CORONA BUSINESS NEWS
VOLUME 3, NUMBER 4 | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017
Serving Corona’s Business Community and Cutting Through Government Red Tape since 1910
Inspirational Messages to Highlight Women’s Leadership Conference 9.14.17 The Corona Chamber’s September Good Morning CORONA will be themed: Pancakes & Politics! We have invited our regional, state
and federal elected representatives to share with the business community their Legislative Briefing. We ... Continued on page 7
Corona Rose Flowers By: Don Williamson For over thirty years, Corona Rose Flowers’ customers have found the freshest flowers and incomparable service at their 844 West Sixth Street location in Corona. Terry and Wendy Tebbets have recently become the owners of the popular shop; however, they are not
Board Member Highlight Jon Haratyk, a lifelong entrepreneur, is the ‘Problem Solver’ & ‘Happiness Maker’
at Living Better 101 Inc. True to his title, he fearlessly takes on every challenge thrown ... Continued on page 2
newcomers. Wendy’s parents, Ken and Sandi Staudinger, retired, leaving the capable couple who have worked for Corona Rose Flowers for over twenty years, in charge. Terry says, “Our motto is to treat customers just as they would want their family members treated.” To ensure freshness and quality, Terry deals with growers in Fallbrook, Vista and visits the Carlsbad flower market to hand pick product. “At least two wholesale trucks visit us each day.” Terry adds, “This fills out our inventory allowing us to have stock on hand for all of our customer’s needs.” A floral design crew with a combined 150 years of experience prepares arrangements each day that are delivered to locations in ... Continued on page 2
From Rags to Riches, Never Giving up on your dreams, Breaking the Income Ceiling, Negotiate on your terms – these are all being covered at the 6th Annual Women’s Leadership Conference on September 14. Speakers with a variety of backgrounds, yet each have achieved success. The Corona Chamber’s
Eldonna Lewis Fernandez dispenses leadership, negotiation and communication training to corporate clients and small business owners ... Continued on page 5
Chamber Members Welcome New Teachers Annually the local school districts of Corona-Norco Unified and Alvord Unified experience a group of newly hired teachers. Attrition alone would cause some of this, however with recent growth spurts in surrounding communities, our districts
LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY and MILITARY OUTREACH Highlighted by Monte Carlo Masquerade Legislative Advocacy has become the Corona Chamber’s mainstay – and it takes money to continue
The Next Generation in Fidget Toys... By Stuart Rowlands Busy Builders’ creator is
TAKE ME HOME
mission is to deliver an UPLIFT: Unify, Prosper, Learn, Inspire, Fulfill and Thrive conference to anyone in the community who wishes to attend this interactive event.
Jason Patison, working with his nine year old daughter Kayden to develop the idea. Together, they designed a fun and engaging toy with endless possibilities. A former race car driver, Jasonis ... Continued on page 4
its efforts. Join us on Friday, November 3 for the annual fundraiser for our Advocacy ... Continued on page 5
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Edward Lee, Northwestern Mutual By Don Williamson Starting a new business is seldom easy. In the past 100 years there have been few times more challenging than 2008 to enter the marketplace, particularly in the arena of financial planning. Nonetheless, February of 2008 is when Northwestern Mutual, Certified Financial Planner, Edward Lee, first hung his shingle. He survived the slumping financial period and offers this retrospective, “It was rather difficult, but what it taught me was
to persevere and that people need guidance. It also allowed me to become fully committed to my education to be able to better help current and future clients.” Edward explains that financial planning encompasses three key areas: insurance planning, investment planning and tax planning. “We meet with businesses and individuals to discuss what their personal, professional ... Continued on page 3
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