Experience the New Frontier Tour
The EDC will be hosting the 2nd Annual New Frontier Tour on April 29th, targeting regional, national, and international site selectors, commercial real estate brokers and business owners. The purpose of the tour is to showcase Fresno County and its industrial sites to companies looking to expand in the Central Valley.
If you would like more information about this event or how to get involved please call Fernando Santillan at (559) 476-2504 or Esther Cuevas at (559) 476-2507 for more information.
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559.476.2504
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The EDC welcomes...
Inbloom Stickers
The EDC and the City of Fresno would like to welcome Inbloom Stickers Inc., who has recently relocated to Fresno from Costa Mesa, CA. The company manufactures high quality vinyl stickers, specializing in stickers for car windows and bumpers. Inbloom will be creating up to 10 jobs in Fresno.
Visit Inbloom’s website at www.inbloomstickers.com.
SnapAV
North Carolina-based SnapAV has opened a distribution center in Fresno to provide one-day West Coast delivery of its audio/visual product brands.
The 40,000 square-foot center located at 2970 South Orange Avenue will save SnapAV dealers on shipping costs, said Jay Faison, SnapAV president and founder.
"We are excited to bring our exemplary just-in-time delivery service to the West Coast," Faison said in a statement. "On average, the Fresno center will save West Coast dealers 35 percent in shipping costs and reduce shipping time by three days."
SnapAV brands include Episode speakers, Dragonfly film screens, Strong mounts and racks, Binary cables, Old Camden cinecabinets and Wirepath structure wiring.
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NEWS
Downtown Fresno shines in rough office market
Downtown Fresno fared well in an office market that showed slight declines in 2009, according to a new market report.
Valley solar plant would be among world's largest
About 30,000 fallow acres in western Kings and Fresno counties could return to productivity as home to a massive installation of solar power panels.
News Stories brought to you by The Business Journal & The Fresno Bee
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Google Fiber for Fresno
Fresno and Clovis launch campaigns to bring Google Fiber to Fresno
The City of Fresno and the City of Clovis have each launched their respective campaigns to bring Google’s ultra-fast internet connections to local residents.
Find out more at: Google Fiber for Fresno and the City of Clovis website.
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U.S. Airways Magazine Will Feature Fresno and the Central Valley
US Airways Magazine has chosen Fresno and the Central Valley area as the May 2010 Destination Feature, a 16+ page editorial feature which combines traditional travel related information with a comprehensive look at the economic drivers and industry sectors that shape the business landscapes and lifestyles
within Fresno and the surrounding area.
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2010 Business Matchmaking and Networking Event
brings potential government procurement to Fresno County
Now in its third year, the Matchmaking Event includes the following benefits:
- Exposure to large procurement opportunities through one-on-one meetings with local, federal, state, and corporate purchasing agents.
- Training sessions prior to the event to help business owners become certified and prepare for one-on-one meetings
- Networking with other local vendors to optimize business-to-business opportunities within the local business community.
- In 2008 over $4.1 million worth of contracts were awarded to small business participants. In 2010, our goal is to raise the bar for awarded contracts, while keeping with the City’s priority of focusing resources towards our local business community and stimulating our local economy. The Business Matchmaking & Networking Event presents a tremendous opportunity for companies to actively participate in the City’s larger mission of supporting a locally based economy through community-driven efforts and initiatives.
Find out more at: www.fresnobusinessmatchmaking.com
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80/20 Stimulus Project
The Federal Government, through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is investing millions of dollars into Fresno County businesses with unprecedented labor subsidies aimed at revitalizing your company and mobilizing the workforce.
Fresno County businesses that meet certain criteria are eligible to be reimbursed 100% of wages paid to qualified hires filling full-time (35 hrs.+/wk.) positions if they can ‘match’ 25% of wages paid to qualified hires through training and supervision expenses!
Visit www.fresnoetastimulus.org for more info.
Program ends September 30, 2010 |
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