CORONA BUSINESS NEWS
VOLUME 3, NUMBER 3 | MAY/JUNE 2017
Serving Corona’s Business Community and Cutting Through Government Red Tape since 1910
Learn from the Masters!! DETAILED “INSIDER INFORMATION” GIVING YOU THE TOOLS TO NAVIGATE THE BUSINESS WORLD IN THE INLAND SOUTHERN CA!
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he Corona Chamber of Commerce is delivering on its promise to deliver an Economic Summit that will inform you on what’s happening in our region.
This day will focus on Area Education; City Updates on Economic Development; County Updates on Economic Development; Ontario Airport’s contributions to the
Inland Empire; and a sneak peek into the contributions of our area’s 40 under 40 business leaders who are over achievers. Speakers and presenters will include information and details on why our region is ready for explosive growth with jobs and companies seeking to locate to Inland Southern CA. ... Continued on page 2
Leadership Program ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN
T Have you received your copy of the new 2017 Corona Guide? If not, pick up yours now at the Corona Chamber Office. 904 East Sixth Street, Corona CA 92879
he signature program of the Corona Chamber of Commerce, the Executive Leadership Roundtable (ELR), is now accepting applications for the 20172018 class. This 9-month course is for professionals who have already attained skills and leadership positions. The course will provide in depth insights into ... Continued on page 10
Heather Rawlings Named Woman of the Year
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ssemblywoman Melissa Melendez, has named Murrieta resident, Heather Rawlings, as the 67th Assembly District’s Woman of the Year. “Heather has been a champion for businesses in a state that fosters a hostile business climate,” said Melendez. “As someone who has been ... Continued on page 6
TAKE ME HOME
NASA Signs Local Space Act Agreement FIRST SBDC TO PILOT MULTI-PRONGED APPROACH WITH NASA’S REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND INNOVATION RESEARCH INITIATIVES
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riTech Small Business Development Center (SBDC), hosted by Riverside Community College District (RCCD), entered into an agreement with NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California to pilot a new business
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CORONA Chamber to receive 2017 CalChamber President Circle Award!
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or the ninth year the CalChamber is recognizing Local Chambers for their Excellence in Business Advocacy, Helping Members Comply with Labor Laws and holding
Legislators accountable by publishing an annual vote record. The CORONA Chamber will receive this award on Wednesday May 31st during the Capitol Summit, Hyatt Hotel, Sacramento.
See Page 5 for more information.
Golf Classic To Engage Military T
he CORONA Chamber Golf Classic will return again to the beautiful Eagle Glen Golf Club on Monday, May 22, 2017. Active duty personnel will be guests of the business organization for a day of engagement and interaction with business leaders and golf enthusiasts. “Our chamber appreciates our freedoms we have in America. Military personnel sign a blank check so to speak, pledging to protect our freedom at all costs, which could be up to and including their own lives,” Dr. Anthony Pirritano, Golf Chair stated. “We are seeking sponsors for this tournament, and your generous support will enable the
CORONA Chamber to invite Active Duty military to join the business community. Additionally, many of our sponsors take this opportunity to include a veteran in their New One11 Apartments foursome. At our 2016Street. event on Main
there were 44 golfers who were involved with the US Military. Our goal is to surpass that number this year.” This annual golf outing provides golfers with ultimate ... Continued on page 4