Ben Hensley<\/a><\/p>\nPacific Publishing Group received a special honor Monday as the City of Fresno officially proclaimed Aug. 3, 2026, as Pacific Publishing Group Day, recognizing the company\u2019s 140-year history in the community.<\/p>\n
Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer presented the proclamation during Monday\u2019s Rotary Club of Fresno meeting, highlighting the company\u2019s beginnings in 1886 and tracing its evolution through five generations of family ownership, including the launch of The Business Journal.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is one of the longest standing, if not the longest standing, family-owned organizations within our community,\u201d Dyer said before reading the proclamation.<\/p>\n
Dyer noted Pacific Publishing\u2019s growth from a small publication, purchased by Morris Shelby Webster for $180 in 1888, into a diversified media and events company serving the Central Valley.<\/p>\n
The proclamation also recognized the role of current publisher Gordie Webster, as well as the transition toward fifth-generation leadership under Ashley Webster Rudolph.<\/p>\n
\u201cReaching 140 years in business is a rare milestone, one that reflects not only longevity, but the enduring trust of readers, advertisers, partners and the community,\u201d Dyer said.<\/p>\n
The proclamation concluded with Dyer formally declaring Aug. 3, 2026, as Pacific Publishing Group Day in the city of Fresno.<\/p>\n
After accepting the recognition, Webster credited the company\u2019s success to generations of employees and leaders who helped build the organization.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo much credit goes to the former publishers, my great-grandfather, grandfather and my father,\u201d Webster said. \u201cBut it\u2019s all about our employees over all those years. It\u2019s all about them and what we\u2019ve created thus far.\u201d<\/p>\n
Webster added that the recognition held special significance for the family-owned company.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo I\u2019m very, very proud to receive this from the mayor,\u201d he said. \u201cThis is pretty special for us.\u201d<\/p>\n
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