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Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce swears in officers and board members

Diane Vigil of the Dameron Hospital Foundation was sworn in as the new president of Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce on June 22 at its annual dinner meeting…

June 23, 2017No CommentRead More

Central Valley cities continue to see increase in tourism

Central Valley cities continue to see increase in tourism

By Patricia Reynolds Business Journal Writer preynolds@cvbizjournal.com STOCKTON — California’s travel and tourism industry enjoyed a seventh consecutive year of growth in 2016, according to the annual economic…

June 22, 2017No CommentRead More

United Cab makes inroads to specialized service; vies for Uber, Lyft customers

United Cab makes inroads to specialized service; vies for Uber, Lyft customers

By Patricia Reynolds Business Journal Writer preynolds@cvbizjournal.com MODESTO — Jay Akbari started working in the transportation industry at a very young age. “I’ve been in this business since…

June 22, 2017No CommentRead More

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Columns

Decoding cyber liability insurance

Decoding cyber liability insurance

As a risk manager, my job is to look into the future and tell my…

June 5, 2017No CommentRead More

Craft your keywords to yield better search results

Craft your keywords to yield better search results

Search engine optimization has undergone a great deal of change in recent years, but one…

June 5, 20174 CommentsRead More

Is your IT a cost center or a revenue generator?

Is your IT a cost center or a revenue generator?

Technology, on one hand, can be a wild jungle – easy to get lost in…

June 5, 2017No CommentRead More

People

Parents’ dream of a better life inspires Shin to make a difference

Parents’ dream of a better life inspires Shin to make a difference

By ELIZABETH STEVENS Business Journal Writer FRENCH CAMP — This month, Amy Shin will celebrate her fourth anniversary as CEO of Health Plan of San Joaquin. She shepherded…

June 8, 2017No CommentRead More

Power of One luncheon focuses on the power to help many

Power of One luncheon focuses on the power to help many

By MARC LUTZ Business Journal Editor STOCKTON – “What weeds have you grown from?” T. Denise Manning asked the gathered audience of a few hundred. Manning was the…

May 23, 2017No CommentRead More

San Joaquin County Office of Education names new deputy superintendent

STOCKTON — Scott Anderson, the San Ramon Valley Unified School District’s chief business officer, will be the San Joaquin County Office of Education’s next deputy superintendent of business…

April 10, 2017No CommentRead More

Work Life

Pilot’s passion helps create memorable advertising

Pilot’s passion helps create memorable advertising

By MELISSA HUTSELL Business Journal Writer mhutsell@cvbizjournal.com MODESTO — For nearly two decades, Howard Rogers has taken to the skies to…

June 6, 20171 CommentRead More

Blog: Organ donor and recipient families meet in Modesto

Blog: Organ donor and recipient families meet in Modesto

I got an email this morning from Memorial Medical…

Blog: Lowe’s hiring, Valentine’s Day fun facts

Blog: Lowe’s hiring, Valentine’s Day fun facts

TURLOCK — We’re learning more about the entertainment coming…

Blog: Go Red

Blog: Go Red

MODESTO — If you’ve driven past Memorial Medical Center…

Blog – Recliners coming to Regal theaters in Modesto, Stockton?

Blog – Recliners coming to Regal theaters in Modesto, Stockton?

MODESTO — Regal Cinemas on McHenry Avenue has requested…

What home buyers need to know about taxes

What home buyers need to know about taxes

Have you heard this before? “When you rent, you’re…

Approach off-MLS property listings with caution

Approach off-MLS property listings with caution

Whether you plan to buy or sell a home…

Home improvements that pay off

Home improvements that pay off

If you’re planning to sell your home now or…

Imagining the home of the future

Imagining the home of the future

  It’s easy to picture what your dream home…

10 things that could trigger an IRS audit

10 things that could trigger an IRS audit

Good news. You’re getting a small extension on your…

How to compete for California tax credits

How to compete for California tax credits

California is generally considered a business unfriendly state because…

Estate planning under a Trump administration

Estate planning under a Trump administration

One of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign promises was reform…

Your end of year tax, financial checklist

As we approach the end of 2016, there are…

How to stop using PowerPoint as a crutch

How to stop using PowerPoint as a crutch

I can guarantee that as you’re reading this, someone…

7 tips to make Facebook work for you

7 tips to make Facebook work for you

Facebook is the market leader for social media sites…

Going long: Creating great online content

Going long: Creating great online content

It is common knowledge that the attention spans of…

Developing friendly media relationships

Developing friendly media relationships

No business can get away with ignoring the media.…

Looking ahead, hoping for a prosperous new year

Looking ahead, hoping for a prosperous new year

Happy New Year! Here we go … a new…

Honoring self-sacrificing heroes

Honoring self-sacrificing heroes

Finally, it’s snowing in the mountains! It’s starting to…

A call to voters

A call to voters

Soon, Thanksgiving will be upon us. My favorite holiday…

When life throws you a curveball …

When life throws you a curveball …

Well, rain in May. What a refreshing surprise! I’m…

Construction

Cal/OSHA urges companies to keep workers cool

Temperatures are expected to soar into the 100-degree range over the next week. And not every occupation has the benefit of an air-conditioned office. Accuweather, a private…

June 16, 2017No Comment

Education

Eligible Edison High students recipients of $1.3M Upward Bound grant

After considering several San Joaquin County schools, University of the Pacific selected Edison High School in south Stockton as the recipient of a sizable grant. A five-year…

June 9, 2017No Comment

Logistics & Infrastructure

Work continuing on 11th Street Bridge replacement project in Tracy

Stage two of the construction on Tracy’s 11th Street Bridge replacement is about 70 percent complete, according to a project update provided by the City of Tracy.…

June 7, 2017No Comment

Health Care

Doctors Medical Center of Modesto reaches surgery milestone

Surgeons at Modesto-based Doctors Medical Center performed an open-heart surgery June 13, bringing the total to 20,000 at the hospital. The procedure has been performed at DMC…

June 14, 2017No Comment

Transportation

United Cab makes inroads to specialized service; vies for Uber, Lyft customers

By Patricia Reynolds Business Journal Writer preynolds@cvbizjournal.com MODESTO — Jay Akbari started working in the transportation industry at a very young age. “I’ve been in this business…

June 22, 2017No Comment

Tourism & Attractions

Central Valley cities continue to see increase in tourism

By Patricia Reynolds Business Journal Writer preynolds@cvbizjournal.com STOCKTON — California’s travel and tourism industry enjoyed a seventh consecutive year of growth in 2016, according to the annual…

June 22, 2017No Comment

Real Estate

Shopping center secures $9.1 million refinancing

Vintner’s Square shopping center in Lodi has secured refinancing in the amount of $9.1 million through San Francisco-based New Realty Capital. The shopping center, located on 9.11…

June 20, 2017No Comment

Politics & Government

LLC statements now available to file online

Californians can now file limited liability company (LLC) statements of information online. In a move to reduce paperwork and make filing easier, Secretary of State Alex Padilla…

June 21, 2017No Comment