The Business Journal

10/13/2025

Section 8 housing payments continue despite federal shutdown — for now

Despite the federal government shutdown, Section 8 housing payments are continuing as scheduled for the time being. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has committed funding that...

10/13/2025

What do rate cuts mean for small businesses? A CPA’s perspective

The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate cut on Sept. 17 might not bring huge changes to household budgets, but for businesses across the Central Valley, even a slight reduction in borrowing costs...

10/13/2025

Big moves across the Valley: Madera County appoints 20-year veteran Matthew Treber as Chief Administrative Officer; World Ag Expo® 2026 returns to Tulare under Show Chairman Ron Clark with the theme “Grounds for Innovation”; London Properties celebrates Cara Peracchi Douglas as August Top Producer; and PG&E’s Nathan Alonzo joins the Madera Chamber of Commerce board, continuing his work in community and energy leadership. Click the link in our bio to read more! 🔗

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10/13/2025

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10/11/2025

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10/11/2025

Planned Parenthood completes layoffs of 15 positions in Fresno, Madera

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, Inc. in Fresno and Madera laid off a combined 15 positions in September, joining locations throughout the country. Dozens of positions have been affected statewide. Four...

10/11/2025

Dyer celebrates $100M check from state for Downtown Fresno infrastructure

Mayor Jerry Dyer on Thursday announced that the City of Fresno has received its second round of infrastructure checks, part of a $250 million commitment from Gov. Gavin Newsom. The disbursement of $100...

10/10/2025

Sequoia Brewing Co pours again with reopening message — ‘Don’t F% With Fresno’

Fresno’s iconic Sequoia Brewing Co. has been given a new lease on life under Second Growth Brewing LLC, marking the return of one of Fresno’s most beloved community watering holes. Friday, Oct. 10,...

10/10/2025

Donut Panic: Dunkin’ is coming to Fresno with campus location

Fresno State will be filling a hole for food options with the long-anticipated opening of Dunkin’ Donuts later this month. Dunkin’ Donuts will be opening the chain’s first location in the Fresno-Clovis...

10/10/2025

Tesla hit with probe after crashes involving a self-driving feature that Musk has boasted about

Federal regulators have opened yet another investigation into Tesla's self-driving feature after dozens of incidents in which the cars ran red lights or drove on the wrong side of the road, sometimes...

10/10/2025

Meet Stephanie German, CEO and Owner of German Business Consulting. Born and raised in Fresno, Stephanie helps growing organizations build systems, structure, and clarity to scale without burnout. With a background in organizational leadership and years of hands-on experience, she empowers business owners to move from chaos to control — creating stronger teams, higher productivity, and lasting success. As Vice President of the Fresno County Women’s Chamber of Commerce, she’s also dedicated to uplifting women in business and giving back to the community. Learn more in this week’s edition of The Business Journal — link in bio 🔗

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