W e e k l y RIALTO RECORD
Vol 20, N O. 33
April 2 8, 2022
T he For um B lues C afe sur vives p and em ic hur dles
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and attracts Kobe Br yant fans with its menu
By Manny B. Sandoval
errance Harper, owner of The Forum Blues Cafe and mega Los Angeles Lakers fan says social media, especially Instagram and Yelp, helped his business survive the toughest parts of the pandemic.
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Known for its Southern and Mexican fusion of foods, the restaurant went from 17 employees all the way down to three at the onset of the pandemic, which occurred while the establishment was at its peak, after opening in 2018.
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“The toughest part of the pandemic was losing a lot of our employees and operating a to-go kitchen with only three or four people. We’ve since recovered, but are currently hiring,” said Harper.
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the Forum Blues is located at the historic Rialto Metrolink, but owner Terrance Harper (pictured) assures that it’s the love across social media that has solidified the restaurant’s success.
The four star restaurant is located on the same lot as the Rialto Metrolink Station, but that’s not Cafe, cont. on next pg.
Bloomington High School Vir tual Enter prise Team top 20 in the nation!
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he Bloomington High School Virtual Enterprise team Case of Armor competed nationally at the Virtual Enterprise National Business Plan Competition in New York City on April 4th, and ended up placing in the top 5% of the nation. Virtual Enterprise Business Plan competitions involve student teams developing virtual businesses.
The six students, with guidance from their teacher Mrs. Robin Buckles, wrote very detailed business plans and pitched their product to a panel of judges who are experts in the business field. Students must be prepared to answer a variety of questions from the judges ranging from the virtual company’s financials to their proposed product success. BHS, cont. next pg.
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Bloomington high School Virtual Enterprise team Case of Armor placed in the top 5% in the nation during the recent competition in New York City last month. they are pictured being recognized during the Board of Education meeting on April 21 for their exemplary efforts on their business creation and pitch of a cell phone case that incorporates hand sanitizer into the design. pictured from left: Isabella Murillo, Javier Murillo, Andy Medrano, Samantha Figueroa, Steve Castanon, and Alexander Villaseñor. Congratulations, team!