11/15/2011 - 1:57 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
A pastor, husband-wife business owner team and a high school student are among the nine Champions of Change to be honored at the Risk Takers Dream Makers luncheon on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. at the Golden Palace in Fresno.
Fresno SBA guaranteed 56% more loans in '11
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- Published on 10/18/2011 - 12:14 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
More loan dollars are finding Valley business owners — at least 56 percent more than last year — according to new figures from the Small Business Administration office in Fresno.
PBID Partners vote to open Fulton Mall to traffic
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- Published on 10/05/2011 - 4:55 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
PBID Partners of Downtown Fresno, the group of area property owners committed to improving the downtown core, has voted to support reopening the Fulton Mall to vehicular traffic.
Index: Valley business confidence at record low
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- Published on 10/04/2011 - 1:57 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
Business confidence is at its lowest recorded level since the San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index began, as it dropped to 33.2 in September.
Survey: Economy, crime top local issues
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- Published on 09/26/2011 - 2:12 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
Not only do San Joaquin Valley residents believe the economy is the issue dragging down their quality of life the most, they indicated they are losing confidence in the government’s ability to improve it, according to a survey released by California State University, Fresno.
Fresno RDA executive named to state board
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- Published on 08/31/2011 - 1:49 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
The Fresno Redevelopment Agency will now have a voice on the California Redevelopment Association Board, as Fresno RDA Executive Director Marlene Murphey was appointed to the board on Aug. 12.
Granville Home of Hope ceremony tonight
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- Published on 08/19/2011 - 2:14 pm
- Written by Business Journal Staff
Granville Homes will celebrate the grand opening of its sixth annual Granville Home of Hope fundraiser tonight at 6 p.m.


