Business Briefs: Edward Jones ranks top in satisfaction
For the fifth year out of the past six, financial-services firm
Fortino named Rabobank business banking officer
Phil Fortino has been appointed vice president and business banking officer for Rabobank, N.A. As business banking officer, Fortino is responsible for fostering relationships with small- to medium-sized companies and providing solutions to meet the banking needs of customers in Gilroy, Hollister and the surrounding area. Before joining Rabobank, Fortino served as small business banker for Bank of America and was president and general manager for his own company, Fortino’s Total Home. He attended Gavilan College in Gilroy and Fresno Technical College. He is involved with several organizations in Hollister, including the Rotary Club, Community Foundation, Elk’s Lodge, Chamber of Commerce and the Hollister Downtown Association.
NTime Events USA celebrates grand opening
NTime Events USA celebrated its grand opening and ribbon cutting Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Bella Viva Wine Bar, 7423 Monterey St. in Gilroy. Based in California and Rio, Brazil, Ntime Events USA provides Brazilian-themed events, tourism and executive business travel services to Rio, Brazil. NTime Events USA was founded this year in Gilroy and will be offering ongoing Brazilian themed events. Owner Sally Arruda was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and has lived in the United States for 30 years - but still maintains her charming Brazilian accent and culture.
Hobby Lobby coming to Morgan Hill
Hobby Lobby Stores, a privately held national retail chain of arts and crafts stores, has signed a lease to open a store in Morgan Hill. The 77,200-square-foot retail facility, formerly occupied by Mervyn’s, is located at Cochrane Road and U.S. 101 in the Cochrane Plaza shopping center.Â
Business Brief: Shaffer completes specialized course
Kathleen Shaffer, realtor with Intero Real Estate Services, has
















