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CORONA’s Firefighter, Jim Steiner to receive Father of the Year on May 18
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ORONA’s local Firefighter, Jim Steiner to receive Father of the Year this May 18 Humbled and honored are words expressed time and time again, by gentlemen who are called upon to help a larger cause….so is the case again this May 18 when CORONA Firefighter Jim Steiner will take the center stage at the Riverside Convention Center, representing the community of CORONA along with three other prominent Riverside County Continued on page 10
It is widely understood that restaurants are among the most difficult businesses to succeed. Along with a popular menu, essentials to suc-
cess include visibility, consistent highway access and easy parking. Tom Coehlo purchased the IHOP Restaurant at 2450 Wardlow Road, adjacent to the 91 freeway and the Serfas Club ramps just as the expansion project was beginning. Despite the challenging conditions, Tom’s IHOP customers have continued to find their way
through the restaurant’s doors to enjoy the food and excellent service. Tom and his wife Natalie, who handles H.R. duties, have five grown children, all of whom attended CNUSD high schools. One son, Paxton, works at the IHOP. The Coehlos also operate another IHOP in La Verne. ... Continued on page 8
Bat Boy/Girl contest drawing for CORONA Night with the Angels Game Don Williamson
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he excitement is gearing towards the inaugural return of the CORONA Night with the Angels game on Friday, April 27. This is a signature event being run through the CORONA Chamber Foundation for raising funds
Welcome Wagon 2015 HIGHEST ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ANNOUNCED
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ORONA, CA - Welcome Wagon, renowned community-based marketing resource, announces the recipient of their 2015 Highest Achievement Award to Southern California’s own, Linda Denmark. Linda receives this prestigious award for the fifth of her eleven year career with Welcome Wagon. The an-
nouncement was made at the company’s annual Sales Leadership Conference in Coral Springs, Florida. Linda brings communities together in her unique way by introducing new neighbors to the many services they need in their new homes. Linda Denmark has been a marketing consultant for over ... Continued on page 10
College District to Honor Ryan Cortez
Awards of Excellence for Local Chamber Businesses
TOM COEHLO IHOP
VOLUME 2, NUMBER 4 APRIL 2016
DRAWING 4/20 GAME 4/27
towards their mission. A unique feature will be the selection for the Honorary Bat Boy / Girl for the game night that will bring over 1,000 residents and businesses to the Angel’s vs. Kansas City Royals evening game. Tickets for the game are available on line or
at the CORONA Chamber. Prices vary from $12; $30 and ... Continued on page 12
RCCD’S ANNUAL AWARDS AND ARTS GALA: CELEBRATING 100 YEARS AND 25 YEARS OF STUDENT SUCCESS
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yan Cortez is truly a great representative for our area. Born, raised, educated and employed locally Ryan now finds his day and many hours in the evening working for the City of CORONA in the Economic Development area. Ryan is also a graduate of Norco College, our local community college which is part of the Riverside Community College District (RCCD). On
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CORONA Chamber teams up with Google
CELEBRATE NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK BY HOSTING FREE SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOP
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he CORONA Chamber is teaming up with Google to help CORONA’s small businesses get online during National Small Business Week, May 1-7, 2016. CORONA businesses will be able to take advantage of a FREE workshop about putting YOUR business on the Google Map! This workshop will take place at CORONA Chamber at 5:15pm Tuesday, May 3 and is part of
a national effort to help small business across the US in celebration of Small Business Week. ... Continued on page 4