
Startup of the Month: RevShopp
Platform shapes a better way to shop
Every body has a type. But clothing stores typically focus on sizes, which does a disservice to both retailers and customers, says Amy Wister, cofounder and CEO of RevShopp.

Strange Bedfellows
Business, like politics, brings together unexpected partners
Here are three Capital Region businesses that teamed up with
other creators to build truly local collaborations.

House of Clocks in Lodi Still Ticking After 51 Years
There are more than a thousand ticking, chiming clocks cramming the floors and wall spaces at House of Clocks in Lodi.

Alverson’s Has It Covered
Family business close-up
Fred Alverson of Alverson’s Fabric and Furniture in Stockton says
upholstery was his calling — though he didn’t always know it.

Passing the Torch
Running a family business for multiple generations can be tricky, but several local companies have found a way.

Weathering the Wild West
Family business close-up
The Rosser family has provided 60 years of roping and riding for
rodeo professionals and enthusiasts in Marysville.

Feeding a Community
Family business close-up
In 1969, Salvador Plasencia started La Esperanza as a
Mexican-style bakery. Now the 52-year-old business provides a
wide range of essentials for the Capital Region’s Latino
community.

Getting to Know: Chris Bond
Tucked into a Tahoe Park warehouse is Spiders Garage, a
wonderland of vintage clothing collected and sourced by owner
Chris Bond.

Firing Up the Centuries-Old Art of Blacksmithing
A step into the forging area of McLellan Blacksmithing in Loomis is, in many ways, a step back in time.

Truckee’s Oldest Store Has Embodied the Mountain Life Since 1918
The clothing store Cabona’s opened in 1918 and is the oldest retail establishment in historic downtown Truckee.