‘Made In Yuma’: New shop offers specialty goods
Finding a gift for that special someone can be difficult. Especially for those of us that believe that a gift card won’t suffice.…
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The BBB is seeking women with a particular set of skills
The Better Business Bureau strives to give entrepreneurs the tools they need to succeed. So, each year the BBB holds a special event to recognize and…
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Hey Story: An organization to spotlight local businesses
The Helen Reddy song says it all “I am strong, I am invincible, I am woman”. During the pandemic, women-owned businesses skyrocketed and they have…
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Labor officials say Phoenix Starbucks engaged in unfair labor practices
Federal labor officials have asked a judge to force Starbucks to reinstate three union activists at its Phoenix location, alleging that the coffee…
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Egg-citing news: Michael Foods is up and running
After the acquisition of Almark last year Michael Foods began its transition. On April 21, Michale Foods invited the public to its Yuma facility for…
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‘Books, can only go so far,’ says HPA Student Zayid Barbosa
Harvest Preparatory Academy is known for using a variety of methods to ensure that its students are ready for the real world. So, it’s no surprise to…
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California set to keep workplace pandemic rules through 2022
Workplace regulators in California are poised to extend mandatory pay for workers affected by the Coronavirus through the end of…
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Eye on Jobs: Your downtime could land you your next job
Whether you’re in-between jobs or looking to advance, a good way of doing that is volunteering. That’s according to Courtney Nelson the Marketing…
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Fair Housing Symposium coming soon
Since April is National Fair Housing Month, the City of Yuma, the Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) and others are holding a virtual…
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Musk says Tesla will build vehicle designed to be a robotaxi
Tesla will build a vehicle dedicated for use as a robotaxi, and it will start making three new vehicles next year, CEO Elon Musk told fans at a party…
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Restaurants to be honored at America’s Small Business Development Center
Two restaurants in Yuma have been awarded for excellent achievement by America’s Small Business Development Center…
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Eye on Jobs: Retirees returning to work, may have ‘in-demand’ skills
According to the U.S. Census Bureau in 2020, 2.6% of retired Americans returned to work. To put that into perspective that’s just over…
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How China’s TikTok, Facebook influencers push propaganda
As China continues to assert its economic might, it is using the global social media ecosystem to expand its already formidable influence.…
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Scam Alert: BBB warns of Tax Scams
As we near the April 15, tax deadline many Americans who have been procrastinating may be more susceptible to scams. Con artists will use a…
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South County is busting at the seams: New buildings begin construction
For some time now, the City of San Luis has been one of the Desert Southwest’s hidden gems. Its uniqueness at times got lost in the headlines and…
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Disney Headquarters Walk Out
Disney employees staged a walkout Tuesday in protest of the company’s response to Florida’s controversial Parental Rights in Education law, which…
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Kristen Smith Eshaya named president of JV Smith Companies
Kristen Smith Eshaya took the role of President for JV Smith…
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Eye on Jobs: Never too late
So, the day has come, the day when lounging on the patio is now your 9 to 5. But, you find yourself not living as high of a life as you thought or…
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On Friday, businesses will thank the men and women who keep the economy going
It’s the one commodity that can cost as little as free, it’s appreciation. In many cases, a pat on the back can go a long way.…
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BBB has teamed up with GoDaddy to help local businesses
With the business world evolving before our very eyes, business owners and entrepreneurs need all the help they can get. Hence, the Better Business…
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