Business

Sentinel staff report– Progress is continuing quickly at the future site of a new Green Acres plant nursery on San Juan Avenue, as the company works to open in time for the expected spring season planting rush.

By Mike Hazlip— Drivers traveling along Greenback Lane near San Juan Avenue likely have seen building signage appear for the online meal service MealPro, which opened its new corporate headquarters last year at 7433 Greenback Lane.

By Mike Hazlip— The Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting Monday afternoon calling for businesses to reopen, according to an announcement released last week.

The owner of the one of the area’s first Rally’s/Checkers burger restaurant continues to move forward despite delays, with plans to open in March.

Fuego Mexican Kitchen at Sunrise Boulevard and Antelope Road is the latest restaurant to open in Citrus Heights, offering a menu of burritos, bowls, tacos and more

Construction on a $23 million low-income supportive housing project in Citrus Heights is on track to begin later this year, according to the nonprofit organization spearheading the project.

Businesses at the end of January are continuing to hire amid the coronavirus pandemic, with some ramping up for an expected boost in spring-season shopping.

Model homes are open in new 46-home gated community in Citrus Heights, located at 5555 Mariposa Ave.

Businesses weathering the economic storm fueled by COVID-19 restrictions are now recovering from this week’s wind storm, as outdoor tents set up to accommodate customers for dining and fitness activities were severely damaged.