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CORONA Chamber of Commerce 904 E Sixth Street, Corona, CA 92879
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VOLUME 2, NUMBER 5 MAY/JUNE 2016
CORONA Police Officer vying for Man of the Year
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orona Police Department Officer Adam Mendenhall has been nominated to be honored as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) “Man of the Year”. This tribute is presented annually. The winning Woman/Man of the Year is determined by the candidate raising the most money during a 10-week fundraising campaign that runs through June 3, 2016. The award is presenedt at the “Quest for Cures” Gala on June 4 at the Fairmont Hotel in Newport Beach. Officer Mendenhall says Continued on page 6
Palmieri Pharmacy 4 decades of service
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almieri Pharmacy has served generations of Coronians for 40 years. Recently an ownership change has occurred at what has become a local institution. The newly retired (second) owner, Kevin Pidgeon, who purchased the business from founder Jim Palmieri, recounts the business’ history. Kevin and his wife Donna are long time
residents of Corona and both graduates of Corona High School. “First of all I want to thank the Corona Chamber of Commerce and City of Corona for acknowledging and recognizing the Palmieri Pharmacy for 40 years of service. For those who have been and those who still are associated with the Palmieri Pharmacy, this means a lot.”
“The Palmieri Pharmacy story begins in 1969 when a pharmacist in New York decided to move his family to California. Jim Palmieri, his wife Kathleen, and their 7 children moved to CORONA, where Jim found work with Thrifty and Hy-Lo Drug Stores until he decided to open his own pharmacy in 1976, the Palmieri Pharmacy.” ... Continued on page 8
CORONA firm wins Statewide Award
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he National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) selected Elaine Norland, the owner/operator of A Cone Zone, headquartered in CORONA, the group’s prestigious “2016 Woman Business Owner of the Year” award. The presentation was made last month at NAWBO’s annual
convention in Sacramento. NAWBO represents the interests of women entrepreneurs across the country and has over 60 chapters and 5,000 members. With ten chapters in California, Elaine is the first nominee from the Inland Empire Chapter to receive this award. Elaine, who grew up in
Corona and attended local schools, founded “A Cone Zone, Inc” in 2003. In the years since she has utilized the knowledge gained from her experience in construction and traffic control to steadily grow A Cone Zone. She has gained the trust of a wide array of cities, counties and State agencies, ... Continued on page 8
1,000 New Jobs
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ure and simple, California workers need more jobs and the CORONA Chamber of Commerce is working with employers large and small to develop, create, or bring to CORONA 1,000 new jobs in the next 18 months. During tough economic times though, business leaders innovate and lay the groundwork for great businesses! Apple and Microsoft were created when inflation and interest rates were skyrock-
eting in the middle of stagflation in the 1970’s. Costco and its forerunner Price Club were started in the midst of double digit real unemployment. Since the announcements of the minimum wage increase to $15, California has been racked by announcement of widespread store closures including the complete shutdown of Southern California icon Sport Chalet’s 47 stores, national brand Sports Authority’s over 400 stores, ... Continued on page 4
Dog Haus opening reflects American dream
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hen sister and brother Lisa and Michael Chau decided to open the Inland Empire’s very first Dog Haus restaurant here in Corona, they were demonstrating American spirit in two ways: Not only are hot dogs the token food of the nation, but the family’s brave story of survival and entrepre-
neurship is a touching reflection of the American Dream. Lisa and Michael’s parents, Sung and Tracy Chau, came to ... Continued on page 6
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CORONA CHAMBER 2 CORONA Business News
May/June 2016
Memorial March May 28th
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ome join us for the a very inspirational and meaningful walk as citizens throughout our community will gather at the CORONA Chamber on Saturday, May 28 for the beginning of the Memorial Mile March. American Flags will be provided for those who preregister. Each flag can have the name of a fallen soldier, veteran or to honor someone who is currently serving in the military. On-line pre-registration is encouraged and may be completed on the CORONA Chamber Foundation’s website link, www.GiveBigCorona.com and click on Memorial Mile March, or call the Chamber at 951.737.3350; The actual distance of the Memorial Mile March route is approximately 1.5 miles. The course covers the southern half of Grand Boulevard. Marchers will have the opportunity to enjoy many of Corona’s most historic homes as they stroll past them.
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The Memorial Mile March will conclude on the lawn at the CORONA City Hall. A brief tribute honoring the fallen heroes and the planting of the flags in a patriotic symbol will conclude the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available to businesses or individuals. Interested parties should contact the CORONA Chamber Foundation (951) 737-3350
CORONA Chamber of Commerce 904 E. Sixth Street, CORONA, CA 92879 (951) 737-3350 | CORONAchamber.org
Bobby Spiegel President/CEO Bobby@CORONAchamber.org
Linda Richards Member Services Linda@CORONAchamber.org
Denea Breitenbucher Vice President Denea@CORONAchamber.org
Betty Sherin Bookkeeping Betty@CORONAchamber.org
Ligia Martinez Events and Member Services Ligia@CORONAchamber.org
Stephanie Shapiro Membership Development Stephanie@CORONAchamber.org
Ed Lewis Membership Development Ed@CORONAchamber.org
Corri Winsor’Stevens Membership Development Corri@mychamber.org
Zyyania Solorio Member Services Zyyania@CORONAchamber.org
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CORONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman of the Board Mark Peabody Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc.
Finance Vice Chair Kerry Pendergast CORONA Chamber Foundation
Chairman-Elect Don Garling Lifetime Vinyl Fence Fabricators, Inc.
Immediate Past Chairman Dean Seif CARSTAR Allstar Collision
Vice Chair Carolyn Anderson Corrao Waste Management
President/CEO/Corporate Secretary Bobby Spiegel CORONA Chamber of Commerce
Treasurer/Finance Chair John Weyhgandt GlobalOne Advisors
Palbinder Badesha Express Employment Professionals Yolanda Carrillo Corona-Norco Family YMCA Jim Gore Vulcan Materials Company Ruth Jaffe Kaiser Permanente Kim Lewis Creative By Design Michael Lin, PhD Corona-Norco Unified School District
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Michael Meyer California Baptist University
Mike Quraishi Aladdin Cleaning Services, Inc.
Chris Miller Thomas Miller Mortuary and Crematory
Mike Ryan Ryan & Associates Financial Services
Linda Pearson Corona Regional Medical Center
Don Williamson Corona History Association
Lea Petersen Southern California Gas Company
Jerry Wilson PRMG
Dr. Anthony Pirritano Integrated Medical Center of Corona – CompAccess
Liaison for NAVSEA Corona Division Captain Corry Shedd US Navy / Naval Weapons Surface Warfare Center
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GoodMORNING CORONA Eagle Glen Golf Club
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CORONA CHAMBER CORONA Business News 3
May/June 2016
Pampered Panels increases savings for your solar panels
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wning and operating your own business can be a bit challenging, but Debbie and Eric Jorgenson have found a unique niche market in Pampered Panels. Their positive attitude and willingness to serve and help others, has proven a unique opportunity to service our community. After contacting many solar panel manufactures regarding care and maintenance of solar panels, they discovered that solar manufacturers highly recommend a cleaning and maintenance schedule, yet few people have the resources to clean them regularly. As the only known solar panel cleaning and maintenance company, they offer a comprehensive cleaning service for large and small clients. They specialize in commercial solar panels, and also have a res-
idential division. When your panels are cleaned by Pampered Panels, they inspect the surrounding areas, make sure everything is secure, and haven’t been compromised by wind, weather or animals (such as birds, nests, raccoons, mice, rats, etc.), and provide a detailed report to the owner of the panels. Immediately joining the CORONA Chamber in 2014, both Debbie and Eric have become active in the Ambassador Club – a group of business owners who volunteer to assist the Chamber. You will see them at many events, with smiles on their faces, pleasant greetings and a warm handshake or hug. We are proud that Eric Jorgenson is the Ambassador of the first Quarter for 2016. To learn more about Pampered Panel, contact Debbie Jorgensen, President at (951) 279-8200.
1ST QUARTER 2016
Economic Index CORONA
housing 2008=100
1.6%
Q1 2016
Q4 2015
105.5
Housing market at a glance...
107.2
$500,000
Average sales price in Q1 16 was $435,634, up 1.6% from Q4 15 and up 6% from a year ago.
*Seasonally Adjusted $400,000
There were 517 closed sales in Q1 16, down 64 from the previous quarter.
$300,000
$200,000
Properties in the $300k - $599k range made up 81% of all closed sales, up 1% from Q4 15.
$100,000
Source: City of CORONA
Q1 16 has the highest average home sales price since the index started in Q1 08.
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1ST quarter trend Percentage of sales CORONA housing market noticed a strong increase in Q1 16, with the average home sales price up 1.6% from the previous quarter. The average sales price of a home was a seasonally adjusted $435,634. This is an increase of 6% from one year ago. This is the six consecutive increase for average home prices in CORONA. The majority of sales were in the $300k-$599k range, accounting for 81% of all homes sold. There were 517 closed sales in Q1 16, down 64 sales from the previous quarter. Properties spent an average 83 days on the market, 12 more than Q4 15. Current prices are up 49.1% since the low in Q2 09, which was $292,145. We expect to see the overall upward trend continue.
Published April 2016
Calen Chapman Consulting
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<$299,999 $300,000-$599,999 >$600,000
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CORONA CHAMBER 4 CORONA Business News
May/June 2016
PRMG Celebrates 15 Years!
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RMG (Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc.) hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their corporate offices celebrating 15 years of serving the Inland Empire! They were joined by local dignitaries including City Council members, the Corona Chamber of Commerce, Corona City Manager and Representatives from the California State Capital to learn about what they do for the Corona Community. One of the main highlights was ‘PRMG Cares’ 501(C)3 nonprofit foundations’ 2015 initiative for the Wounded Warrior Project. For every VA loan originated and funded by PRMG, the company donated $50.00 to the Wounded Warrior Project raising a grand total of $38,600 which was presented to guest speaker Jeremiah Pauley, spokesperson for the Wounded Warrior Project. Pauley who is a wounded war veteran, told his courageous story during his time served in the US Army while deployed in TalAfar, Iraq from 2006-2007. “When we first opened for business in 2001, Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Inc. had only 3 employees in a small office in Southern California. As of 2016, PRMG employs
approximately 300 people in the City of Corona” said Paul Rozo, PRMG CEO. Today, PRMG employs nearly 1,000 people and is licensed in 47 states with branches strategically located throughout the nation. In 2015, PRMG funded 19,062 loans with a production volume of $4.9 billion! PRMG has successfully helped thousands of homeowners purchase and refinance their homes across the United States. Their goal is to provide customers with innovative products, cutting edge technology and industry-leading customer service. As a privately held mortgage banker and residential home lender, Built by Originators for Originators, PRMG originates FHA, VA, Conventional, and JUMBO loans in an effort to help customers achieve the American Dream! PRMG also enjoys being ranked among the Top 25 Largest Independently Held Mortgage Banking Companies in the nation and Ranked No. 1 of the Top 50 Best Companies to Work for in America! PRMG is actively recruiting new loan officers, account executives and support staff to continue this amazing growth!
1,000 New Jobs cont’d
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including its CORONA location, and Kohl’s shutting of stores across California. The CORONA Chamber has worked for decades to help small businesses grow and become the engine for our regional economy. As of today, according to statistics shared by the City Council, CORONA has the most solid economy regionally but if we are to keep improving our city we need stronger businesses! The vast majority of revenue to pay for police, fire, and basic city services we all rely upon, comes from business activity. While homeowners and private citizens pay property taxes and income taxes, the bulk of that revenue goes to the federal and state government. Again, the bottom line is if CORONA is going to continue to improve and fulfill its promise as our region’s greatest community, we need more jobs, careers, and opportunity for CORONA’s workers. And at the CORONA Chamber, we are continually going to help do that every day!
Executive Leadership Roundtable, 2016
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his year’s Executive Leadership Roundtable is the largest class to date, and is evidence of the success of this program offered by the Corona Chamber of Commerce. Meeting monthly, organizers plan excursions, speakers, and lunches to local businesses and organizations in fields spanning manufacturing, government, education, military, and healthcare throughout the city of Corona. This behind-the-scenes look has left every Executive Leadership participant amazed and inspired.. In addition to attending the monthly meeting, each ELR class is responsible for a project. This class project must be agreed upon as a group and then completed before graduation. Because of the emphasis on supporting the community, the project must also be one that benefits those in the community in some way. Our group made the decision to support Kozy Toez. Founded by Amber Moore, Kozy Toez has as its mission: “…to ensure that all toes are protected, warm & kozy allowing every child the opportunity to focus on school rather than their worn out shoes. Our
organization is committed to providing new shoes to children in our local communities. We physically reach out and hold each child’s feet in our hand, allowing us the opportunity to show each child love through a gift of new socks and shoes.” Amber works tirelessly to secure donations of money, shoes, and socks to then distribute at Shoe Drops. These are held at locations such as schools or YMCAs. Our class held a Shoe Drop at Jefferson Elementary. Each child received a knapsack with new shoes and socks, as well as special attention and care from a room of people who, if possible, were just as excited to see those new shoes as they were. The shy smiles, the shining eyes, the sure steps out of the room were signs of the power of the gift given. This is what Executive Leadership Roundtable is about: making connections in your community, learning about the good being done, and learning how you can be a part that positive energy in Corona. Please celebrate graduation for the current class on Friday, May, 27th at Good Morning Corona.
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CORONA CHAMBER CORONA Business News 5
May/June 2016
Introducing The Best and Brightest
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thriving community of established and rising City Address (which is part of the Chamber’s Quarterly businesses, Corona is home to accomplished Membership Luncheons) on Thursday, June 16 at Crossyoung businessmen and women who have been roads Church. making headlines in their field. These entrepreneurs and high Christopher Bowen GF Investments Nathan Miller Office of Diane Harkey, State Board of Equalization achievers are making a difference Phil Breitenbucher Children and Family Futures, Inc. Lisa Mobley City of Corona in their businesses and community Julie Bruckner Top Producers Realty Katie Moore ABC Hopes through drive, dedication and talent. Ryan Cortez City of Corona Robbie Nelson Citrus Valley Medical The CORONA Chamber of ComAssociates, Inc. Chelsea Dischinger Pacific Daisies merce celebrates these outstandAdam Owens SLAC, Inc. Kevin Fleming Norco College ing individuals. The 40 under 40 list Anna Pathe Emerald Escrow, Inc. Dr. Aimee French The Breathe Clinic honors our city’s most accomplished Jason Patison Lucas Oil Products, MAVTV Aaron Hake Riverside County Transportation young leaders who are committed to Commission Císco Pérez Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen Matthew Holmes ConnectingU Marketing Jamie Pirritano Corona Fire Department business growth, professional excelHolstrom, Block and Parke, Kristen Holstrom Jenna Redlin Socially Fused Marketing lence and community service. APLC Family Law Attorneys Matthew Ritzi Downs Energy Honorees were nominated by their Ruth Jaffe Kaiser Permanente Wesley Rocha LinkUSystems, Inc. peers and friends and selected by a Sakina Jones Confused Chef Aprons Molly Saleen Saleen Motors panel of independent judges. They are Sean Kelley Kelley Law Vivianne Silva Food Runners dynamic professionals under the age Nicole Kinney Inland Empire Women's Rachel Spiegel Integrated Medical Center of Business Center of 40 who have realized distinguished Corona - CompAccess Bryan Kuvshinikov Technology Frenzy achievements early in their careers. Jonathan Steele Onsite Computing, Inc. Amy Leonard California Baptist University Monique Stensrud American Heart Association Their passion, positivity and willingEric Linder California State Assembly Tim Stroud Atkinson/Walsh, a Joint Venture ness to give back to their community Member Miguel Velazquez Waste Management make the world a better place. Tyler Madary Office of State Senator Richard D. Roth ISU Insurance Services Sean Starkey The CORONA Chamber will introWillingham, Combs & Starkey Eric Martin Wells Fargo Bank duce this group at the State of the Evita Tapia-Gonzalez Corona-Norco Unified School District
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CORONA CHAMBER 6 CORONA Business News
Dog Haus cont’d the United States from Cambodia in 1979, having escaped the ghastly torture and genocide of the Khmer Rouge regime under Pol Pot. Hard work and business savvy helped the family prosper through the difficult transition to a new land, but their spirit of giving back to community is what gives their lives meaning today, they said. “Community is very important to us,” said Lisa Chau. “We believe in giving back and look forward to supporting local organizations and being an integral part of the Corona community long into the future.” True to their maxim of giving back, the family donated proceeds from opening weekend to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Inland Empire organization. Dog Haus restaurant opened April 8 with lines wrapping around the complex at 350 N. McKinley Ave., #102. The business celebrated its official ribbon-cutting on April 20 – serving up delicious gourmet Haus Dogs,
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sausages and sides to several of our chamber ambassadors, city dignitaries and a representative from Assemblyman Eric Linder’s office. Dog Haus’ full menu includes gourmet dogs, sausages, burgers, corn dogs, sides, shakes, and beer. Haus items include The Fonz, which partners a spicy Italian sausage with pastrami and melted mozzarella; while Das Brat features a bratwurst with caramelized onions, sauerkraut, white American cheese, and whole grain mustard aioli. Haus Burgers run the gamut from the trademarked The Freiburger®, with white American cheese, a fried egg, Haus slaw, fries and mayo; to Holy Aioli, with white American cheese, caramelized onions, smoked bacon, and garlic aioli. The company slogan is “The Absolute Würst,” but we see great things behind this new addition to our community. Be sure to stop by to give their delicious menu selections a try. For more information, follow them on Facebook at Dog Haus Corona, or call 951-279-HAUS.
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Man of the Year cont’d
the campaign will give him the opportunity to link a LLS research portfolio in honor of his adopted mom, Darlyn Piper, who has been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. The LLS believes Officer Mendenall is an ideal candidate for this award. The passion and drive required of nominees are characteristics he possesses. Officer Mendenhall reveals his motivation telling us, “My adopted Mom means the world to me. She has given me solid advice on life changing decisions and frankly, has always been there for me. She is truly an inspiration, and someone I am so proud to have in my life.” He has already raised funds for LLS whose research he describes as revolutionary in their treatment of blood diseases. One of twelve nominees, Officer Mendenall is the only Inland Empire candidate in the running for the honor and wants Southern California to know that Corona and the I.E. are ready to make a difference in cancer treatment. His goal is to raise $50,000, which will allow him to name a research portfolio after Darlyn. Officer Mendenhall asks for all of
us to help and make a contribution to the LLS. Community support makes the difference with donations directly responsible for research advancements that have doubled, tripled, and in some cases quadrupled the survival rate for some blood cancers. Along with individual contributions, businesses can help by providing corporate sponsorships or donating auction or raffle items. To make a contribution or for more information visit Officer Mendenhall’s web page: www.teampiper.org or contact him at 714-715-5957. “Please join me in supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) by making a donation to my fund-raising campaign for Man or Woman of the Year. I am part of team working to raise as much as possible in a 10-week period. Every dollar I raise counts as one vote and the candidate who gets the most votes/ raises the most money is named the Man or Woman of the Year.” On behalf of blood cancer patients everywhere, thank you for your support! For more information about LLS, please visit www.lls.org Saturday, May 21 at 8:00am: 3K Family Run / Walk – will be at The Shops at Dos Lagos, located at 2780 Cabot Dr. Corona. The entry fee is $35 (or more if you would like). Saturday, May 21 4:30pm: Fontana Motor Club Speedway Event $35 – entry fee and dinner $75 – entry fee, dinner, and pace car ride for 1 $200 – entry fee, dinner and pace car ride for 3 Team Piper appreciates the generosity of all of the businesses and individuals to date, and looks forward to working together to find a cure for blood cancer!
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CORONA CHAMBER CORONA Business News 7
May/June 2016
A task of providing 1800 meals!
Angel’s Night a Grand Slam for All
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hen Bobby Spiegel, President/CEO for the CORONA Chamber, offered to assist with the 2-day March Air Reserve Base’s “2016 March AirFest”, a weekend event on April 16-17, little did he realize it would lead to feeding breakfast and lunch to 450 volunteers and performers. Working together with his leadership team of officers at the CORONA Chamber and a few phone calls to Miguel’s Restaurant and Food Runners (a non-profit organization) and the plan was put into action. “My grateful appreciation to the Vasquez family and the team at Miguel’s for providing us breakfast and lunch burritos. Lucy Silva, founder of Food Runners came through like a champ, by providing breakfast meals and sandwich wraps,” stated Spiegel. Dean Seif, Chair for the Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee, also
donated his time on Saturday. As the afternoon went on, Spiegel was joined by members of his family, including two of his daughters, Tanya and Rachel. “It became a family affair, as Karen Spiegel (Bobby’s wife), son Joshua and grandson RJ helped Sunday. The world renowned Thunderbirds were the weekend’s highlight with their jaw-dropping aerial acrobatics, and were joined by several dozen performers from around the globe. With over 400,000 attendees, the 2016 March AirFest is undoubtedly the single largest economic engine for the weekend. In 2018, March Field will celebrate its Centennial year of being founded. It is our hope that the AirFest be brought back for the 100th anniversary of the Base. You can rest assured the CORONA Chamber will be involved with helping somewhere.
n April 27, over thirteen hundred and fifty baseball fans from CORONA converged upon the Anaheim Stadium to enjoy the National Pastime together. The CORONA Chamber Foundation sponsored the first “CORONA Night with the Angels” and since 2004, found local citizens traveling to Anaheim by car and special Metrolink train cars for the game against the World Champion Kansas City Royals. “The train was a great way to beat traffic and the hassle in the parking lot,” said Corona Chamber of Commerce chairman, Mark Peabody, “My company’s team members and families had a fantastic time and are already looking forward to another game next year.” Selected to watch batting practice before the game began, Katie Moore of ABC Hopes, Inc. accompanied her brother Chris, and friend Joey, onto the playing field. Players from both the Angels and visiting Royals cheerfully welcomed their guests with hugs and handshakes. The Circle City crew returned home with a bat and batting glove given to them by Angels’ catcher Geovany Soto, tangible mementos of a glorious night. One of the Corona Night at Angel Stadium organizers, Don Williamson, pulled the name of a nine-yearold Corona girl, Bailey White, from a drum filled with entries to be the contest’s honorary bat girl. Bailey’s grandmother, Elaine Norland, who is the owner and operator of A Cone Zone, Inc., a CORONA company, submitted her name. Bailey was introduced to the crowd on the Stadi-
um’s big screen and was smiling ear to ear having just met Angel’s star Mike Trout. A group of Coronians was invited to lead the spectators in a chorus of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the traditional 7th inning stretch. Among the songsters were Corona Council members Randy Fox, Dick Haley and Karen Spiegel. They were joined by Corona Chamber members Mary Conklin, Mike Downs, his daughter Victoria, Mark Peabody, Kerry Pendergast, Dean Seif, Stephanie Shapiro and Jerry Wilson. To the delight of nearly all, the home team triumphed over the World Champions and the fans from CORONA headed home happy and making plans to return to the Big A for next year’s “CORONA Night with the Angels”. Thank you to all who attended and helped make this event a success.
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CORONA CHAMBER 8 CORONA Business News
May/June 2016
“The Art of Embracing Sales from Selling to Serving”
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re you a salesperson or manager who is waiting for the secret to making more sales or a professional who is struggling to meet daily sales quotas, day after day? What if it could change your results and have a calendar filled with appointments on a consistent basis. Would you be more excited, feel more confident and more in control of your business or your professional sales career? If you could find a solution for every roadblock that a possible client/customer/hostess could give you, would you take it, memorize it and use it daily? Feel great about the sales you’re generating by embracing the art of “Serving” others in every industry. Join us Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Palmieri Pharmacy cont’d “In April 1981 when I was preparing to graduate from the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy, I had wrote Jim a letter asking him to be on the lookout for any pharmacist job opportunities that might be available
in the Corona area. A few days later, he called and told me he was looking to hire a pharmacist to work with him and he wondered if I would be interested. I said ‘Absolutely’ and began my career at the Palmieri Pharmacy in May 1981.” “Jim and I worked together to turn the Palmieri Pharmacy into a very successful business. When Jim retired in 2000, I bought the pharmacy and became the owner in February 2000.” “As the new owner of the pharmacy, I simply tried to continue with what Jim and I had been doing for the last 24 years. The pharmacy continued to grow and got busier and busier. “In 2014, I decided it was time for me to retire so I sold the Palmieri Pharmacy to Syed (Sam) Ali. Sam and his wife Naseem are from India. Sam received his pharmacy degree from Delhi University in India and his Doctorate in Pharmacy from the University of Washington in Seattle.” “Sam and I first crossed paths in the summer of 2013. One Saturday morn-
at 11:30am at the Sizzler Restaurant where the Corona Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the City of Corona, presents- “The Art of Embracing Sales from Selling to Serving”, Serving others and inspiring them to live the life they truly desire as part of the Women’s Leadership Luncheon Series. Our special guest is Heather Pich, Speaker/SalesTrainer/ Author of “Bookings When You Have No Bookings” and trainer with Eric Lofholm International, Inc. A Global Sales Training Company. The Women’s Leadership Luncheons are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 11:30am to 1:00pm at the Sizzler Restaurant. Luncheons are open to everyone. Save
ing he asked me if I would be interested in selling the Palmieri Pharmacy. I said, ‘Yes, I would’. We opened escrow March 2014. It was supposed to take 3 months. The escrow lasted 9 months! So after various problems, hurdles, and high anxiety moments, Sam became the owner of the Palmieri Phar-
macy on December 30, 2014 “I have learned that Sam was an outstanding pharmacist with great knowledge and attention to detail. He has a great desire to communicate with customers and the public in general about medications and health issues in general. He is especially interested in counseling and talking with the senior population.” “I want to tell Sam, Naseem and family, welcome to the city and the business community of CORONA. Good luck with the Palmieri a Pharmacy. I know you will be successful because you are hardworking and conscientious. God Bless.’” The CORONA Chamber of Commerce joins with founder, Mr. Jim Palmieri and Kevin in welcoming the new owners of Palmieri Pharmacy, Sam and Naseem to CORONA. We wish them additional decades of success as they serve the residents of the ‘Circle City’.
Wednesday, June 1 Check In / Networking and Lunch: 11:30am
Heather Pich $5 if you register by Friday, May 27th. For more information, please contact Denea Breitenbucher at 951-737-3350 or Shelly Harrison at 951-223-8296 or visit www.MyChamber.org. Thank you to our valued sponsor this month: CARSTAR- ALLSTAR COLLISION and proud owner, Dean Seif. Article submitted by Shelly Harrison, CEO Luminary Leaders
Location: The Sizzler Restaurant; 1461 Rimpau Ave., Corona 92879 Cost: $25 for CORONA Chamber Members; $35 for non-members – save $5 if paid prior to May 27 Register: CORONAchamber.org or 951.737.3350 Sponsor:
CORONA firms wins cont’d earning a reputation for handling all traffic control needs including plans, permits and project set-ups. Most importantly, A Cone Zone is known for making safety their top priority. Elaine is passionate about serving her clients and credits customer service as the key to her company’s success. When not working, Elaine is actively involved in the community, serving on the board of the Corona-Norco YMCA and as a member of NAWBO, the Corona Host Lions and the Corona Chamber of Commerce; in addition, she joins in to raise funds to help the developmentally disabled served by Peppermint Ridge. Elaine and her husband Mark enjoy spending time with their family camping, fishing and hunting. It is likely you will see A Cone Zone’s temporary traffic control devices all over Southern California, particularly here in CORONA where highway construction is at a peak. A Cone Zone also offers services at pa-
rades, marathons and special events such as the City of Riverside’s Annual Festival of Lights. Congratulations to Elaine Norland on receiving the “2016 Business Woman of the Year Award” and to her and the staff at “A Cone Zone, Inc.” for helping to keep our streets safe.