Airgas, Inc. (NYSE: ARG) today announced the winners of its National Branch of the Year trophies, which honor the best of its more than 850 local branches nationwide. The winners, based on fiscal 2009 performance, were the Joplin, MO, branch in Airgas Mid South among the large branches and the Visalia, CA, branch in Airgas Northern California and Nevada among the small branches.

Beginning today, auto, RV and other dealerships can apply for SBA-guaranteed floor plan financing, which will make it easier for these small businesses to borrow against their inventory and increase their cash flow.

United Signs International, Inc. has completed an acquisition of Imagination Unlimited (also known as Etchings by Imagination Unlimited).

Each year the Visalia Chamber of Commerce honors those businesses and individuals who consistently go above and beyond to support our community.  This year is no exception - dozens of businesses were nominated for these prestigious awards which date back to 1952 when C.T. Buckman gleaned the first Man of the Year award.