Main Street in Merced was flooded with families on Saturday as children received bikes, toys, games, food, goodies and free haircuts. The idea of the giveaway all started with the … Click to Continue »
Read More »Local Merced businesses help holiday shoppers save big
Merced residents, choosing to shop at local clothing stores on Saturday, had the chance to score up to half off of certain items. Envy Fine Clothing and Helen & Louise … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced County businesses honored with 2016 excellence awards
Merced County business and community leaders were honored Thursday with the Excellence in Business awards presented by the Merced Sun-Star. George Bianchi, the 82-year-old retired owner of Atwater Tire Service … Click to Continue »
Read More »3 adults, 3 businesses sold booze to minors in sting, police say
Merced Police Department ticketed three adults and three businesses will face penalties for selling alcohol to minors during sting operations, police reported. During the operations conducted in July, minor decoys … Click to Continue »
Read More »Why the Drought is Good for some Businesses
Despite the ongoing drought some local companies are actually thriving. Some have turned to cutting edge technology to actually expand their business during the drought. And that’s good news for valley residents who are trying to save water, money and their landscaping. Turns out – the drought is good for …
Read More »Clovis Chamber Helps Young Entrepreneurs Start Up Businesses
If your middle or high school student is interested in one day running their own business, a great opportunity is coming up. Young Entrepreneurs Academy, organized by the Clovis Chamber of Commerce, is now recruiting the Class of 2016. Jessica Chilingerian is a graduate of YEA and now has her …
Read More »Valley Businesses Celebrate Drone Day
As september gets a little bit closer people are excited to hear from the FAA and what regulations will be places on drones, businesses are already looking at ways the drones can be used to advance their business. This week, drone technology is all the buzz. Chris Geiger is in the …
Read More »Home Grown: Celebrating Century Old Businesses
Walking into Kogetsu-Do is like taking a bite out of history. The shop has been through a lot since it first opened in 1915. The original owners are Lynn Ikeda’s grandparents. During World War II they were forced to leave the shop in the hands of others while they where …
Read More »Fresno Grizzlies Opening Night Boosts Some Downtown Businesses
With more than 12,000 people attending the opening night for the Fresno Grizzlies, it’s a time some downtown businesses look forward to all year. Across the street from Chukchansi Park, the Tioga-Sequoia Brewing Company is busy with people enjoying the music, food trucks and beer. "Give people that are coming out …
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