Business & Tech

Year in Review: Top Business Stories of 2011

Here's a look back at several standout business stories from this past year.

Last year saw several businesses change hands, open and close, and local business owners deal with the tumultuous weather, the tough economy and getting proper permits from all levels of government. Our business features are often the most popular during any given week due to our unique agricultural industries, specific land-use policies and diverse and creative community members.

Here are a few hot topics we covered in the business world during 2011:

 

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, March 14

 

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, March 28

 

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, May 2

 

, May 25

 

Wine Country Loses Pioneers , May 20, and

 

, May 26

 

, June 30

 

, July 7

 

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, July 28

 

New Owners Take Over Former , Oc.t 14, , Aug. 15

 

 

 

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, Aug. 30

 

 

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, Dec. 21


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