Day Two of 2024 Desert AgTech Conference
Hosted at the Yuma Civic Center, companies, growers, and researchers got together and discussed topics like smart farms, water conservation techniques, and ag-tech integration.
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2024 Desert AgTech Conference underway in Yuma
The Desert AgTech Conference kicked off in Yuma on Wednesday.
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Looking back at Yuma’s Small Business Development Center for Fiscal Year 2024
According to Crystal Mendoza, AWC Small Business Development Center Director, the organization helped about 1,715 clients with 39 news businesses also they had over $3.2 million of capital formation.
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Amazon releases Best Books of 2024
Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman discussed this year’s selections on CBS Mornings, with “The Boys of Riverside” By Thomas Fuller topping the list.
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Apple releases new feature to help people find lost luggage
In the “Find My” app, users will be able to generate a link to an Airtag’s location as part of the “Share Item Location” feature. They can then share that location link with third parties like airlines.
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First combined Applebee’s-IHOP restaurant opening soon
Dine Brands Global, which owns both restaurants, announced it is opening a combined Applebee’s-IHOP in Texas next year.
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Bitcoin, world’s largest cryptocurrency, reaches a new record high
Bitcoin surged in the run-up to Tuesday’s election and surged once it became clear Donald Trump would win. It has since continued to rise following the president-elect’s victory, which investors believe is a bullish sign for the crypto industry.
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Red Lobster betting on a millenial makeover after exiting bankruptcy
The seafood chain has now exited bankruptcy and is gearing up for a comeback under their new 35-year-old CEO.
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis CEO on current economy and potential Trump tariffs
Neel Kashkari, President & CEO The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, spoke to Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the current economy and inflation rate.
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HSOY hosts grand re-opening of its thrift store
In a press release, the grand re-opening is taking place Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm at 136 W 32nd Street.
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Chan Plaza invites the community to its grand opening in the Imperial Valley
A new shopping center, Chan Plaza, in the Imperial Valley is opening its doors and invites all residents to come celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting on Thurs. Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m.
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President-Elect Trump’s win surges on Wall Street
This is the first time since November 2022 that the Dow has jumped more than 1,000 points in a single day.
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Companies offer perks and discounts on Election Day
Both Uber and Lyft are giving riders 50% off trips to their polling place. For those ordering food, Uber Eats is offering 25% off certain orders Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning.
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Boeing strike over after machinists approved new contract
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said that its members voted by 59% to approve the deal.
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Chan Plaza to host open house this week
There will be a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Chan Plaza, located at 1440 S. Imperial Avenue, this Thursday at 5:30pm.
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95 Swap Meet hosts grand opening ceremony
The swap meet is located at 3205 West Casino Drive, just across from Cocopah Casino, where vendors can sell items ranging from food to electronics.
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New “95 Swap Meet” opens in Somerton, reviving local shopping tradition
Located at 3205 West Casino Drive, just across from Cocopah Casino, this new venue aims to bring back the community atmosphere of local swap meets, offering a fresh spot for shopping, food, and family fun.
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California could soon have highest minimum wage
Proposition 32 would boost it to $17 an hour for the rest of this year and $18 dollars starting in January.
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New Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opens in Yuma
A second Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers opened its doors in Yuma on Tuesday.
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Looking for a job or career change? Attend the Yuma County Job Fair to see what’s best for you
If you’re looking for a job or maybe a change of career, attend the Yuma County Job Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Yuma County Main Library on 2951 S. 21st Dr.
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