CORONA Serving Corona’s Business Community and Cutting Through Government Red Tape for over 105 years
VOLUME 1, NUMBER 6 DECEMBER 2015
BUSINESS NEWS
WITH DEAN SEIF
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ean is owner of CARSTAR Allstar Collision Inc. and has been an active and involved member for the CORONA Chamber since his purchasing of the business in 2005. Dean has held many position on the board and within the organization, including Chair of CORONA Networking Solutions, Ambassadors, Legislative Action Outreach and Advocacy Fundraiser – Monte Carlo (2014). Dean’s leadership and enthusiasm brought together the business community to support our Advocacy Outreach. During his tenure in 2015, he oversaw the Board of Directors, comprised of 20 members who are all volunteers as well. Dean has taken his responsibilities very seriously, and his focus and dedication are admired by many.
Dean Seif Leaves Are You Up For the Challenge? His Mark on the CORONA Chamber Corona Mayor Eugene Montanez said, “Many business owners join the local chamber of commerce but few people ever take it to the level Dean has. He has become
an integral part of the community. “He not only joins, but puts his time and business into everything he does. If every business owner did as much as ... Continued on page 6
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ith the holidays fast approaching, many businesses and individuals are seeking that last minute donation to a charity that will make a difference. We are happy to share Peppermint Ridge, a CORONA based non-profit facility that provides for individuals with developmental disabilities, has secured a matching grand from CORONA based F.S.T. Sand and Gravel Inc. As we understand, FST will match up to $100,000 for all donations received by Peppermint Ridge before December 31, 2015. Its mission is to provide
loving homes and empower support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Today, 54 adults live in five homes on the main campus and 42 adults live in six homes throughout ... Continued on page 6
It’s a Wrap... Literally
City of CORONA and 91 Project Updates
by Sol Shapiro
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usiness owners and residents have been asking about all of the construction going on around town. Many have wondered, “How do we get the latest information?” Updates are provided weekly via email from the 91 project website, and at the Corona City Council meetings. Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) Corona Community Task Force has been formed to provide community input, and is scheduled to meet monthly beginning in December. The Management of Traffic (M.O.T.) Sub-Task Force meets twice a month. ... Continued on page 7
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hen Gordy Wolfe first received a call from Amazon, he initially thought it was a prank. Majestic Sign Studio was selected to provide fleet wrap advertisements for Amazon Fresh, the e-commerce giant’s grocery delivery service, in a variety of locations, including San Diego, Buena Park,
Inglewood, San Francisco Bay and New Jersey. The company delivered full wraps on 24 vans and partial wraps on 55 vans which included refresher ads, successfully bolstering visibility and branding on the project. Expertise in vehicle wraps was the primary reason Majestic Sign Studio was chosen for the project. “Vehicle wrap ... Continued on page 6