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DTL center to host open house

Digital Technology Laboratory Corp., which recently opened at 3805 Faraday Ave. (off Second Street), will host an open house Wednesday for residents interested in learning about the companyÕs work. The event runs from 4 to 7 p.m., with guided tours every 15 minutes and light refreshments. No RSVP is necessary. Mori Seiki, which manufactures Computer … Continue Reading

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Staffing company relocates, expands

Aerotek Inc., the No. 1 provider of technical and engineering staffing services according to a 2007 study from Staffing Industry Research Inc., recently relocated and expanded its Sacramento office to two locations. The offices are located at 3101 Zinfandel Drive, Suite 350, in Rancho Cordova and at 3741 Douglas Blvd., Suite 235, in Roseville. Previously … Continue Reading

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Marrone Organic adopts new name to better reflect bio-innovation work

Davis-based Marrone Organic Innovations Inc. has revised its name to Marrone Bio Innovations Inc. The change represents a move Òto more accurately represent the companyÕs leadership in the discovery and development of effective and environmentally responsible pesticide active ingredients from novel biological sources,Ó the company announced. ÒWe are proud to be in the biopesticide business, … Continue Reading

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Dessert cafe certified as sustainable

Ciocolat Extraordinary Desserts, 301 B St., Davis, has been certified as a sustainable business by the Sacramento Valley Sustainable Business Program for reducing its solid waste generation. The Sustainable Business Program, operated by the Business Environmental Resource Center, is a free service for Sacramento area businesses and organizations. It encourages businesses to be energy efficient, … Continue Reading

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BRIEFS: Workshop to cover business plans

Yolo Federal Credit Union and Ken Freeman of the Yuba Community College Small Business Development Center will present a workshop on creating a business plan, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at 266 W. Main St., Woodland. The preparation and development of a business plan is essential for a successful business, organizers said. Everything from … Continue Reading

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Why this thing doesnÕt stand a chance

Enterprise columnist MAD AS HELL É as the election draws near Ñ yes, there is an election this month Ñ my friend Glen is willing to violate the sanctity of the secret ballot by telling us all about his voting habits É writes Glen: ÒAs a permanent absentee voter, I am happy to report that … Continue Reading

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BrunelleÕs grieving pupils sing his praises

Enterprise columnist Few of us have the opportunity to influence as many lives as Dick Brunelle did, but then maybe Dick just made the most of his opportunities. Dick Brunelle, DavisÕ very own Music Man, died in our town Sunday night at the age of 75. He taught and coached and inspired hundreds of students … Continue Reading

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Fly-by secrecy backfired

The issue: The FAA should have widely publicized Air Force OneÕs flight past the Statue of Liberty, urging people to bring their cameras for a rare opportunity to get two American icons in the same frame President Obama called Air Force OneÕs panic-inducing low pass over Manhattan last Monday morning Òa mistake … and it … Continue Reading

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New gallery cafe perks up corner

Just in time for Picnic Day and the 20th annual ceramics conference, John Natsoulas Gallery opened a cafe on April 17. The coffeehouse, at First and F streets, takes over part of the galleryÕs gift shop space. It offers all organic and some free trade coffee, as well as pastries and other snacks. The cafe … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 05, 2009 | Posted in Archived Stories,Comings and Goings | Read More »

DDBA plans 20th anniversary bash

The Davis Downtown Business Association will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a community event Friday. Downtown Davis businesses organized in May 1989, forming the DDBA to collectively market, promote and advocate on behalf of the cityÕs economic core. To celebrate two decades of success, the DDBA invites its members and the community to a special … Continue Reading

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BRIEFS: JetBlue brings back Sac-to-NYC nonstops

JetBlue airline has reinstated its popular nonstop flights between Sacramento International Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. Nonstop service between the two cities restarted Saturday. Flight 172 departs from Sacramento at 11:59 p.m. and arrives JFK at 8:14 a.m. the next day. Flight 171 departs from JFK at 7:35 p.m. … Continue Reading

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DJÕs Jewelry offers raffle, giveaways

DJÕs Jewelry in Woodland is planning a free giveaway in honor of MotherÕs Day and a fundraiser raffle for a chance to ÒTrash the CakeÓ in search of a diamond ring on May 30. For MotherÕs Day, DJÕs Jewelry will give away 50 sterling silver mother and child symbol necklaces in a heart shape, chain … Continue Reading

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MAK Design wins in remodel contest

Remodeler MAK Design and Build Inc. of Davis was selected last month by Fine Homebuilding magazine as a top winner in its national Òbefore and afterÓ kitchen and bath remodel competition. The winning local kitchen remodel Òwas one of five that Fine Homebuilding editors thought was a standout,Ó Jean Paul Vellotti, managing editor of http://FineHomebuilding.com, … Continue Reading

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Obama gets his budget, sort of

The issue: The Democrats are in charge, but nothing much has changed The $3.5 trillion budget outline passed by Congress last week continues under the Democrats a nearly decadelong Republican tradition of red ink and duplicity. To the RepublicansÕ anger Ñ perhaps because they did the same thing to the Democrats when they were in … Continue Reading

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