Business Community Readying for ’40 Under 40’ The Ultimate Networking Event

FRESNO – Every day in central California, many individuals are working hard to promote the growth and prosperity of the city and its citizens. To thank these men and women for their hard work, dedication and promise to be rising stars of the community, Business Street Online will be hosting its annual “40 Under 40” The Ultimate Networking Event. This year the Class of 2012 will be honored, presenting 40 new business professionals from both private and public sectors in central California with a plaque of honor and gratitude.

The business professionals come from a variety of backgrounds and careers. Some focus on helping others receive an education and earn a living; others comfort and aid those who have faced injury from accidents, abuse and drug consumption; some work to prevent people from ever facing illness or accident.  However they may spend their time, it is all for the benefit of the future of the San Joaquin Valley.

“These men and women have all worked hard to stand out from their co-workers and show their promise of becoming rising stars,” said Lance Cardoza, president and publisher of Business Street Online.  “Because of the effort by these business professionals, their peers felt confident and nominated them as unique and qualified individuals who represent the future of the Central Valley.”

The public is invited to help honor the Class of 2012 during the “40 Under 40” Ultimate Networking Event this Thursday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Skyroom Lounge in the Holiday Inn Fresno Downtown.  Tickets to the event are on sale for $55 and are available for purchase on www.40u40.com. The public is encouraged to purchase tickets soon because the event will sell out.  Be sure to read about each member of the Class of 2012 on www.BusinessStreetOnline.com and sign up for the daily news alerts.

The following is the list of the “40 Under 40” Class of 2012.

Adam Avila – The Alvarado Group/Highlands Energy Services

•  Alysia Sofios – KMPH FOX 26

•  Amy Guerra – Law Office of Amy Guerra

•  Arthur Moye – MBS Accountancy

•  Audra Donaghy – Donaghy Sales

•  Mayor Brett Frazier – City of Madera

•  Byron Watkins – Windsong Productions/I Bike Fresno

•  Carrie Miranda – Carrie Anne Miranda Photography

•  Casey Creamer – California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association

•  Chelsi Johnston – Central Valley Business Incubator

•  Chris Bridger – Clovis Fire Department

•  Christina Musson – KMJ Radio

•  Christopher Stetsko – Rose Strategic Advisors

•  Cinderela Co – HealthPoint Home Health

•  Claudia Ruiz – City of Fresno

•  Clayton Clark – KMPH FOX 26

•  Dallas Neumann-Johns – Arnold Law Group

•  Daniel Castro – Coleman & Horowitt, LLP

•  Daniel Hartwig – Nisei Farmers League

•  Danika Heatherly – Visalia Convention & Visitors Bureau

•  Elana Landau – Narcotics/Violent Crime Unit – U.S. Attorney’s Office – Eastern District

•  Elena Stefanopoulos – Stamoules Produce Company

•  Hank Charles – Fresno State Alumni Association

•  Jarrod Lyman – Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau

•  Jeanna Antonino – JP Marketing

•  Katie Stevens – Fresno Mayor’s Office

•  Kurtis Willey – Agri-Valley Irrigation, Inc.

•  Leigh W. Burnside – Dowling Aaron Inc.

•  Mario Zamora – Griswold, Lasalle, Cobb, Dowd & Ginn, LLP

•  Senator Michael Rubio – California State Senate

•  Nick Maxwell – LPL Financial

•  Nicole Emmert-Hamaker – Pinch My Salt

•  Pha Mouavangsou – ITT Tech

•  Reggie Ellis – The Foothills Sun-Gazette

•  Seth DePiano – Sober Guys Inc.

•  Sonja Speck – Chick-fil-A

•  Steven Spencer – Spencer Enterprises

•  Steve Carter – Citibank

•  Tim Finegan Jr. – Fresno Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

•  Tracy Barnes – Premier Bride Magazine