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Payroll companies let execs focus on growth
MODESTO — The growing complexity of state and federal payroll taxes and laws has prompted many business owners to hire outside companies for the professional processing of their payrolls. With...
View ArticleKlein: Stockton can legally reduce CalPERS payments
Updated: 4:41 p.m. SACRAMENTO — A federal bankruptcy judge Wednesday ruled the city of Stockton has the right to sever its contract with the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)...
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Mettler leaves banking, community legacy
LODI — Former Farmers & Merchants Bank president and chairman Ole R. Mettler died Aug. 14 at the age of 96 after a lifetime of involvement and leadership in banking, agriculture and the community....
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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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Credit union breaks ground on south Stockton branch
Artist rendering of new Financial Center Credit Union branch in south Stockton. STOCKTON – Financial Center Credit Union members who live in south Stockton will soon have a new place to take care of...
View ArticleStock market slide continues
The stock market continued its month-long slide as the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 173.45 Wednesday to close at 16,141. The market has suffered a massive selloff since hitting all-time high of...
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Valley Wealth sold to United Capital
MODESTO — Valley Wealth, the Modesto-based financial planning firm founded by Jeff Burrow and Jason Gordo, has been acquired by United Capital, the company announced today. Valley Wealth manages $320...
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Local banks sell customers on personal service
Local banks say they can offer financial services and technology like big banks, but they also offer personalized service. By PATRICIA REYNOLDS Business Journal writer MODESTO — The movement to support...
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SBA lender supports local development
Success Capital works closely with local banks to ensure borrowers only have to put a 10 percent down payment on their loans, allowing businesses to keep capital for other expenses. By NORA HESTON...
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F&M Bank keeps focus on community
Farmers and Merchants Bank at 99 years has been ranked as one of the nation’s healthiest banks. By CRAIG W. ANDERSON Business Journal writer LODI — Farmers & Merchants Bank of Central California...
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Oak Valley Community Bank adds to Sonora presence
SONORA — Oak Valley Community Bank is expanding its presence in Sonora. The Oakdale-based company has received regulatory approval to open a second location in the foothill community. The new branch...
View ArticleFinancial Center Credit Union declares dividend
STOCKTON — The Board of Directors for Financial Center Credit Union has declared a dividend of more than $4 million. The money will be paid to its member shareholders. “While some members simply look...
View ArticleRunner to host townhall for nonprofits
SACRAMENTO – Board of Equalization Member George Runner will host a telephone townhall for nonprofit organizations at at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19. “Nonprofits do wonderful work to benefit...
View ArticleInvestment guru David Gardner brings advice to CSU forum
TURLOCK — Investment guru David Gardner, co-founder of the subscription investment newsletter the Motley Fool, will bring his investing expertise to a free forum titled “Eight Foolish Thoughts in...
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Motley Fool’s David Gardner to talk stock at CSU Stanislaus
David Gardner TURLOCK — If you’re wondering how to make better investments or simply want a different take on approaching financial decisions, you can attend a free event with David Gardner,...
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Financial Center Credit Union aims to revive south Stockton
STOCKTON — Work continues on schedule toward completion of Financial Center Credit Union’s newest branch at the corner of Airport Way and 10th Street in south Stockton. “Construction is on time, and we...
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What you need to know about SBA loans
Gary Lopp STOCKTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) announced a partnership in February aimed at making small-dollar SBA loans more...
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Tri Counties Bank earns SBA Preferred Lender status
CHICO — The Small Business Administration has designated Tri Counties Bank an “SBA Preferred Lender,” the bank announced Friday. “Becoming an SBA Preferred Lender reflects our company’s dedication to...
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Startups try to get angels on their side
MODESTO — On a Thursday evening in early February, two dozen Modesto area business people gathered at Dewz Restaurant to hear two Fresno entrepreneurs pitch their businesses. One Sense is an app trade...
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Bank of Stockton expands in Contra Costa and Napa counties
STOCKTON — The Bank of Stockton announced Friday that it will acquire two First Bank branches located in Brentwood and Napa. The terms of sale were not disclosed and the agreement is subject to...
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