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While the discussion began with Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson declaring that the United States is in a “trade war,” perhaps nothing captured the mood of local manufacturing and agricultural leaders better than their reaction when the Republican lawmaker asked them if there are any positives to the tariff situation created by the Trump administration.

Roughly half of the 15 participating industry leaders laughed sarcastically, and when Sen. Johnson (R-Wis.) steadied the conversation by saying, “I'm…

C21 Investments Inc. effort to pull together players all along the supply chain appears to be unprecedented.

If you need evidence that interest in the local beer scene extends beyond consumers, consider the more than 200 applications that operators of Burning Barrel Brewing Co. say they received for a handful of open jobs.

Duncan Alexander, director of operations for the Rancho Cordova brewery, said interest in the positions was extensive. The brewery and tasting room will employ six people, in addition to its head brewer, Jason Williams.

Burning Barrel is scheduled to debut July 19 at 11210 Sun Center Drive…

Downtown Sacramento could see the addition of a high-end nail salon or a barbecue sauce vendor, depending on the outcome of this year’s Calling All Dreamers contest.

Five finalists were chosen by the Downtown Sacramento Foundation out of the 10 semifinalists in the annual business competition. Public voting, which is open until Aug. 20, will be used as a factor to help determine the final winner. Votes can be cast at https://callingalldreamers.org/.

On Aug. 21, the finalists will make pitches…

Eric White is seeking $2 million in damages from other investors in the acclaimed restaurant, including an attorney who advised the investors.