Investigators go high-tech to catch farm thieves

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Published on 02/15/2013 - 9:33 am

Written by Chuck Harvey

Watching for criminal activity on farms that span hundreds of acres has been a daunting task for security firms, detectives and private investigators.

Swimming with sharks

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Published on 02/15/2013 - 9:30 am

Written by Clay Moffitt

VC realities, myths in popular TV show

Although the venture capital process may not involve the cutting put-downs, witty catchphrases or accompanying sound effects, ABC’s popular television series Shark Tank may actually have some value to aspiring entrepreneurs.

Culinary students see farm-to-fork in action at Harris Ranch

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Published on 02/15/2013 - 9:27 am

Written by Chuck Harvey

A  busload of culinary students touring Harris Ranch’ s Coalinga agricultural enterprises on Monday came away filled with awe and ideas for new dishes.

FedEx to double size of Fresno distribution center

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Published on 02/15/2013 - 9:17 am

Written by Leah Canseco

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.

$43.1M deal tops Valley’s biggest ag land transactions

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Published on 02/08/2013 - 9:49 am

Written by Chuck Harvey

The Valley farm industry continues its insatiable hunger for productive farmland.
The demand has even changed some of the Valley’s traditional crop areas.
For instance, the area around Huron has been known for its row crops, including spring and fall lettuce. The town produces the bulk of Fresno County’s head lettuce that totaled 13,550 acres at a value of $88.3 million in 2011.

Luxury auto dealers all over $30K price-point trend

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Published on 02/08/2013 - 9:45 am

Written by Clay Moffitt

Even if momentarily, German luxury automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz was able to draw the attention away from the drama unfolding on the gridiron with its Super Bowl ad introducing its new CLA model and its price tag starting at $29,999.
Mercedes is the latest in a line of luxury car manufacturers trying to tap into the younger working professionals’ market with a price point in the $30,000-35,000 range.

Fresno boomerang looks to employ fellow veterans

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Published on 02/08/2013 - 9:41 am

Written by Ben Keller

Serving nearly nine years in the Navy taught Fresno native Elizabeth Perez much about the critical link between clean energy and national security.
It’s a message she’s been bringing to the San Diego area since 2009 when she launched her own business connecting military veterans with work in fields like water and energy efficiency and on renewable energy projects.

FYI to extend runway

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Published on 02/08/2013 - 9:38 am

Written by Michael Kincheloe

Fresno Yosemite International Airport will soon be in compliance with federal safety standards after the Fresno City Council gave the go-ahead to a local construction company to begin working on a 312-foot runway extension.
The council voted 7-0 at the Jan. 24 meeting to approve more than $10 million in a contract with the Fresno office of Teichert Construction Co. to extend the airport’s primary runway northwest toward Chestnut Ave. and to modify the southeast end.

Made in U.S.A. gains steam

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Published on 02/08/2013 - 9:36 am

Written by Michael Kincheloe

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Local manufacturer takes up marketing movement
It’s becoming more and more American to produce merchandise throughout the 50 states, and small manufacturers marketing the Made in U.S.A. label are scoring points with consumers who are anxious to buy domestically produced goods.

Don Boam

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Published on 02/08/2013 - 9:00 am

Written by The Business Journal Staff

Don Boam
Owner
Don Boam Carpet and Flooring

What we do:  Supply and install all types of flooring — carpet, wood, vinyl, ceramic tile, commercial floors, etc.
Education:  Fresno High School graduate
Age:  60
Family:  Three sons — Kevin, Greg and Steve