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UPGRADED LIVING STAFF
AVEED KHAKI Owner/Publisher
JASON CORONA Sales Director
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SHELLY BRANDON Writer
TIM MILHORN Writer
MADDIE RODRIGUEZ Writer
DIANE CLIFFORD Cover Story Photographer
Contributors
DOUG LOVE Real Estate
SWEENEY & MICHEL Finance
DERM BAR Beauty
Women In Business
15 Local news anchor Linda WatkinsBennett opens this year's Women in Business issue with 38 years of excellence in journalism.
18 Emmy Norton takes the helm as chief surgical officer and opens the doors to Meriam Park's new surgery center.
19 Diane Pajouh and her team of wondrous women set the scene for the new Pajouh Automotive Center.
22 Laura Eckstrom brings form, function, and style to clients of PatioPros.
25 Get a glimpse into the success of some of the North Valley's brightest business owners in our Women in Business mini-profiles.
26 Patricia Savage launches her mediation business, ADR North Inc., a better way to resolve conflict.
27 Local attorney Nicole Reimer discusses keeping things on the up and up in the Northstate.
30 Best friends and business confidants, Effie Khaki and Sherry Landis discuss the cyclical real estate market and their 30+ years of success.
42 Celebrating her 50th year in real estate, Georgie Bellin reflects on a life and business well-lived.
46 The owners of Acorns to Oaks delight with a preschool and personality children are sure to adore.
48 The team at ChromeWorks restores our community in more ways than one.
52 ChicoStart welcomes entrepreneurs from all walks of life and skill levels.
54 Jamie Withrow, of Labelz in Chico, provides the designers you love at prices you'll swoon for.
63 Dee Luna
Community
44 Vince and Kristina Clarkson open the doors to the new Hudson's Appliance Center, Outdoor, & More in Chico!
61 The California Nut Festival is back, and we can attest, it's nuttier than ever!
64 We get our day drunk on with some of Butte County's best mimosas.
68 Tim Milhorn delivers the wide world of the world's best-selling liquor: soju.
72 Local musician extraordinaire, Katie Barrett dazzles with musical prowess.
74 Cool Kid Summer Sun sets a new meaning for the word impressive.
78 Our monthly calendar of events is chock full of excitement this month!
Feature
57 Finding success in both business and raising a family is no easy task, but Sis Gilmore makes it look like second nature. Discover how she continues to grow personally and professionally in this month's cover story.
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