Economy
Hispanic Chamber names businesswoman of the year
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- Published on 04/08/2013 - 2:07 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
Caltrans staff services analyst Leena Mendoza will be recognize for success in her field and contributions to the community as the 2013 Businesswoman of the Year, presented by the Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in Fresno.
Valley business index hits three-year high
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- Published on 04/03/2013 - 2:25 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
The San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index reached its highest point in three years in March, with an index of 58.7.
Goodwill makes mark on Valley economy
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- Published on 03/21/2013 - 2:17 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
Known to most as a second-hand retailer of clothes and household items, Goodwill Industries had a notable impact on employment in the San Joaquin Valley and elsewhere in the state.
Survey: Third straight month of economic expansion
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- Published on 03/05/2013 - 1:01 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
The San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index advanced for the fourth straight month in February with one-fourth of businesses expecting that federal sequestration will have a negative impact on company sales.
Report: Valley still in sluggish economic growth
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- Published on 02/12/2013 - 1:38 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
The Fresno area is expected to continue along the path of the slow recovery, but at a slower pace than the rest of the state, according to a study released by the University of the Pacific Business Forecasting Center on Tuesday.
Survey: Economy expanding but confidence low
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- Published on 02/06/2013 - 2:20 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
The San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index increased for the second straight month in December, but local business owners still do not feel optimistic about the economy.
City of Fresno expands Enterprise Zone
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- Published on 02/01/2013 - 11:36 am
- Written by Business Journal staff
More Fresno businesses can take advantage of state tax credits and other incentives with a recent expansion of the city's Enterprise Zone.
Valley cities fall in economic strength index
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- Published on 01/17/2013 - 1:33 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
Fresno was relatively unchanged since last year in an index measuring wages, job growth and overall economic vitality.
Heart & Soul Festival to feature job fair
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- Published on 01/15/2013 - 12:57 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
The Fresno Metro Black Chamber of Commerce announced the Heart & Soul Festival to be held on Feb. 16 at the Manchester Center in Fresno and will feature a job and college fair.
BOE: Valley led in sales growth in Q3 2011
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- Published on 01/10/2013 - 1:58 pm
- Written by Business Journal staff
The San Joaquin Valley led the entire state when it came to growth of taxable sales in the third quarter of 2011, according to the State Board of Equalization.
