Corona Business News November/December 2020

CORONA BUSINESS NEWS

VOL 6 | #6 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2020

Big Changes for Small Businesses Our Fight for You NEW CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT LAWS SIGNED

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everal new employment-related laws have been put in place affecting areas such as COVID-19, leaves of absence and privacy.

Notably, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) has been expanded under SB 1383 to include all employers with five or more employees—much fewer than the previous requirement of 50+ employees. You have until January 1st to comply with the new bill, which requires employers to give eligible employees unpaid, job protected leave from employment for certain family or

medical reasons.

Unsurprisingly, various COVID-19-related laws have been put in place over the last six weeks. Here is a rundown of the most important new legislature: • SB 1159 went into effect on September 17th and expands work-related injuries to include “illness or death resulting from COVID-19 under specified circumstances.” It creates the presumption that those who contract COVID-19 while working outside of their homes, did so during employment.

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employees are required to provide evidence that their injury or illness is work related before receiving any benefits. SB 1159 will stay in effect until January 1st, 2023.

• AB 1867 requires all employers with 500 or more employees to provide COVID-19-related paid sick leave, as long as staff meet ... Continued on page 6

AND HOW WE WILL CONTINUE TO ADVOCATE FOR YOUR RECOVERY AND PROSPERITY By Don Williamson

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he Corona Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to protecting our member businesses’ rights to operate unfettered by unreasonable

Continuing to Make History HONORING DON WILLIAMSON FOR HIS LEADERSHIP AND LOOKING FORWARD “ aking History” was year’s official theme, as he No one could have guessed

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the perfect theme for 2020 when Don Williamson selected it in January as the

took on the leadership role as the Chairman of the Board for the CORONA Chamber.

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mall Business Saturday lands on November 28th this year, two days after Thanksgiving. With the holiday season fast approaching, the CORONA Chamber would like to urge you to get a head start on your gift buying and support the businesses that

serve as the backbone of our community at the same time (and you can do a little shopping for yourself, of course).

The occasion was started in 2010 by American Express to encourage people to shop small and bring more holiday ... Continued on page 13

The City’s Homeless Strategic Plan DISCOVER THE SUCCESS STORIES By Karen Roper

Pictured from left to right, Cynthia Lara, Karen Roper, Aftab Hussain, and Kevin Stabile are working hard to finalize renovation plans which will be used to obtain bids from contractors.

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he Corona Chamber of Commerce is the leading advocate for businesses in the City of Corona. In our leadership role to support businesses, we act as a catalyst, convener and champion for business needs and issues.

Because many Corona businesses are impacted by the homeless issue, the Chamber actively participated in the development of the City’s Homeless Strategic Plan. Examples of the Chamber’s involvement include convening strategic plan

burdens caused by laws and regulations that are assigned by any level of government.

Never before in California have there been so many challenges to businesses.

Instead of being regarded as the engine that creates financial security for all ... Continued on page 7

community engagement meetings with the Chamber’s Board of Directors, Good Morning Corona, and other follow up meetings with businesses in the City.

The Chamber of Commerce also conducted follow up outreach to make sure that Corona businesses had the opportunity to complete surveys that helped to shape the strategies and interventions outlined in the City’s Homeless Strategic Plan.

In the spirit of our ongoing partnership with the City of Corona, we wanted to provide you with a few updates and achievements related to the City’s Homeless Strategic Plan:

STATE GRANT AWARD

On July 6, 2020, the City of

Corona submitted a fiveyear homeless grant request to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). On September 16, 2020, State HCD confirmed the City of Corona’s grant request was approved!! Because this is a five-year grant, the City is eligible to receive up to $3.4 million over five years. $582,003 will be available to the City in FY 2021 to support operation of the planned emergency shelter and navigation center on Harrison Street.

HARRISON STREET EMERGENCY SHELTER RENOVATION

On June 17, 2020, Corona City Council adopted a comprehensive Homeless ... Continued on page 12

what 2020 would shape up to be; however, this theme is spot on – as we continue to Make History.

Williamson spent his professional career in the grocery industry, working for one main company, Alpha Beta (Food 4 Less and eventually Ralph’s Grocery chain were part of this). He started as a box boy for Alpha Beta Store Manager Doyle Pratt at store 139, which is now where Sprouts at Main and Ontario is located. Throughout his tenure with Alpha Beta, he progressed and eventually was tasked with corporate jobs in ... Continued on page 11

In This Issue New Members – Page 4 Home2 Suites comes to Corona – Page 6 Corona Restaurants Take Center Stage – Page 8 Milestone Celebrations – Page 10 Women’s Leadership Conference Roundup – Page 11 Member Spotlight – Page 13 Marketplace – Page 14

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CHAIRMAN’S CORNER Don Williamson

THE UPCOMING ELECTION: MY PERSPECTIVE

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his November’s election will make Corona history, when for the first time all five Council members will have been elected by specific districts

within the city limits. In 2016, over two-thirds of the voters were in favor of the proposal “Measure N” that established this new representation. It

CORONA Chamber of Commerce 904 E. 6th Street, CORONA, CA 92879 (951) 737-3350 | My MyChamber.org Trisha Yontz Member Services Representative Trisha@MyChamber.org

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Robert Yanez Membership Development Robert@MyChamber.org

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CORONA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 2020 OFFICERS Chairman of the Board Don Williamson Corona History Association

Finance Vice Chairman Angie Byars 3M Corona

Chairman-Elect Kim Mabon Creative By Design

Immediate Past Chairman Mike Ryan Ryan & Associates Financial Services

First Vice Chairman Jon Haratyk Living Better 101

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

Treasurer/Finance Chair Palbinder Badesha Express Employment Professionals

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS Patrick Akes Akes Family Funeral Home

Ruth Jaffe Kaiser Permanente

Lea Petersen Southern California Gas Company

Sam Buenrostro, Ed.D. Corona-Norco Unified School District

Crystal Lopez Carter Bradley Insurance Solutions

Dr. Anthony Pirritano Integrated Medical Center Of Corona - CompAccess

Marta Cortez Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant Anthony Edwards Robertson’s Ready Mix Don Garling* Lifetime Vinyl Fence Fabricators, Inc. Jim Gore Vulcan Materials Company Monica Green, Ed.D. Norco College

Gordon Macaulay Collins Aerospace Chad Miller Industrus, Inc. Eugene Montanez Allegra Marketing-Print-Mail/ Image 360 Signs & Displays

Lily Quiroa Waste Management Mike Quraishi Aladdin Cleaning Services, Inc. Dean Seif CARSTAR Allstar Collision

Mark Peabody Peabody Engineering & Supply, Inc.

Janet Steiner MakeDust

Linda Pearson Corona Regional Medical Center

John Weyhgandt Western States Financial

Liaison for NAVSEA Corona Division: Jennifer Stewart Naval Weapons Surface Warfare Center *of blessed memory

For advertising information, contact the Chamber at (951) 737-3350 Since 1910, the Corona Chamber has been providing ‘resources for prosperity’ for the businesses and community of Corona, CA. This Chamber represents the interest of business in the greater Corona service area by providing its members networking opportunities, promoting the community, and engaging federal, state, and local officials in order to improve the economic prosperity of the Inland Southern California region. With a membership of over 750 businesses, representing over 55,000 jobs, the Corona Chamber is the voice of business.

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took a long time for this to happen and there were detractors.

Educated here, I came to believe in representative democracy, which we had at every level of government, except city council. As a Corona High senior, I spoke at a “Mayor’s Breakfast” advocating what was then referenced as “wards”. In those days, residential boundaries still had a racial divide component and Corona had only elected one Hispanic councilmember in nearly 80 years, a great man, Onias Acevedo.

Happily, we are far more integrated today. In my mind however, while a factor, it is not the primary benefit of Measure N for Corona districting today.

Corona is a metropolis closing in on 170,000 residents, which if divided by five, would equal to about 34,000 per district. When I gave my advocacy in 1972, there were about 27,000 here.

The implementation of Measure N reduces the number to contact by 80%, creating a fairer process for all potential candidates. That is what is most important today, inclusion and financial parity.

I worked on the Measure N committee and met an accomplished young woman, who is now a member of our City Council, Mayor Pro Tem, Jacque Casillas. I discovered her to be a delight, cheerful, caring and intelligent, the type of individual that we need representing our community. In 2018, the first three districts under Measure N worked, created a competitive election with qualified candidates vying for the seats. Now we are down to the final two districts and more good news: one of the two has three solid, worthy citizens campaigning for the spot.

In the remaining district, ONE INDIVIDUAL has stepped up to run for the Council. ONE! I do not know Tony Daddario personally, however based on my observation of him, his reputation and the little interaction we have had, he is a stand-up fellow. We all owe him our gratitude for coming forward to be the ONLY candidate from his district to run. Thank you, Tony Daddario and I know you will serve in the best interests of Corona.

To learn about and hear Tony’s ideas on running for the City Council, you can follow this link: http:// bit.ly/TDCCcorona and listen to him on the Chamber’s Business Briefing of September 23 in which Tony kindly participated.

I find it disappointing that no one else from that district was interested in going through the requirements to register as a candidate. Consider this, my sophomore year at CHS, 12 candidates chased after two open seats; four years later in 1974, 12 went after three; and in 1992, nine chased two council chairs. Our goal was that Measure N would increase inclusion in the Council election process. I sincerely hope that in two years, when the first three Measure N seats are up, there will be more public interest and additional qualified candidates will join the fray.

Coronans need to be grateful to all who serve this city as council members and council candidates.

It is a difficult job and though it does come with a small stipend, it is in reality a “volunteer” arrangement. It requires hours of time and personal sacrifice to participate in city politics. Council members should be treated with respect, not called names or have to answer to emotionally nefarious accusations.

These types of bullying tactics prevent citizens from wanting to take part in city government. I have had several confide that to me.

No matter how they are framed in self-righteousness, incivility is divisive and merely self-serving that is more about the character of the individual than the issues faced by the City of Corona.

The Corona Chamber of Commerce, like the Corona City Council, is a volunteer organization. We have our paid staff, but it is a board of directors, all business member volunteers, that oversee the operation. We share the same goals as members of the Corona City Council, to create a safe and prosperous community, where we can live, shop and work. The Chamber and Council have been partners for 110 years.

During some of those years, the entire Corona City Council has been comprised of members of the Corona Chamber of Commerce. With today’s more economically diverse population, that has changed, however our shared purpose remains.

With that in mind, I turn to the members of the Corona Chamber of Commerce to take the example set by the business community since the establishment of Corona as South Riverside in 1886. Get involved in your city. It will be a growing experience and an education in what citizens can accomplish. I write this to you knowing the curtain is closing on my own years of civic involvement.

The participation of the business community—whether as members of the Council or as civic boosters—is essential to every city. Corona needs you as we confront unprecedented challenges in the years ahead.

Two years ago, the Corona Chamber of Commerce gave up one of the most talented members of our Executive Board, when Chairman-elect, Yolanda Carrillo, resigned to be appointed to the Corona City Council.

Yolanda has done a stellar job on the Council and will be leaving it with the November election. This incredible individual, who revived the Corona YMCA and built it to serve thousands of children and their families, is also retiring from her job as that organization’s director. Look for information for the annual YMCA Calvert Dinner, which will be in January, where Yolanda will be suitably honored. We love and appreciate Yolanda and wish her the best that life has to offer.

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CEO’S COVID-19: Our State’s Counties CORNER Must be Treated Uniquely Bobby Spiegel

THERE IS NO ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL SOLUTION TO THE PANDEMIC AND OUR GOVERNOR NEEDS TO RECOGNIZE THAT

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hese days’ politics and the COVID-19 pandemic often find their way into conversations. I hope that without creating frenzy, I want to discuss the latter concerning re-opening our businesses in CORONA and extending into the rest of Riverside County. I am a member of a countywide Task Force that is researching and making recommendations to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, who in turn work with the Office of the California Governor to review opening restrictions.

As many of you know, I have experience with COVID-19. I was tested and then informed that the results were positive and suffered the symptoms of the illness that has stricken so many thousands. The virus is severe and during the early days of my affliction, I admit to worrying about my odds of survival. However, with so many prayers for my recovery, encouragement from our large community, excellent healthcare, support, and advice – I did fully recover. I will remain grateful to all of you that played a part in winning my perilous battle over this horrible virus.

This year, things have moved quickly with sometimes-contradictory advice as scientists grapple with this new virus. Some of us have made cynical comments referencing our situation as a “planned-emic” and claiming that a cure will somehow miraculously appear after the November election. I can only reflect on my own experience and guarantee you that COVID is real, it is dangerous, and caution should continue to be practiced.

As for the RE-OPENING efforts, County Supervisor Karen Spiegel (who I know very well) has stated her desire to help businesses while recognizing the potential threat to the health of all residents in our County. Recalling the initial concerns and warnings that hospitals would be overwhelmed with patients and that ventilators would be needed by the thousands. In response, the Supervisors directed that two full ‘hospital like’ facilities be created immediately. Available buildings were converted to act as backup to the hospitals. In the end, fortunately, not a single bed was utilized or patient admitted to

either building. Still many “non-essential” businesses were closed.

Governor Newsom created his plan for reopening. Led by the County Board of Supervisors, the business community worked to follow their game plan (a playbook so to speak). As Supervisor Spiegel shared, “It was like all of us were playing football, with time running out in the fourth quarter, and the Governor calls time out. He then comes back to the field and submits a new playbook and we all are supposed to start playing badminton!”

Businesses were divided into “non-essential” and “essential” to determine if they should remain open. Often the lists did not make sense. I still do not recall a definition of what exactly constitutes an “essential” or “non-essential” business, but that is another topic to be discussed later. The Governor’s hope was that keeping people home would flatten the curve of increased cases. It is easy to understand why our businesses and residents became confused and/or frustrated.

Our Chamber’s goal is to keep our member businesses vibrant while

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adjusting our 2020 plans. Our team at the CORONA Chamber moved numerous events and programs to become virtual. Working with careful guidelines, our staff found options that enabled us to offer hybrid events with both in–person and virtual participation available.

We have converted everything we do in one way or another, from our Board Meetings (hybrid) to the most recent Women’s Leadership Conference (virtual) to regular social events being cancelled. Sadly, our popular Monte Carlo event has even been postponed this year.

During these dynamic times, the CORONA Chamber has outreached to our membership, including implementing a weekly virtual call every Wednesday morning at 10 AM to deliver current information on the COVID-19 situation and business-related political developments.

We have been working with the restaurant community to promote their ‘take-out’ options, creating various social media posts for information and promotion of our local businesses. One program we found ... Continued on page 7

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Sportsman’s Warehouse (951) 382-7100 2585 Tuscany St. Corona, CA 92881 Whether your passion is hunting, fishing, camping, backpacking, or shooting, it’s important to have the right equipment when you head into the great outdoors. Quality gear gives you the edge you need to perform well and enjoy the journey.

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Hilton Opens New Home2 Suites in Corona For those looking to work during their stay, the Home2 Suites offers a large work desk with convenient desk-level outlets, adjustable lighting, and an ergonomic chair to make your remote office comfortable and productive.

The Home2 also offers a 24-hour business center to accommodate your after-hours business hours.

Conveniently located off the I-15, the Home2 Suites is two miles from the Glen Ivy Hot Springs, with shops, dining, movies, and golf at Dos Lagos all just 10 minutes away.

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ilton Corona has opened its brand new Home2 Suites, located at 4556 Temescal Canyon Road. The Home2 features 100 all-suite rooms, along with great amenities such as complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, complimentary guest laundry, full kitchens in every suite, heated outdoor pool, and a state-of-the-art fitness room. The hotel is also pet-friendly and has a peaceful patio area with a fire pit, perfect for a relaxing evening.

Rooms at the Home2 are decked

out with floor to ceiling windows, bright colors, and modern décor, giving travelers the chance to feel that home-away-from-home feeling.

Suites comes fully equipped with a full-size refrigerator, microwave oven, cooktop and dishwasher.

Forgot cups and plates? The Home2 Suites takes care of that for you. From Studio Suites to 1-Bedroom Suites, each room is equipped with comfort in mind, including a pullout sofa-bed for any additional guests.

Employment Laws cont’d from page 1 the requirements of being made to quarantine by either the employer, a health care provider or federal, state or local isolation orders relating to COVID-19. This does not include those who work from home. AB 1867 went into effect immediately in September and will run until the end of the year.

• AB 685 goes into effect on January 1st 2021, so you a couple of months to ensure compliance with these complex requirements. The bill focuses on what recording and reporting actions employers must take if a potential COVID-19 exposure occurs at the workplace. Our friends at CalChamber put together an in-depth breakdown of the bill—we recommend you give it a read at bit.ly/CCAB685.

Along with SB 1383, further absence-related laws have also come into effect. AB 2992 expands the existing law that prohibits employers from discharging or discriminating against employees who are victims of crime or abuse (for example, domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking) for taking time off from work to ensure their health, safety,

or welfare or that of their child.

Furthermore, the following bills have also been passed recently: • AB 2257: Revisions and clarifications to AB 5, which concerns the ABC test used to determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor.

• AB 1947: Increases the time people can file a complaint— from six months to one year— if they believe they have been discharged or otherwise discriminated against in violation of any law enforced by the Labor Commissioner. This goes into effect at the start of 2021.

• SB 973: Private employers with 100 or more employees that are required to file an annual Employer Information Report (EEO-1) are required to submit a pay data report to the DFEH with information about employees’ race, ethnicity and gender in various job categories on or before March 31, 2021.

• AB 1281: Extends by one year the exemption created by AB 25 of employee data from being collected, retained and sold under the CCPA.

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November/December 2020

Major Gifts cont’d from page 1

CEO’s Corner cont’d from page 3 brought just shy of $3.5 Million (May – October) to two restaurateurs through a California State program called “Great Plates Delivered”. Numerous restaurants have mentioned their sales are peaking at prior to COVID-19 totals (thank YOU all for patronizing these local eateries).

Other outreaches brought great contracts for numerous manufacturers in CORONA for the PPE items.

SINCE DECEMBER 1910, THE CORONA CHAMBER REGULARLY MAKES “LEMONADE FROM THE LEMONS”.

citizens, government seems to take the position that businesses are instead merely a revenue source to fund other projects. From layers of taxes, fines, fees and other creative schemes, businesses are struggling to deal with an average of three new regulations each week of the year.

The Corona Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Action Committee (LAC) is a strong combatant against government laws and regulations that kill jobs by stifling California businesses’ immense abilities to flourish. As you well know, this State has historically triumphed in creating jobs, paying taxes and creating a climate of opportunity. We fight to keep California employed and prosperous.

“We are a fairly large organization, and we appreciate having the CORONA Chamber assist us with opening doors where needed. A recent Washington trip with the Chamber enabled our organization to have face-to-face meetings with several Congressional offices and decision makers,” says Anthony Edwards, Director of Development for Robertson’s Ready Mix. Over the past three years, our intensive efforts in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. have helped to eliminate $125,000 in costs PER EMPLOYEE that would have directly impacted hardworking business owners’ bottom line. In 2020 alone, our outreach was needed more than ever as the healthcare crisis brought out the “creative thinking” of some of our lawmakers, and $71,750 of that was saved just this year. See the included pie chart for details on ten of the bills we defeated this year.

Elaine Norland, former owner of A Cone Zone and now with RoadSafe Traffic Systems, shares, “The Chamber’s legislative program has saved my business thousands of dollars and the Corona community millions in impacts while helping our community

gain state and federal funding for major infrastructure projects.”

In the wake of the pandemic, our Chamber has organized programs that have put $3,493,980 (and growing) directly into local businesses.

We have filtered through the noise and dissected a massive amount of news to bring resources to the forefront and help businesses in our area not only to stay afloat, but to thrive.

Our President/CEO, Bobby Spiegel, is part of the Riverside County Economic Recovery Task Force, working with a talented and passionate group of individuals to get us back on track.

These efforts come at a cost, including contracting a highly specialized and respected legislative consultant. Each year we hold a fundraiser, most recently the Monte Carlo Masquerade, to offset this cost as well as related expenses. This event has successfully raised enough funds to support vital LAC financial requirements. Sadly, in 2020, our fundraiser is a victim of Covid 19 restrictions.

However, this cannot be the end of our efforts to keep our members informed and their voices heard.

The Chamber has decided that this year, our best option is to appeal to our most ardent supporters and institute a “Major Gift” campaign. We humbly request your reflection in participating in this, our most essential mission, and we appeal to you for your most generous contribution so that we might continue the fight against government intrusions into profits and prosperity.

To make a donation, please call Bobby’s cell at (951) 733-1836 to review this campaign more in depth. You can also mail a check to 904 E. 6th St., Corona, CA 92879. We offer to you our sincerest appreciation for your consideration during this year of unprecedented tribulations, and will continue to fight for a better year ahead.

Remember, CORONA was the Lemon Capital of the World for most of the 20th century. Some of the new options we have found, such as technology programming, will become ideas to consider once the pandemic winds down.

This Chamber has outreached to Governor Newsom requesting that he reconsider putting all 58 counties on the same rulebook. Our State has varied climates and demographics; one size does not fit all. Just one example is outside dining and the weather.

Your health care, your way.

In Coachella Valley (part of Riverside County), temperatures well over 100 are common into the evening, making outside dining a poor option. Orange Counties’ beach communities do not face this challenge and therefore they need different rules.

Some of the areas we are working to promote: • Physical Distancing should be the Guidance for Occupancy Limits for each sector, not an arbitrary percentage of occupancy.

• Any failure in meeting the Guidance for adjusted cases and Positivity Rates should allow for a specified number of weeks, as a remedy period.

• The 80+ Sectors identified by the State should each have their own restrictive tier assigned, so that it is NOT all or nothing.

• Use of Contact Tracing data will drive what Sectors are NOT meeting the Guidelines; those Sectors may be subject to moving back a Tier if the remedy period proves they remain non-compliant.

I assure you; the CORONA Chamber will continue to service our members and the business community. We will get through these tough times. Should you need assistance, we are always just a phone call away.

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November/December 2020

DINING WITH CORONA CHAMBER

BREWERIES

Epic Wings Corona (951) 272-9700 epicwingsnthings.com 350 N. McKinley St., Ste. 101 Corona, CA 92879

Skyland Ale Works (951) 817-3037 skylandaleworks.com 1869 Pomona Rd., Ste. E Corona, CA 92880

Hunny’s Restaurant (951) 735-7020 hunnys.cafes-usa.com 402 S. Corona Mall Corona, CA 92879

Stone Church Brewing (951) 433-0121 stonechurchbrewing.com 2785 Cabot Dr., Ste. 160 Corona, CA 92883

IHOP - Corona (951) 736-5416 ihop.com 2450 Wardlow Rd. Corona, CA 92880

Z Pizza Tap Room (951) 356-4406 zpizza.com 420 Main St., Ste. 107 Corona, CA 92880

Kountry Folks Homestyle Restaurant, Inc. (951) 354-0437 kountry.com 3653 La Sierra Ave. Riverside, CA 92505

BURGERS Burger IM (951) 475-7245 burgerimsouthcorona.com 1240 E. Ontario, Ste. 107 Corona, CA 92881 Corona Burgers & Eats (310) 707-7088 coronaburger.com 307 E. 6th St. Corona, CA 92879

CASUAL DINING All Star Drafts Sports Bar & Grill (951) 638-5757 allstardraftscorona.com 2785 Cabot Dr., Ste. 110 Corona, CA 92883 Chuck Wagon Bar & Grill (951) 737-7162 chuckwagonbarandgrill.com 1353 W. 6th St. Corona, CA 92882 Cowboy Surfer Grill (951) 739-0115 thecowboysurfergrill.com 387 Magnolia Ave., Ste. 106 Corona, CA 92879 Denny’s Restaurant (951) 737-0890 locations.dennys.com/CA/ CORONA/247568 1833 W. 6th St. Corona, CA 92882

Cocina del Che, Inc. (909) 268-1951 cocinadelche.com Eastvale, CA 91752 Nina’s Tacos & Catering/ Party Rentals (951) 602-0026 Corona, CA 92880 Route 66 Meat Company (951) 403-2798 route66meats.com 1243 Columbia Ave., Ste. B2 Riverside, CA 92507 Tikiz Shaved Ice & Ice Cream (855) 951-9510 tikiz.com/riversidecorona Norco, CA 92860 Wicked Pizza Pies (951) 858-4015 wickedpizzapies.com Corona, CA 92881

Silver Dollar Pancake House (951) 737-5977 silverdollarpancakehouse.com 710 E. 6th St. Corona, CA 92879

COFFEE Crave Coffee & Tea (951) 278-0038 cravecoffeebar.com 175 E. Ontario Ave. Corona, CA 92879 Dunkin’ Donuts (951) 847-7777 dunkindonuts.com 924 E. Ontario Ave., Ste. 102 Corona, CA 92881

CATERING As You Like It Events & Catering (951) 737-8025 asyoulikeitevents.net 430 River Rd., Ste. E Corona, CA 92880 Brother 2 Brother Catering (951) 334-1017 brother2brothercatering.com Corona, CA 92883

Carl’s Jr / Bernard Karcher Investments, Inc. (951) 272-6277 carlsjr.com 1631 Market St., Ste. B Corona, CA 92880 Chick-Fil-A - The Crossings (951) 898-0608 chick-fil-a.com 3555 Grand Oaks Corona, CA 92881

Fantastic Cafe (951) 817-1111 fantasticcafe.com 994 Hamner Ave. Norco, CA 92860 Farmer Boys - Lincoln Ave. (951) 520-0077 farmerboys.com 263 N. Lincoln Ave. Corona, CA 92882 Raising Cane’s (951) 371-1005 raisingcanes.com 1215 E. Ontario Ave. Corona, CA 92879

Skillet’s Cafe (951) 207-6074 myskilletscafecorona.com 490 Hidden Valley Pkwy., Ste. 101 Corona, CA 92879 TGI Fridays (951) 277-8225 tgifridays.com 2795 Cabot Dr., Ste. 155 Corona, CA 92883

FAST FOOD

Chick-Fil-A - Hidden Valley (951) 279-4555 chick-fil-a.com 450 Hidden Valley Pkwy Corona, CA 92879

Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (951) 379-3630 lazydogrestaurants.com 380 McKinley St. Corona, CA 92879 Rock & Brews Restaurant (951) 432-7640 rockandbrews.com/corona 3550 Grand Oaks Corona, CA 92881

Nothing Bundt Cakes (951) 278-2253 nothingbundtcakes.com 926 E. Ontario Ave., Ste. 104 Corona, CA 92881

DESSERTS Cinnaholic (951) 893-1159 cinnaholic.com 2670 Tuscany St., Ste. 104 Corona, CA 92881 Crumbles Cookies (951) 270-2627 crumblescookies.com 1191 Magnolia Ave., Ste. C Corona, CA 92879 Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (951) 898-4523 menchies.com 510 Hidden Valley Pkwy., Ste. 102 Corona, CA 92879

FINE DINING Con Amore Ristorante (951) 272-5894 conamoreincorona.com 2630 Tuscany St., Ste. 103 Corona, CA 92881 TAPS Fish House & Brewery (951) 277-5800 tapsfishhouse.com 2745 Lakeshore Dr. Corona, CA 92883 The Toasted Barrel (951) 737-9463 ttoastedbarrel.com 1300 El Sobrante Rd. Corona, CA 92879

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November/December 2020

RESTAURANTS & CATERERS

ITALIAN Graziano’s Corona Restaurant (951) 734-8500 grazianoscorona.com 333 Magnolia Ave. Corona, CA 92879 Marcello’s Pizza - Norco (951) 734-8003 marcellospizzanorcoca.com 2085 River Rd., Ste. D Norco, CA 92860 Pizza Rev (951) 278-9630 pizzarev.com 2560 Tuscany St. Corona, CA 92881 Vito’s Italian Pizza (951) 736-8486 vitositalianpizza.com 440 River Rd., Ste. C Corona, CA 92880

JAPANESE SGC Japanese Restaurant (951) 738-0650 113 E. 6th St. Corona, CA 92879

MEAL PREP Chef Doc, Inc. (951) 310-7289 chefdoconthespot.com Corona, CA 92879 Fit 4U Meal Prep LLC (951) 751-2846 fit4umealprep.com Corona, CA 92882 LeanFeast (951) 547-4118 leanfeast.com 540 Hidden Valley Pkwy., Ste. 101 Corona, CA 92879

MEDITERRANEAN D’Vine: A Mediterranean Experience (951) 356-5001 dvineexperience.com 2570 Tuscany St., Ste. 101 Corona, CA 92881

JERKY

LoVeJeRk (925) 354-0252 Corona, CA 92879

LOATIAN Kra Z Kai’s BBQ (951) 268-6968 krazkais.com 1218 Magnolia Ave., Ste. G110 Corona, CA 92881

SANDWICHES

Miguel’s Restaurant - Dos Lagos (951) 277-7532 miguelsrestaurant.com 2715 Lakeshore Dr. Corona, CA 92883

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches (951) 549-9486 jimmyjohns.com 926 E. Ontario Ave., Ste. 106 Corona, CA 92881

Rodrigo’s Mexican Grill (951) 738-0373 rodrigos.com 150 W. Parkridge Ave. Corona, CA 92880

Main Street Deli (951) 738-0600 mainstreetdelicorona.com 175 E. Ontario Ave., Ste. 102 Corona, CA 92879

Super Taco (951) 272-6577 450 S. Main St., Ste. D Corona, CA 92882

The Press Cafe (951) 987-0533 thepresscafe.com 2079 Compton Ave., Ste. 106 Corona, CA 92881

T&H Liquor/Tacos Panchitos (951) 737-2322 tacospanchito.com 1530 W. 6th St., Ste. 102 Corona, CA 92882 Tacos Al Fuego (951) 339-9280 tacosalfuego.com 486 N. Main St., Ste. 101 Corona , CA 92879

SOUTHERN Sunday Dinners Soul Food (951) 427-3774 sunday-dinners-soul-food.business.site 3848 N. McKinley St., Ste. B Corona, CA 92879

Kabab Crush (951) 734-1770 350 N. McKinley St., Ste. 102 Corona, CA 92879 Kabob Hutt (951) 279-6696 kabobhutt.com 165 Washburn Cir. Corona, CA 92882

Chew On This - Jerky (951) 317-8807 chewonthis-jerky.com 2621 Green River Rd., Ste. 105-235 Corona, CA 92882

Miguel’s Jr/Miguel’s Restaurants (951) 520-8911 miguelsrestaurant.com 1920 Frontage Rd. Corona, CA 92882

MEXICAN Eduardo’s Mexican Restaurant (951) 340-3722 eduardosmexicanrestaurant.com 513 W. 6th St. Corona, CA 92882 El Taco Lucas (951) 278-4702 401 S. Lincoln Ave., Ste. G Corona, CA 92882 Luna Modern Mexican Kitchen (951) 735-8888 lunammk.com 980 Montecito Dr. Corona, CA 92879

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OTHER Acai Republic (951) 427-5193 acairepublic.com 2225 Eagle Glen Pkwy.

Ste. B-104 Corona, CA 92883 Tom’s California Popcorn (951) 277-4422 tomsfarms.com 23900 Temescal Canyon Rd. Corona, CA 92883

POKE Poki Cat (951) 338-8068 pokicat.com 2630 Tuscany St., Ste. 102 Corona, CA 92881

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CORONA CHAMBER 10 CORONA Business News

November/December 2020

Celebrate!

Thank you to our members who recently renewed their membership with us. The businesses featured below are celebrating Chamber anniversaries. Your partnership in our organization makes a difference in our community during uncertain times. When the going gets tough, the Chamber doesn’t sit on the sidelines. We are doing everything in our power to support members, and together, we will get through this! Join us in celebrating these members for their ongoing investment in our community.

5 Years

ABC Hopes, Inc. (951) 217-7223 1748 W. Katella Ave. Ste. 206 Orange, CA 92867 We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities. Through ABC Hopes we have created an opportunity for young adults with intellectual disabilities to get out into the community, work, build their independence, enhance their social skills and behaviors and continue to stimulate their minds through educational trainings.

Wolcott Insurance (866) 989-4079 1611 Pomona Rd. Ste. 203 Corona, CA 92880 We specialize in providing insurance services for all of your insurance needs. We strive to match you with the most comprehensive insurance package that caters to your unique requirements.

10 Years

Crossings at Corona (951) 284-1050 2470 Tuscany St. Ste. 104 Corona, CA 92881 “It’s All Here” at Crossings at Corona. Offering over 65 retail stores including big box retailers, fabulous dining as well as an 18-screen Edwards Theatre with stadium seating. Located off I-15 South of Hwy 91 at the Cajalco Rd. exit.

Inland Heart Doctors (951) 734-4880 2250 S. Main St. Ste. 201 Corona, CA 92882 It is our goal to meet the needs of our patients in a compassionate and professional environment. We pride ourselves on our personalized approach to preventative care and diagnosis.

25 Years

Lois Tomlinson, CPA (951) 809-3673 P.O. Box 4127 Riverside, CA 92514 Working with my clients to ensure proper and accurate reporting to State and Federal Agencies.

I specialize in the Non-Profit Organization arena offering Accounting, Tax Returns, and Payroll Services.

Rhythm Tech Productions, LLC (760) 898-5692 264 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Colton, CA 92324 We provide stage, lighting, sound systems, video, truss, and DJ services for every type of event such as weddings, office meetings, concerts, boxing events, sports, church events, concerts, etc.

SYNERGY HomeCare (951) 280-9808 1101 California Ave. Ste. 203 Corona, CA 92881 Synergy HomeCare is an affordable, compassionate choice for family caregivers considering nursing homes or assisted living facilities.

Our attentive, dependable caregivers can offer comfort & relief.

Silver Dollar Pancake House (951) 737-5977 710 E 6th St. Corona, CA 92879 We are the oldest restaurant in Corona, since 1922. Breakfast served all day. Check out our specialty pancakes – 18 different flavors.

Lunch specials offered Monday through Friday.

30 Years Jim Dorsey Commercial Photography (951) 735-8668 P.O. Box 2905 Corona, CA 92878

Serving the Inland Empire with all types of Photography, Film & Digital.

Events, Weddings, Portraits on Location, Product, and Website Photos. And enjoying every minute of it.

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November/December 2020

The RivCo Women’s Leadership Conference Made HERstory

By Diana Meza

Healthcare panel and moderators

2020 marks the ninth year of the Riverside County Women’s Leadership Conference, but this year looked different. On September 24, over 340 registrants joined via Zoom at the first virtual conference filled with infectious energy, opportunity drawings and speakers that stimulated the mind around professional growth, leadership skills and self-care.

Men and women joined not only from Riverside County, but from neighboring counties and even out of state.

Here is what a couple of attendees had to say about their experience: “The speakers reminded me that I have a voice and should not be afraid to use it. I am committed to rewiring my brain to accept that I am worthy of any opportunity without self-doubt.”

Angie Valencia, Irvine Company “Changing the narrative and flipping the word no to on is something that will stick with me for a long time.

I enjoyed Hilda Kennedy’s presentation about growth mindset and pivot to get the win.” Cynthia Tapia, Account Manager, Seabreeze Management, Aliso Viejo and Corona “I enjoyed Tara Oldridge’s

Honoring Don Williamson cont’d from page 1 management. He witnessed numerous mergers, take-overs and yes, seeing people around him being laid off.

His 40+ years of service to one company proved his willingness to serve and his adaptability to many changes.

When Ralph’s requested him to relocate to Cincinnati, Don retired, only to receive a call from Smart & Final, which provided another dimension to retail. After driving to the Citadel for 3 years, Don entered retirement. The nearly 45 years in this industry prepared him with insights and knowledge that is invaluable to our organization during this time of growth and opportunity.

Upon retirement, with many hours during the day on his hands, he volunteered at the CORONA Chamber for a couple of our events. He was involved with some non-profits and decided to fill a need for accurate reporting of historical events and facts of CORONA, especially with emphasis on honoring some of its founders. Until the Corona History Association was formed in 2015, very little recognition was bestowed upon the many Hispanic families whose ancestors were majorly involved in shaping Corona’s future. It was then that Williamson

joined the Board of Directors for the CORONA Chamber.

“I have had the pleasure of knowing Don for many years. We met at CORONA Jr. High,” stated Bobby Spiegel, President/CEO for the CORONA Chamber. “We have rekindled our school-aged friendship and as I discovered his professional background, those qualities continue to be a much-needed asset for our organization. Often Don accompanies me or others in meeting various businesses experiencing challenges of mergers, take overs and buy outs. He can relate to the members and offer expertise in the situation.”

During Williamson’s 10 months (so far) as Chairman of the Board, the Chamber, like many businesses, experienced change and interruption. The first 75 days were excellent; growth and expansion were showing positive indicators that 2020 would be positively record-breaking from financial to personal impacts for our members.

Then COVID hit! The Chamber CEO initiated a weekly call (via Zoom) beginning April 1 and has continued these very important and topic-driven calls. Chamber Staff began outreaching to the various businesses, with a

presentation about leading with a generous, humble and servant heart.

Her energy was fantastic and motivational.” Ivon Delgadillo, Construction Accountant, Nexus Development.

“Thank you Mimi [Donaldson]; we can apply your tips to help our healthcare providers on video calls with their patients and in staff meetings. Pitch Perfect rocks!” Patty Gray, Kaiser Permanente.

“Beautiful speakers! I am trying to start my small business and I am very afraid of doing it without any experience. I came here to be inspired and on an invitation from one of my professors. This pandemic has been a challenge, but an opportunity to take the step of finally make my dream of having my own business become true.” Yulieth Rodriguez, Student, California State University, Fullerton To view speaker line up and bios, visit www.mychamber.org/wlc.

The theme We’ve come a long way

major focus on restaurants, capturing their hours of operation, and variety of services they offer. Chamber Staff worked numerous hours in reaching out to all members.

On the surface, some may say the year did not go as initially planned, but the Chamber became the main focal point for businesses and residents to turn to. Williamson shared at a Board meeting, “If there has ever been a time to show our relevance, it is 2020. Getting our message out with a determined and dedicated Staff, they really stepped up to the plate.

I believe 100% in the mission of the Chamber and what we stand for.”

Though the pandemic is still being identified and changing how businesses operate, Don’s experience is appreciated as a sounding board to our CEO. Under Chairman Williamson’s year, the Chamber operates soundly and fiscally responsible. During a time when many businesses are cutting back, with his approval, the Chamber has increased our staffing by 30%.

Don will share the operation of the Chamber is not his or the Board of Directors’ responsibility. The Board is to set policy and direct the CEO. However, CEO Spiegel often relies on the various talents of his very diverse and experienced Board of Directors.

Tara Oldridge

was fitting because this year marks the 100th anniversary of the passage of the nineteenth amendment. It was also fitting to pay tribute to the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for advocating for gender equality and paving the way for men and women to obtain equal opportunity.

Stay tuned for details for the tenth anniversary of the Women’s Leadership Conference in 2021. It will be magnificent! Visit mychamber.org/ wlc for more information.

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors and to location host, Norco College, who helped make the conference possible.

In closing, I leave you with these words that resonate and tie to the heartbeat of the Riverside County Women’s Leadership conference, “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made,” Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

With the remaining two months of his administration left, Williamson is gearing up for the Chamber’s annual Salute to the Military on Friday, November 13, where the CORONA Chamber invites all Active Duty, Veterans and Reservists for breakfast and honoring each of those in attendance, by Military branch.

On February 27, 2021, at the annual Installation and Awards Banquet, the Chamber will change its officers and Board of Directors. Kim Mabon, owner of Creative By Design, will take the reigns (though her term begins January 1, 2021).

A true leader, Williamson stated he would be honored t0 serve again as Chairman, despite the turmoil from the pandemic. With Williamson at the helm, we are confident in finishing 2020 with a bang.

Get your nominations in for the Year End Awards!

Head to mychamber.org to submit your favorite businesses and entrepreneurs.

Nominations due November 10th.

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November/December 2020

Local Homelessness Partnership cont’d from page 1 Strategic Plan. A component of the plan includes renovation of a Cityowned facility for future use as an emergency shelter and navigation center for the homeless.

The contractor bid award recommendation will be presented to City Council for approval consideration sometime in November 2020.

VETERANS HOUSING ALLIANCE PARTNERSHIP

Thanks to a referral from the Corona Chamber of Commerce, Jesse Ramirez of the Veterans Housing Alliance (VHA) was introduced to Karen Roper, the City of Corona Homeless Solutions Manager.

Jesse is a recent alumnus of the

Corona Welcomes New Hunting, Fishing and Camping Store OPEN IN THE CROSSINGS SHOPPING CENTER

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CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PARTNERSHIP

On January 16, 2020, the Chamber of Commerce invited the City of Corona to attend the Chamber Board Meeting to conduct an interactive presentation on the development of the Homeless Strategic Plan. The entire Chamber of Commerce Board provided important feedback that helped to inform strategies in the plan.

As a result of this interactive meeting, Board Member Linda Pearson of the Corona Regional Medical Center (CRMC) took important steps to begin discussions with the City for the development of a recuperative care program so that homeless discharged from the hospital will have follow up care and shelter at the facility on Harrison Street.

Kara Silver, Case Management Director of CRMC, and Karen Roper, the City’s Homeless Solutions Manager, are currently working together to flesh out recuperative care program components. Once partnership details are finalized, a presentation will be conducted before Corona City Council.

Corona Chamber of Commerce Executive Leadership Roundtable.

With a fresh vision from the Executive Leadership Roundtable and a passion to serve Veterans, Jesse is working with Karen Roper and the VHA Board to develop a program to help homeless veterans with movein costs (first/last month’s rent/security deposit).

Although program design is still being developed, VHA’s goal is to support homeless veterans when they are ready to transition from the City’s emergency shelter to permanent housing.

Because the City is investing in shelter, services, and permanent housing resources for the homeless, this partnership will help to leverage public funding and facilitate quicker transitions to permanent housing.

Considering the sacrifice they made to serve our great nation, the Corona Chamber of Commerce is honored to have been the catalyst for a program to serve Corona’s homeless Veterans.

portsman’s Warehouse has opened its newest store in Corona, located at 2585 Tuscany Street in the Crossings at Corona shopping center.

The company has been in the business of providing outdoor enthusiasts with quality merchandise in a friendly, low-key shopping environment since 1986, and they are excited to bring their gear and expertise to our community. Whether your passion is hunting, fishing, camping, backpacking, or shooting, it’s important to have the right equipment when you head into the great outdoors. Quality gear gives you the edge you need to perform well and enjoy the journey.

That’s why Sportsman’s Warehouse carries only top-quality, brand-name products for its customers.

Sportsman’s Warehouse are also members of the communities they

serve, and they take every opportunity to be actively involved in enlightening and educating customers through special events, classes, seminars, and expert presentations.

“Our stores are also staffed by locals who have knowledge about the products we sell because they use them on their own outdoor adventures. You see, we don’t just sell this stuff, we live it,” a spokesperson for the store told the Chamber.

“This means that we don’t rely on commissions or high-pressure sales tactics, because we want our customers to know that they’re buying the right products for their needs. We value your trust in us and appreciate the friendships we find with the customers we get to meet every day. So, come enjoy our friendly experts, quality gear, and down-home attitude.

We’re more than just a store – we’re your outdoor adventure partner.”

Come on down to Crossings at Corona and see for yourself how Sportsman’s Warehouse can help you plan for your next outdoor adventure!

2020 Executive & Business Partners These financial partners provide additional funding to the chamber to support & provide additional member services.

To become an Executive or Business Partner for 2020, contact Bobby Spiegel at (951) 733-1836 or Bobby@MyChamber.org

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November/December 2020

Breathing Life Into the Frontline DR AIMEE FRENCH SERVES CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ICU

By Jerry Soifer

D

r Aimee French’s bedside manner might be more important than any prescription she could write for treating COVID-19 patients at the Corona Regional Medical Center.

French, the director of the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit, is a pulmonary and critical care specialist. Since the pandemic began, she and her team have been on the front lines of the battle. The hospital has sent home 500-plus patients who have survived the coronavirus. Fifty-two have died, according to Riverside County health spokesman Jose Arballo Jr. One who lived was James Njanju, an engineer from Eastvale who was hospitalized at Corona Regional from August 13-27. He stopped going to work after he started experiencing symptoms six days before he was admitted. He suffered shortness of breath and his temperature soared to nearly 104. “My life was in danger,” said Njanju. “I could not stand

for a minute. I was nauseated. I was passing out.”

French’s visits were the best part of the treatment. He could not have visitors—even his wife, Patrictia Ngochu—so the doctor kept him company.

“She checked on me every morning to see how I was doing, how the treatment was taking effect.” Njanju isn’t completely well, and he hasn’t yet returned to work. But he and his wife had a joyful reunion with French in the hospital lobby on September 25.

French, 39, and her husband, Michael Willemsen, 38, live in Eastvale with their boys, James, eight, and Jayce, three. She said her husband has been her backbone through the pandemic, which has taken its toll on Dr. French. “Emotionally it’s draining,” she said. “It’s better now. People are surviving.”

Hospital Chief Operating Officer Alistair Machoka said, “We are extremely appreciative of what Dr. French

Small Business cont’d from page 1 shopping to small businesses. After the success of the first year, the Senate unanimously passes a resolution in support of the day, and in 2019 the 10th Annual Small Business Saturday hit a record high with an estimated $19.6 billion in reported spending.

Here in CORONA, we have countless amazing, small businesses that would benefit from your support after an unprecedentedly difficult year. Whether it’s home goods, a gift card from one of our excellent local eateries, or even dance lessons, the small businesses in this city have you covered.

Small Business Saturday is part of the larger Shop Small Movement which recognizes the importance of small

and other team doctors have been able to accomplish for our patients. Their tireless and heroic efforts in taking care of patients affected by COVID-19 has had a significant impact in reducing potential adverse outcomes.”

Dr. French has become part of the Corona business community, serving on the Corona Chamber of Commerce board of directors before the demands of medicine took her away. Chamber President Bobby Spiegel said Dr. French’s intelligence “is matched with people skills that allow each patient to feel secure, comforted and appreciated.”

As a teenager, Dr. French, had her eyes on a career in medicine.

“There are a lot of great memories,” Dr. French said. Though focused on medicine, she was also keen to pursue other interests. She was a cheerleader at the 1998 CIF semifinal basketball game and was also her high school team’s smallest

shot putter and discus thrower at 5 foot 1, 100 pounds. Additionally, she ran the 100 meters.

She said her extracurricular activities and work helped her develop the communication skills she uses as a doctor. Dr. French was admitted into the UC Riverside/ UCLA program which would give her a bachelor’s degree after three years and an M.D. after seven. She became a doctor in 2006.

– Jerry Soifer is a freelance writer.

His numerous articles have been published in a variety of different publications. Contact him at jsoifer44@ gmail.com

businesses to local communities. For every dollar you spend at a small business in the U.S., approximately 67 cents stays in the local community.

We hope to see you out and about on November 28th supporting our small businesses! But remember,

many of our businesses have online stores, so you can support Corona’s wonderful business community without even leaving your home. For more information on how you can get involved with Small Business Saturday, visit MyChamber.org.

The Chamber is courage.

When your business is facing its greatest challenges, we are the partner you can trust to be by your side, working for a better tomorrow.

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At Corona Regional, we are truly touched by the generosity of the organizations and individuals in our community.

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Corona Regional is proud to serve you, now and always.

THANK YOU!

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