Local Business News

Billiou's offers new line of lawn aerators and mowers

THE RECORDER

A Porterville company that has been in existence since 1946 has taken another step forward by adding a new line of commercial-grade lawn aerators and mowers. John Billiou, general manager of the company founded by his father Lawrence, on Wednesday s... Full story

Save Mart hosts Fruit and Veggie Fest

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Porterville’s Save Mart at 900 West  Henderson will hold a Fruit and Veggie Fest from 3-6 p.m. Saturday. For several years Save Mart stores have partnered with the Network for a Healthy California to introduce the wonderful flavors of fru... Full story

Building remains slow in Porterville

THE RECORDER

Construction activity in the city of Porterville, with the exception of the courthouse project, remains sluggish. The city issued only three permits for new homes in April and has issued only seven so far this year. Through April last year, 18 permi... Full story

Fair gives businesses chance to make pitches

BRIAN WILLIAMS

People stroll from booth to booth, filling out small informational cards, stuffing grab bags with pens, magnets and brochures, all the while listening and shaking hands with the friendly faces manning booths at the Porterville Fair. Over the five-da... Full story

Foreclosures plunge in Tulare County

Broker is not sure it is sign of turnaround

By RICK ELKINS

The number of foreclosure proceedings begun in Porterville and Tulare County plunged in March to one of the lowest levels in years. RealtyTrac, a company that follows foreclosure trends, reported just 88 foreclosure proceedings were begun in Porterv... Full story

Local banks earn high ratings

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Bank of the Sierra and Finance and Thrift, both headquartered in Porterville, and Suncrest Bank headquartered in Visalia have all earned high ratings from  BauerFinancial, the nation’s bank rating firm. Bank of the Sierra and Suncrest eac... Full story

Suncrest Bank names VP of human resources

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Suncrest Bank announced the promotion of Cyndy Paulus from executive administrative assistant to the position of assistant vice president, human resource officer. As the assistant vice president and human resources manager at Suncrest Bank, Paulus k... Full story

Free Payroll Tax Seminar for local employers

THE RECORDER

The State of California, Employment Development Department and the IRS invite local business owners and employers to attend a free Payroll Tax Seminar from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 29. The seminar will take place at Proteus, Inc., at 216 ... Full story

Recorder parent company emerges from bankruptcy

THE RECORDER

Freedom Communications, parent company of The Porterville Recorder, has officially emerged from Chapter 11.   Freedom Communications, a national privately owned media company operating print publications, broadcast television stations and inter... Full story

New marketing director fits in at Eagle Mountain

By SARAH DE CRESCENZO

Gaming industry veteran Matthew Mingrone is fitting right in at Eagle Mountain Casino as the company’s new Marketing Director. The Pennsylvania native has spent his first month and a half at Eagle Mountain getting in touch with community organ... Full story

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