Reedley College Opens Entrepreneurship Center

The center has all the tools for entrepreneurs to start a business locally Reedley, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2012) – There has been a lot of talk about the economy and small businesses lately, but the Reedley College Business Department put talk into action and created an Entrepreneurship Center to support those interested in creating a [...]
2012 Election Results

Fresno, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2012) – The 2012 election results are in, and the political representatives who will be leading us into the future have been chosen. Even though Barack Obama claims victory over opponent Mitt Romney, Romney was a decisive winner in central California. He garnered 55% of the vote in Fresno County alone, [...]
SBA E200 Emerging Leaders Initiative Graduates Entrepreneurs

Fresno, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in collaboration with the Strong Cities Strong Communities Initiative in Fresno is pleased to announce the successful completion of the 2012 E200 Emerging Leaders initiative. 12 small business owners conducted their final presentations before a local panel comprised of business consultants, experienced business executives, entrepreneurs, and [...]
Online Labor Demand down 77,800 in October

Advertised vacancies basically flat for the last five months (since May) NEW YORK, NY /PRNewswire/ — Online advertised vacancies fell 77,800 in October to 4,735,600, according to The Conference Board Help Wanted OnLine® (HWOL) Data Series released today. The October number is in line with the number of advertised vacancies in May 2012. The [...]
Fresno Food Expo Takes Its Show on the Road
Will host ‘Fresno Food Expo Pavilion’ at Taste of California Trade Show & Conference Fresno, Calif. – This week, seven local food producing companies have headed to Oakland to participate in the annual Taste of California Trade Show & Conference hosted by State Center Community College District (SCCCD) Center for International Trade Development. From Nov. [...]
Surgeon to Push First Ever Wheelchair Participant in Half Marathon

Fresno, Calif. – The annual Two Cities Marathon attracts thousands of contestants, but this year’s event on Nov. 4 includes an especially energetic four-year-old eager to “go the distance.” Rafael Reyes, diagnosed with cerebral palsy spastic diplegia, will be the first-ever “adaptive” participant in the Fresno Half Marathon this Sunday. Dr. Adam Gorra, a pediatric [...]
Immigrants Main Beneficiaries of Net Increase in U.S. Jobs
Two-thirds of employment growth during Obama’s term went to foreign-born WASHINGTON, DC PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — A new analysis of government data by the Center for Immigration Studies shows that two-thirds of the net increase in employment since President Obama took office has gone to immigrant workers, primarily legal immigrants. Although total immigration has fallen in [...]
Time is Running Out to Reserve St. Jude Dream Home Tickets
This Saturday and Sunday is the last weekend to tour the St. Jude Dream Home house Fresno, Calif. (Nov. 2, 2012) – This is the last weekend to visit the St. Jude Dream Home house! The house is open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Just [...]
Local Hospital CEO, Jack Chubb Named to National Committee

Jack Chubb, CEO of Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno, is now on a national healthcare committee with other top hospital officials from across the country Fresno, Calif. – Jack Chubb, CEO of Community Regional Medical Center, has been selected to sit on the Premier Healthcare Alliance’s Group Purchasing and Member Relations stockholder committee. Chubb [...]
Feinstein Speaks at Maddy Institute Luncheon in Fresno

Nearly 200 community leaders assembled to hear Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s comments on the present and future of California Fresno, Calif. – Sen. Dianne Feinstein made a spe cial visit to Fresno early Tuesday afternoon during a luncheon hosted by the Kenneth L. Maddy Institute at the Piccadilly Inn-Airport to address statewide as well as national [...]
Fresno State Turns Pink for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Approximately 4,300 runners and walkers raised money Saturday morning to aid Susan G. Komen – Central Valley in its battle against breast cancer Fresno, Calif.- The color pink was seen across the Fresno State campus Saturday morning as roughly 4,300 runners and walkers banded together to support the Susan G. Komen Central Valley affiliate in [...]
Welty, Ruiz to be Recognized at CVBI Event
CLOVIS, Calif. (Oct. 5, 2012) – On Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Central Valley Stock Exchange, Central Valley Business Incubator will celebrate the legacy and accomplishments of two valley leaders: Fred Ruiz, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Ruiz Foods, Inc., and Dr. John D. Welty, President, California State University, Fresno. The Perpetual John D. Welty [...]
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