CLOVIS – Clovis City Manager Rob Woolley has announced the appointment of Capt. Matt Basgall as the new police chief, following the retirement of Chief Janet Davis, to become effective Dec. 31, 2013 upon confirmation by the City Council.  Capt. Basgall has served in nearly every division in the Clovis Police Department over the last [...]

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Americans across age groups and socioeconomic backgrounds experienced sharp declines in satisfaction with their personal finances in the second half of 2013, according to CEB, (NYSE: CEB) the leading member-based advisory company. Its bi-annualConsumer Financial Monitor survey of 1,000 American consumers found that the gradual economic recovery has not impacted most consumers’ perceptions [...]

LONDON, Nov. 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Crude oil production from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) remained broadly unchanged at 29.93 million barrels per day (b/d) in October following production of 29.91 million b/d in September, a just-released Platts survey of OPEC and oil industry officials and analysts showed Tuesday. Increased output from Iraq and Libya of 360,000 b/d was [...]

FRESNO – The University of California, Merced, Small Business Development Center Regional Network (UCM-SBDC) clients obtained $56.4 million in financing for small businesses during the FY 2012-13 federal fiscal year. The funding, in the form of loans and equity, is another example of how the network fosters entrepreneurship that helps grow and diversify Central California’s [...]

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – According to the third annual Hotwire.com® American Travel Behavior Survey, conducted online in October 2013 on behalf of Hotwire by Harris Interactive among over 2,000 U.S. adults ages 18 and older, American adults will spend a total of $72 billion 1 on obligatory holiday season travel2 in the past year ($14 billion 3 on Thanksgiving travel and $58 billion 4 on Christmas travel). To help [...]

FRESNO — Lectures, panel discussions and performances will unfold across the Fresno State campus Nov. 12-17 for International Education Week,culminating with the 30th anniversary of International Culture Night. The free, public events are designed to highlight programs that help Americans gain global experience. This year’s theme is, “The World is Hiring.” A full list of activities [...]

FRESNO – Lynn Higdon of Riverdale, Calif. is the grand prize winner of a newly-built, $425,000 house announced during the 10th Annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway Special, which raised $1,053,200 for the kids of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Her winning ticket was pulled during the KMPH FOX 26 live drawing last night. The house is [...]

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Just over half (53%) of U.S. adults plan to shop on Black Friday this year, according to the results of a holiday shopping trends survey by IPSOS and conducted on behalf of Offers.com. Of those consumers shopping on Black Friday, 35% plan to shop primarily online, 28% plan to shop mainly in [...]

FRESNO – The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP will host a free “Financing Your Small Business” workshop on Nov. 15.  Building upon the success of a joint SBA and AARP “National Mentor Day” last year, the workshop is targeted to promote entrepreneurship among individuals ages 50 and older, or encore entrepreneurs.  The workshop will include [...]

Business Street Online would like to wish its readers and viewers a happy Veterans Day.  This is a time to remember all of the veterans who have sacrificed so much so that we can enjoy our freedoms in the greatest country in the world, the United States of America.  Please take the time today to [...]

FRESNO – 40 young individuals making their marks in their central California communities were recognized before their peers Thursday evening in the Skyroom Lounge at the Holiday Inn Fresno Downtown during the “40 Under 40″ The Ultimate Networking Event, presented by Business Street Online. The 40 honorees and other guests mingled in the plush atmosphere [...]

NEW YORK, Nov. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Labor markets remain stable in many advanced economies, according to unemployment rates and employment growth data compiled and standardized by The Conference Board International Labor Comparisons (ILC) program for September. The unemployment rate in September was unchanged in four of the nine countries compared. Unemployment decreased in three countries – U.S., Japan and Australia. Japan had the lowest rate [...]

A jack-of-all-trades, Siddharth Shah has put his powerful hands and creative mind to peaceful and profitable use in leading the charge at the Holiday Inn Fresno Downtown. A proud alumnus of the University of California, Berkeley, Shah earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing & communications in 2008. With a personal belief that life is lived [...]

(Bio not available)     Favorite Movie:  “Fight Club” Favorite Music Artist/Band:  Frank Sinatra Last Book Read:  “Counterfeit Gods:  The Empty Promises of Money, Sex, Power, and the Only Hope that Matters” by Timothy Keller Business Street Online’s “40 Under 40” Ultimate Networking Event honors and is attended by some of the top business professionals [...]

FRESNO – “40 Under 40” The Ultimate Networking Event, presented by Business Street Online, will be held tonight at the Holiday Inn Fresno Downtown beginning at 6 p.m. The “40 Under 40” Class of 2013 will be honored at the reception for their outstanding achievements and accomplishments in their communities before the age of 40.  [...]

FRESNO – Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims will be the guest MC for Thursday’s “40 Under 40″ The Ultimate Networking Event, honoring some of the rising stars in the Central Valley’s business communities. Tickets are just $55, and can be ordered by visiting www.40u40.com.  The festivities will begin inside the Skyroom Lounge of the Holiday [...]

Alisha Olivier is a communications professional who has promoted important causes ranging from opening Fresno’s veterans home to encouraging local government bureaucracies to make our community more business friendly. She began her career working in television news rooms at KGET in Bakersfield and at ABC 30 in Fresno on the assignment desk where she developed story [...]

CLOVIS – The St. Jude Dream Home will be open Wednesday through Friday from 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. -5 p.m. This is the final week for free public tours of the beautiful house built by major donor and sponsor De Young Properties. Just for touring the home, visitors can [...]

Growing up in Dos Palos, California and raised by an industry leader in civil and earthwork, Lawrence Clark learned at a very early age how hard work, dedication, and devotion could promote his dreams.  While chasing dreams of proprietorship of his own company, Clark continued to work while attending California State University, Fresno.  Graduating with [...]

FRESNO – The membership of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has elected Scott Barton, CEO/Director of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo, to its Ethics Board. “AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums will benefit from Scott’s thoughtful leadership and extensive experience,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. “The entire AZA community recognizes Scott’s commitment to the [...]