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Fresno among U-Haul's top cities to move to

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Published on 04/12/2013 - 1:15 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

U-HaulFresno was one of the top 50 cities where people wanted to relocate, according to an annual report by moving and storage company U-Haul.

SBA, Rail Authority to sign alliance in Fresno

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Published on 04/10/2013 - 2:15 pm
Written by Business Journal Staff

High-speed rail trainThe U.S. Small Business Administration and California High Speed Rail Authority will sign a strategic alliance on April 12 in Fresno outlining expanded outreach and marketing in support of small businesses utilization of high-speed rail work.

Ridership up in Amtrak's San Joaquin corridor

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Published on 04/10/2013 - 12:16 pm
Written by Ben Keller

Amtrak's San Joaquin corridor increased its ridership by 8.9 percent in the first six months of the fiscal year..Amtrak announced that ridership has increased halfway into the current fiscal year, and few routes were stronger than its San Joaquin corridor.

High-speed rail board visits Fresno

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Published on 04/04/2013 - 2:30 pm
Written by Ben Keller, The Business Journal

Members of the California High Speed Rail Authority Board met in the Fresno City Council Chambers.Five members of the California High Speed Rail Authority Board met in Fresno today to discuss alignment options through the Central Valley.

Economy sketchy as Fresno gridlock drops

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Published on 04/01/2013 - 11:46 am
Written by Ben Keller, The Business Journal

Traffic gridlock was down 21.8 percent in 2012 from the year before, showing signs of economic slowdown.Traffic congestion in Fresno dropped in February compared to last year, better news for the environment but a sign most economists say isn't great for an economic recovery.

Rail authority to host small business workshops

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Published on 03/29/2013 - 11:16 am
Written by Business Journal staff

The first section of California's high-speed rail project will run 23 miles from Madera to downtown FresnoThe California High-Speed Rail Authority will show small businesses how to get certified for work on the project during a series of upcoming workshops starting in Fresno and Merced.

Rail meetings to detail Chowchilla alignment change

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Published on 03/12/2013 - 4:23 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is looking at alternatives for Chowchilla's Wye section.A few months after settling a lawsuit with the City of  Chowchilla, the California High-Speed Rail Authority is back at the drawing table to tweak a section of track through the town.

Report: Valley Amtrak rider growth pales most metros

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Published on 03/01/2013 - 3:50 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Amtrak ridership grew 55 percent since 1997Amtrak ridership grew 55 percent in the last 15 years with much of that growth coming from large metros like Fresno and Modesto.

FedEx to double size of Fresno distribution center

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Published on 02/25/2013 - 9:42 am
Written by John Lindt

FedEx Ground will double the size of its Fresno distribution center later this year.FedEx Ground will double the size of its Fresno distribution center later this year, confirms the company. An affiliated firm has purchased a 20-acre parcel at the southwest corner of East and North avenues, two blocks from Highway 99, said real estate broker Nick Audino of CB Richard Ellis.

Companies drop high-speed rail lawsuit

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Published on 02/22/2013 - 12:09 pm
Written by Business Journal staff

Timeless Investments of Fresno headed up a lawsuit against the California High-Speed Rail Authority last JuneFour Central Valley businesses that brought a lawsuit against the California High-Speed Rail Authority have dropped their litigation against the project.