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Modesto’s Twigs & Stems specializes in unique floral design
MODESTO — Things are in full bloom for Reg and Rebecca Merritt. Twigs and Stems, their floral design studio on McHenry Avenue in Modesto, has been growing by 25 percent despite opening in a down...
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Manteca’s DFV wines is rolling with the times
MANTECA — Ninety years after Sicilian immigrant Gaspare “Nono” Indelicato first planted grapes on a 68-acre former dairy ranch in Manteca, the company he founded, DFV Wines, is one of the largest and...
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Motorcycle culture thrives in Modesto
MODESTO — He doesn’t dress all in leather, and he certainly isn’t a rebel without a cause, but Art Mitchell could still be considered the unofficial leader of the Central Valley’s motorcycle culture....
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Stockton Golf and Country Club celebrates 100 years with year-long festivities
PHOTO COURTESY STOCKTON GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB STOCKTON — The Stockton Golf and Country Club joins a rare group as it celebrates its 100th year in operation. Only 13 other clubs in Northern...
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Everywhere a sign
MODESTO — Rarely is a business’s work displayed so prominently, but that’s how it is for United Sign Systems. From WalMart to Prime Shine car washes to the State Theatre, the Modesto company’s mark is...
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Kickstarter funds Modesto chef’s food truck dream
MODESTO — A new gourmet food truck is hitting the streets of Modesto this summer. Thanks to community donations, local chef Hank Olson is ready to help residents get their ‘Food Fix’ in Stanislaus...
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Tapgift app turns sports events social
By SONYA HERRERA Business Journal writer STOCKTON — Has your loyalty to the local sports team earned you a few rewards? There is now, officially, an app for that: Tapgift, which enables sports teams...
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Modesto truck builder caters to mobile food companies
By SONYA HERRERA Business Journal writer MODESTO — One day, a truck is finished for a food vendor in San José. Not long after, another is completed for a restaurant in Turlock. Each week, photos of a...
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Turlock gamemaker uses crowdfunding to launch card games
TURLOCK — In this age of video games, one gamemaker in Turlock is proving board and card games are alive and well. Chris Handy is not only coming up with new games, but he’s getting people to invest in...
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George Perry and Sons is a leader in California’s pumpkin production
MANTECA — No agricultural commodity is more associated with autumn than the pumpkin. And in California, no area grows more of them than San Joaquin County, which produces 80 percent of the state’s...
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Upscale bedding shop Lino Bella attracts loyal customers
Lino Bella started as a specialty bedding store in Modesto’s McHenry Village but has since blossomed into a local boutique. By NORA HESTON TARTE Business Journal writer MODESTO — Lino Bella, a home...
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Carrie Sass builds success on community, family, fun
When Carrie Sass started her business eight years ago, she thought she and her daughter in law would run a small event business. However, it’s turned into one of Stockton’s premier marketing firms. By...
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Chef Michael Midgley opens restaurant in Lincoln Center
Midgley’s Public House on the Brickwalk in Lincoln Center is the culmination of Midgley’s lifelong dream of owning a restaurant. By ELIZABETH STEVENS Business Journal editor STOCKTON — It’s not hard...
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Dust Bowl’s expansion signals growing interest in Turlock’s craft beers
Owner Brett Tate, brewmaster Don Oliver and c0-owner Brett Honore in Dust Bowl Brewing Company’s current brewhouse. By NORA HESTON TARTE Business Journal writer TURLOCK – Beer is a large part of Dust...
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Salida engineer shares insights on inventing
SALIDA — Identify the problem that needs solving and check out the competition. Develop a technology that is superior to prior solutions. Conduct a thorough patent search. Do as much of the early work...
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Never Boring Design showcases video team with its own location
David Boring, T.J. Glines, Tiffany Ferreira and Julie Orona outside the new Film at 11th, located at the intersection of 11th and Needham streets in Modesto. MODESTO — The video division at Never...
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Stanislaus Community Foundation provides philanthropic tools
Foundation CEO Marian Kaanon with Doris Daniel, Ruhi Sheikh and Amanda Hughes. MODESTO — When Modesto businessman Carl Boyett was looking for a way to organize his fundraising efforts, he turned to...
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Casa de Modesto celebrates 50 years
MODESTO — Casa de Modesto, a retirement center on Modesto’s northeast side will mark its 50th anniversary in May and is planning a year’s worth of activities to celebrate the milestone. The...
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Lodi Boys and Girls Club offers fun, safety
LODI — The Lodi Boys and Girls Club has been providing a safe and fun place for children to go after school since 1963. Today it serves more than 500 young people through an assortment of programs....
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Nocetis to unveil new Asparagus Festival
Tony and Carol Noceti STOCKTON — Boasting a new name and a revised venue, the San Joaquin Asparagus Festival, formerly known as the Stockton Asparagus Festival, will allow visitors to celebrate the...
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