NEW YORK, Nov. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – While his overall approval ratings may be inching downward, on the economy President Obama’s job approval ratings are holding steady. But, since that steady is having three in ten Americans (30%) give President Obama positive ratings for his handling of the economy while 70% give him negative marks, which is unchanged [...]

NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Americans’ top financial priority is staying current or getting caught up on bills, according to a new Bankrate.com (NYSE: RATE) report. That was cited nearly twice as often as the second-most common response (paying down debt). More than one in three Americans (36%) say they are most concerned with bills, followed [...]

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Most Americans feel well-equipped to make important financial decisions, but significant numbers worry they are making less progress than they should toward reaching financial goals, according to poll results announced today by The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) and National Journal. In the wake of challenging financial times, new data from the quarterlyAllstate/National Journal Heartland [...]

NEW YORK, Nov. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Thanksgiving means different things to different people. For some it’s all about the parade. For others, it’s a chance to see family and friends. For a few, it’s become about the sales and strategizing on how to hit the best ones. But for many it’s about giving thanks, and more than [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.  [...]

NEW YORK, Nov. 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – Looking ahead, one-third of Americans expect a shift in economic powers according to a new nationwide survey from TheStreet (NASDAQ: TST), conducted by GfK North America1. The study finds that while more than half of Americans (59%) believe that the United States (U.S.) is currently the dominant economic power, more than one-third (35%) [...]

FRESNO – Loans made by local lenders and banks and guaranteed by the Fresno District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration to small businesses and entrepreneurs continued to rebound in fiscal year 2013 which just ended on September 30th.  The local SBA District Office services the 15 counties of Central California from the sierras [...]

Scott Levy is a criminal defense attorney in Fresno, California who focuses his practice exclusively on criminal defense and protecting his clients’ constitutional rights, a place his passions run deep. Before entering law school, Levy graduated from College of the Canyons in southern California and went on to obtain his undergraduate degree in political science from [...]

FRESNO – Many of the top young business professionals are readying themselves for “40 Under 40″ The Ultimate Networking Event, presented by Business Street Online and honoring the Class of 2013, coming to the Holiday Inn Fresno Downtown on Thursday, Nov. 7. There are still tickets available to the event, and can be purchased by [...]

Justin Poore graduated from the University of La Verne in 2002 with a bachelor’s of science degree in accounting, and played for the university’s nationally ranked golf team.  After graduating, he began his career as a financial advisor.  In 2004, he moved to Fresno with his wife, who is native to the Fresno area.  In [...]

Miles A. Harris, Esq., is a Samaritan for justice and equality.  He has stated time and again that he believes every client has a right to be represented by exceptional counsel and not be forced to settle for just competent or adequate representation due to income and/or background.   Harris takes on cases for clients that [...]

Sarah Higginbotham currently works for Acquisition Partners of America, LLC, a grant writing and grant management company in Fresno, California. She helped start the company in 2008, with a shared vision of seeking and securing funding for existing school district and municipality programs and projects. Sarah grew up in a rural portion of Madera County, [...]

Leslie Soley is originally from Fresno and a graduate of Bullard High School where she played soccer and softball.  She attended college at the University of California at San Diego, graduating with honors and majoring in psychology.  Thereafter, Soley decided to follow in her parents’ footsteps and become a lawyer. Following college she enrolled at [...]

Angela Vega is a graduate of California State University, Fresno where she earned a degree in mass communication and journalism and Chicano/Latino studies.  As a student, Angela was awarded the Bernard Shepard Journalism Scholarship for Public Relations and the Costa Federal Intern Scholarship through the Maddy Institute. Her passion for community and public affairs first [...]

Cassidy Jakovickas is a Certified Public Accountant and an owner of MBS Accountancy Corporation.  He grew up in British Columbia, Canada and moved to Monterey, California when he was 10 years old. A Summa Cum Laude graduate from California State University, Fresno, he earned a B.S. in business administration with an emphasis in accountancy and [...]