Gallo connecting with Stanislaus, Merced county schools to develop workforce

Craig Watts, grower and owner of Watts Winery in Lodi, talks about the myriad of laws and regulations winemakers need to be aware of in today’s market.

By MARC LUTZ
Business Journal Editor
mlutz@cvbizjournal.com

LODI — The grape harvest has arrived. For Watts Winery, it’s the busiest time of year.

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Chamber announces Murphy as ATHENA Award recipient

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Friday, September 15th, 4:15 pm

The Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce has selected a champion of local entrepreneurs as its 2017 ATHENA Award recipient.

Gillian Murphy

On Sept. 15, the organization announced it had selected Gillian Murphy, a long-time advocate of small business and a mentor to female entrepreneurs throughout the area.

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Program offers students opportunity to plan, work for higher education

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Friday, September 15th, 4:12 pm

Students that participate in the Reach for the Stars Academy learn about different subject each summer of the program.

By MARC LUTZ
Business Journal Editor
mlutz@cvbizjournal.com

For seven years, University of the Pacific has been working with students in the Stockton Unified School District to help them get an edge on life after high school through its Reach for the Stars Academy.

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Final Stockmarket of season to be held

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Friday, September 15th, 4:10 pm

Patrons peruse the offerings at a recent Stockmarket event at Caldwell Park in Stockton.

STOCKTON—The popular craft, entertainment and shopping event, the Stockmarket, is holding its last event of the season on Sept. 16.

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Employees: an asset and a liability

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Thursday, September 14th, 4:00 pm

As a business owner you strive to attract, develop and keep your employees. Whether your workforce is big or small, skilled or unskilled, customer-facing or back of the house, your enterprise is highly dependent on the people you choose to surround yourself with.

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Family Business Center helps generations transfer business operations

Submitted by Central Valley ... on Thursday, September 14th, 3:50 pm

The Family Business Center in Modesto helps family-based businesses transition through generational owners.

By MELISSA HUTSELL
Business Journal Writer
mhutsell@cvbizjournal.com

MODESTO — More than half of all businesses in the U.S. are family-owned and operated; they are the foundation of the American economy, but face a complex set of issues that can make or break any entity.

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