On their radar screen

By: Al Smith, President and CEO These last few months, the Chamber’s Connect magazine has been identifying what we have lost in Fresno as a community. Asking the question; what changes are taking place and where do we think we are going in the future?   In the two previous issues, we touched upon Fresno’s architecture…

Order the Mandatory 2013 California and Federal Employment Poster from the Fresno Chamber to Avoid Potential Fines and Penalties.

The Fresno Chamber is making it easy for your business to comply with California’s labor laws.  No matter how many employees you have in California, your business is required by law to post a current California and Federal Employment Poster in a central location.  As part of a special partnership with the CalChamber, the Fresno…

Chamber Holds News Conference to Announce Agriculturalist of the Year and Baker, Peterson & Franklin, CPA, LLP Ag Business Award Winners

The Fresno Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce two distinguished individuals as the co-winners of the 2012 Agriculturalists of the Year award:  the late Vernal A. Amaro and Debbie Jacobsen.   This distinguished award is given annually to individuals who exemplify leadership and integrity in the Central Valley’s agricultural business community. This year’s Presenting Sponsor for…

Politics… My Snooze Fest

By: Doug Betts, Business/Education Committee Chairman I was at Tailspin Tommy’s Aerodrome Eatery at Chandler airport recently, having lunch with some friends. I guess it’s that time of year again… because the conversation soon turned to politics. I observed quietly as the other five people numbered off all the reasons why they preferred one candidate…