Brilliant blooms: Flower breeder showcases the latest trends in home gardening
The “future of work” has accelerated due to the Covid-19 pandemic, with many workers ditching the commute and instead setting up their home offices.
With people spending more time at home, many want their space to be more visually pleasant.
So, they turn to the brightness...
New strategies propel dollar stores to strong growth
A few days after the New Year’s holiday, clerks at the Dollar Tree store in the St. Paul, Minn., Midway neighborhood were busily setting up new displays celebrating Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl Sunday. Any remnants of the Christmas holiday season were long stowed away, and the bright new merchandise enticed shoppers anew.
Affordable Solar Roofs awarded
Affordable Solar Roofs is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Certified Green Roofer designation from GAF, the largest roofing manufacturer in North America. The GAF Certified Green Roofer program was designed in consultation with the U.S. Green Building Council in order to recognize leading roofing companies for their commitment to sustainable business practices. As part of the designation process, Affordable Solar Roofs has participated in USGBC-approved training on the many important contributions the roofing system makes to a green home, including the advanced technology behind cool roofing; techniques for improving indoor air quality via proper attic ventilation; preparing a roof for solar energy; and asphalt shingle recycling. Additionally, Affordable Solar Roofs has made a commitment to running a sustainable jobsite and has agreed to participate in their local USGBC chapter to continue enhancing their knowledge of green building practices.
Business Briefs: Chantler to be honored for service
Patty Chantler, a tax partner with Morgan Hill's Sensiba San
Edward Jones support Toys for Tots drive
Marisa Otto, the local Edward Jones financial advisor, is supporting the local Toys for Tots program by using her office as a drop-off location for this year's toy drive.
Fifth Street Coffee celebrates grand opening
Almond coffee to almond champagne, there was a beverage for everyone at the grand opening and ribbon-cutting celebration Nov. 21 at Fifth Street Coffee, 7501 Monterey St. Owner Yolanda Castaneda, her husband Daniel, their family, friends and Gilroy Chamber of Commerce ambassadors helped her snip the red ribbon and welcome the shop to downtown Gilroy.
Leading Ladies, Gilroy’s downtown business owners
They sell antiques, piñatas and medical supplies, organize princess parties and major home repairs; they pour coffee, give facials and lead pottery classes, they are the women of downtown Gilroy, part of the fastest-growing segment of small business owners in the country.













