CORONA BUSINESS NEWS
VOL 6 | #4 JULY/AUGUST 2020
A Public Appeal to End Racism Chamber Advocates for Small Businesses M By Bobby Spiegel, President/CEO, CORONA Chamber y beloved grandson is part African-American, however, I will be the first to admit that I am in no way an expert on racism and have been shocked to learn just how horrible things have been for some human beings in our beautiful country. Having parents that immigrated to these United States for a better life, my brothers and I were taught to live by example, to be a good person, patriotic, and to be kind. Growing up here since 1958, I have found Corona to be a welcoming and loving community. In recent years, I have heard from numerous individuals
who have struggled to work through childhood memories of being treated unfairly based on race, though they also share living in Corona for over 15 years or more, have not experienced those same treatments here. For that, I am grateful. However, this is not the case for everyone. For this, I am dumbfounded. As I share the following words, I join with our business community with the goal to bring racism and prejudice to an end. Watching NASCAR during a recent weekend was a good break from the usual activities during ‘the
abnormal new normal’. Before the race began, the cars were stopped on the frontstretch and pit crews stood on the wall behind the pit boxes. Steve Phelps, NASCAR president, then addressed competitors and fans. “Those watching at home, thank you for your time. Our country is in pain and people are justifiably angry, demanding to be heard. The black community and all people of color have suffered in our country, and it has taken far too long for us to hear their demands for change. Our sport must do ... Continued on page 6
KEEP CALIFORNIA SAFE ACT OF 2020
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ong before the development of current affairs, a movement for strengthening State laws to protect the citizens of California from crime was put into action. Through diligent efforts, notably of Riverside County District Attorney Mike Hestrin and other prominent citizens, the Keep California Safe Act of 2020 has qualified for the November 2020 election. “The SAFE ACT 2020 corrects some major loopholes
created with recent California criminal punishment reform ballot initiatives (Propositions 47 and 57),” cited Anthony Edwards of Robertson’s Ready Mix, Chairman of the CORONA Chamber’s Legislative Advocacy ... Continued on page 12
Corona State of the City July 17th
C Mayor Steiner (center) is seen here at the Chamber’s Annual Installation & Awards program on February 6, 2020 with (L-R) Council Member Yolanda Carrillo, Vice Mayor Jacque Casillas, Council Member Wes Speake, and Council Member Jason Scott.
orona Mayor Jim Steiner will address the business community at Good Morning, Corona (GMC) on Friday, July 17th. This annual meeting hosted by the CORONA Chamber will feature a business-focused presentation led by Mayor Steiner. Topics covered for the State of the ... Continued on page 7
Made In Corona THORO PACKAGING DONATES 100,000 FACE SHIELDS
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horo Packaging, a CORONA manufacturer, has joined the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic by manufacturing 100,000 single-use face shields to be donated to local area hospitals.
Thoro is one of over 45 packaging firms worldwide who are donating their materials, production floors, and expertise to help aid with the massive personal protective equipment (PPE) shortage
hospitals are facing during this pandemic. Thoro Packaging designs and manufactures folding cartons for the medical, pharmaceutical, health and beauty, and specialty product
... Article on page 9 markets. By combining commitment to quality and continuous improvement with passionate innovation and state-of-the-art technology, Thoro consistently delivers exceptional customer service. Thoro Packaging is based in CORONA (Southern California) and services customers globally. For more information on Thoro Packaging, visit www.thoropkg.com. “Thoro has been an icon for our community and for manufacturing. They continue to provide excellent employment and expansion for jobs in our region. Their innovative and creative style designs have captured brand named companies to utilize their package making service,” Bobby Spiegel, President/CEO for the CORONA Chamber, adds. The creation and donation of the face shield project was a joint effort that included Clearwater Paper, ... Continued on page 12
In This Issue New Members – Page 4 Re-opening Checklist for Businesses – Page 5 A Look at Our Economic Recovery – Page 7 Corona Set to Become a Flag City – Page 8 Women’s Leadership Conference – Page 9 Young Professionals Making History – Page 10 Upgrading Our Local USO – Page 13