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fromThe Mercury News
3 days ago

Lone gas station on Alameda's Bay Farm Island closing by end of month

Blame the shutdown of Bay Farm's only fuel stop on the estimated $2 million price tag to remove the station's old single-walled underground gas storage tank and replace it with a state-mandated double-walled one - an environmental upgrade. That's just too high for station owner Simon Kim. When Kim was first notified several years ago that he needed a double-walled tank, the cost was $1 million. He says at the time he thought he could handle that.
East Bay real estate
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Why I Decided to Sell My Small Business: 'I Still Choke Up' | Entrepreneur

Community-based retail builds relationships and serves neighborhood needs but requires constant adaptation and handling of operational challenges.
Food & drink
fromQNS
2 months ago

Aigner Chocolates offers a taste of Queens at the US Open

Aigner Chocolates sells handmade gourmet treats at the US Open American Express shop, highlighting Forest Hills' century‑old, community-focused chocolatier.
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