Mountain businesses mixed on Yosemite proposal

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Published on 05/03/2013 - 10:21 am

Written by Ben Keller

Yosemite area businesses are looking forward to a banner summer with visitor levels near the national park the highest they have been in years.

For many, however, that optimism may not hold out for long as plans to restructure and eliminate park amenities loom in the face of those reliant on tourists that flock to these decades-old attractions.

Fancy Flipping

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Published on 05/03/2013 - 9:31 am

Written by Chuck Harvey

Fresno Realtor embarks on high-end residential renovations

Fresno Re/Max Realtor and home renovator Naglaa Sultan and her family have taken the art of home renovation and flipping to a new level.

Sultan’s goal is not just to fix the basics like damaged walls, carpets and roofs, but to rejuvenate the entire home, including new plumbing and wiring, removal and installation of walls and concrete, and adding new doors and fixtures for a more stylish and comfortable home design.

Simonian Farms

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Published on 04/26/2013 - 11:31 am

Written by Chuck Harvey

Simonian Farms believes local produce sales should be more than a booth loaded with fruits, vegetables and nuts.
The long-time provider of local produce has taken sales to a new level by taking shoppers on a trip to the past. The Simonians sell their fresh and dried fruits and vegetables in buildings filled with old-time memorabilia and props in a museum-like setting.

SAN MAR Properties

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Published on 04/26/2013 - 11:30 am

Written by Gabriel Dillard

One of Tamara Glover’s first memories at the age of seven was helping install temporary walls out of 2x4s and wood paneling to create offices for her parents’ family business, SAN MAR Properties.

Pinedale Lawn Mower

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Published on 04/26/2013 - 11:30 am

Written by Clay Moffitt

For the past 40 years Pinedale Lawn Mower has provided the Fresno area with all its outdoor equipment sales and service needs.
The husband and wife team of Manuel and Alice Rodriguez founded the company in April of 1973.
The Rodriguez’s own children have worked in the shop at one time or another, and now a third generation of young grandchildren are cutting their teeth at Pinedale Lawn Mower.

Pappy’s Fine Foods

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Published on 04/26/2013 - 11:21 am

Written by Michael Kincheloe

When Pappy Meat Co. in Fresno was established in 1960 by Alex Papulias and his wife Marie, they worked diligently to make their company a success and to bring each of their five children into the family business.  

London Properties

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Published on 04/26/2013 - 11:20 am

Written by Chuck Harvey

London Properties has maintained a growth position in Central Valley real estate bolstered by in-house support and customer services including its own mortgage and insurance firms and marketing arm.

FTB Print & Mail

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Published on 04/26/2013 - 11:19 am

Written by Clay Moffitt

Since founding FTB Print & Mail in 1992, James Clark has learned to adapt and excel as technology advances and the industry adjusts.
The business originally started out as Fresno Trade Bindery. However with the technological advances over the past 20 years, the company elected to expand services and began offering direct mail in 2000.

Colorado Grill

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Published on 04/26/2013 - 11:19 am

Written by Ben Keller

Business wasn’t always smooth sailing for the Colorado Grill, a simple burger joint competing against a plethora of large fast-food chains in Fresno.
But with supportive family at their side, original owners Ali and Debbie Nekumanesh carved out a name for themselves in Fresno’s frenzied food culture with now two restaurants offering mouth-watering hamburgers with fresh ingredients and sides that could serve as meals themselves.

CLICKco, LLC

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Published on 04/26/2013 - 11:18 am

Written by Michael Kincheloe

The idea of combining espresso coffee with protein and nutrients into a gourmet-tasting health energy drink just “clicked” one day for fitness experts Greg and Beth Smith.
With 25 years of experience in health and wellness, the two launched a small chain of women’s fitness centers in the Fresno area. Their members needed protein in their diets, but they also loved their coffee. Using Greg’s degree and background in health and human performance, the Smiths created a powdered espresso coffee and protein drink in 1997 they called CLICK Espresso Protein Drink.