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News, articles and information about small businesses, starting and owning and operating a small business, employment law, employment taxes, minimum wage. (Photo iTOWNS)
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Holidays made for busy businesses
Huntington Beach businesses got some cheer with their holiday season as they saw more foot traffic than usual during the last few months of 2012, according to local retailers. Huntington Beach Chamber of Commerce President Jerry Wheeler was happy to...
Tags: Business, Christmas, Holidays
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Around Town: Girls couldn't be stopped
Blanking and more blanking. The AYSO Girls U12 Extra Club Team Huntington Beach Region 55 team (whew!), also known as the Strikers, earned the League Cup 2012 Sunday. Team mom Susan Steiner let us know that nobody could score off the team during the...Tags: Muscular Dystrophy Association, Business, Muscular Dystrophy, Google Inc., State Farm Insurance
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Investing in local politics
Duy Nguyen considers himself a black sheep. The Fountain Valley City Council candidate's only political experience is from studying it in school. He said that while he lacks a political history, his life as a working man should be considered because...
Tags: Local Elections, Business, Politics, Budgets and Budgeting, Elections
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Katapodis back on campaign trail
Jim Katapodis will be ready to run with the big dogs if he's elected to the Huntington Beach City Council this year. In part, that's because he's gotten used to big dogs on the campaign trail. Those growling canines often approach the door when the...
Tags: Local Elections, Safety of Citizens, Los Angeles Police Department, Politics, Elections
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Los Alamitos mayor leads in support for Assembly election
Five candidates are vying for the newly redrawn 72nd Assembly District. Though it's hard to call a frontrunner in the crowded local race, Los Alamitos Mayor Troy Edgar is raking in high-profile Republican support. Edgar, who was a registered Democrat...
Tags: Republican Party, Business, Politics, Jerry Brown, Companies and Corporations
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What to watch for in 2012
A new mayor. A new Assembly representative. For that matter, a new queen. Huntington Beach and Fountain Valley have plenty of things to anticipate in 2012 —and leadership is only part of the picture. Here are stories to watch for in the coming...Tags: Republican Party, Business, Sandra Hutchens, Scott Evans Dekraai, Miss America Pageant
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Dwyer declares reelection run
Huntington Beach Councilman Devin Dwyer has announced his intention to run for reelection next year. Dwyer, 48, planned to kick off his 2012 campaign Wednesday at King's Fish House in Bella Terra. "I'd like to continue what I'm doing," he said. "I'm...Tags: Los Angeles Police Department, Boeing Co.
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Planning Commissioner Barbara Delgleize enters H.B. council race
Planning Commissioner Barbara Delgleize has entered the race for Huntington Beach City Council, bringing the field of candidates to six. Delgleize finished a close fifth in the last council race, when 21 candidates ran for four open seats. She garnered...Tags: Real Estate, Local Elections, Politics, Elections, Services and Shopping
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Calendar
YOUR WEEKEND FRIDAY: The Galway Hooker Band (pictured) performs at Gallagher's Pub & Grill, 300 Pacific Coast Hwy., No. 113. The 21-and-older show starts at 9 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.gallagherspub.com. SATURDAY: Hellride —...Tags: Entertainment, Stanford University, Physical Conditions, Dining and Drinking, Human Interest
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Joe Surf: Taking a jump into small business
Dean Quinn was living the dream. He had turned pro, was living in Hawaii and surfing the North Shore every day. He was about to turn 20, so he went back home to Huntington Beach to celebrate his birthday with his buddies, when it happened. Quinn and...Tags: Business, Hawaii, Forestry and Timber, Nike, Inc., Macy's, Inc.
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Seven challenging incumbents
Editor's note: This changes the third paragraph to include Patrick Tucker's title. Ten candidates for the Fountain Valley City Council are going into the last three weeks of campaigning. Candidates are vying for three opens seats occupied by Mayor Pro...Tags: Water Restrictions, Hospitals and Clinics, Vietnam, Unemployment, Political Systems
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1 old, 2 new for City Council
Fountain Valley voted in two political newcomers along with the City Council's 20-year veteran for the three open spots on the council. Councilman John Collins, insurance broker Mark McCurdy and businessman Michael Vo took the lead in a field of 10...Tags: Local Elections, Business, Elections, Economy, Business and Finance
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