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Oak Valley hires new commercial loan officer, posts$1.4M net income

Oak Valley Community Bank recently announced that Michael Petrucelli has joined the bank as ...

Do you know the side effects

A side effect can be defined as an effect that is secondary to the one intended. (thank you Wikipedia!) Every day we experience side effects of our choices. Some have an adverse effect, some are very beneficial, and some side effects we don't even recognize are happening.

A few ways to improve your life & Ripon as well

Ripon is such a fun community to live and work in and I am always grateful that my husband and I moved here more than 10 years ago. One of the things that make it special is the friendly business community here. For the past 8 years I have had the privilege of being a Director on the Chamber Board.

Let Ripon Chamber help serve your businesses

What can the chamber of commerce do for your business? It can serve, support, promote, and create opportunities for your business to grow. It is our vision to serve all of our members.

Tinnin smog check reopens downtown 15 months after Caltrans forced closure

There's red tape. And then there's red tape wrapped around red tape.

Success with Mary Kay keeps Manteca woman in the pink with 10th car

For 22 years, Sandra Munguia has been involved in Mary Kay Cosmetics. A symbol of the company's success is earning the iconic pink Cadillac. In her time with Mary Kay, Munguia, who is an executive director, has earned the coveted company car 10 times. She proudly received No. 10 on Thursday, exchanging her 2011 Cadillac CTS for a 2013 SRX model in Lodi. "It never gets old," said Munguia, who attributed ...

Oak Valley Bank hires branch manager for Modesto office

MODESTO - Oak Valley Community Bank recently announced that Karrie Knight has joined the bank as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of the 12th & I location in Modesto. Knight has 12 years ...

CalChamber CEO: California needs to become business friendly

T-bones to breakfast to desserts

Comcast launches Xfininty WiFi in Manteca & Lathrop

Comcast Xfinity WiFi service is now available in Manteca and Lathrop as well as other California locations. <p ...

Oak Valley Community Bank appoints Escalon branch manager

ESCALON &ndash; Oak Valley Community Bank has promoted Laura Weaver to Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of the bank's Escalon branch.

Chinese, American restaurant owner thrives on conversation with diners

Kitty Mei learned just about everything she needed to know about America by working at a restaurant.

Enchanted Florist tackles unique & challenging arrangement requests

If there's a will, there's certainly a way. Not too long ago, Cheryl Airrington of An Enchanted Florist gladly took on the challenge of assembling a Harley-Davidson arrangement. A long-time floral designer, she recalled that a wife made such a request on behalf of her husband, a motorcycle enthusiast, who was being recognized for his years of service. Arrington studied horticulture and floriculture and has been involved in the business since ...

209 Business

Dollar general grand opening this Saturday Dollar General, the nation's largest discount retailer by number of stores, is opening a new store at 560 North Main Street. Dollar General will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 28, at 8 a.m. Festivities include free samples ...

Ace Tomato sells packing hours to firm

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