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Trü Hope Youth Summit brings motivation, job fair to Stockton students

By MARC LUTZ Business Journal Editor STOCKTON—Thousands of students from…

Recent disasters a reminder for business owners to plan ahead

By JENNIFER BONNETT Business Journal Writer With the recent devastation…

Sutter Gould opens new care center in Tracy

TRACY — The Sutter Gould Medical Foundation unveiled a new…

Wing Zone owner awards kids for excellence in school

By MARC LUTZ Business Journal Editor STOCKTON—To say Kristie Ehlers…

In-Shape aims to raise $100,000 for cancer research

Stockton-based In-Shape Health Clubs, with more than 70 locations throughout…

Waste Management curbs contaminants in recycling bins with program

BUSINESS JOURNAL STAFF LODI — Recycling isn’t a puzzle when…

News

Oak Valley Community Bank reports Q3 earnings

Oak Valley Bancorp, holding company of Oak Valley Community Bank based in Oakdale, recently released its third quarter financial results. For the three months ending Sept. 30, 2017,…

October 20, 2017No CommentRead More

Student film festival calling for entries

The Grand Foundation in Tracy is accepting entries for its 2018 Student Film Festival. The festival features short films submitted by college and high school students from throughout…

October 20, 2017No CommentRead More

Wells Fargo invests $370,000 in Central Valley job creation

Business Journal Staff Thirteen Central Valley nonprofit workforce development organizations are benefitting from an investment grant via Wells Fargo and Company. One of those organizations is the Valley…

October 19, 2017No CommentRead More

Columns

Is your revocable living trust income-tax friendly?

Many people, once they have executed their revocable living trust, put it in a drawer…

October 16, 2017No CommentRead More

High tech set to revolutionize California agriculture

Over the past few decades, technology has disrupted many industries including manufacturing, media, banking…

October 16, 20171 CommentRead More

Consider partnering your SWOT with TOWS for better outcomes

Way back in the day when I was a nerdy MBA student at University of…

October 16, 2017No CommentRead More

Agriculture

People

Tracy Chamber of Commerce seeks nominees for community awards

The Tracy Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominees for the annual Tracy Community Recognition Awards. Nominees are sought in the categories of Business of the Year, Entrepreneur of…

October 17, 2017No CommentRead More

Forum focuses on empowering, motivating women in community

By BEN SANCHEZ Business Journal Writer STOCKTON — Hundreds turned out to hear about the positive impacts that women are having in their community. On Sept. 12, University…

October 17, 2017No CommentRead More

Chamber announces Murphy as ATHENA Award recipient

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has selected a champion of local entrepreneurs as its 2017 ATHENA Award recipient. On Sept. 15, the organization announced it had selected…

September 15, 2017No CommentRead More

Work Life

Cal/OSHA urging businesses to keep eye on heat illness symptoms

Temperatures are spiking as August makes its debut across the Central Valley. Cal/OSHA is reminding employers and their employees to keep…

August 1, 2017No CommentRead More

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

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

Blog: Go Red

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

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

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

Approach off-MLS property listings with caution

Whether you plan to buy or sell a home…

Home improvements that pay off

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

Imagining the home of the future

It’s easy to picture what your dream home…

Is your revocable living trust income-tax friendly?

Many people, once they have executed their revocable living…

Partnership audit rules are changing: Part two

In September 2016, I wrote an article in the…

Dealing with the IRS: You do have rights

Dealing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can be…

Tricks used by the IRS to allege unreported income on a taxpayer’s return

Let’s face it, an audit by the Internal Revenue…

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

Facebook is the market leader for social media sites…

Going long: Creating great online content

It is common knowledge that the attention spans of…

Developing friendly media relationships

No business can get away with ignoring the media.…

Looking ahead, hoping for a prosperous new year

Happy New Year! Here we go … a new…

Honoring self-sacrificing heroes

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

A call to voters

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

When life throws you a curveball …

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

Construction

Sutter Gould opens new care center in Tracy

TRACY — The Sutter Gould Medical Foundation unveiled a new 47,000-square-foot office building on Oct. 11 at 445 W. Eaton Ave., across from Sutter Tracy Community Hospital.…

October 13, 2017No Comment

Education

Trü Hope Youth Summit brings motivation, job fair to Stockton students

By MARC LUTZ Business Journal Editor STOCKTON—Thousands of students from throughout San Joaquin County arrived at the Stockton Arena to hear messages of hope and encouragement. The…

October 19, 2017No Comment

Logistics & Infrastructure

United Pipe opens distribution location in Stockton

Stockton has received another distribution center. This one, however, is not like Amazon. It’s product specific. United Pipe and Steel Corporation announced it has opened its twelfth…

October 2, 2017No Comment

Health Care

Sutter Gould opens new care center in Tracy

TRACY — The Sutter Gould Medical Foundation unveiled a new 47,000-square-foot office building on Oct. 11 at 445 W. Eaton Ave., across from Sutter Tracy Community Hospital.…

October 13, 2017No Comment

Transportation

Transit district to host workshop focused on community needs

The San Joaquin Regional Transit District is working to meet the transportation needs of the community it serves. On Nov. 13, RTD will host a workshop focused…

October 17, 2017No Comment

Tourism & Attractions

Spanos family donates to renovate Spanos Center

The Alex G. Spanos Center on the University of the Pacific campus will receive renovations due to a timely donation. The venue, often used for sports and…

September 20, 2017No Comment

Real Estate

First Cal makes move into Stockton market

STOCKTON — A Petaluma-based mortgage company has opened an office in the Port City, bringing a wealth of industry expertise with it. First California Mortgage Company recently…

October 9, 2017No Comment

Politics & Government

San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, Lodi City Council to hold joint session on homelessness

The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors and the Lodi City Council will hold a joint study session on homelessness on Oct. 17. Both government entities will…

October 12, 2017No Comment

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