NEW YORK, June 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) for the U.S. increased 0.5 percent in May to 101.7 (2004 = 100), following a 0.3 percent increase in April, and a 1.0 percent increase in March. “May’s increase in the LEI, the fourth consecutive one, was broad based,” said Ataman Ozyildirim, Economist at The Conference Board. [...]

FRESNO - The 2014 Fresno Food Expo, presented by Union Bank, is anticipating debuting the innovative new products, varietals and packaging concepts entered into the New Product Awards, presented by Baker Peterson Franklin CPA, LLP, that recognize industry trendsetters and look to build community and consumer awareness about the diverse food products grown and manufactured in California’s San Joaquin [...]

CHICAGO, June 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – A bad boss is a classic cause of grief at the workplace, but just how common are they? According to a new CareerBuilder survey, a majority of workers think their boss is doing an above-average job. Asked to evaluate their bosses’ performance, more than 6 in 10 (63 percent) U.S. workers say [...]

CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 19, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, today released findings of its TD Bank Environmental Attitudes Survey, which found that 36 percent of respondents consider a company’s environmental stance when seeking employment, and nearly one-quarter of respondents said they would refuse a job if they disagreed with the organization’s sustainable [...]

TULARE – The first operational helipad in Tulare County surpassed the number of landings anticipated in its first year with nearly a third of those bringing patients to Kaweah Delta Medical Center for life-saving care. Kaweah Delta Medical Center’s helipad received 183 helicopter landings in its first year; 51 of which brought patients to the [...]

Community Medical Centers has named Craig Wagoner as the new chief executive officer of Community Regional Medical Center in downtown Fresno, effective immediately. Wagoner had held the position in an interim capacity, while also serving as the hospital’s chief operating officer, since Jack Chubb resigned as CEO earlier this year. “During his seven years with [...]

Esko bionic exoskeleton, a bionic device to give mobility to people with lower extremity paralysis, due to spinal injuries or strokes, demonstrated at Community Regional Medical Center. Ekso Bionics has introduced one of the greatest technological revolutions in history. Since 2005, Ekso Bionics has been pioneering the field of robotic exoskeletons to augment human strength, endurance [...]

SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Despite the drought and lingering effects of the Great Recession, California’s economy will continue to expand at a respectable pace in 2014 and 2015, said Bank of the West Chief Economist Scott Anderson, Ph.D. in his semi-annual California Regional Economic Outlook report. Anderson explained that the Bay Area will remain the fastest growing region [...]

FRESNO – Tuesday, the Fresno County Board of Supervisors approved the renewal of the public safety contract with the City of Fresno Police Department for the housing of Fresno’s prolific car thieves. The original agreement began November 1 and was set to end June 30, 2014.  It will now extend through June 30, 2015. This agreement [...]

HANFORD – Instead of hanging out at the water park, at home or with friends, 45 local students have chosen to spend their summer volunteering at Adventist Health / Central Valley Network. The high school and college students are part of the network’s first Discover Health Care Volunteer Summer Program. The goal of the program is to [...]

NEW YORK, June 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Today’s urban professionals want to live in cities with strong reputations for developing intellectual capital and innovation, as well as high marks for employment prospects and quality of life, according to a new study–Cities of Opportunity 6: We, the urban people–released today by PwC US. The study focuses on urban demographics [...]

OAKHURST – The public is invited to join the communities of Madera County:  California’s Gateway to Yosemite at the inaugural Yosemite Festival.  The festival will honor the 150th Anniversary signing of the Yosemite Grant Act by President Abraham Lincoln on June 30, 1864.  The grant protected Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove of Big Trees, creating [...]

NEW YORK, June 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Travelzoo Inc. (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, revealed 40% of Americans plan to take more summer vacations this year compared with last year. More than one third (36%) of Americans plan to take two or more vacations this summer; this is an increase from 27% last year. A Travelzoo [...]

CHICAGO, June 13, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – What causes workers to waste the most time at the office? Texting? Surfing the Web? Chatting with co-workers around the water cooler? New research from CareerBuilder identifies behaviors that employers say are the biggest productivity killers in the workplace. The study also highlights some of the strangest things employers have caught employees [...]

VISALIA - Each year the Visalia Chamber of Commerce honors those businesses and individuals who consistently go above and beyond to support the community.  This year is no exception as dozens of nominations have been submitted for the 2014 Man and Woman of the Year as well as Small, Medium, Large, Non-profit and Agri-Business of the [...]

CARLSBAD, Calif., June 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ – Computer systems analyst, public relations manager, dental hygienist and physical therapist have been named among the best jobs for women in a new CareerCast report that identifies professions that provide a competitive salary, positive hiring outlook, and employ a high number of women in the field. In 2012, 57.7 percent of all [...]

FRESNO – Fresno State President Joseph I. Castro has been named 2014 Alumnus of the Year by the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He will be honored at the Goldman School’s 15th Annual Alumni Dinner on Oct. 24 at The Berkeley City Club. Castro earned a Master of Public Policy (M.P.P.) degree [...]

FRESNO – The Fresno County Farm Bureau leadership development program is accepting applications to be part of the 2014-2015 Future Advocates for Agriculture Concerned about Tomorrow (FAACT) Class XII. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 25. The FAACT Leadership Development Program provides community leaders with a comprehensive eight-month program highlighting specific issue areas in [...]

ASHLAND, Ore., June 11, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — For small business owners looking to grow, the key is to behave like an ‘expert entrepreneur.’ According to the 2014 State Of The Business Owner (SOBO) Report, announced today by business coaching leader EMyth, owners who follow a key set of traits learned by seasoned entrepreneurs are growing 60% faster [...]

Tulare, Calif. – The International Agri-Center hosted its second annual AgVentures! Day for 4th grade students to explore farming, food and fun on Friday, May 23, 2014 in Tulare. Presentations were aimed at teaching students about agriculture, safety and nutrition. Students saw a sheep dog demonstration and enjoyed the “What Does My Plate Say” skit [...]