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from Corona Business News July/August 2022

The Executive Leadership Roundtable (ELR) Pro- gram is designed to develop local leaders, by expanding their knowledge of the vast resources within the Corona region. They build mean- ingful relationships with a skilled cohort of diverse leaders and extend their involvement on behalf of the community. By commit- ting one day a month for months, participants expe- rience a unique ‘behind the

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precisely what challenges we face and how elected leaders can help.”

During the California Business Summit, hosted by the California Chamber, the Corona Chamber and its members once again won the two most prestigious awards for excellence: the Presidential Circle for Legislative Affairs for the entire chamber, and Chad Miller was awarded the Small Business Advocate of the Year. This marks the fourth time in recent years that Corona has won both awards, the most in the state.

“Chad did a fantastic job during the pandemic, working with local, regional, and state leaders to develop business friendly responses,’ explained Bobby Spiegel, President of the Corona Chamber. “It was an honor to work with Chad during this critical time and awesome to see him receive the Small Business Advocate of the Year.”

The Corona Chamber was one of 14 local chambers recognized in June for its excellence in business advocacy and helping its members comply with California employment laws. The chambers receiving the CalChamber’s 2022 President’s Circle Award were announced during the CalChamber Capitol Summit in Sacramento.

“Our top local chamber partners play leading roles as community problem solvers and the voice of business on public policy,” said Jennifer Johnson, CalChamber director of local chamber relations. “We commend them for all their hard work over the last year fighting on behalf of California business.” The largest local delegation to the State Business Summit, the Corona Chamber had 15 members attend. They used their own funds to travel to Sacramento from May 31 to June 2 to work with state elected officials and leaders on critical items for employers like you.

In addition to the events organized by the California Chamber, the Corona Chamber organized its own strategy sessions and events with Board of Equalization member Ted Gaines, Assemblymembers Kelly Seyarto (R-Murrieta) and Thurston Smith (R-Hesperia), and experts in taxation, regulation, and local policy.

This year’s event, organized in an environment where the Governor himself came down with Covid and had to cancel his participation, had more elected officials and tax experts sit with us and explain the direction of policy, than in any other year! We are seeing great progress every week with the committee and your commitment makes that possible.

The Legislative Action Committee meets every Wednesday on Zoom at 10:00 AM. For more information contact the Chamber for details.

KIM MABON