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AMERICAN NATIONAL MANUFACTURING CELEBRATES WATERBEDS TURNING 50 YEARS
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he past has arrived into the present. American National Manufacturing, Inc., has returned to its roots of manufacturing waterbeds! Yes, Waterbeds! American National was selected by the inventor of the waterbed, Charlie Hall, and a former manufacturer of waterbeds Michael Geraghty, to build a new and improved version of the waterbed that ALDI Market was originally patented by
Charlie Hall back in the late 1960s. Michael was contacted by a former customer and longtime friend, Keith Koenig, President of City Furniture, a large retailer of home furnishings throughout Florida, who believed it was time to
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reintroduce the waterbed back into the market. Michael, having known the ... Continued on page 14
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nnually, the CORONA Chamber hosts a Legislative Summit in Sacramento and another one in Washington DC. Our 2018 Sacramento trip (held May 22-24) was the most successful to date. Our ‘Summit’ is in conjunction with the CAL Chamber’s Briefing, where the CORONA Chamber was honored as one of the leading Chambers throughout this state with
the President’s Circle Award recognition. Our Chamber also had the largest attendance of any chamber participating. The CORONA Chamber worked extensively with each of our area representatives, the Governor’s staff, and the CalTrans Director for our area. ... Continued on page 5
Corona Balances Budget September 13, 2018 N ever Giving up on your Dreams, Breaking through Barriers, Applying Innovation to Bring Teams Together – these are some of the topics to be covered at the 7th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference on September 13. Speakers representing diverse backgrounds will be sharing their successes. The Women’s Leadership Committee’s mission is to deliver an UPLIFT: Unify, Prosper, Learn, Inspire, Fulfill
and Thrive conference to those in the community who wish to attend this interactive and inspirational event. Dr. Michelle Skoorka, Director of Laboratory Research and Internships and Division Head for Prototyping & Development at Naval Undersea Warfare Center, has broken through barriers to live her dream of working in Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM). Her story demonstrates ... Continued on page 11
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ith the City of Corona’s Fiscal Year 2017-18 ending, it is a good time to look back at the City’s accomplishments and review what is planned to continue our vibrant and successful future. On Friday, July 20 when the Corona Chamber will host the State of the City Address for the business community you can expect to hear more details on the successes. Below is a quick snapshot that
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here are so many opportunities to shop, dine and have fantastic service in the city of Corona, and we would like you to help us say ‘thank you’. These little cards are a reminder that the Corona
will serve as a preview. Since the bleak days of the Great Recession, all major indicators of recovery continue to rise in Corona. According to City Manager, Darrell Talbert, “The goal is to continue the upward trend while providing new and enhanced opportunities for job growth and better infrastructure while addressing
the growing needs of our citizenry.” These optimistic trends have inspired the Corona Economic Development Team, working together with your Corona Chamber of Commerce to create the vision for the “Corona 2020” program. Some from other communities realize that Corona does ... Continued on page 3
Is This The End? INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS IN CALIFORNIA
Chamber proudly supports local business and that you do too! How do I get involved? • Pick up a few cards from the Chamber office (904 ... Continued on page 15
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he American Dream of owning your own business has been one of the most anticipated and beginning stages of growth
and opportunity for many. In order to achieve growth, some work and functions would be outsourced to an ... Continued on page 6
CNUSD Launches Aviation Program
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or the 2018-2019 school year, CNUSD will launch an aviation program at Corona High School as part of the Corona STEM Academy. Initial classes will focus on piloting and are designed to prepare students for flight training and aviation training at local colleges.
The piloting pathway will address the staggering need for pilots in the years ahead. Boeing estimates the U.S. demand for new commercial pilots between now and 2036 at around 117,000 - equal to 16 new pilots a day entering the U.S. airline industry. Globally, passenger and cargo airlines
will need 637,000 new pilots in the next 20 years. The CNUSD program has ... Continued on page 15
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Step Up, Apply And Be Ready For ELR TAKE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL
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xecutive Leadership Roundtable (ELR), a signature program of the CORONA Chamber of Commerce, is looking for leaders and decision-makers in business, service, government, and education to apply for the incoming Class of 2018-2019. Unlike any general skills development program, ELR looks for those individuals who have attained skills and positions of leadership and equips them with the knowledge and awareness of those forces and issues that shape
our community’s future. Upon graduation and beyond the class project, each class member is expected to utilize the skills and information gained in this program to work and advocate for the betterment of the region. Through facilitated sessions and conversations with policymakers, industry experts, and visionary leaders, you will get a unique opportunity to dissect and distill the critical challenges facing our city and region, while experiencing a civic leadership framework to enhance
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CORONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2018 OFFICERS Chairman of the Board John Weyhgandt Western States Financial
Vice Chair of Finance Kim Mabon Creative By Design
Chairman-Elect Yolanda Carrillo Corona-Norco Family YMCA
Immediate Past Chairman Don Garling Lifetime Vinyl Fence Fabricators, Inc.
Vice Chair Mike Ryan Ryan & Associates Financial Services
President/CEO/Corporate Secretary Bobby Spiegel CORONA Chamber of Commerce
Chair of Finance Don Williamson Corona History Association
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Palbinder Badesha Express Employment Professionals
Ruth Jaffe Kaiser Permanente
Linda Pearson Corona Regional Medical Center
Angie Byars 3M Corona
Sean Kelley Kelley Law
Lea Petersen Southern California Gas Company
Dr. Aimee French Breathe Clinic
Michael Lin, Ed.D. Corona-Norco Unified School District
Dr. Anthony Pirritano Integrated Medical Center of Corona – CompAccess
Chad Miller American National Manufacturing
Mike Quraishi Aladdin Cleaning Services, Inc.
Chris Miller Thomas Miller Mortuary and Crematory
Bryan Reece, PhD Norco College
Steve Glynn Waste Management Jim Gore Vulcan Materials Company Jon Haratyk Living Better 101 Kristen Holstrom Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC
Sal Montes Fender USA Mark Peabody Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc.
Dean Seif CARSTAR Allstar Collision, Inc. Jan Steiner Thoro Packaging
Liaison for NAVSEA Corona Division Jennifer StewartUS Navy / Naval Weapons Surface Warfare Center
For advertising information, contact Heather Rawlings at (951) 737-3350 Since 1910, the Corona Chamber has been providing ‘resources for prosperity’ for the businesses and community of Corona, CA. This Chamber represents the interest of business in the greater Corona service area by providing its members networking opportunities, promoting the community, and engaging federal, state, and local officials in order to improve the economic prosperity of the Inland Southern California region. With a membership of over 750 businesses, representing over 55,000 jobs, the Corona Chamber is the voice of business.
personal and professional development. This intensive series of classes and workshops will give you the breadth and depth of knowledge and relationships to be effective as an advocate, policy influencer, and policymaker. This 10-month program empowers decision-makers of local businesses, government, non-profit organizations, schools, and universities with the knowledge to address critical regional issues. Such as economic development; education; health care; public safety; social services; arts and culture, and others. Classes consist of approximately 20-25
dynamic individuals who are drawn from different backgrounds and philosophical perspectives who upon graduating, go on to contribute to CORONA’s economic and cultural vitality. ELR is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2018-19 until Monday, July 23, 2018, at 5:00 pm. Our first class session will be our Orientation Day on Friday, September 14, 2018. To obtain more information on the program log on to www.MyChamber.org; including requirements, tuition costs, a tentative schedule of sessions, and a program application.
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he CORONA Chamber’s Executive Leadership Roundtable class of 2017-2018 raised the bar for future classes with this year’s service project achievement. In November 2017 the class of 21 local leaders decided almost unanimously to raise money and resources to refurbish the American Legion Joe Dominguez Post 742. They went to work immediately, meeting every Monday morning with officers from the Post’s Building Committee. Many projects within the Post were discussed: HVAC, bathrooms, floors, parking lot, paint inside and out, fencing, kitchen, plumbing, and electrical. Finally, it was agreed upon to tackle the kitchen – the heart of this home to so many veterans. The kitchen needed to be gutted down to the studs. Members from the American Legion Post 742 stepped up and performed the heavy lifting while the ELR classmates pooled their resources together to raise funds and inkind donations. The two organizations worked together to sell tickets for an opportunity drawing held at the Post’s Open House & BBQ on May 25, 2018. By the end of the May 25th BBQ over $80,000 in cash and in-kind donations
had been received and the final touches to the kitchen were being applied. The inside of the Post had a fresh coat of paint. The parking lot had been resurfaced and painted. Members of this year’s ELR class were beaming with pride, having breathed into the spirit of the 71-year-old building. But the work is not done. The American Legion Joe Dominguez Post 742 Building Committee will continue to meet and fundraise for the completion of the renovation to their home. These are the items still needed: • Exterior painting of the building is estimated at $2000. • Restrooms repairs are estimated at $30,000, ADA compliant. • Stage lighting, carpet, and media equipment installation is estimated at $2500. For more information or to donate, please call (855) VETS-742 or visit post742ca.org/donations. For more about the CORONA Chamber’s Executive Leadership Roundtable program, please visit www.MyChamber.org or call (951) 737-3350.
Corona Chamber Executive & Business Partners For 2018 These financial partners provide additional funding to the chamber to support & provide additional member services.
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things differently and often better. As an example, across the region, many cities have passed sales tax ballot measures, while others are preparing them for this November’s ballot. These new taxes are sought to bridge funding gaps for city operations. However, Corona, has taken a different path, one rooted in the business expertise of current leadership. To again quote the City Manager, “Focus and commitment on financial discipline and running the City like a business has allowed the Corona City Council to unanimously approve a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 and daylight a strategy to address looming unfunded pension liabilities that continue to impact the City’s budget.” To accomplish balancing the budget, each department was given the task of reducing their budget by 7 percent. The cuts were accomplished without any staff layoffs, a fact that contradicts false reports on social media. Notably, no police officers were let go and only open, un-filled positions that were not funded in the current budget were removed. Darrell Talbert added. “We have implemented strategic budget reforms which include Zero-Based Budgeting, community input, and engagement through an “Open Checkbook” and an “Open Budget,” combined with additional data visualization to help drive the community discussions and aid the decision-making process for the elected leaders.” According to the City, it has been by implementing ‘the tools of businesses’ for use in government, that they have been able to apply some best practices from the private sector in a public-sector application. While this budget process ended successfully for Corona leaders and our chamber community, with a balanced budget, there is still much work to be done, as they hope to continue the forward momentum
and drive positive change towards a sustainable future. Certainly, a cornerstone of the ‘management regime’ at City Hall is the push towards transparency and more community engagement. When you get a chance, visit their ‘Transparency Portal” and explore the many tools and great information provided for the curious: https://www. coronaca.gov/transparency It is amazing to see all that is happening. There are many initiatives that Corona is tackling; it is hard to list them all but we can look at a few of the most impactful initiatives that were reported as started or completed for Fiscal Year 2017/18: • Advance PERS Payment • FY 2017/2018 Made Payment toward PERS Unfunded Liability (UL)Created Sustainability through cost reductions and revenue enhancements: 1. New TOT Contract with Airbnb 2. Expanded Franchise Fees to CNUSD for solid waste 3. Expanded billing costs to Waste Management for full recovery 4. New Development CFD’s for service and service level impacts of new development • Infrastructure Enhancements: 1. Foothill Parkway Completion 2. Ontario Avenue widening nearly complete 3. Ontario/15 Freeway underpass widening funded and in design phase 4. o Cajalco Bridge funded and under construction - approximately $80M of private development dollars (public-private partnership for regional impact) • Development Story Map (Geographic Information Services) – view the list of major developments, project details, location, and status. • Over 2,000 jobs were created in Corona for the calendar year 201617, taking our total employment numbers to roughly 82,000 with 2 percent projected growth. Several current and proposed projects
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will provide additional opportunities for businesses to expand their market reach or relocate to the Circle City. The latest data from our business licensing team shows 1,985 new business licenses issued in 2017 and Corona’s 4th Quarter 2017 point of sale receipts showed impressive growth of +10.8% (adjusted) in comparison to the same quarter the previous year. Based upon 4Q 2017 receipts, Corona experienced the fifth largest increase in Riverside County (source: HdL Companies). City Hall is working hard and collaboratively to continue this positive, upward trend of financial health and sustainability. • Economic Development (ED) is always the heartbeat of growth and prosperity for a community. Working directly with the ED Team of
Kimberly Davidson and Ryan Cortez, the CORONA Chamber is excited about the various current projects • 38,000 Sq. Ft commercial at El Cerrito, 118 Room Hotel planned • 23,000 Sq. Ft commercial at Dos Lagos, 101 Room Hotel Planned • 720,000 Square Feet Industrial projects under Construction (Shea Development) • 60,000 Square feet of Medical Office Proposed (Boureston Development) • Approximately 120,000 Sq. Ft of Office Proposed at Dos Lagos New business licenses are also a great indicator of growth, and for the Fiscal Year (Calendar Year 2017), new business licenses issued were 1,985. Department of Finance (DOF) Growth Percentage, Assessed Value (AV) or similar this FY or last calendar, which is total value of property that is taxed. The AV measurement is a way to demonstrate the ‘value’ of a community. It allows you to compare to other cities by Square miles, per capita, per housing unit, etc. • AV - $20,229,793,965 (2017, Riverside County Assessor) • Population – 168, 574 – California DOF • Housing Units – 49,277 – California DOF • Size – 39.55 Sq. Miles
To become an Executive or Business Partner for 2018, contact Bobby Spiegel at 951 733 1836 or Bobby@MyChamber.org
Please visit www.coronaca.gov. And be sure to join us on Friday, July 20 for the State of the City Address portion of Good Morning Corona – for reservations, visit www.MyChamber.org or call (951) 737-3350.
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he community of Corona is blessed to have so many great non-profit organizations, and equally matched are businesses who go above and beyond to provide excellent products, service and employment. Below are just a small sampling of what makes Corona so great! Feel free to support these agencies and businesses. If you wish to submit something for this section, email Linda@MyChamber.org.
The American Cancer Society through its 26-hour Relay for Life fundraiser in May; with help of numerous businesses from the region, and dedicated individuals, ACS raised over $235,000; The Relay began with the Survivors’ walking the first lap; that evening, hundreds of luminary bags decorated were placed around the track, some of hope other of sweet memories of loved ones. It was a very touching event. If you would like to be involved for 2019’s Relay, call Roxanne Bickham at 909.917.6857
Circle City Rotary and Corona Rotary each run their own fundraisers. Circle City Rotary holds their annual Fire and Ice Chili Cook-off and Craft Brewery (February); pictured are checks distributed throughout the community from the funds raised. Circle City Rotary meets every Wednesday morning at 7:30am at Eagle Glen Golf Club; Similarly, Corona Rotary holds its annual LobsterFest (June) where $100,000 is being shared with numerous non-profits serving the greater Corona area. Corona Rotary meets every Friday at TAPS Fish House & Brewery at 12pm. The Inland Gateway Association of Realtors (TIGAR®) Education Committee held a Realtor Roundtable made a donation of $775 to the City of Hope. A recognized world leader in cancer research and treatment, City of Hope aims to give every patient the expertise and care they deserve.
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Peppermint Ridge Recognized as a 2018 Nonprofit of the Year: Senator Richard Roth and Assembly Member Sabrina Cervantes, independently named Peppermint Ridge as the 2018 Nonprofit of the Year for their respective districts. This award was bestowed by Assembly Member Cervantes in the Assembly Chamber and by Senator Roth in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, which was California Nonprofits Day. This was the first time that a nonprofit was recognized simultaneously by two legislators.
Corona Fire offers new Medical ID bands – needs funding assistance! Medical ID bands are now available at Corona Station #1 (Magnolia/Garretson) free of cost to Corona residents with medical problems that will benefit most. For more information on this program, or if you are willing to help them raise funds, please contact Fire Engineer, Jamie Pirritano at Jamie.Pittirano@CoronaCa.gov.
The Corona Chamber Foundation have sponsored the Remember the Fallen CA which is a moving tribute to the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our freedoms. The public is invited to the Circle City Center (365 N. Main Street, Corona CA) to visit this tribute between July 2 and July 10. Log on to the Chamber Foundation website (GiveBigCorona.com) or call the Center at 951.817.5755.
Circle City School offers Personal Finance classes to kindergarteners. This class is taught by Ellie Van Doornum, COO of Clout Consulting, Inc. Dubbed as ‘Mrs. Money’ Ellie says “Prepping students, which are our future consumers with personal finance, has been a passion. We formed a cookie business, had students involved in all aspects from marketing, creativity, production and sales.” For more information about Circle City School contact 951-735-6766, or Ellie Van Doornum 714-397-3025.
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SACRAMENTO cont’d AS A RESULT:
2. The CORONA Chamber met with Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse about the increasing liability employers are facing to frivolous lawsuits and they thanked us for being one of the leading organizations in the state for helping them in their effort to protect businesses like yours. 3. We met with the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association about defending Prop 13 and eliminating unnecessary business taxes. Just like our meeting with CalTrans and Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse, the lobbyist for Howard Jarvis noted that we are one of only a handful of business groups that they meet with EVER. That means if we didn’t go to Sacramento and have our award winning legislative program, these key leaders would NEVER meet personally with employers like you.
YOUR VOICE IS CRITICAL! If You Are Interested In Learning More About Our Washington D.C. Legislative Summit (September 23 – 26, 2018), Email Linda@Mychamber.org Or Call 951.737.3350.
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1. CalTrans has committed to start a pilot project to relieve traffic at each of the on ramps on Green River and the 91. Solving the backups at the entrances to the 91 at Green River could save employers up to two hours a week in unnecessary traffic, meaning that your operations could save 20-40 hours a week now lost in traffic, each week.
Corona Chamber attendees with CAL Chamber President and Chairman. Again in 2018, this chamber had the largest number of businesses represented at the Annual CAL Chamber Business Briefing, part of CORONA Chamber’s Legislative Summit. Each business pays their own expenses for travel, lodging, meals, and incidentals. The CORONA Chamber’s Annual Washington D.C. Summit will be September 23—26. For more information, contact Linda@MyChamber.org or call 951.737.3350
Legislative Report Card 2017 CAL Chamber announced on May 23, 2018: The efforts put forth by Chambers throughout CA working with CAL Chamber, approximately $16,100 per company was saved, due to Legislative Advocacy. Corona Chamber received the 2018 President’s Circle Award during the Legislative Summit. Bill / Issue
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AB 199 Requires prevailing wage to be
SB 562 Single payer health care
SB 50
AB 1645 Further limits gasoline
paid on “publicly paid for projects” on private land
Requires State to participate in all federal land transfers
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refinement in California
SB 349 Staffing requirements on
Requires small businesses that collect tips to cover additional costs
dialysis clinics
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AB 1356 Personal Income Tax hikeon sole
SB 351 Compounding pharmacies in
ACA 11 Sales Tax for affordable
Vastly increases amount of renewable energy
hospitals
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proprietors and high bracket filers
housing programs
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The Independent Contractor cont’d
independent contractor. On Monday, April 30, 2018, the California Supreme Court in Dynamex Operations West vs. Superior Court rejected the “Borello” test for determining whether workers should be classified as independent contractors or employees in favor of a new standard in which workers will be classified as employees under California Wage Orders. Under the new standard, all workers are employees instead of contractors, and placed the burden of establishing that classification on the business under the new “ABC” test, making it more difficult, if not impossible to classify a worker as an independent contractor. Under the “ABC” test, a worker will be deemed to have been “suffered or permitted to work,” and thus, an employee for wage order purposes, unless the putative employer proves: (A) that the worker is free from the control and direction of the hiring entity in connection with the performance of the work, both under the contract for the performance of the work and in fact; (B) that the worker performs work that is outside the usual course of the hiring entity’s business; and (C) that the worker is customarily engaged in an independently established trade, occupation, or business of the same nature as the work performed. Note that each of these requirements need to be met in order for the presumption that a worker is an employee to be rebutted, and for a court to recognize that a worker has been properly classified as an independent contractor. The “B” portion of this test is the most concerning for employers. Workers who perform work for an entity that is within the usual course of the entity’s business will fall within the definition of “employee,” at least for the purpose of the Wage Orders. This is true even if the worker only works periodically, has other employment or has a contract for a short, fixed duration. The Court gave the following example of the application of this new test:
A seamstress hired by a clothing manufacturer to make dresses from cloth and pattern supplied by the company is an employee, as is a decorator contracted to regularly design cakes for a bakery. On the other hand, an outside plumber hired to fix a leak in a bathroom on a one-time basis is still an independent contractor. These new rulings will cause growth from employment, however, impact the entrepreneurial spirit for those solopreneurs looking to expand. In chatting with some of our leadership, business owners like Kim Mabon (of Creative By Design), she will now be forced to decide to either hire or scale back her graphic design business: “I have grown my business through building great business relationships, and over the years, I have been fortunate to expand. However, this new ruling will force me to reconsider my growth. While growth has been steady, wise planning has been to contract per job or task enabling me to control my costs. This ruling will now dictate to businesses like me to have to hire an employee, which will cause my costs of operation to soar and perhaps those potentially added business contracts will be limited.” Industries such as real estate agents, barber shops, and hair salons that typically operate as independent contractors as well as “gig” economy jobs will have extensive ramifications. Check with your attorney and/or human resources provider for more information on what it means for your business. The CORONA Chamber continues to fight for business friendly legislation, and meets monthly (the first Friday of each month) at the Chamber’s Conference room *(904 E. 6th Street, Corona) at 8am. Business owners and managers are invited to attend. If there is a specific bill or legislation you are concerned about, or have questions, contact the CORONA Chamber: Info@MyChamber.org or call 951.737.3350.
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CORONA Chamber recognizes 40 of the Best and Brightest Under 40
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reated in 2016 to recognize young emerging and established leaders in the greater Corona area, this third annual program continues to highlight and feature entrepreneurs and civic leaders across many industries and professions. These individuals provide employment, impact on the community, and make a difference in their respective fields of expertise. The honorees are nominated by community and business leaders, and selected by committee. Each year the program continues to grow, which shows how many amazing
young professionals we have in Corona, a community uniquely situated at the edge of two bustling counties in Southern California. Often referred to as the gateway to Inland SoCal, Corona employers excel in industries ranging from retail to manufacturing to aerospace and beyond, and we believe you will be as impressed by this year’s 40 under 40 as we are. Please help us in congratulating this year’s honorees, listed below in alphabetical order, and on the following pages for select feature. Nomination forms for 2019 can be found on MyChamber.org.
Christian Aguirre
CrossFit Proper
Patrick Akes
Grimes-Akes Family Funeral Home
Dr. Alan Arabi
ProView Eye Care
Andrew Ariey
Rockwell Collins
Nick Blek
Premier Auto Armor
Nicholas Cappellano
Allied Pest Control
Janine Castruita
Kaiser Permanente
Jose Davila
Boral Roofing
Chelsea Dischinger
Pacific Daisies
Luke Emard
Renewable Energy Partners
Tess Fox
TriDerma
Dr. Aimee French
French Medical Corp.
Ali Ghassemzadeh
The Shops at Dos Lagos / RHC Productions
Chris Hernandez
AppCore Labs
Kristen Holstrom
Holstrom, Block and Parke, APLC
Adam Hunt
Thoro Packaging
Sean Kelley
Kelley Law
Dr. Sumit Khandhar
Inland Heart Doctors Medical Group
Yzidro Lago
Pacific Foresight Financial
Dr. David Landry, Jr.
Integrated Medical Center of Corona
Samantha McBride
Holstrom, Block and Parke, APLC
Trent Meine
Thoro Packaging
Robert Montanez
Corona Police Department / Aventus Law Group
Katie Moore
ABC Hopes, Inc.
Ryan Moss
Golden Empire Mortgage
Robbie Nelson
Citrus Valley Medical Associates, Inc.
Dr. Laura Nieves
Citrus Valley Medical Associates, Inc.
Kyle Peabody
Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc.
Julio Pineda
Rockwell Collins
Ray Prospero
Merrill Lynch
Joshua Ramirez
OC Elder Law
Matthew Ritzi
Downs Energy
Dr. Sarah
Integrated Medical Center of Corona
Dr. Omar Santos
Citrus Valley Medical Associates, Inc.
Swati Singh
Food Technologists Enterprises
Brian Tressen
Lee & Associates
Leonel Trujillo
Inland Mechanical Services
Miguel Velazquez
Waste Management
Dan Walters
Vito's Italian Pizza
Chad Willardson
Pacific Capital
We’d like to congratulate Dr. Laura Nieves on being named one of Corona’s 40 under 40.
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Julio Pineda Jr., Rockwell Collins Julio is responsible for 60% of Rockwell Collins’ revenue stream. He was voted Supervisor of the Year by his peers, and his leadership has been paramount to the improvement of their business performance. (951) 356-8458 350 W. Rincon St. Corona, CA 92880 www.rockwellcollins.com
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Dr. Aimee French, The Breathe Clinic Dr. Aimee French is a quadruple board certified physician who opened her practice in 2013. She currently serves as the ICU Director at Corona Regional Medical Center, and sits on multiple committees at 3 major community hospitals. (951) 371-6600 2815 S. Main St., Ste. 100 Corona, CA 92882 www.breathe clinic.com
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Nick Blek, Premier Auto Armor Nick is the owner of Premier Auto Armor and a high ranking craftsman placing 2nd worldwide for his quality and skills in the industry. Premier Quality, Premier Service. (951) 415-7992 109 N. Maple St., Ste. E Corona, CA 92880 www.premierautoarmor.com
OMAR SHAHBAZ, M.D., M.S. GASTROENTEROLOGY CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING HONORED AS ONE OF CORONA’S 40 UNDER 40.
Jose Davila, Boral Roofing LLC Having worked at Boral Roofing for 21 years and working his way up from production worker to Plant Manager, Jose Davila has learned all aspects of clay manufacturing and has been an integral part of the development of new technology. In his role, Jose oversees operations that include production, scheduling and safety. Jose has successful implemented Lean principles, which has resulted in cost and rejects reduction and increased production. Jose’s work integrity is attributed to his family’s history of hard work, dedication and loyalty. Jose’s goal is to continue growing within the Boral family and continue helping Boral succeed! (951) 737-0200 909 Railroad St. Corona, CA 92882 www.boralamerica.com
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Leonel Trujillo, Inland Mechanical Services
Joshua D. Ramirez, J.D., LL.M., OC Elder Law
Leonel is the co-founder of IMS, and in Mark Peabody the last 6 years this small family-owned business has more than doubled. His strong work ethic is very evident and he prides himself in doing right by every customer. Entrepreneur doesn’t seem like a big enough word; not only does he plan to expand this business, but he plans on bringing others with him for the ride. Make sure you get a moment to sit with this young 30-something, because we guarantee you will leave inspired. 1709 Rimpau Ave. Corona, CA 92881 (800) 557-1467 www.inlandmechanicalservices.com
Joshua graduated from Loyola Law School with his JD and LLM in tax. Joshua is the managing partner at OC Elder Law, which specializes in Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Planning, Veterans Benefits, Trust Litigation, Probate, and Property Tax. Joshua specializes in helping seniors and their families plan for their long-term care needs. Joshua’s office is conveniently located at the 91/15 interchange, and he offers free consultations. 1185 Magnolia Ave., Suite B Corona, CA 92879 (951) 264-5732 www.ocelderlaw.com
Ray Prospero, Merrill Lynch Giving back to the community is important to Ray. He is on the board of visitors for California Baptist University and he serves on the board for LifeStream, a large non-profit blood bank in Southern California. Locally, he serves on the board for Circle City Rotary and oversees the Interact clubs at Centennial and Corona High Schools. In his free time, Ray enjoys spending time with his wife Amy and their 4 children. 3550 Vine St., Ste. 300 Riverside CA 92507 (951) 369-3872
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Ryan Moss, Golden Empire Mortgage Ryan has been originating loans for 13 years. Five years ago, Ryan seized the opportunity to manage and operate a branch of Golden Empire Mortgage here in Corona. His keys to success and longevity have always been to do the right thing for his clients and business partners, and to deliver a home buying experience second to none. (951) 288-5089 400 S. Ramona Ave., Ste. 212-D Corona, CA 92879 www.Moss Mortgage.net
Ali Ghassemzadeh, RHC Productions – The Shops at Dos Lagos Ali Ghassemzadeh is the founder of RHC Productions, a multi-award winning full-service production company that offers solutions for Content Creation, Media, Marketing, Print, and Event needs. His expertise and reputable reputation of offering his clients the highest quality work within budget has led to exclusive contracts handling creative direction, content creation, and marketing solutions for small businesses to major corporations including The Shops at Dos Lagos. He has been awarded and acknowledged for his video commercial productions. His latest creation includes a commercial for Starlight Cinemas, which can be viewed at all of their movie theaters every day before every movie. RHCproductions.com marketing@shopdoslagos.com or info@RHCproductions.com
Luke Emard, Renewable Energy Partners, Inc.
REP Solar specializes in Solar PV Integrations for commercial and industrial businesses. As a vertically integrated Developer, they market, sell, finance, design, engineer, install, operate, and maintain solar photovoltaic systems. (855) 519-6633 170 N. Maple St., Ste. 105 Corona, CA 92880 www.renewepi.com
Chad Willardson, Pacific Capital
Tess Fox, TriDerma
My purpose is to help you enjoy life by removing your stress about money. I’d love to get to know your goals and concerns to see how my team could help you move closer to being stress free and financially secure. I’m honored to be featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, U.S. News & World Report, Entrepreneur, Investment News, and Financial Advisor magazines. Please reach out to schedule a conversation either online or by calling us. (844) 777-8777 1881 California Ave, Suite 101, Corona, CA 92881 4695 MacArthur Ct., Suite 1100, Newport Beach, CA 92660 www.pacificcapital.com
As part of a family-owned business, Tess began her journey with TriDerma at 3 years old. Today she oversees all marketing, branding, social media, and public relations for the company. Her steadfast belief in the TriDerma products and her drive to expand her grandmother’s business are just a few of the reasons why she loves her job. (714) 774.4450 ext. 209 www.triderma.com
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THIS MAN JUST MIGHT SAVE YOUR LIFE ONE DAY.
Yzidro is a Mortgage Loan Originator/ Broker. He has a BA in Business Administration, with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Management from CSU Fullerton. He specializes in first-time homebuyers, jumbo financing and the Federal Housing and Veterans Administrations. 4160 Temescal Canyon Rd., Suite 500A Corona, CA 92883 (714) 392-3332 www.yzidrolago.com CA NMLS # 1045266 NMLS # 632941
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Pick up your copy of Corona Business News at the following locations: Ayres Hotels 2260 Griffin Way, Corona, CA 92879
Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant 513 West Sixth St., Corona 92882
Mead Valley Community Center 19450 Clark St., Perris 92570
Ayres Suites Corona West 1900 Frontage Rd., Corona 92882
Fairfield Inn & Suites 3441 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA 92860
Mead Valley Library 21580 Oakwood St., Perris 92570
Baker’s Dozen Donuts 325 S Main St, Ste A, Corona 92882
Family Basket Restaurant 670 7th St., Perris 92570
Miguel’s Jr - Compton Avenue 2320 Compton Avenue, Corona 92880
Bear Alignment & Brake Service 927 W. 6th St., Corona 92882
Farmer Boys - Lincoln Ave. 263 North Lincoln Avenue, Corona 92882
Miguel’s Restaurant - Dos Lagos 2715 Lakeshore Drive, Corona 92883
Best Western 1084 Pomona Rd., Corona, CA 92882
Farmer Boys - Sixth 1625 East Sixth Street, Corona 92879
Motel 6 200 N. Lincoln Ave., Corona, CA 92882
Blackburn’s Farm To Table 4300 Green River Road, Corona 92880
First Bank 104 E. Ontario Ave. Corona, CA 92879
Mr You Express 175 E. Ontario Ave #101, Corona 92879
Bob’s Big Boy 3521 Hamner Avenue, Norco 92860
Glen Eden Sun Club 25999 Glen Eden Rd., Corona 92883
Norco Equipment Rentals 1246 Sixth St., Norco 92860
Burger Basket, Norco 2775 Hamner Ave., Norco 92860
Gregory’s Salon 16781 Van Buren #D, Riverside 92504
Norco’s Best Burgers 3158 Hamner Ave., Norco 92860
Charles Meigs Community Center 21091 Rider St, Perris 92570
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Corona 1550 Circle City Dr., Corona 92879
Orange Empire Railway Museum 2201 S A St., Perris 92507
Circle City Center 365 N Main St., Corona 92880 Citrus City Grille 2765 Lakeshore Dr., Corona 92883 City of Corona, Police Department 730 Public Safety Way, Corona, CA 92880 Corona City Hall (multiple locations) 400 S Vicentia Ave., Corona 92882 Corona Public Library 650 S Main St, Corona 92882 Corona Smog Center & Test Only 12690 Magnolia Ave., Riverside 92503 Cowboy Surfer Grill 387 Magnolia Ave., Ste. 106, Corona 92879
Howard Johnson 1695 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA 92860 Hunnys Cafe 9022 Puslar Ct., Corona 92883
Performance Auto Care 11883 Magnolia, Ste. 40, Riverside 92503 Perris Valley Recovery 236 E Third St, Ste. B, Perris 92570
So Much Style Barbershop 247 E 3rd St, Ste. B, Perris 92570 SOS Postal 277 E 4th St., Perris 92570
Joanna’s Cafe 17950 Van Buren Blvd., Woodcrest 92508
Postal Annex, #54 Riverside 3410 La Sierra Ave, Ste. F, Riverside 92503
Joe’s Barber Shop 1009 W. 6th Street., Corona 92882
Storage Stop 3475 Second St., Norco 92860
ProView Eye Care Optometry 800 Magnolia Ave. Ste. 113, Corona, CA 92879
Sushi Kawa Sports Bar & Grill 469 Magnolia Ave., Ste. 101, Corona 92879
Kutt’n Kings Barber Shop 624 E Grand, Corona 92879
Lake Mathews General Store 17 Cajalco Rd., Perris 92570
Round Table Pizza 1180 El Camino Ave, Suite 116, Corona 92879
Linda’s Feed & Supplies 1234 Sixth St., Norco 92860
Sandoval’s Barber Shop 126 S D St., Perris 92570
Dollar Self Storage-Lincoln 205 North Lincoln Avenue, Corona 92882
Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen 980 Montecito Drive, Suite 110, Corona 92879
Send & Receive Mail Printing N More 17130 Van Buren Blvd., Riverside 92504
Eagle Glen Golf Club 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway, Corona 92883
Mantra Indian Cuisine 712 N. Main St., Corona 92880
Sentinel Weekly News 1307-C W. 6th St., Ste.139, Corona, CA 92882
Dog Haus 350 N. McKinley St. #102, Corona 92879
Slam Dunk Sports Bar 2854 Hamner Ave., Norco 92860
IHOP - Corona 2450 Wardlow Rd., Corona 92880
Kabob Hutt 165 Washburn Circle, Corona 92882
Del Taco #1168 219 E. Ontario Ave., Corona 92881
Sizzler Restaurant 1461 Rimpau Avenue, Corona 92879
Postal Annex 387 Magnolia Avenue Suite 103, Corona 92879
Residence Inn By Marriott Corona 1015 Montecito Dr., Corona 92879
Cowgirl Cafe 2859 Hamner Ave., Norco 92860
Silver Dollar Pancake House 710 East Sixth Street, Corona 92879
Stone Church Brewing 2785 Cabot Dr., #160, Corona, CA 92883
TAPS Fish House & Brewery 2745 Lakeshore Dr., Corona 92883 The Grove Outreach Center 227 N. D St., Perris 92570 Time 2 Relax Day Spa 1261 Sixth St., Ste. 6, Norco 92860 Vito’s Italian Pizza 440 River Rd., Ste. C, Corona 92880 Woodcrest Library 16625 Krameria Ave., Riverside 92504 To be added to the location list please call Linda at 951-737-3350.
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Women’s Leadership Conference cont’d... that Plans A or B aren’t always the direct routes to our goals. She’s a living example of why we shouldn’t give up on our dreams. You will experience the passion she has about what she does. While she’s talking to students at Department of Defense STEM conventions about internship opportunities, mentoring young women about their careers, or designing launch systems for submarines, she goes at it all-in. For more information, register or sponsor visit www.wlcUPLIFT.com. Remember to bring your business cards – you’ll be connecting with many new friends! Photos from Focal Instincts Photography, Laura Shepard Photography, and social media posts from attendees.
“Don’t miss out on a networking and learning opportunity that will UPLIFT your business and relationships in the community. Hear the stories, challenges, triumphs, and tools these successful and influential women used to rise to the top. Take a stroll through the exhibitors and discover amazing products and services from local businesses.”
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Help Us Welcome Our New Members Listed on these pages are our newest members. For a complete listing, visit www.MyChamber.org; you will find a variety of businesses. Our members invest in our organization for numerous reasons. Many find the resources provided, the advocacy efforts and the economic profiles as viable assets. Driven by our Five Core Competencies: Sustaining and Creating a Strong
Local Economy; Representing the Interest of Business with Government for a better work flow; Promoting the Community; Promoting Political Action and Providing Networking Opportunities & Business Referrals for our member firms. If you are not currently a member, please contact Celena Romero at 951.737.3350
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Action Martial Arts (951) 833-8646 2225 Eagle Glen Pkwy. Ste. 102 Corona, CA 92883 Action Martial Arts offers a variety of services to all of their students, no matter what skill level. From Taekwondo to Hapkido and Gumdo, they’ve got you covered American Black Women (323) 215-9079 Corona, CA American Black Women offers event catering and hospitality that provides tasty and nutritious menus for community based events American Legion Post 742, Joe Dominguez (951) 737-5233 1557 Yorba St. Corona, CA 92882 The American Legion Post 742 was established in 1947 and is open and ready to assist any veteran who walks through their doors BCD Industries (760) 927-8988 Corona, CA BCD Industries provides services in general construction, concrete, and masonry trades. They serve commercial and residential with quality Biztek Solutions, Inc. (951) 653-9562 3576 Arlington Ave. Ste. 200 Riverside, CA 92506 No other IT consulting firm in Riverside can touch Biztek Solutions’ fast response time, range of experience, quality customer service, or ability to deliver highly effective cyber security solutions that work EXACTLY the way you want them to
California Tool and Welding Supply (951) 256-8177 290 N. Smith Ave. Corona, CA 92880 California Tool and Welding Supply offer unparalleled service and quality welding supplies, compressed gasses, beverage CO2, medical and specialty gasses to industries across Southern California and Las Vegas Care Patrol (909) 921-1183 Norco, CA 92860 Care Patrols trusted advisors’ unique backgrounds, experience, and superior industry training helps serve their clients’ need of not only finding a “safer place”, but offers peace of mind for families Cintas (951) 733-1326 2150 Proforma Ave. Ontario, CA 91761 Cintas leads the industry in supplying corporate identity uniform programs, providing entrance and logo mats, promotional products, fire protection products and services, and industrial carpet and tile cleaning
Crunch Fitness (951) 420-0570 1292 Border Ave. Corona, CA 92882 Crunch Fitness is filled with the best strength and cardio equipment in the industry. Their world-class personal trainers work with you to experience all the awesomeness that Crunch has to offer at an incredibly low price Curry House Express (951) 272-5951 2284 Griffin Way Ste. 103 Corona, CA 92879 Curry House Express serves delicious Indian fast food. They have a wide selection of vegan options and offers catering for all occasions Drake Services, Inc. (951) 736-2142 6534 Etiwanda Ave. Jurupa Valley, CA 91752 Offering residential and commercial window washing, screen repair and blind cleaning. They turn tedious tasks into a pleasurable experience! Dunkin’ Donuts (951) 847-7777 924 E. Ontario Ave., Ste. 102 Corona, CA 92881 Dunkin’ Donuts is the world’s leading baked goods and coffee chain, serving more than 3 million customers everyday. They offer 50+ varieties of donuts, premium beverages, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods El Pollo Kri-ollo (951) 427-3867 1390 W. 6th St., Ste. 124 Corona, CA 92882
Claridge Products and Equipment, Inc. (951) 734-6262 180 N. Sherman Ave. Corona, CA 92882 U.S.-made and crafted to exacting standards, Claridge visual-display products are built to provide a lifetime of dependable performance. Specializing in markerboards, glassboards, and display cases Cornerstone Staffing Solutions (951) 736-1144 680 E. Parkridge Ave. Ste. 100 Corona, CA 92879 Cornerstone Staffing Consultants
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El Pollo Kri-ollo is an original family owned restaurant specializing in Peruvian cuisine Elevate Life Church (951) 888-1038 4027 Trailcreek Rd. Riverside, CA 92505 Elevate Life Church is a Christian Church located in Riverside. They believe that Riverside shall be saved through loving people to life, feeding people both spiritually and physically, and becoming fathers to the fatherless Float State (951) 314-4937 2785 Cabot Dr., Ste. 7-125 Corona, CA 92883 Float State creates an environment that gives you the opportunity to free your mind from distractions of life. Offering float therapy, cryotherapy, halo therapy, infrared sauna and more Glo Mini Golf (888) 896-8419 1299 Tyler St. Ste. E106 Riverside, CA 92503 Glo Mini Golf is a state of the art, indoor, glow-in-the-dark mini golf course facility that features hundreds of black lights that illuminate their course in a kaleidoscope of electric colors Haines & Company, Inc. (909) 730-3695 Corona, CA Haines & Company is devoted to helping businesses, nonprofit organizations and public entities reach their goals and receive a solid return on their investment Hope Recovery Center, Inc. (951) 603-0031 9036 Pulsar Ct. Ste. H Corona, CA 92883 Hope Recovery Center, Inc. is a Christian non-profit 501(c)(3) recovery center for people with hurts, habits or addictions who seek hope and purpose in life Howard’s TV, Appliance and Mattress (951) 867-3440 585 N. McKinley St. Corona, CA 92879 Howard’s is Southern California’s largest and most trusted retailer of appliances, TV’s, and mattresses. They provide customers with the highest level of service, the best product selection and the best deals around!
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Inland Valleys Employer Advisory Council (951) 737-1731 2275 S. Main St. Ste. 202 Corona, CA 92882 The Inland Valleys EAC is composed of employee volunteers representing a cross section of business and industry. EAC’s were developed to promote a stronger partnership between the California Employment Development Department and business community Jiffy Lube (951) 549-9060 906 W. 6th St. Corona, CA 92882 Jiffy Lube specializes in vehicle preventive maintenance to help keep your vehicle running right and help you leave worry behind. Specializing in oil changes, fuel systems, air filtrations, and cooling systems
Pacific Environmental Technologies Inc. (951) 582-9306 135 Enterprise Ct. Corona, CA 92882 Pacific Environmental Technologies, Inc. is a California based licensed contractor, est. in 1989, to provide specialty high-tech service in the area of environmentally controlled cleanroom environment Print and Page Booksellers (951) 120-5220 514 S. Smith Ave. Ste. B113 Corona, CA 92882 Print and Page Booksellers is an independent new and used book store that offers great books at even better prices. They offer an “all you can read” book exchange program for a monthly subscription fee for the avid reader
Juice It Up! (951) 987-0450 1760 W. 6th St. Ste. 100B Corona, CA 92882 Juice It Up! Is dedicated to providing high‐quality and great tasting smoothies, juices and bowls, while educating their customers on the benefits of innovative ingredients
Ridgeview Recovery, LLC (833) 327-3268 1285 Corona Pointe Ct. Ste. 101 Corona, CA 92879 Ridgeview Recovery’s mission is to assist men seeking services for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction in obtaining the skills necessary to live a clean and sober life
Kabobish of California (951) 356-5040 1102 S. Main St. Ste. B Corona, CA 92882 Family owned Halal Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern restaurant that serves healthy food with excellent service at unbeatable prices! Everything made fresh daily
Senior Care Authority (951) 703-2999 5225 Canyon Crest Dr. Ste. 71-714 Riverside, CA 92507 Senior Care Authority advisors are trained to locate the safest and most reliable places for seniors to live and receive care
Keller Williams Realty – Corona (951) 338-0200 4160 Temescal Canyon Rd. Ste. 500 Corona, CA 92883 Keller Williams REALTORS® are ready to help you with all your real estate needs and appreciate the opportunity to earn your business New York Life Insurance Company - Ryan Nazaar (951) 354-1429 4204 Riverwalk Pkwy. Ste. 200 Riverside, CA 92505 New York Life Insurance provides insurance, investment, retirement solutions and expert guidance for clients to achieve financial well-being
Sky Path Internet Inc. (800) 898-0023 1571 N. Harmony Cir. Anaheim, CA 92807 Sky Path Internet brings reliable, high-speed internet at a competitive price to areas that aren’t serviceable by other carriers Skyland Ale Works (951) 817-3037 1869 Pomona Rd. Unit E Corona, CA 92880 Skyland Ale Works is a BBL craft brewery and tasting room specializing in small craft beers. They serve beer in a laid-back atmosphere that will make you feel right at home
Joined February 2018 source for office solutions, providing products, services and expertise in office supplies, technology, furniture and copy/print services Sudore Wellness (951) 310-8322 1561 E. Ontario Ave. Ste. 101 Corona, CA 92881 Conquer the fear inside! Whatever your goals are, Sudore Wellness is here to help you attain all of them. Work with a certified personal trainer to sculpt the new you or maintain the perfect you Tarbell Corona – Hector Castaneda (951) 280-6040 315 Magnolia Ave. Corona, CA 92879 The award winning Corona Offices of Tarbell, Realtors are ideally suited to meet your residential and residential-income sales and purchase requirements TGI Fridays (951) 277-8225 2795 Cabot Dr., Ste. 155 Corona, CA 92883 TGI Fridays is a casual restaurant that offers great food and great drinks in a fun atmosphere. Great service and innovation. Conveniently located at The Shops at Dos Lagos The Master’s Touch Hair Studio (951) 734-5091 106 E. 6th St. Ste. B Corona, CA 92879 Full service hair salon specializing in all client needs. Conveniently located in downtown Corona. In business since 1998
SoCal Masterminds, LLC (951) 444-8898 Riverside, CA SoCal MasterMinds creates small peer-to-peer groups of business owners who will create deep and lasting connections with incredible people
Joined May 2018
Staples # 1377 (The Crossings) (951) 817-9090 3439 Grand Oaks Corona, CA 92882 Staples is the world’s largest office products company and trusted
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Trades Design Company (951) 415-9449 Corona, CA 92882 Trades Design Company is a creative resource that you can access a group of professionals with years of industry experience in marketing, design, photography and video production True Home Heating & Air Conditioning (888) 316-0642 1269 Pomona Rd., Ste. 107 Corona, CA 92882 True Home Heating & Air Conditioning is a family-owned business with a focus on affordability, great service, and efficiency. They are devoted specifically to homeowners and their residential HVAC systems Unite IE 1626 S. Belle Corona, Ca 92882 Connecting concerned citizens to community groups that are bringing change to the Inland Empire Warner & Blanc (657) 266-0522 2800 S. Main St. Santa Ana, CA 92707 Founded with an unparalleled passion for creating an exceptional agave with exquisite flavor, Warner & Blanc knows what it takes to produce quality tequila that is smooth in taste and rich in flavor Women Veterans Unity Group (323) 517-1145 11251 Sierra Ave. Ste. 25-601 Fontana, CA 92337 The Women Veterans Unity Group is dedicated to assuring that women veterans receive benefits and services, without encountering discrimination in their access to care, to experience an unjeopardized quality of life Wyrd Services (714) 987-1808 Corona, CA Wyrd Services offers transcript proofreading for court reporters, bloggers, and small businesses. They also provide Facebook ad creation and management on a monthly basis
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City of Corona PROVIDING FABULOUS ENTERTAINMENT FOR ITS RESIDENTS
INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 The Main Street Parade: Traditionally, parade goers line the parkways of Main Street which will begin at 9am, starting at Pueblo Street and going north to Olive Street. This year the Corona Rotary club has donated funds to sponsor this event. Fireworks and live entertainment will be at Santana Regional Park The fun will continue at Santana Park beginning at 5 p.m. with live music and food vendors. The entertainment begins at 5 p.m. with Kids Rock Free School of Music. The young group has performed at numerous events around Southern California and received rave reviews for their shows. Returning to the Independence Day stage is Corona’s own – Yard Sale! Yard Sale is an 8-piece, high-energy,
City Hall. Arrive early with your chair and blanket to enjoy food and drinks available for purchase. Additionally, the Corona Parks Foundation will host a beer and wine garden for adults to enjoy! The concert series kicks off on July 12 with Southbound performing classic rock. The band, born and bred on Classic Rock dedicate their shows to an exciting true blend of Southern Rock, Country Rock, R&B and Classic Country, all performed with a rural California attitude. On July 19, enjoy Latin hits performed by Latin Nation, specializing in cumbias, salsas, merengue, quebraditas, and corridos. They also entertain with rock en español, old school, and the very popular Mariachi. Enjoy horn blowin’, foot stomping classic soul and Motown on July 26 with Stone Soul delivering spot-on
covers with the look, feel, and sound of original artists. The summer concert series end on August 2 with 80’z All-Starz, the premiere, most complete 80’s tribute act in Southern California. Join in the 80’s madness and get ready to relive the days of big hair, bright colors and jelly bracelets. The Summer Concerts would not be possible without the generous support from local sponsors: Corona Parks Foundation, Thomas Miller Mortuary and Crematory, Togo’s, Crumbles Cookies, Estancia Del Sol, Chinese Laundry, General Outdoor Advertising, the Corona Chamber of Commerce, and Main Street Brewery. • Bring the family out and enjoy the live entertainment! No pets, please. For more information, please contact the Library & Recreation Services Department at (951) 736-2241.
of the news media and was attended by furniture industry professionals, old waterbed owners, and the public, who simply could not wait to see something they had never seen or tried before. Local radio and television channels covered the launch, and CBS Morning News interviewed Keith and Charlie, as well as the reaction of those trying it for the first time. Why a waterbed? Waterbeds are known for their amazing ability to offer the most comfort with the greatest ability to support every inch of your body, regardless of your sleeping position, thus having the lowest pressure being applied to any area of your body. Add that to the other
desirable features such as temperature control, being hypoallergenic, and the sensation of floating on a cloud, the Afloat is “the best waterbed ever made,” says Charlie Hall. Chad attended the three city launch tour in Florida with his son Slater, making it a historical event being officially the third generation of Millers making and selling waterbeds. Yes, Slater was dressed in a suit and on the floor of City Furniture speaking to prospective buyers. Their Afloat Waterbed Launch tour started at the City Furniture store in Tamarac, then they headed to West Palm Beach and finally ended with the location in Ft. Myers.
horn-driven, powerhouse band that covers all the best dance hits from the 70’s through today. Yard Sale has been a regular on the Downtown Disney stage since 2013 and has played over 70 summer concert series events and countless private/corporate functions throughout Southern California. The camaraderie and energy on stage is contagious, and they’ll keep the dance floor full! The celebration concludes with the eagerly anticipated firework show to occur at dusk.
CONCERTS AT CITY HALL – SOUTH PLAZA THURSDAY EARLY EVENING, JULY
Enjoy an evening of cool tunes and refreshing rhythms at the City of Corona’s Annual Summer Concerts on the Green presented by the Corona Parks Foundation! Each concert will take place Thursdays, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., on the South Lawn of Corona
Waterbeds cont’d Miller family at American National for about 40 years, enlisted the help of Craig Miller, Sr. and his son Chad Miller to bring this vision of Keith, Charlie, and Michael out of the past and into today. They formed a new company, Hall Flotation, and they worked over the past two years with American National to develop a new, improved, better, and more comfortable waterbed and named it “Afloat,” the New Waterbed. These waterbeds will be manufactured in CORONA. The Millers have contracted with local business Gary’s Woodworks as one of their suppliers. Gary’s will make the wood rails used for mounting the foam rails to the foundation.
The timing for this new waterbed could not be more perfect. With it being the 50th anniversary of Charlie’s waterbed invention, and having more advanced materials, designs, and foams which offer more features and benefits that are available today that were not around 50 years ago. It is sure to be a product that will catch the eye of the die-hard waterbed lovers and even Millennials, who have never seen one or experienced lying on one. The Afloat was officially launched in early June at the City Furniture Corporate Headquarters and home of their largest facility in Tamarac, Florida. This event caught the attention
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Have a Voice Gain a say in what happens in government through the Chamber’s advocacy efforts
Learning Workshops and seminars that help your organization grow
Visibility Stand out and get noticed in our community with exclusive advertising opportunities
Business Relationships and Referrals The right connections and resources are just a click, phone call or meeting away
Networking It’s not just who you know; it’s who others know also
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experience shopping local! The Corona Chamber of Commerce is at your service, providing resources and opportunities for businesses to THRIVE. Shop local, eat local, spend local, and enjoy local. It takes YOU to start the trend. Support the community where you live, work and play!
CNUSD cont’d the support of aviation business and industry partners, as well as local colleges with aviation programs. In addition to piloting, future objectives of the aviation program include pathways for aerospace engineering,
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aviation maintenance, and unmanned aircraft support. If you are interested in assisting in this program contact Dr. Gina Boster at 951-736-5149 or gboster@cnusd. k12.ca.us
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Enhanced Emergency Services at Corona Regional The Only ER in Corona, Norco and Eastvale
• Stroke Telemedicine through UC Irvine Health When minutes matter, get rapid stroke diagnosis and treatment with the help of highly-trained UC Irvine neurologists.
• ER Pediatric Telemedicine through CHOC Children’s’ Telehealth program and Children’s Emergency Transport service.
• New, advanced technology Including CT and MRI equipment, right in the ER.
• Average Wait Time: Under 14 minutes*
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* Wait times are based off of a 30-day average. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Corona Regional Medical Center. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the non-discrimination notice, visit our website.180043 6/18