Business

Depressed about the job outlook?
Despite nationwide recession fears, some local employers anticipate an increases in business and hiring in 2008.

12:55 a.m. PT May 13, 2008 | more »

Connecting through broadband
Would you rather live in a community that offered limited high-speed Internet service or none at all? If it doesn't matter, think again.

12:54 a.m. PT May 13, 2008 | more »

Long-time worker honored
Tammy Machado, a board certified optician and office manager, recently celebrated 25 years with optometrists Drs. Jerry Chan and Lisa Moon.
12:56 a.m. PT May 13, 2008 | more »

Disputing credit report errors
Great credit translates to lower interest rates on your home loan, credit cards, auto loans and other purchases. Especially in today's market place, with tighter liquidity and creditors scrutinizing credit histories.
12:33 a.m. PT May 6, 2008 | more »

Towing for profit and public service
Another Nevada County vehicle yard is taking advantage of the rising cost of scrap metal to both offer a public service and bolster business.

1:02 a.m. PT May 3, 2008 | more »

Lusk retires from Realtors' association
Skip Lusk, executive officer of the Nevada County Association of Realtors for nearly 12 years, has retired, he said Thursday.

12:26 a.m. PT May 2, 2008 | more »

Simmons sells ERA Cornerstone Realty
Mimi Simmons has sold her real estate agency to Select Properties, a company with offices in Nevada, Yuba, Sacramento and Placer counties.

12:37 a.m. PT May 2, 2008 | more »

Farmers feed growing demand for local food
In response to a growing demand for locally produced food, four local farms have joined the expanding mix of growers offering Community Supported Agriculture programs this season.

12:26 a.m. PT Apr 30, 2008 | more »

Biz briefs
Men's clothing store to close in Grass Valley

12:46 a.m. PT Apr 29, 2008 | more »

Sandwich shop first retail tenant in new building
Members of the family who run the local Smith Vineyards are expected to open a sandwich shop at 104 Union Street in Nevada City before June 15, contractor Gary Tintle said Thursday.

12:12 a.m. PT Apr 25, 2008 | more »

Calanan to get facelift
Dark, brush-ridden Calanan Park could soon see the light.

11:26 p.m. PT Apr 24, 2008 | more »

Radio news chief takes job as organizer for Sierra Fund
KVMR-FM News Director Mike Thornton has accepted a job as a community organizer for the Sierra Fund.

12:51 a.m. PT Apr 23, 2008 | more »

The pre-approval process
Q. How much house can I afford?

11:58 p.m. PT Apr 21, 2008 | more »

Commission to consider business signs, salon
A home-based hair salon and signs for two Broad Street businesses - including a new spa - go before the Nevada City Planning Commission next week.

10:16 p.m. PT Apr 20, 2008 | more »

Dovetail Design will stay in business, owner says
Dovetail Design, the fine furniture store in downtown Grass Valley, has been slashing prices in preparation for going out of business.

12:21 a.m. PT Apr 16, 2008 | more »

Strict laws affect recording of conversations
Assume that you are the owner of a business. One of your employees has had continual arguments with his immediate supervisor. The employee claims that the supervisor has been abusive and threatening; the supervisor denies the employee's...
11:09 p.m. PT Apr 14, 2008 | more »