Corona Business News November/December 2017

CORONA BUSINESS NEWS

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Seeking the Best of the Chamber Introduces Corona 2020 Best – 40 Under 40 T

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reated to help Each year, the highlight and Chamber perfects feature younger and improves on this entrepreneurs and program. For 2018, civic leaders, the Coapplications are now rona Chamber has available through Deempowered a procember 12, 2017. Appligram called 40 Uncations can be downder 40. Success sees loaded from www. no age, ethnicity, MyChamber.org; and gender or any other the selection commeasurable notes mittee will be busy 2018 – other than benchduring the following marks for a business, impact week in selecting those indion the community, providing viduals who truly reflect the employment and making a Best of the Best. New guidedifference in their respective lines have been incorporated, ... Continued on page 6 field of expertise.

Veterans to take stage at Chamber’s November 17 breakfast

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nnually the Corona Chamber hosts all veterans for a “meal of thanks”. The event is Friday, November 17 at Eagle Glen Golf Club (1800 Eagle Glen Parkway, Corona CA 92883) the 90-program will begin with breakfast at 7am. ... Continued on page 7

he Corona 2020 plan was launched in September.

Designed to help our region continue to develop better infrastructure, attract better jobs, and create access to the best healthcare in the world, this public/private planning partnership was undertaken in June following the ... Continued on page 12

New Economy Seminar

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he Corona Chamber will be providing the NEW ECONOMY seminar on Friday, January 11, 2018. Presented by Mo Collins, a New Economy specialist with more than 20 years of academic,

Journey of a lifetime… Recounted

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on Garling assumed the responsibility of Chairman of the Board effective January 1, 2017. The Journey of a Lifetime is truly a reflection of different chapters in Don’s lifetime. We printed an article with Book One, consisting of seven chapters.

Now we are happy to print Book Two with seven chapters and has been a work in process this year, as Don

Chamber announces annual awards

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he Corona Chamber is pleased to announce the 108th Annual Installation & Awards Gala on Thursday, January 25, 2018. This

black-tie event will be held at Eagle Glen Golf Club, and will feature a VIP reception, gourmet meal, and of course, the awards ceremony

non-profit and entrepreneurial experience, this ½ day seminar will be informative, engaging and innovative. She speaks throughout the United States and Canada. ... Continued on page 7

and installation of our board members. Advance reservations are required, with the best pricing received by January 4. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.

We are proud to recognize the following individuals and businesses at this event.

Receiving the Lifetime Achievement Awards are: • Ken Kammeyer of Kammeyer & Associates, Landscape Architects • Joyce Pavez of Pavez ... Continued on page 3

experienced his Journey of a Lifetime. Many of you were part of writing the history, his legacy, and your interaction with our top leader.

Chapter ONE – Chairman of the Board for the Corona Chamber. For the last five years, Don has positioned himself to take the helm as the top volunteer for the CORONA Chamber. His involvement on the Board of

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Join us as we say he 20th annual recognifortunate we are to have pubtion for our Local Heroes lic safety professionals workProudly providing public safety recognition since 1998 will be on Friday, December 15. ing day in and day out protectAn early breakfast beginning ing our Tickets are $25 for members / $35community. visitors Prices increase December at 7:00amA portion will be followed by There2ndare three categories of your purchase will help sponsor our Heroes to this event recognition and each 15 department to subEventappreciation Date & Time : Friday,for December | 7am Event Location: Eagle Glen Golf Club for our Police and Firefighters, in: Peer Recog1800 Eagle Glen Parkway,mit Corona,honorees CA 92883 submitted by their respective nition, Distinguished Service, www.MyChamber.org or 951.737.3350 departments/agencies. The and Community Service. ... Continued on page 5 Corona Chamber realizes how

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Peabody Engineering Expands he leadership at Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc., have recently made an investment in two new state of the art rotational molding machines to accommodate the needs of their growing list of clientele. As the economy continues to grow, the team at Peabody is seeing an

Don Garling, 2017 Charman of the board, Corona Chamber

increased demand for their existing products and a need for larger capacity industrial process tanks. For this reason, the company has invested in two new large capacity rotational molding machines, which will not only allow them quicker turnaround on ... Continued on page 7

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Business and Civic Leaders engage in Executive Leadership

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wo dozen individuals representing a variety of organizations have enrolled in the 2017-2018 Executive Leadership Roundtable (ELR).

Designed for top management, leaders, business owners and the like, ELR is truly not a leadership training exercise. After a month of interviews with many more than accepted into the class, this group size is tied with last year’s class.

Bringing a group of leaders from different walks of lives, educational background and leadership styles was accomplished on the first day, referred to as Orientation Day. That

day featured a host of activities and guest speaker Corona Chief of Police, Mike Abel who provided a perspectives and tips on effective leadership styles that can be incorporated into all rank and file employees/companies.

Each of the 10 full day sessions are typically themed, with specific goals and intentional focus. The second class themed: Arts, Culture and History of the greater Corona area, where the class toured various historic locations from the Chapel (originally part of Norconian facility, and currently part of the California

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Rehabilitation Center). They had an opportunity to meet with a panel of elected officials from Congressman Calvert, State Senator Richard Roth, and State Assembly Woman Sabrina Cervantes. As well, they attended a luncheon with US Senator Feinstein as the guest speaker. In addition to those highlights, future classes will be Government Day – specific to City of Corona with department heads and key leaders within the city. This year, an added day will embrace a full day of Non-Profit Services available within our greater Corona Area.

Education, Military, Public Safety, Health / Human Services and Economic Days will be forthcoming.

Enrolled in 2017 – 2018 are (in alpha order) Patrick Akes, Grimes-Akes Family Funeral Home; Glen Allen, State Farm Insurance; Jamie Ball, Norco Area Chamber of Commerce; Ceta Benvegnu, Riverside Medical Clinic; Eleni Christensen, Kana Pipeline; Cherie Crutcher, Riverside Community Hospital; Lorena Gomez, Corona-Norco Family YMCA; Derek Gutierrez, Authority Mortgage; Randall Jones, Elite Global Business Consulting Services; Dr. Sam Lee, Norco College; Gina McGough, Corona Fire Department; Suki McMaugh, Kaiser Permanente; Jami Merchant, Optimum Group; Mike Mitchell, City of Corona Recreation Services; Katie Moore, ABC Hopes; Jason Patison, MAV TV and Lucas Oil Products; Jim Reeves, Norco College; Dr. John Pablo Sanchez, Corona-Norco Unified School District; Luis Santos, Cracked Screens; Liane Thomas, Thomas Realty Group; Ellie Van Doornum, Admin Ellie; Anthony Warnecke, Corona-Norco Unified School District; and Melinda Weinrich, City of Corona Department of Water and Power

CORONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2017 OFFICERS Chairman of the Board Don Garling Lifetime Vinyl Fence Fabricators, Inc.

Vice Chair of Finance Don Williamson Corona History Association

Chairman-Elect John Weyhgandt Western States Financial

Immediate Past Chairman Mark Peabody Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc.

Vice Chair Yolanda Carrillo Corona-Norco Family YMCA

President/CEO/Corporate Secretary Bobby Spiegel CORONA Chamber of Commerce

Chair of Finance Mike Ryan Ryan & Associates Financial Services

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dr. Anthony Pirritano Integrated Medical Center of Corona – CompAccess

Carolyn Anderson Waste Management

Sean Kelley Kelley Law

Palbinder Badesha Express Employment Professionals

Michael Lin, Ed.D. Corona-Norco Unified School District

Mike Quraishi Aladdin Cleaning Services, Inc.

Kim Mabon Creative By Design

Bryan Reece, PhD Norco College

Chris Miller Thomas Miller Mortuary and Crematory

Dean Seif CARSTAR Allstar Collision, Inc.

Angie Byars 3M Corona Dr. Aimee French Breathe Clinic Don Goodluck Dart Container Coporation Jim Gore Vulcan Materials Company

Linda Pearson Corona Regional Medical Center

Jon Haratyk Living Better 101

Lea Petersen Southern California Gas Company

Ruth Jaffe Kaiser Permanente

Jan Steiner Thoro Packaging Jerry Wilson PRMG Liaison for NAVSEA Corona Division Jennifer Stewart US Navy / Naval Weapons Surface Warfare Center

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Insurance Agency • Jerry Puga of Jerry’s Carpets & Interiors The Businesses of the Year, receiving the Awards of Excellence, are: • Corona Regional Medical Center, Health and Wellness • DFI – DiGerolamo Family Insurance, Customer Service • LuLaRoe, Retail • Monster Beverage Corporation, Manufacturing The Non-Profit Organization of the Year is Crossroads Church, for their community outreach. The Rising Star Award will go to Dr. Cassandra Sanders-Holly of Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy. Donnette Wheat of the Church of Christ of Latter-Day Saints will receive the Making a Difference Award.

These awards were selected through nominations received from the community. Two surprise awards, the Chairman’s Award and Citizen of the Year, will be revealed LIVE at the Gala. Help us celebrate these deserving honorees by joining in celebration with them. Seats can be reserved online at MyChamber. org or by calling the Chamber at (951) 737-3350. It’s the elegant affair of the year you won’t want to miss!

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Detailed information on our award winners can be found throughout this issue. In addition to the awards segment, the 2018 Board of Directors for the Corona Chamber will be installed. We will thank 2017 Chairman Don Garling of Lifetime Vinyl Fence Fabricators, Inc. for his year of leadership, and look back on the “Journey of a Lifetime” he took us on. An article on his year is in this issue as well. We will also welcome 2018 Chairman John Weyhgandt of Western States Financial. John will share his vision for the year, incorporating his theme of being “At Your Service.”

Retiring Board Members include former Chairman Jerry Wilson of PRMG, and Don Goodluck of Dart Container Corporation. Being a board member requires vision, commitment, and action, and the business community is better because of their contributions.

Sponsorships and individual seating are now available for the Annual Installation & Awards Gala. Visit www.MyChamber. org for more information, or contact Stephanie at the Corona Chamber: Stephanie@MyChamber.org, (951) 737-3350.

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LOCAL HERO

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE

CORONA POLICE

Join us as We Honor Our Local Heroes with Awards LOCAL HERO

PEER RECOGNITION CORONA FIRE

As a Fire Captain at Station 3, Alex Villa is responsible for the crew of his engine company, and the crew of the rescue squad as well.

Villa is assigned to the department’s Personal Protective Equipment Program Manager. The PPE Program Manager is responsible for the budgeting, purchasing, issuing and maintaining the complete PPE ensemble for all of our personnel.

Villa is also involved in the Corona Firefighters Association (CFA), serving as a board member and being the Secretary/Treasurer (a thankless job, requiring tremendous amounts of time).

“Additionally, Alex is an instructor in our Recruit Academy, he is an active member of the Department’s Training Committee, and he is one of our Background Investigators.”

LOCAL HERO

CORONA POLICE

Officer Sal Cisneros has been with the Corona Police Department for over twelve years and is currently assigned as the School Resource Officer for Lee V. Pollard and Orange Grove High Schools. Prior to joining the Corona Police Department family, Officer Cisneros was enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, then started his law enforcement career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

In 2010, the Cisneros family faced a crucial obstacle when Officer Cisneros was diagnosed with B-cell Lymphoma.

Since then, Sal became the CPD Team Captain for the Relay for Life fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

It has been seven years since Sal was diagnosed, and he stands here today as a cancer survivor and a protector of our community.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

CORONA POLICE

On August 25, 2017, Officer Gutierrez attended a neighborhood watch meeting, during which the tenants of the apartment complex complained of crimes occurring within their complex.

That same night, Office Gutierrez located a suspicious male who ran when he tried to speak with him. The subject immediately threw a handgun onto the ground, but Officer Gutierrez continued to chase him, eventually apprehending him. The suspect had a second firearm on him at the time of arrest!

Officer Gutierrez is commended for acknowledging the citizens’ concerns and utilizing the information they provided to resolve an ongoing community issue.

In addition, Officer Gutierrez is a lead advisor for the local Explorer Post; where he mentors and trains the young community members who aspire to work in Law Enforcement.

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Firefighter Paramedic Dan Khalili is being awarded for this year’s Community Service Award. Dan’s compassion and leadership has touched two young lives in the last year. He began his journey in the Big Brother program in 2009, and has grown very close to Carlos Samoya, whom he still mentors today. Over the last year, he used his physical strength to raise almost $7,500 for a local boy by the name Tayvin Sheridan.

Dan started a “ G o Fu n d M e ” page and ran an Iron Man in his honor.

The money he raised assisted Tayvin and his family to pay for ear reconstruction surgery. Dan is an excellent paramedic, showing compassion to every patient he treats. His caring attitude and willingness to help others is an inspiration for all of us and the community we serve.

Sr. Det. Voorhees was the lead detective for the Sharmon Intili homicide that occurred on November 23, 2016. Voorhees led the investigation by gathering and evaluating all the evidence; then presented his findings to the District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Voorhees has drawn upon his knowledge and experience as a seasoned homicide investigator and his investigative expertise to put together a case for the District Attorney’s Office that was predominantly supported by circumstantial evidence.

Voorhees and the entire Detective Bureau continued their relentless investigation which culminated in the arrest of Mark Brierley on June 15, 2017.

Voorhees’ leadership traits of being a TEAM PLAYER and an EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR have been evident during this process. The DA’s Office has complemented Sr. Det. Voorhees and Corona PD on several occasions for the thoroughness and diligence in investigating the Sharmon Intili homicide. Sr. Det. Voorhees is commended for his leadership.

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Captain Sean Harmon and Firefighter Dan Fagan are being awarded Distinguished Service for their bravery and lifesaving actions. On Wednesday, August 10, 2016, Dan Fagan and Sean Harmon were off duty and driving westbound on the 105 freeway toward El Segundo. They came across a solo vehicle rollover. The driver was trapped. The adult male had a major head injury and fracture to his right arm. There was a severe arterial bleed from his injured arm.

Gasoline was leaking from the overturned vehicle, and without any extrication tools, there was no way Dan and Sean could free the critically injured driver. Risking personal injury, Dan applied direct pressure to the wound from the passenger window.

Sean climbed in the back seat of the wreckage, removed his belt, and used it as a tourniquet to control the bleeding. Several minutes later, LA City Fire arrived and extricated the patient with the Jaws of Life. Due to the courage and decisive actions of Fagan and Harmon, the injured driver was likely to survive.

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Event Date & Time : Friday, December 15 | 7am Event Location: Eagle Glen Golf Club 1800 Eagle Glen Parkway, Corona, CA 92883

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Journey cont’d Directors, insights and involvement have been a tremendous asset for all of the business community. Don’s vision, input and knowledge has provided strength and wisdom for this membership driven organization nearing 1,000 businesses.

Chapter TWO Don’s focus during 2017 included communicating and nurturing businesses.

His personal commitment to our team started with weekly “Walk-Abouts” with the Chairman and President.

Though early in his Chairmanship, health issues prevented Don from continuing this weekly activity, many of the Board, Volunteers and Staff did similar activities which resulted in higher percentage of retention figures than budgeted. Including a successful Membership Drive that provided growth and opportunity for those businesses who joined our organization.

Chapter THREE - During Don’s Journey, the Corona Chamber engaged and produced a new program of action, eliminated duplicated efforts or programs that were outdated. In June, the Corona Chamber hosted the Southern CA Economic Summit where speakers touched in multiple areas of growth, optimism and expansion. It was during this ½ day session where Ontario International

Airport CEO Mark Thorpe shared their vision of expansion; Riverside County CEO George Johnson embraced the audience with facts and figures on growth down the I-15; Hospital CEO Mark Uffer shared passionately about Healthcare and what to look for; Norco College President Dr. Bryan Reece enthusiastically engaged the audience what to expect in the near future – specific to veteran assistance, growth and programming. Corona City Manager, Darrell Talbert provided a recap and quick education process on Economic Development 1.0 to 3.0.

Part of the Economic Summit showcased our 2nd class of 40 Under 40, the Best and the Brightest in our region.

Chapter FOUR – The Riverside County Women’s Leadership Conference was brought back to Corona. Redesigned and reformatted to a ½ day event, this conference hosted near 900 attendees, doubling last year’s event.

Four dynamic speakers shared passionately with consistent messaging of UPLIFTing tips and stories.

Chapter FIVE – Our Legislative / Advocacy Outreach hit high marks, with annual trips to Sacramento and Washington DC – these ‘Summits’ are organized by Chamber management and engages business leaders who volunteer their Time, Talent and Treasures – each investing to travel at their

own expense while helping the Corona Chamber with our efforts in Sustaining a Strong Local Economy, Promoting Business Friendly Legislation and Fighting against job killer bills.

Chapter SIX – Partnering in our community to help other non-profit organizations thrive and excel is another successful mark that occurred during Don’s term. The Corona Chamber hosts monthly meetings for all non-profits, as well has been an integral part in many local success stories and programming for these agencies.

Chapter SEVEN – Introduction of CORONA 2020 – a comprehensive display of accountability and private / public partnership has been launched.

Focused on three main areas – Employment | Health Care | Infrastructure; the Corona Chamber’s 2020 strategy will analyze opportunities for Corona to improve. Bring leaders together to share their expertise and Create measurable progress towards goals. With this being launched now, there is a separate article in this publication that goes into details.

September 2017 saw a community come together. With a huge fire in our foothills, homes and lives were spared by the grace of God. What our Chamber witnessed was business after business outreaching to help; neighbors helping each other; and we are so proud of the city personnel. The professionalism of our Police and Fire, they did an outstanding job. There is another group of professionals that the Chamber recognizes as well – this comprises

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the dedicated city employees in all departments. Realizing the first responders were busy in firefighting or evacuations, all departments in the city worked together to prevent mass chaos within our city. All city services continued and many of them were worked on by members of different departments.

We have a great city and an excellent team of employees. In early October, the Board of Directors chose to honor all employees with a luncheon at the City…a small way to show our appreciation for all they do.

As Don begins to turn over the reins to John Weyhgandt at the Chamber’s Annual Installation and Awards Gala, there are still numerous programs that could be in future Chapters include: Active Duty Personnel, Veterans Outreach and Honoring Police & Fire.

To summarize, our grateful love and respect to Don and Sally Garling for providing us their talent, time and treasures during this Journey of a Lifetime…

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n Saturday, February 10, 2018, the Corona STEM Academy is hosting its third VEX robotics tournament. Since its inaugural tournament in 2016, the Corona Chamber has been involved. Last year’s event was hugely successfully, seeing 36 teams from all over southern California came to compete in the Starstruck competition. Local participation included three teams from Auburndale Intermediate and a team from Corona High. One of the Auburndale teams and the Corona High team got selected to participate in the finals and

qualifying rounds, students will then be ranked and select alliances for the finals. The alliances will then compete in elimination rounds until one alliance is designated the winner. Students who win in the competition and some of the other judges awards will qualify for state and world championships.

One of the big differences between this year and last year is that there currently have 48 teams entered. With a much bigger group of students competing, more teams get to qualify for state and world champi-

2017 “40 under 40” recognition

40 Under 40 cont’d and many of our two year honorees will be invited to serve on our selection committee. Self-nominations are permitted, as well, nominations from others are welcomed.

The 40 Under 40 will be highlighted in the 2018 The Guide, a comprehensive review of our community of Corona, sprinkled with feature articles and complete membership directory of the Corona Chamber. A unique and personalized section dedicated solely

to those 40 entrepreneurs who are under the age of 40.

In addition to the printed material, the group will be introduced and honored at the April 27, 2018 Good Morning Corona event. We are excited to change over this venue to incorporate this ceremony. A panel from the 2018 honorees will be formed for a group discussion and answering questions.

If you have questions, please connect with Stephanie Shapiro at the Corona Chamber by calling 951.737.3350 or Stephanie@MyChamber.org

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Auburndale’s team was in a finals alliance that placed 16th. This was the first time any of the STEM Academy teams have advanced to finals and we are really looking forward to this upcoming tournament.

This year, the competition is called In the Zone. Robot teams will compete to pick cones up off the floor and stack them on to short mobile goals or taller stationary goals. Students then must try to move the mobile goals into scoring zones and park robots into special spots before time runs out. The robots have a fifteen second autonomous period where the robots are pre-programmed to pick up cones and stack them. This is followed by a 1:45 period that students drive the robots and score. After several

onships. The other major difference is that we need a much bigger group of volunteers to assist in making this a major Southern California event.

Should this event run well, we are looking at possibly hosting regional or state finals in the near future.

So, here is our call for volunteers: We are looking for about 15 people to help set up the night before, February 9, and then 30 more people to help during the competition itself on Saturday, February 10. There is a need for referees, judges, and logistical help, field setters / runners and food coordination. Please contact Pete D’Agostino, STEM Coordinator for the Corona STEM Academy, at 951.736. 3231 X3545 or pdagostino@ cnusd.k12.ca.us for more information or to offer assistance.

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Economy Seminar cont’d This New Economy seminar will provide a foundational look at economic development in the 21st century. Topics will include: 1) global economic trends and the profound impact these changes are having upon our local communities; 2) emerging best practices in entrepreneurship, innovation and workforce; and 3) strategies to build healthy 21st century communities.

Mo will share on economic development, technology transfer and commercialization, entrepreneurs and technology, the innovation economy and small business.

This 4-hour seminar will be available for a limited number of seats.

Register online at www.MyChamber. org for this class. The class will begin at 7am, with light breakfast available from 6:30am.

In the late 1990s, the U.S. economy made a fundamental shift from an economy driven by manufacturing to one driven by innovation. Almost overnight, this change transformed the field of community and economic development.

Our largest companies have embraced technology to improve their efficiencies, and need far

Veterans cont’d The Corona Chamber Board of Directors will serve as our welcoming hosts as all veterans as the Chamber’s guests. We only ask that veterans preregister (MyChamber.org or

951.737.3350). “All Veterans will be our guests,” states Don Garling, Chairman of the Board for the Corona Chamber.

“Numerous business partners have stepped up to sponsor this event.”

During the event, all veterans, active and reservists duty members will be asked to take center stage introduce themselves by branch of service and years they have served.

The chamber asks that registration be completed by November 10 to ensure all arrangements are coordinated. Through the generosity of the business community, and individuals who purchase tables and tickets, all veterans will be guests at this event.

“This tradition was started many years ago, and truly, we should be treating our American Heroes to free meals daily,” stated Dean Seif, Chairman of the Legislative Action Committee for the CORONA Chamber.

fewer employees to reach those goals. Since 2000, more than 10M American manufacturing jobs became obsolete. Conversely, entrepreneurs and their young companies are now the source of all net new jobs, but they have also created churn, and have forced us to change our expectations for how, where, and for how long we work. As Mark Twain once said, “People are all for progress; it’s change they don’t like.”

The session will help explain the process, enabling attendees to better understand these changes – both those that have happened, and that which is ahead. Our goal in hosting this program is to develop strategies to foster entrepreneurship, encourage innovation, and re-engage our area workforce. She gets this. Mo represents the economic development field, community leadership, higher education, and entrepreneurship. This course will easily be inclusive for the twentysomethings and boomers alike; collectively, Mo brings the wisdom of the old economy with the creative intellect of the new.

Register online at www.MyChamber.org for this class. The class will begin at 7am, with light breakfast available from 6:30am.

Dean continues, “Our chamber takes our freedom seriously, and we have the utmost respect and honor for those who have served.”

Ticket pricing and table sponsorship are accessible online MyChamber.org or calling the chamber at

951.737.3350; Sponsorships begin at $250 and go up to $2,500. Individual tickets are $40 which also helps to underwrite partial costs to put on this event.

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orders, but also the ability to mold larger tanks. These 2 new machines have been dubbed Alpha and Bravo.

“We are expanding our product line to include larger Gemini® and ProChem® tanks, which will follow our strict quality assurance standards.“ said Peabody Engineering CEO, Mark Peabody. Peabody went on to say, “We really feel that it is time for us to take this important step and grow not only our product line, but our company, to keep up with the demands of our loyal and growing customer base and establish a stronger manufacturing base in our Corona, CA location.”

marketplace, increased production capabilities, shorter lead times, all the while maintaining and setting the highest quality standards in the industry” says David Rees, Operations Manager.

The Peabody Molded Tank Division designs and manufactures tanks and accessories for process chemicals used in water treatment, food processing, pharmaceuticals, industrial chemical processes, wastewater treatment, and agricultural chemicals. As an engineering firm and manufacturer, Peabody Engineering works as a partner with customers all over the globe, designing durable, flexible products that last. Kyle Peabody, Rotational Molding Department Manager said, “Peabody Engineering is

The new larger machines will enable us to expand our existing tank product line as well as entertain new opportunities for larger and/or higher volume parts. Rotational molding is the process used to manufacture many common products like the residential trash cans everyone has these days, Yeti® Coolers, kayaks, sailboats and more.

“This significant investment will allow Peabody Engineering to compete at a much higher level in the Rotational Molding Industry by bringing exciting new innovative products to the

taking strides in a positive direction to provide shorter lead times while continuing to provide the best top-quality products in the market.” With a variety of material products in their catalog and successful completed projects, the company backs every item that comes off the assembly line. Peabody Engineering Molded Tanks Division offers water tanks, Pro-Chem® Process Chemical Tanks, Gemini Dual Containment® Tanks, bulk storage tanks, and accessories, as well as fiberglass ladders, catwalks, platforms and grating products.

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Ken Kammeyer, Joyce Pavez and Jerry Puga to receive Chamber’s Lifetime Achievement Awards By: Don Williamson

Rising Star

KEN KAMMEYER

Ken has accom p l i s h e d a great deal since first arriving in Corona, seventy years ago.

In 1965 he opened Kammeyer & Associates (K&A), a firm of landscape architects that provides quality and unique landscape services. Ken earned a degree in Ornamental Horticulture from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He has also earned an M.A. from UCLA. One of K&A’s first projects was developing a “master plan” for a project known as Vail Ranch, that became the city of Rancho California. When then President Richard Nixon, needed a landscape architect for his Western White House, Casa Pacifica, in San Clemente, he commissioned Ken. Ken is a past president of the Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Board. Then Governor Ronald Reagan appointed Ken to the California State Board of Landscape Architects where he served for eight years.

While a student at Corona High, he met his wife, the former Carol Emerson.

They raised five children, Cindy, Ron, Teri Lyn, Julie and Darrel. Like their parents, all graduated from Corona High.

Today, Ron is a key member of K&A. Locally, the Ingalls Equestrian Event Center in Norco was designed

by K&A as well as the George A. Ingalls Veterans Memorial Plaza. In Corona, Ken designed the fountain at the Historic Civic Center, the Dos Lagos lakes and walkway, Jameson Park, Lincoln Park and the trees on Sixth, to name just a few projects.

Learn more about Ken and his company at www.kammeyer.com.

JOYCE PAVEZ

In January 1972, Joyce Pavez and her late husband, Jorge, opened Pavez Insurance Agency in Corona.

Together they built an organization that forty-five years later, continues to prosper. The Pavezs also raised their three children in Corona, Chris, Kana and Joy. Despite the demands of a busy insurance agency, Joyce has always been able to find the time to be very active in Soroptomist International of Corona, an organization dedicated to helping women. She is a past president and current member of the organization’s board of directors. The Soroptomists have helped Joyce in her personal mission to educate young women in how to best be prepared for their lives.

Joyce has contributed to many endeavors to achieve that end. For example, she worked to establish the infant development center at Corona High School where students with infants can have their children on campus, allowing them to continue their education.

Joyce was instrumental in developing Dreams & Decisions, a program which helps to empower middle school aged girls. She participates in Inspire Life Skill Training that assists young women aging out of foster care. In addition, Joyce worked to bring services for domestic violence victims to Corona.

With son Chris now handling the day to day operations of Pavez Insurance Agency, Joyce spends time traveling. She enjoys visiting her ranch in Jorge’s native Chile. The ranch produces grapes that are picked by a local vintner and who in exchange returns bottles of wine.

Joyce Pavez has made life better for numerous women and the Corona Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize her with a Lifetime Achievement Award.

GERALDO “JERRY” PUGA

Jerry was born in Arlington in 1935. His family lived in Alberhill, where his father worked in clay products manufacturing. The Puga’s moved to Corona when Jerry was ten. When he was finished with school, he followed his father into clay manufacturing. An uncle advised him that he could do better. Following the suggestion, Jerry began his career in floor coverings at Larry Graebner’s Furniture in Corona.

Except for a tour of duty in the Army, Jerry was in the carpet/floor covering business for over fifty years.

Corona was without the convenience of a carpet store until 1960 when Jerry and his partner, the late Frank Addleman opened the doors to Jerry & Frank’s Carpets. The pair had worked as flooring installers for Graebners, where floor products were a sideline. When they closed, it was the start of Jerry having his own store for nearly fifty years.

While conducting business at a local bank, fortuitously, Jerry met Andrea Martinez, whom he married in 1970. They became business partners with Andrea instituting home decorating. The business changed its name to Jerry’s Carpets & Interiors and opened on the Corona Mall. Andrea was elected to the Corona City Council in 1992 and served two terms.

Jerry has been an active member of the Corona Rotary and has participated in numerous local charitable causes. After serving customers in six decades, Jerry retired in 2008.

Jerry continues to live by his lifetime credo, “Never disrespect people and treat everyone the same.” Good advice for everyone.

CASSANDRA SANDERSHOLLY – LEAPS & BOUNDS

The Corona Chamber of Commerce is honored to select Dr. Cassandra Sanders-Holly, Founder and Director of Leaps & Bounds Pediatric Therapy, as the recipient of the Rising Star Award.

Dr. Sanders-Holly was raised in Norco.

In June 2010 she opened Leaps and Bounds. Her intentions were to see a few patients and focus on teaching at her alma mater, the University of Southern California. It quickly became apparent to her that there was a local need for her physical therapy expertise, and Leaps & Bounds became a thriving clinic.

Leaps & Bounds provides physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services for children of all ages who are at risk for, or have difficulty participating in, typical age-appropriate activities. Leaps & Bounds’ capable staff serves clients from birth to the age of 22. There are 600 patients that are served by a staff of 30 each week.

Dr. Sanders-Holly is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, with a Board Certification specialty in pediatric physical therapy.

She is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Southern California.

She is trained in Hippotherapy, which translated, means “treatment with the help of a horse.” Dr. Sanders-Holly utilizes the movement of horses to improve motor skills and postural strength. She is a leading educator and researcher in the field.

Her team of dedicated professionals and volunteers enhances the lives of special children every day.

Dr. Sanders-Holly and her husband, Greg Holly, have two children, Ella and Hudson, whom they are watching grow along with Leaps & Bounds.

Crossroads Church to be recognized for their Community Service

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hen Corona’s founding fathers laid out the plans for their new town, then called South Riverside, they generously donated property lots to six churches. One of those was the Church of Christ, which evolved into the Crossroads Christian Church. This year Crossroads celebrates its 125th anniversary in the Circle City. The first building the congregation opened was the repurposed original one-room school house that stood on Ninth Street between Victoria and Howard.

As membership grew, a beautiful new sanctuary was built on the southwest corner of Main & Ninth Streets. In December of 1964, a new church was dedicated at South Main

and Rancho Road. Finally, the big move was made to the current beautiful location at Ontario and Kellogg, east of Santana Park.

Crossroads has a long history of participating in civic activities. Their outreach to the Corona Chamber includes: The Economic Summit in June. In September, they hosted The Corona Chamber’s annual Women’s Leadership Conference, where near 900 women, including high school students, were inspired by a dynamic lineup of leaders that have made a difference. From two dozen members, Crossroads Church now has a congregation of over 6000 people who have the common desire of

sharing their devotion to their faith with everyone. Among their treasured contributions to others is “The Pantry,” a ministry that feeds and cares for the hungry.

Corona is fortunate that a few residents had a dream 125 years ago that

took root and produced good works that have never ceased.

Crossroads Christian Church will receive the Community Partner – Non- Profit Award from the Corona Chamber at the January 25, 2018 Installation and Awards Gala.

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The tradition of caring that culminated in the establishment of Corona Regional Medical Center (CRMC) began in 1933, with the founding of Corona Community Hospital. Since that time the hospital has changed to meet the needs of the rapidly growing community. The hospital is now a 238-bed community hospital network comprised of a 160-bed acute care hospital and a 78-bed rehabilitation campus. It employs more than 1,000 trained healthcare workers and has a medical staff of approximately 300 physicians representing more than 40 specialties.

These are progressive times for CRMC. In the past year a new Emergency Room, with four times more space for advanced care, was completed. The Emergency Room features a rapid medical evaluation area, an internal waiting room, multiple entry points, a private section for pediatric patients and a new imaging center with MRI and a computed tomography scanning machine.

A sure sign of the success of CRMC are the patient satisfaction scores that have risen dramatically in the last year. This is a direct result of new processes that have been instituted to address quality initiatives. CRMC has been awarded the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 2017 and has been rated among the top 5% in the Nation for patient safety for the past two years.

CRMC has successfully responded to our community’s longing for a facility with an improved medical delivery system. They are committed to continually implementing improvement to fulfill patient needs. CRMC is most deserving of the Corona Chamber of Commerce recognition for Health and Wellness Business of the Year.

SERVICE

Established in 1982 by Frank DiGerolamo, DiGerolamo Family Insurance (DFI) offers all lines of insurance coverages, from auto, home, and life insurance, to investments, workers’ comp, and business insurance. The company has grown to become one of the largest insurance agencies in the Inland Empire. While customers might be served by Paul, John, David or Frank DeGerolamo, there are more than 20 agents on staff, licensed in fourteen states.

DFI Insurance is located at 2027 Hamner Avenue in Norco. Call them at (951) 735-5335 / (800) 350-1198, or learn more about the company at DFIinsurance.com.

DFI contributes back to the area they serve. They support military veterans, such as the American Legion, schools, service clubs, and many charitable fundraisers. Frank DiGerolamo says, “We always want to do what’s right for our customer, community, country, and family.”

DFI is committed to helping families and business owners find the best and most affordable insurance policies by providing choice and expert assistance. A Chamber member recently became a loyal DFI customer when a company he had a home owner policy with for forty years refused to renew it. Unable to find a replacement on his own, he contacted the DFI professionals. A policy with a new company was quickly discovered and activated.

DFI has been successfully meeting their commitments to exceed the expectations of their satisfied customers, which has resulted in receiving the Corona Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award for Customer Service.

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Church’s dedication to helping others and promoting positive ideals.

Each year Donnette is responsible for the LDS church’s Family Values and Crystal Apple Awards. The Family Values Award is presented to members of the community that exemplify those values while the Crystal Apple Award is given to a CNUSD high school teacher selected by local LDS students.

Donnette coordinates the local Just Serve volunteers. Anyone can participate by locating the app on-line at www.justserve.org and discovering projects that seek help. She participates in the Corona-Norco Interfaith Council, UNITY

(CNUSD), Cops & Clergy, Corona Chamber and Norco Chamber of Commerces and other local charitable organizations.

In the past year Donnette has helped to facilitate projects such as the Community Day of Service, refurbishing part of the Historic Civic Center Theater, the community garden at the Peace Lutheran Church, creating a Pickle Ball court at a local park as well as a clean-up at Kellogg Park.

Donnette has programmed her pacemaker to keep up with her busy life while she continues to succeed in her battle against cancer. Donnette Tanner Wheat is a dear and a most valuable member of our community.

One of our Nations great business success stories is headquartered in Corona. DeAnne Stidham was a single mother raising seven children when she started LuLaRoe. Her desire to make a living while working from home fueled her dream of creating her own clothing line. Today tens of thousands are selling garments created by DeAnne’s company, LuLaRoe. The company’s name is created from a combination of the name of three of DeAnne’s grandchildren.

LuLaRoe is a network based marketing company that offers thousands of different designs and style to their sellers (independent retailers), for resale to a vast customer base. Garments are produced in limited quantities so that each consultant has a different selection of merchandise. Customers realize this and are anxious to purchase unique designs that sellout fast. Independent retailers utilize different methods to introduce the LuLaRoe line including in-person and on-line parties. After purchasing clothing articles from the company, each independent retailer establishes their own pricing.

DeAnne Stidham, who works with her husband Mark, says that LuLaRoe exists to provide an opportunity for people to create freedom by selling comfortable, affordable, stylish clothing, and offering its consultants the independence to set their own pace and schedule. DeAnne is delighted that this system allows LuLaRoe independent retailers to fulfill the same goal that motivated her to start the company, to spend more time with their families.

LuLaRoe employs over 700 people at their Corona headquarters. The Corona Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize them as the Retail Business of the Year!

Corona is proud to be the home of Monster Beverage Corporation, an international leader in the beverage industry. Sales of Monster products have increased each year for a quarter of a century. In 2016, they earned $3 billion in sales, with dozens of their quality products sold in 128 countries.

Monster conducts their operations from Corona in a six-story, 141,000 square foot building and a three-story 75,000 square foot building next to it on Monster Way, clearly visible from the 91 freeway, just east of the I-15 interchange.

The company has been in Corona since 1998.

Two men from South Africa are key to the success of Monster. Rodney C. Sacks has been Chairman and CEO of the company since he acquired control of it in 1990. Joining him in the enterprise is Hilton H. Schlosberg, who also since 1990 has been President and COO, as well as Vice-Chairman of the Board. Their vision and strategies have made Monster Beverage Company the tremendous success that it is today.

Over a century ago, the city of Corona staged road races on Grand Boulevard to bring attention to their small town. Today, every container of Monster Beverage products identifies its Corona, California connection, and the city’s name is carried to all corners of the world every day.

The Corona Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Monster Beverage Corporation with the Business of the Year in Manufacturing award.

Making a Difference

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onnette Ta n n e r Wheat serves as the Director of Public Affairs for the Corona Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS/Mormon). The long list of good works she has done in that capacity has resulted in her being a most worthy recipient of the Corona Chamber of Commerce, Making a Difference Award.

A University of Utah alumnus, Donnette is employed as a Speech

Pathologist for the Corona-Norco Unified School District. Her extensive work on behalf of the LDS Church is voluntary and allows her to magnify her personal dedication to serving others. She and her husband Joe, a CPA, have lived in Corona for 25-years where they raised their three children, Heidi, Joe and Stephen.

For two years Donnette has been the Director of Public Affairs. In this position she represents her church in government, civic and interfaith relations as well as in social media and coordinating a large network of volunteers. A group of thirteen committee members assist her efforts all exemplifying the LDS

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Chamber 2020 cont’d Chamber’s Sacramento summit.

At the Sacramento Summit, the Corona Chamber and over 20 business leaders, just like you, worked with leaders from CalTrans, infrastructure planning, job creation, and several other key employment development areas to begin a regional planning process focused on developing career building jobs, better infrastructure, while helping increase access to great health care.

“We have put together an initial framework to ensure that Corona and our Region are put first in line when we are competing for infrastructure projects,” said Yolanda Carrillo (Corona Norco Family YMCA) who will lead this program, and is slated to be Chairman of the Board for the Corona Chamber in 2019, in testimony before the City of Corona Finance, Legislation and Economic Development Subcommittee of the City Council.

“We recognize that other regions are extremely successful at capturing their stats on growth and development,” continued Carrillo. “Now we are working on a framework to pull together all of our stats on growth and development; healthcare access; and infrastructure project outcomes to explain to employers and physicians why they should locate here, AND, to regional, state, and national agencies why they should partner with Corona to continue to build great infrastructure.”

The Corona 2020 Strategy will ANALYZE opportunities for Corona to improve. BRING leaders together to share their expertise and CREATE measurable progress towards goals. There are three main components: Employment; Healthcare and Infrastructure.

EMPLOYMENT: The partnership will work with employers to attract or develop 7,000 jobs by the end of 2020.

The average Corona worker commutes almost 36 minutes to and from work with many commuting much, much longer. We will honor and recognize employers who hire new staffing for jobs. Our first business we will highlight, see page 12 of this issue, will be Premier Auto Armor. If your company is expanding, please outreach to

the Corona Chamber so we can add your success to the growing employment picture for our community. In turn, your success in adding employees will help us compete nationally for the resources necessary to continue to improve roads and other important infrastructure across our community.

HEALTH CARE: By 2020, the partnership will work with physicians and leaders to attract up to 50 new practices here. Increasing the quality of care, enabling additional services in Corona is vital to our future. Many residents drive to Orange County and outside of Corona for their healthcare services. The Corona Chamber will work on embracing and bringing services and physician offices to the greater Corona area.

INFRASTRUCTURE: The partnership will work with leaders to eliminate 1,000,000 hours of traffic in our community by the end of 2020. Saving energy and wasted time will make every life better. Time is money, and waiting in traffic wastes numerous hours, creates frustration and causes less quality of life. While this goal will not end traffic, eliminating unnecessary and wasteful time on the road will help minimize delays.

To learn more, contact the Corona Chamber at 951.737.3350.

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Las Vegas Tragedy O

n behalf of the UHS hospitals in Southern California – Corona Regional Medical Center, Southwest Healthcare, Palmdale Regional Medical Center and Temecula Valley Hospital– we would like to recognize the valiant efforts of our sister UHS hospitals in Las Vegas. The staff at these hospitals cared for 229 of the victims of the October 1st tragedy.

In a letter to the organization, hours after the event, President of UHS, Marc Miller, expressed his heartfelt gratitude for these hospitals stepping up to this tremendous challenge: “Late Sunday night, our Valley Health System (VHS) hospitals in Las Vegas activated their emergency protocols in response to what has become the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The Emergency Rooms at our six area hospitals – Desert Springs, Spring Valley, Henderson, Valley, Summerlin, and Centennial Hills – received a flood of private vehicles, ambulances, police cars, and taxis. Our clinical teams sprang into action, responding quickly and skillfully, providing the quality care for which we are so well known. Additional emergency physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and support staff were called in for emergency

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surgery and other procedures. Our hospitals maximized available beds in our ER, Intensive Care Units, and Intermediate Care Units to accommodate admissions.

In total, we received 229 patients, nearly half the total number of reported injured. The majority could be successfully stabilized; however, many are still in critical condition at our hospitals. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have suffered and are currently impacted by this tragic event.

We hereby express our heartfelt gratitude to our VHS employees for their valiant efforts – for treating the wounded and the heartbroken, for stepping up to the tremendous challenge that presented itself Sunday night.

And on a broader scale, we applaud the dedication and compassion of our staff, who immediately respond – in every crisis situation, regardless of scale, across the country. We salute our clinical teams for their commitment to give their very best to every patient, every day. And we thank those in non-clinical roles for their contributions in supporting those who are at the front lines.

To all our employees – thank you for what you do each day. Patient care is personal, and it always will be.”

Merikans Freedom Supports Community

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erikans Freedom Brand is a company that began this year with the purpose of paying homage to veterans.

The idea of Tuan Nguyen was to create patriotic-themed shirts. Since its start, a portion of the profits are being distributed directly to veterans’ organizations throughout Southern California.

When Hurricane Harvey devastated the Houston area, Tuan and his buddy Matthew Hoag wanted to use the same mindset and help the hurricane’s victims. Utilizing social media, they began rallying family and friends together to obtain donations. Within a week, a trailer of donated supplies was ready for delivery. In the meantime, Tuan also created a shirt whose sales would go to those affected by the disaster.

The group is focusing on the city of Katy, Texas, where the flooding caused

many families to lose everything. With schools closed and businesses unable to operate, they were drawn to the many opportunities to help. Once the provisions are delivered, they will stay and help with the cleanup.

Merikans Freedom Brand has also responded to the Las Vegas shooting tragedy. Coronan Kristina Staple was seriously wounded by the shooter. A shirt to raise funds for her care has also been created.

All are encouraged to purchase the Merikcans products and show their support for these important causes.

You can find items to purchase on their website at merikans.myshopify.com. A Facebook page “Merikans Brands” that details their latest activities has also been created to keep everyone updated on their products and causes.

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Native American Veteran Memorial

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he Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee (RNCSC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to provide upkeep and support to the Riverside National Cemetery while providing activities for veterans, their families and the community.

Memorials built at Riverside National Cemetery are built and maintained with private funds. The RNCSC has provided funds for the cemetery’s Medal of Honor Memorial, POW/MIA Statue and Plaza, and the Soldiers Memorial. They have also provided funding to repair and maintain the Fountain and provide golf carts to transport handicapped visitors. The RNCSC has raised millions of dollars to honor those who have served our country, and their work continues.

The RNCSC hosts numerous events each year, such as the Concert for Heroes event and Memorial

and Veterans’ Day ceremonies. They also provide services for the families of veterans, such as the Remembrance of Love Project, and providing the Indigent Unclaimed Veterans Ceremony.

The RNCSC needs help to gather funds for their current project, a Native American Veteran Memorial. They are working hard to achieve their goal of $3.5 million for construction, plus enough for an endowment fund for maintenance.

This is in addition to the $300,000 the RNCSC needs annually to meet their existing commitments.

Corona Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member Jim Gore of Vulcan Materials is also on the Board of the RNCSC. On behalf of the Committee, Jim invites all to find out more by visiting their website, rncsc.org. Contributions can be sent to: Riverside National Cemetery Support Committee, P.O. Box 7519, Redlands, CA 92375.

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Heather’s Healthy Corner

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otivational speaker, Jim Rohn, famously said that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with and I completely agree. If we want to be truly healthy, we need to be aware of the people we choose to spend our lives with.

When it comes to relationships, we are greatly influenced, whether we like it or not, by those closest to us.

It affects our way of thinking, our decisions and our outlook. Being around negativity and anger breeds the same. Being around positivity and hope reaps its rewards for sure! Healthy relationships create a healthy being and encourage us to

be our best self in the work place and at home. We are stronger together. Mind. Body. Spirit.

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Premier Auto Armor

By Don Williamson

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ick Blek opened his automobile protective film installation company, Premier Auto Armor, in his garage in November 2014. Business grew and in April 2016, he moved into his first workshop. Just six months later, he needed an even larger space and expanded to his current location at 109 Maple, Unit E in Corona. With more and more customers discovering his services, this month Premier Auto Armor reaches another milestone, Nick has hired his first employee.

Premier Auto Armor specializes in the exacting process of placing a protective polyurethane film on

automobiles. The covering protects the portions of the vehicle where the paint job is most vulnerable to damage from gravel, rocks, splattered chemicals, scuffs and everyday elements. Customers may opt to have a “clear bra” which protects everything in front of the windshield or the entire frame.

Nick, grew up in St. Louis with hopes of a career in law enforcement.

With few job opportunities available when he completed his education, in 2010 he began working in the automobile covering business. When his wife Sarah’s employer offered her a transfer to California, the couple

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headed for Corona. Since their move sons, Liam and Nolan have joined the family, which welcomes regular visits from family that still lives in Missouri and Sarah’s home country of France.

Nick is an experienced “Master Installer” that takes pride in being an expert in a business with few specialists. “We are like a clothing tailor,” Nick says, “Everyone uses the same material, but not everyone gets quality results. We work with surgical precision” Premier Auto Armor’s new employee, Nate Lohman, is also experienced in the industry and Nick knows he will quickly meet Premier’s exacting standards.

With his new staff member, Nick plans to continue to grow his business. In conclusion, Nick adds, “I am not the type of guy that sells “snake oil,” integrity is the most important thing to me. Giving our customers value and quality will increase our loyal customer base.” Visit Premier Auto Sales or their website at www. premierautoarmor.com

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Affectionately known as “The Cone Lady,” Elaine Norland controls traffic and ensures safety on California’s busy streets and freeways. She is the president and CEO of A Cone Zone, a temporary traffic control company that provides road signs and safety services for street closures and construction sites. The company also offers services at parades, marathons and special events like the City of Riverside’s Annual Festival of Lights.

With more than 35 years of experience in the construction industry, Elaine is a veteran in the male-dominated field. She learned her way around a construction site when she was just a little girl. She and her six brothers and sisters helped her father, who was an electrical contractor. As an adult, Elaine worked for a home builder and learned everything about building houses from the ground up — from contract administration to hands-on field experience.

In 2003, after working three years for a traffic control company, Elaine coupled her construction knowledge with traffic control and opened A Cone Zone. On a shoestring budget, she purchased a used traffic truck, 100 cones, a few signs and an arrow board. She pounded the pavement and literally went knocking on construction trailer doors. She secured her first contract quickly and her company has experienced continued growth and success ever since.

Her client list features a Who’s Who of construction contractors like Hillwood, Sukut, Henkels & McCoy, and AtkinsonWalsh, as well as public utilities and municipalities such as Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, L.A. Public Works, City of Riverside, City of Corona, and City of Fontana, to name a few. In 2011, Elaine saw her business double in revenue from less than $1 million to $2.1 million. That year she was also named a finalist for the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award.

Elaine was just honored as the 2016 Women Business Owner of the Year for the State of California by NAWBO as well as a finalist for the 2016 Women Business Owner of the Year for the National NAWBO. A Cone Zone was honored by the Corona Chamber of Commerce on August 12, 2016 with the Award of Excellence Service. Elaine was also a finalist in the general category for the “Spirit of the Entrepreneur 2016” award held last November.

Elaine is passionate about serving her clients exceptionally well and credits customer service as the key to her company’s longevity and success. When she’s not working to provide clients with traffic control products and services, Elaine is actively involved in her community. She serves on the board of the Corona-Norco YMCA and is an active member of NAWBO, the Corona Host Lions and the Corona Chamber of Commerce. She is also heavily involved in the fundraising events for Peppermint Ridge, a non-profit organization empowering individuals with developmental disabilities. To keep her young, Elaine is raising her granddaughter, Bailey, and coaching her on the ins and outs of owning a business.

An avid outdoors-woman, Elaine enjoys camping, fishing and hunting with her family. She loves sporting clays and sees parallels in hunting and business in this advice: “Stay focused on your target or goals and never give up!”

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ur business partners, WestCoast Magazine featured some remarkable individuals in their recent issue marking their 26th Anniversary. Congratulations to all those who were included, and to Liz Cahn-Castruita (owner and publisher of WCM) for many more successful years. Below, we have highlighted Corona Chamber members that have inspiring messages in the October issue of WCM. We encourage you to click on www.wcmagazines.com to enjoy all 26 inspirational stories.

YVETTE AVILA

951.565.7951 alturacu.com Yvette Avila is a Business Development Officer at Altura Credit Union and a proud board member of the Corona-Norco Student Educational Foundation. In her current role at Altura Credit Union, she creates and maintains business partnerships with select credit union employee groups and community partners.

She’s proud to represent Altura in the community, and it’s not unusual to see her at community events.

Altura has sponsored “Story Time with Santa” at the annual Festival of Trees event, where Yvette is happy to volunteer her time, providing hundreds of children with the opportunity to ring in the Christmas season. She has also served as interview skills workshop facilitator for the CNUSD Career Day and CTE Expo. Giving back to the community is a strong passion of Yvette’s, and providing the community with useful and practical financial information brings her joy.

Yvette earned her B.A in arts at Cal Poly, Pomona, majoring in gender, ethnicity and multicultural studies with an emphasis in women’s studies and a minor in public relations. She furthered her education by earning a master’s in business administration from Brandman University. Her proudest accomplishments are her academic

achievements, and she states, “I am the first in my immediate family to graduate from a university, and the first on both sides of my family to graduate with a master’s degree.”

Yvette is honored to be interacting with the community through Altura Credit Union. She says, “As a part of our community outreach, we offer financial literacy courses. I believe knowledge is power, and the more people know, the better decisions they can make, especially when it comes to finances.”

Yvette is an incredible leader who is strong and perseverant. She says she owes it all to her mother, who executes life with grace and grit, and she shares, “I hope one day to be half the woman she is.” Like her mother, Yvette tends to see the best in people. She tries to always keep a positive outlook and the will to move forward. Her favorite quote is, “Keep going and remember where you started,” and she follows this way of life and shares it with others.

Yvette believes in the credit union philosophy of “people helping people” and believes we can all make the world a better place if we just offer a helping hand. Yvette is an influential woman with a powerful message to share.

BUZZ BROWN 951.272.3670 clspregnancy.com Corona Life Services’ Executive Director, Buzz Brown, is a man with a heart for saving lives. He spent much of his career in sales management, as well as 11 years as an

Executive Pastor, which has uniquely qualified him to serve in a ministry like Corona Life Services. At Corona Life, saving a life is their mission. They passionately believe in the value and sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death. Buzz Brown is an advocate in giving life affirming choices by delivering hope partnered with compassion. Buzz has been the Executive Director for almost 2 years now and has made a positive impact on the lives of the clients who visit Corona Life. His specialty is volunteer recruitment and management and he is proud to share that in just the past year, the volunteer team at Corona Life Services has doubled in size and provides hundreds of hours to the clinic every year.

Buzz is honored to be a part of a team of individuals who were recently awarded Non-Profit of the Year by the Corona Chamber of Commerce. His inspiration comes from Barnabas in the Bible who was known for his positive and encouraging outlook. The teachings of Paul the Apostle on spiritual gifting has helped Buzz to understand how everyone is different yet uniquely made for a purpose. He believes that recognizing this concept and pulling from each person on your team will help organizations to soar.

Buzz genuinely loves people and feels firmly that if you don’t laugh and enjoy life, you will cease to be the blessing you were created to be. People like Buzz are the type of individual who truly makes a difference in the lives of others. Corona Life Services promotes saving the lives of unborn children. They provide physical, emotional and spiritual support to their clients as well as resources and education to those in need. The world could use more influential people like Buzz who bring resources, love, compassion, encouragement and joy together to promote the sanctity of human life.

YOLANDA CARRILLO

951.736.1415 ymcacornor.org Yolanda Carrillo is an exceptional

woman with a purpose and a heart of service, who has worn many impressive hats. A leader in Corona and Riverside County as the executive director/CEO of the Corona-Norco Family YMCA for nearly 20 years, she also serves on the Corona Chamber’s legislative action committee and their board of directors.

Yolanda helped create a footprint for the YMCA at Home Gardens and considers helping to expand Y services to children and families one of her proudest accomplishments.

Through the YMCA, Carrillo has created strong public and private partnerships with the local school district and the cities of Corona and Norco to privatize delivery of social services. She has also advocated to increase federal and state funding to more than 1,500 families served by the YMCA. Yolanda credits her parents as her inspiration to becoming the passionate leader she is today. Coming from a family of six siblings, she recognizes the positive impact her parents had on their lives. “Once we were fortunate to realize that having a college education was our ticket to a better life, we knew it was our turn to give back in a meaningful way to others.

Yolanda is also incredibly inspired by the families she serves. “The very families I serve live in strife and struggle every day to succeed ‚Äì to put food on the table, to keep the lights on, and to fill their gas tanks, all the while trying to encourage their own children to succeed amidst adversity.”

She holds a dual Master’s of Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Community Psychology, having graduated with honors; a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Services; and a Child Development Program Director permit.

Yolanda has been recognized for her tenacity, organization, humanitarianism, and kindness through countless awards. Her first award was the Woman of Distinction Award in recognition of economic and social development from Soroptimist International in 2000, and she was this year’s Norco Area Chamber of Commerce Community Champion of the Year.

Yolanda is credited with federal and state advocacy to keep the NAVSEA Naval Surface Warfare Center open, saving 1,000 jobs in the community. She revitalized the Navy League community network for the base while advocating before Congress and with the State Military Commission on lobbying trips organized with the chamber.

As a city planning commissioner, Yolanda has been a strong advocate for streamlining regulations, a key priority for the Corona Chamber.

At the federal level, she worked on

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legislation to streamline national environmental regulations, helping Corona complete the groundbreaking SR-91 freeway design-build expansion currently underway.

Her multiple trips to the State Capitol have yielded important developments for women-owned businesses and job training. She has also been part of a bipartisan regional coalition to provide common-sense protections for business owners threatened by nuisance lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Yolanda enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, her husband, and her family. She makes time to have fun with her friends, dance, laugh and most of all, “To do God’s work every day.”

She made a choice long ago to live a life that matters. She encourages others to believe in themselves, and that it’s never too late to change their course and add to their destiny. Her goal to make a loving mark in this world is her legacy, and it will echo in the lives around her. She says, “In the end, I believe how we lived our lives will be the only thing that really matters.”

DON GARLING

the company as a part-time business with the help of his son, Don Garling, Jr., and that it has grown into one of the largest vinyl fence companies in Southern California.

Vinyl fencing is made at the plant in Montebello and transported to the Corona location on semi-trucks several times a week where the fabrication process begins. Don states that he’s proud that they’ve been able to work together to grow their business to what it is today, while both striving for excellence.

Don has had the privilege of sitting on the California State Contractors License Board in Sacramento as a subject matter expert. He has received numerous awards such as the Ira D. Calvert Award from the Corona-Norco Family YMCA; the Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Ken Calvert; the Award of Excellence from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger; and the Award of Excellence from Jeff Miller, State Assemblyman, 71st District.

This year, Don is Chairman of the Board for the Corona Chamber of Commerce. He believes we are all on a fabulous journey, so his theme for this year is “A journey of a lifetime.”

Don is all about family, friends, and giving back to the community.

He makes a difference in his community through proud service on the governing board of the Corona Regional Medical Center, as Board President of Eagle Glen Homeowners Association, as Chairman of the Board for the Corona Chamber of Commerce, and on the governing board of the Corona-Norco Family YMCA. He is also a member of the Circle City Rotary.

LIFETIME VINYL FENCE FABRICATORS INC.

951.735.3500 www.lifetimefencesupply.com Don Garling moved to Corona in 1990. Following high school, he began his 30-plus years in education.

While working, he became a reserve police officer for the city of Anaheim and later continued his education to become a police officer in the City of Tustin.

Don was offered a job back in education in 1985 at Brea Olinda Unified School District, retiring as an administrator in 2002 to devote his time and energy to his vinyl fence company. Lifetime Vinyl Fence Fabricators Inc. has three divisions: (1) fabricating vinyl fencing for approximately 125 fence companies in Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Orange Counties; (2) working closely with homeowners’ associations to install vinyl fencing in large communities; and (3) selling vinyl fence materials to the public, as well as providing installation.

Don is very proud that he started

KRISTEN A. HOLSTROM

855.939.9111 www.hbplaw.com Kristen A. Holstrom is a dedicated attorney specializing in family law.

Although officially an attorney for six years, she has actually worked with Holstrom, Block & Parke, APLC, for 17 years. She had the opportunity to work under her father, prestigious attorney Dayn Holstrom, at age 16, when she began to learn the intricate details of family law.

Dayn Holstrom has distinguished himself and his team of highly-experienced, knowledgeable attorneys at

Holstrom, Block & Parke as the number one family law firm in Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. His commitment to excellence is evident throughout his numerous achievements, including graduating summa cum laude with the highest GPA in the history of the school, being honored as a Super Lawyer, and being distinguished with an Avvo rating of 10.

Kristen attended Jacksonville UniMARK & LARRY PEABODY versity in Florida and was recognized for her athleticism and determination in soccer, receiving a full athletic scholarship and earning a B.S. in ��n�����n� business with an emphasis in marketNo Boundaries.... ing and economics. Post-graduation, 951.734.7711 Kristen returned to her roots in Caliwww.4peabody.com fornia and earned her Juris Doctorate Mark and Larry Peabody aren’t just from Trinity Law School, successfully running a business ‚Äì they’re carrypassing the state bar exam. ing on their father’s legacy. As leadKristen influences Holstrom, Block ers of Peabody Engineering & Supply, & Parke through her hard work, comInc., a manufacturing company in Copassion, and heart for her commurona, they’ve continued their father’s nity. Currently their Assistant Manetanks.com dedication to innovation and integriaging Partner and Director of Client ty, with a passion for excellence.

Relations, she is loyal, determined, Peabody is a manufacturer of roresourceful, creative, and persistent tationally molded plastic products, in all of her endeavors. She’s also inincluding their proprietary line of volved with Big Brothers Big Sisters chemical and water storage tanks, as of the Inland Empire, and an active well as custom molded products for member of the Barristers Club of a variety of industries. Peabody also Riverside, Corona Chamber of Commanufactures RF Transparent Archimerce, Orange County Bar Associtectural Concealment enclosures for ation, Riverside County Bar Assohiding cellular and microwave antenciation, and San Diego County Bar nas from public view on buildings Association. and other architectural features.

Despite her heavy involvement in A company committed to treating her career and community, Kristen employees like family, Peabody Engistill manages to balance her home neering received the Manufacturer life as well, stating, “My most proud of the Year Award from The Chamber accomplishment is becoming a mothof Commerce in 2013 and the Inland er and balancing work and motherEmpire’s Top Workplace Award from hood, which is not an easy task.” Her The Riverside Press Enterprise in strength, compassion for others, and 2014. They were a finalist in 2015 and tenacity were nurtured by her two 2016 and were nominated again in loving parents. “I followed in my fa2017. Mark was one of the top three ther’s footsteps, and my mother profinalists in 2014 for the CSUSB Spirit vided continual support to make me of the Entrepreneur Award, and he into the woman I am today.” won top honors in 2015, along with Kristen continues to be recognized his brother Larry, in the Family Busifor her outstanding service with ness category. awards like the 40 Under 40-Best & Asked what qualities make the Brightest from the Corona Chamber company an ideal place to work, Peaof Commerce for the past two years. body Web Editor Ruth Noordwal listShe was also honored as a Rising Star ed ingenuity, passion, integrity, faith,

by Super Lawyers this year, chosen commitment, diligence, industry, infrom compiled peer reviews, statenovation, pride, and heart. wide surveys, and independent re“There is a real spirit of ‚Äòteam’ in search. She was one of less than 2.5 our company,” Ruth said. “Everyone is percent of lawyers to be recognized willing to pitch in and help by doing statewide with this award. whatever they identify as a need. No Kristen is committed to representone has an attitude that it’s not their ing clients during their divorce and is job. The attitude is, ‚ÄòIf the compaespecially qualified to handle cases ny wins, we all win’.” involving family law matters such as To foster employee development, dissolution of marriage, restraining Mark and Larry Peabody encourage orders, child custody, and support. employees to attend conferences Her talent and management skills throughout the year and continare impeccable, and any one of her ue their education through college clients would attest to her creative courses or trade schools. They also legal strategies, aggressive nature, routinely bring in training experts. and unwavering loyalty. She is someRuth is especially impressed with one you can count on to fight for jusPeabody’s generosity to employtice, and lend a helping hand. She is ees and the community, a factor an inspiration to all women, young that earns team member loyalty in and old.

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return. The company provides support to such efforts as Operation Christmas Child by Samaritan’s Purse; Compassion International, which invites employees to sponsor children in poverty; the Circle City Rotary Club; and the Corona-Norco Family YMCA. The company recently donated $5000 to Hurricane Harvey relief through a matching program with their employees.

Mark Peabody is the Chief Executive Officer of Peabody Engineering & Supply, where he has worked for 39 years. He’s a fourth-generation California native and a 13-year resident of Corona with a B.S. degree in finance. Mark has been married to his wife Cheryl for 33 years and they have two adult sons, both of whom are Eagle Scouts and currently work for the company.

Mark has a passion for his community, having served in organizations like Little League, the Boy Scouts of America, the Foundation for Community and Family Health, and the YMCA, where he has held several leadership positions. In addition to being the immediate past chairman for the Corona Chamber of Commerce, he’s on the Governing Board of the Corona Regional Medical Center. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Circle City Rotary Club in Corona as the fundraising co-chair, and is actively involved in serving at Crossroads Christian Church.

Larry Peabody is the President of Peabody Engineering & Supply, where he has worked for 42 years, and is married to his wife of 40 years, Theresa. Larry has two adult sons living in Texas – one is an attorney and the other is an industrial engineer. Both are also Eagle Scouts. Larry travels extensively for the company and has served in many organizations over the past 40 years in his hometown of Cerritos. He also enjoys spending time with his family.

MIKE RYAN (951) 858-4085 www.michaelaryan.com Mike Ryan is a financial professional, helping businesses and families with solutions to protect their business, family, finances, and future. He’s on the Board of Directors for the Corona Chamber of Commerce, as well as Chairman of the Board for Peppermint Ridge, a board member of the Dayle McIntosh Center, and board member

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and secretary for Circle City Rotary.

He’s on the fundraising and annual walk committee for the Alzheimer’s Association and a member of the Inland Empire Disabilities Collaborative. Mike is known for his work with families, small businesses, and the senior community, as well as those with special needs.

DEAN SEIF

951.279.9161 www.allstarci.com Dean Seif, owner of CARSTAR Allstar Collision in Corona, was one of three business executives honored by the California Chamber of Commerce as a 2017 Small Business Advocate of the Year for outstanding advocacy on behalf of small businesses. For over a decade, Dean has helped his community to be one of Southern California’s leading job creators.

He’s worked with the Corona Chamber of Commerce to engage local, state, and federal governments on issues critical to growing career-building jobs. An entrepreneur with a record of success in three industries ‚Äì in the aerospace industry as a flight crew and later in aerospace manufacturing, in real estate sales, and in automotive collision repair. As he and his wife Shannon were growing their businesses and family, they became concerned at the growing gap between public policymakers and employers. This concern resulted in Dean becoming involved in the Corona Chamber of Commerce where he became chairman of the board in 2015, leading more than 10 lobbying delegations to Sacramento and Washington, D.C. to work on many issues on a bipartisan basis. Locally, Dean has testified more than 40 times before the Corona City Council, the Planning Commission, and various policy committees of the City of Corona, as well as the County of Riverside, on issues including local development, job attraction, defeating unnecessary regulations, and the development of infrastructure projects. In Washington, D.C., under Dean’s leadership, the Corona Chamber forged a close working relationship with the State of California Office of Military Affairs. This

has helped expand national support for one of the Corona region’s most important employers, the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAV-SEA), Corona Division (Norco), which provides nearly 1,000 community jobs. Dean has also traveled to the state of Indiana with a joint Navy/ Corona community delegation to tour NAV-SEA facilities.

Dean takes his responsibilities very seriously. Many admire his focus and dedication. “Dean’s outreach to the community far extends beyond his business,” says Bobby Spiegel, president and CEO of the Corona Chamber of Commerce.

“His philosophy is to share his blessings with others.” Dean currently serves as the chair of Legislative Action Committee at Corona Chamber of Commerce.

KAREN SPIEGEL

(951) 833-8136 coronaca.gov Karen Spiegel began her political career in 1996 as elected city treasurer for the City of Corona. After six years, she embraced the City Council elections in 2002 and has served the City of Corona since, including as mayor in 2006, 2010, and 2014.

With more than 30 years of service to the region, her actions speak volumes and her unique passion for service truly sets her apart from the crowd. Karen has worked for positive change and looks forward to continuing her efforts as she seeks the office of supervisor in the Second District of Riverside County.

Karen’s vision and years of active involvement have led to many inspiring programs and firsts for the community. She takes the initiative to create new programs, such as the Healthy Corona Initiative; the Corona LAFF (Life After Fifty Five) and partner with Riverside Meals on Wheels; Mayor’s Youth Council; and the Riverside County Women’s Leadership Program and Conference. She’s been instrumental with the first Strategic Plan for Corona, City of Corona mobile app, the Veteran’s Memorial, and the Corona Military Banner Program, in addition to introducing the Mayor’s Messages.

Karen has been credited for her leadership in regional transportation issues, collaboration, and regional partnerships. She has helped deliver nearly $3 billion in infrastructure like roads and bridges. With her depth of knowledge and commitment to the community, she proudly represents Corona and Riverside County on the regional and state levels in many organizations, serving in a leadership role in several, including: member and past chair of Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC); regional council member to SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments); Metrolink board member; and past chair of the Riverside Division of the League of California Cities.

Karen is an energetic member of the community, and her “roll-up your sleeves” attitude has led to her immersing herself in many civic, business, and community activities, including the Chamber of Commerce, Soroptimist International, Corona Fire Safety Foundation, and United Neighbors Involving Today’s Youth (UNITY).

Karen has been recognized and honored for her service with numerous awards, including Citizen of the Year, Outstanding Public Service Award (League of California Cities), Boy Scouts of America Distinguished Citizen of the Year, Woman of the Year (CA Senate), and the YMCA Distinguished Service Award.

Karen graduated from California State University, Long Beach, then received a master’s degree from Pepperdine University, and was a Marriage Family Counselor (MFC).

Her career has taken many paths, from counseling, to electrical contracting and accounting, to publishing and marketing. When she married her husband, Bobby, in 1985, she came to Corona and worked in the family business, Corona Industrial Electric, Inc., until it closed in 1995. They began Spiegel Enterprises & Publications in 1989, and Karen remains active in the local e-commerce and marketing business.

Our very own Corona Chamber President, Bobby Spiegel also made the list.

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isted 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 Heather Rawlings at 951.737.3350

Allied Pest Control (951) 734-5922 2045 California Ave., Ste. 110 Corona, CA, 92882 A child friendly and family conscious pest control company that holds your family’s safety as top priority.

Hampton Inn & Suites - Riverside (951) 352-5020 4250 Riverwalk Pkwy.

Riverside, CA, 92505 Hotel that creates a comfortable and relaxing experience, while providing you close proximity to nearby attractions.

Atlas Pet Hospital (951) 737-1242 1560 Hamner Ave. Norco, CA, 92860 Pet hospital that cares about you and your pet’s comfortability while applying solutions to your pet’s medical issues.

Carlisle Stylist (714) 803-7604 Yorba Linda, CA, 92887 Women’s personal fashion stylist with the goal to empower women to become their own entrepreneurs and live the lifestyle they desire.

Carter Bradley Insurance Solutions (951) 660-4670 1750 California Ave., Ste. 101 Corona, CA, 92881 An insurance agency solely focused on your unique needs to find the best prices and coverage you require for your business, home, auto, and life insurance.

Cursive (951) 603-3117 2790 Cabot Dr., Ste. 115 Corona, CA, 92883 Gift shop located in The Shops at Dos Lagos that aims to inspire you to reach your full potential and become the person you were made to be.

Curves/Jenny Craig (951) 898-1550 1411 S. Rimpau, Ste. 113 Corona, CA, 92879 Curves is a 30 minute workout for women that is fun, safe, and effective.

Jenny Craig, a proven weight loss program for men and women, is also offered under the same roof.

El Sol Mexican Restaurant (951) 268-6774 1112 W. 6th St. Corona, CA, 92882 Authentic, homemade, Mexican food, prepared daily. Specialties include: Fajitas, combination plates like no other, and amazing Chili Relleno.

Futurelink, Inc. (714) 783-3925 2795 Cabot Dr. Ste. 6-115 Corona, CA, 92883 A leading technology training company and STEM PlayZone for ages 6+. Featuring a one of a kind indoor STEM PlayZone for ages 7-17.

HomeStart Realty (951) 547-4494 255 E. Rincon St., Ste. 327 Corona, CA, 92879 A realty and loans service with a focus on the customer’s needs, equity position, and experience to create a financially secure plan.

HR Green Pacific, Inc. (855) 900-4742 1260 Corona Pointe Ct., Ste. 305 Corona, CA, 92879 Commercial development company that provides multi-faceted services such as: program management, plan check, map check, civil engineering, design, staff augmentation, inspection, code enforcement, water quality management, & municipal management. ilovekickboxing.com (951) 356-6244 1535 E. Ontario Ave., Ste. 104 Corona, CA, 92881 Fitness program in Corona that helps residents achieve results, with a revolutionary fat loss system that incorporates a strategic exercise plan.

Inland Empire Nutrition (480) 799-0490 1520 W. 6th St., Ste. 104 Corona, CA, 92880 Nutrition shop that provides you with the knowledge and products/ supplements you need to live a healthier lifestyle and achieve the figure you desire.

Inland Urgent Care (951) 279-4994 487 Magnolia Ave., Ste. 102 Corona, CA, 92879 Inland Empire Urgent Care Centers are currently being constructed in Corona, Canyon Hills/Lake Elsinore, Temecula, Wildomar, and Menifee.

These centers will significantly help in caring for hurt people and “keeping the valley at work”.

Joy Consultants (951) 375-6860 Corona, CA, 92879 Consulting company that offers a wide variety of strategic marketing and communications services.

K2 Dance Studios (951) 837-6000 4375 Prado Rd., Ste. 106 Corona, CA, 92880 A dance studio located in an inspiring and safe environment.

Class levels range from “Mommy and Me,” to competitive classes and elite training programs.

LuLaRoe (951) 737-7875 4160 Temescal Canyon Rd., Ste. 607 Corona, CA, 92883 Rising industry leader in fashion that creates freedom for their employees, by teaching them to serve others, and strengthen families. LuLaRoe equips all of their associates with the proper guidance, inventory, and strategic marketing plans they need to succeed.

LuLaRoe - Andrea Vinciguerra (951) 842-9309 Direct salesperson for LuLaRoe, rising leader in the fashion-retailer industry.

Metro at Main Apartments (951) 279-0418 418 N. Main St. Corona, CA, 92880 Brand new apartments in Corona, located off the Main Street exit. These new apartments feature close proximity to the Metro Link, exquisite styling, a game room, state of the art fitness center, and various lounges, ultimately contributing to a higher quality of life.

Migliore Gourmet Foods (951) 638-5882 2785 Cabot Dr., Ste. 152 Corona, CA, 92883 Family-owned store located in The Shops at Dos Lagos, that offers ultra-premium olive oils from all over the world, barrelaged balsamic vinegar from Modena, Italy, and a plethora of delicious salts and seasonings from around the world.

Paychex Payroll Services (909) 653-3669 1420 Iowa Ave., Ste. 100 Riverside, CA, 92507 HR solutions to fit the needs of any size business. From do-it-yourself payroll to human capital management, Paychex has exactly what you need to take your business where it needs to go.

Precision Payroll Services (909) 721-8400 620 Jocelyn Shelby Way Corona, CA, 92881 Comprehensive and compliant payroll processing for small to medium sized businesses. PPS has customized processing for each client, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service.

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (951) 425-1541 3848 N. McKinley St. Corona, CA, 92879 Fast-Casual restaurant that specializes in deep fried chicken, and other southern dishes.

Sameer Ohri MD Inc. (951) 268-7573 1280 Corona Pointe Ct., Ste. 118 Corona, CA, 92879 Family medical practice that accepts almost all types of insurances, and puts the power of choice back into the hands of the patient.

Serendipity Payroll Inc. (949) 216-7777 28202 Cabot Dr., Ste. 300 Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677 Professional payroll services with the goal to bring a personal level of attention to payroll.

Summit Industries, Inc. (951) 273-3613 1280 Graphite Dr. Corona, CA, 92881 Manufactures a variety of automobile exhaust systems.

Team West Contracting Corporation (951) 340-3426 1611 Jenks Dr. Corona, CA, 92880 Young and very active General Engineering Contractor whose principals have over 170 years of experience in specific fields.

The KPC Group (951) 782-8812 9 KPC Pkwy.

Corona, CA, 92879 Engaged in numerous businesses around the world, serving diverse industries and helping develop them into leaders of their field.

The Oncology Institute of Hope and Innovation (951) 372-2400 900 S Main St., Ste. 204 Corona, CA, 92882 Offers programs to help patients and families cope with the challenges that are brought on by cancer and strives to optimize their quality of life.

Tito’s Pizzeria (951) 547-4375 1034 W. 6th St., Ste. 105 Corona, CA, 92880 Italian food restaurant specialized in producing exquisite Italian dishes. Online ordering available at titospizzeria.com.

UC Irvine Health (714) 456-7498 333 City Blvd West, Ste. 200 Orange, CA, 92868 Hospital located in Irvine and Orange that has been featured as one of America’s best hospitals for 2017-2018, due to their cleanliness, effectiveness, and attentiveness to their patients.

University of Redlands Online (888) 643-1150 1200 E. Colton Ave. Redlands, CA, 92373 An online program offered through the University of Redlands that makes obtaining your degree, a much more attainable goal.

Vibrant Medical (951) 356-5592 341 Magnolia Ave., Ste. 204 Corona, CA, 92879 An outpatient medical clinic devoted to regenerative medicine, with the goal of putting the body in an optimal place to heal itself using innovative natural therapies.

We’re Grateful for the Opportunity to Serve Our Community.

We’re Thankful for the following Accomplishments of the Last Year: • The new 20,000 square foot emergency room, offering 24/7 advanced care • Our affiliation with UC Irvine Health continues to enhance clinical services • Restoration to patient care areas, unit corridors and restrooms • The dramatic increase in patient satisfaction scores Our continued mission is the transformation of healthcare in Western Riverside County.

For a free referral, call Direct Doctors Plus® at 800-882-4362.

The only hospital in Riverside County to be honored with the Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award. For the second year in a row, the award places CRMC among the top five percent in the nation for patient safety.

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