Lathrop teeming with development
LATHROP — Lathrop is booming. The city’s Community Development Director Rebecca Willis updated the City Council Tuesday evening on projects planned or underway. There are several new...
View ArticleBusiness symposium for women set for Modesto
MODESTO — Gallo Center CEO Lynn Dickerson and UC Merced Chancellor Dorothy Leland will headline the First Annual Business Women’s Symposium, Nov. 5. The business symposium is presented by the Small...
View ArticleSuccess Capital celebrates year’s accomplishments
MODESTO – Success Capital celebrated another year of helping entrepreneurs expand their businesses during its annual luncheon, Oct. 21. Success Capital is a local certified development company,...
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Stockton assesses good, bad in re-branding
STOCKTON — Community leaders in Stockton were given a look at the research gathered in the city’s effort to re-brand itself — the good and the bad. The study, conducted by North Star Destination...
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California strong for business, report finds
SAN FRANCISCO — Though California is often criticized for high taxes and red tape, it’s actually an attractive state for creating and sustaining successful businesses, according to a new report by the...
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Stockton airport lands new employer
STOCKTON — The Stockton Metropolitan Airport will be the new home of a facility for Air Transport International, a full time air cargo service that will operate seven days a week. Stockton...
View ArticleFresno State, UC Merced team up to boost economy
MERCED — UC Merced’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network is partnering with the Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) at Fresno State to expand services. The SBDC helps job...
View ArticleEconomic Census workshop set for March 15
STOCKTON — The San Joaquin Council of Governments will host an Economic Census Workshop at 8 a.m., March 15 at the SJCOG Board Room at 555 East Weber Ave. in Stockton. The Economic Census provides...
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Stockton area is friendly to female entrepreneurs
The Stockton-Lodi area ranked as the second most female friendly environment in California for entrepreneurs, according to a new study released by WalletHub. Overall the area ranked 34 nationally for...
View ArticlePG&E gives San Joaquin County education office $20,000
SAN FRANCISCO — PG&E is giving $20,000 to the San Joaquin County Office of Education to boost community vitality and economic development programs. The donation is part of a $200,000 in awards the...
View ArticleCalifornia to host webinars on tax credits
SACRAMENTO — The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) will host six free business webinars in March. The webinars are for businesses interested in applying for the California...
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Small businesses encouraged to help young employees
WASHINGTON — The Small Business Administration is aiming to help businesses engage young people. The group has started a campaign called Small Biz 4 Youth that hopes to to match young people ready and...
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Opportunity Stanislaus launched to grow county’s economy
MODESTO — The Stanislaus Business Alliance is launching a new economic development plan aimed at improving the area’s workforce, encouraging innovation, growing commerce and getting out the word that...
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New web portal to offer one-stop business incentive information
Businesses looking to access economic incentives through the state treasurers office will have a new one-stop portal by the end of the year. That is the plan for the new California Business Internet...
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Maciel lays out expectations for Tracy in State of the City address
TRACY — Business leaders in Tracy learned more about the challenges and opportunities that face the city during Mayor Michael Maciel’s State of the City address Thursday. Among the most immediate...
View ArticlePacific Gas and Electric opens new Stockton facility
STOCKTON — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) officially opened its new Stockton Regional Office at 3136 Boeing Way on Monday. The new facility will house more than 400 employees and feature...
View ArticleDowntown Stockton Alliance to showcase entrepreneurs
STOCKTON — The Downtown Stockton Alliance is looking for entrepreneurs to showcase at the new Waterfront Fridays event series starting in May. “If you have a great idea for a retail business but have...
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Talking pinatas and tattoo reviews: the Valley shows off its innovation
STOCKTON — Getting a business off the ground isn’t the easiest thing to do. Even a good idea sometimes requires a bit of help to get it off the ground. That’s where the seventh annual San Joaquin...
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UC Merced Small Business Center receives accreditation
PHOTO COURTESY UC MERCED MERCED — The UC Merced Small Business Development Center is now fully accredited by the Association of Small Business Development Centers. The accreditation will allow the...
View ArticleStockton Port to host 18th annual State of the City celebration
STOCKTON — The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce will hold the 18th Annual State of the City address from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., May 19 at shed 20 at the Port of Stockton. Tickets will cost $40...
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