Author: Kristina Chavez Wyatt

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Business / Economy

San Benito County Business Council Announces Goals for 2018

They also announced that in 2017 2017 they increased their operating budget by more than 60% and membership by 18%.

LETTUCE CELEBRATE! San Benito County Fair September 28th - October 1st at the Bolado Park Event Center

Agriculture

Lettuce Celebrate! San Benito County Fair is in bloom

Entries close Friday, Sept. 8; Chamber Mixer & Pick Up Party Sept. 13; Kick Off Dinner Sept. 23; Horse Show events Sept. 22-24; Fair runs Sept. 28-Oct. 1

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Business / Economy

Businesses, property owners invited to informational discussion on Americans with Disabilities Act

Meeting prompted by lawsuits waged against Hollister businesses for alleged ADA violations

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Business / Economy

Startup Challenge Monterey Bay 2017 orientation in downtown Hollister

Business competition and accelerator program offers thousands in prizes for new businesses; orientation on Thursday, March 2

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Agriculture

City of Hollister to host open house & listening session for businesses

City officials will provide economic development updates, want to hear concerns, ideas frustrations and successes from businesses

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Agriculture

San Benito County “Building Business” Community Job Fair Oct. 20

Event for businesses, job seekers to be held 4-7 p.m. in the Hollister Veterans Memorial Building

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Agriculture

Monterey Bay Housing Trust established to help fund affordable housing projects in three counties

In an effort spearheaded by the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership, a $10 million loan fund has been established for the development of affordable housing projects in the region

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Agriculture

Workforce Development Board Hosts Resource Event, Wrapping Up Business Survey

The San Benito County Workforce Development Board hosted a successful, free business resource event and continues with a business outreach and survey program to help sustain and grow commerce in San Benito county.

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Business / Economy

Father’s Day Staycation: Check Out the Hollister Airshow & Carshow

Why travel outside of San Benito for a Father's Day adventure? Think local and fly by the Hollister Airshow & Carshow

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Agriculture

Expert Lineup Announced for ‘Ask the Experts’ Business Resource Event Wednesday Morning in Downtown Hollister

County Workforce Development Board encourages local businesses to participate in business resource event and complete surveys to support local business development, improve services

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Agriculture

County Workforce Development Board Launches Survey, Business Resource Event

The San Benito County Workforce Development Board has launched a rapid response and layoff aversion program including an 'At Your Service' countywide business survey and 'Ask the Experts' June 15 complimentary business resource fair.

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Business / Economy

Startup Challenge Monterey Bay Launches 2016 Competition

San Benito Business Startups Are Encouraged To Check Out the Opportunity, Attend Workshops & Apply Now- Applications Due March 14th

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Art & Culture

Entertainment, Concessions and Camping at Bolado Park Event Center Complements Hollister Freedom Rally Activities

A lineup of local bands is offering great entertainment 3:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday on the patio at the Bolado Park Event Center; biker movies follow in the Pavilion.

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Agriculture

Solar Project to host local business roundtable

Master contractor Amec Foster Wheeler leading roundtable event for local businesses on March 18

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Government / Politics

Public Input Sought on Hospital Director District Map Options

Public Meetings to be held Thursday, February 19 in San Juan Bautista and Hollister to review three draft plans for the establishment of five single-member director districts

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