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‘The Chamber…building a stronger local economy’
Volume 31, Number 7
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Chamber Celebrates Riverside’s Intelligent Community of the Year Award Riverside Recognized for its Achievements in Innovation, Digital Inclusion and Economic Activities
The Chamber celebrates Riverside’s designation as the Most Intelligent Community of the Year.
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The Chamber has supported the City’s efforts towards improving these areas through initiatives like growth of the technology community with SmartRiverside, the strengthening of collaborative relationships through the Riverside Technology CEO Forum and the development of the region’s workforce. Selected from over 400 of the world’s best cities, Riverside was recognized for its efforts to improve the quality of life and is confirmed as a community that is a great place for people to work, do business and raise a family.
“We have been tested and assessed as world leaders and we are delighted,” said Mayor Ron Loveridge regarding Riverside’s accomplishment of being named the Most Intelligent Community of the Year.
“It’s a monumental moment for the City of Riverside,” said City Manager Scott Barber. The Intelligent Community of the Year
Each month, the Chamber helps build a stronger local economy through surveying its membership.
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Redevelopment Funding to Cover Completion of Local Projects
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Construction of local community improvement projects to be completed with former redevelopment agency funding
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Future “Renaissance Block” will include the Coil School for the Arts and the Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties.
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Award is presented by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF), which is a nonprofit research organization that centers on broadband, economic development and community based best practices. Each year,
Chamber Supported Efforts to Move Forward with Local Funding is Successful The Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees has decided to move forward with revised plans to locally fund the new Coil School for the Arts. The Board voted 3-0 in favor of re-scoping the project which reduces costs and eliminates the need for state funding. The Chamber has supported efforts to allow flexibility
in funding for the school and commends the decision of the board. The tentative budget for the Culinary Arts Academy and District Offices (CAA/DO) was also discussed when questions arose about the use of Measure C bond dollars for that portion of the project. Construction CAA/DO was deemed as a lawful use of Measure C Bond proceeds and the board See Funding on page 5
Riverside was successful in securing $25.7 million in former redevelopment funding needed for the completion of local community projects. The Chamber has supported the development and implementation of the City’s Renaissance Initiative, and is pleased that the improvement can move forward. The state’s Department of Finance overturned its earlier decision and has approved the continued disbursement of redevelopment funds for several local community improvement construction projects including the renovation of the Municipal Auditorium, the construction of the Downtown Fire Station, Doty Trust Park and renovation of the City Corporation Yard. Communities throughout the state have faced significant funding and financing challenges since the dissolution of redevelopment agencies earlier this year.
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Mission Statement
We are committed to building a stronger local economy by actively promoting and supporting our community, by fostering the growth and strength of our member organizations, and by engaging federal, state and local officials on behalf of business interests.
Executive Committee for 2012–2013 Chairman of the Board Brian Hawley – Luminex Software, Inc. Vice Chair, Chair Elect Judy Carpenter – Riverside Medical Clinic Vice Chair – Governmental Affairs Ron Redfern – The Press-Enterprise Company Vice Chair – Economic Development Bob Stockton – Rick Engineering Vice Chair – Membership George Hoanzl – Jaguar Computer Systems, Inc. Vice Chair – Community Development Paul Jessup – Riverside County Office of Education Vice Chair – Divisions Robin Lang – Regional Properties
Vice Chair – Divisions Tom Nightingale – Wells Fargo Bank Vice Chair – Finance/Treasurer Linda Itzen – Itzen & Associates Legal Counsel Ken Stream – Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden Past Chairman of the Board/Chair – GRCCPAC Howard Golds – Best Best & Krieger, LLP
Board of Directors 2012–2013 Al Arguello – Bank of America Cynthia Azari – Riverside Community College District Patrick Brilliant – Riverside Community Hospital Victoria Brodie – Indira Innovations Larry Burns – DeVry University/Keller Graduate School of Management James Cuevas – JJC Project Management Group, Inc. Carl Dameron – Dameron Communications Steve Desko – Walter’s Automotive Group Douglas Drumwright – Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Ronald Ellis – California Baptist University Lenny Esposito – Genesis Digital Marketing Dave Fisher – Altura Credit Union #6 Shirin Folsom – Goodrich Jennifer Grob - Individual Debbi Guthrie – Guthrie Consulting James Harris – Galleria at Tyler Peter Hayashida – University of California Riverside Harrison Heublein – Retired Lynn Hounsley – Integrity HR, Inc. Peter Hubbard – American Medical Response Tom Hunt – Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden Charissa Leach – Adkan Engineers Rose Mayes – Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. Kevin McCarthy – United Way of the Inland Valleys Kathy Michalak – Habitat for Humanity Riverside Patty Moorman – Bourns, Inc. Joseph Ortiz – Best Best & Krieger Lea Petersen – Southern California Gas Company Peggy Ricks – First Impression Glenn Rowden – Champion Electric, Inc. Roger Rupp – The Boeing Company Howard Saner – Riverside Physician Network Carol Tagayun – AT&T Vita Willett – Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Riverside Randal Wisbey – La Sierra University Cynthia Wright – The Wright Image David Wright – Riverside Public Utilities Kathy Wright – Individual Leni Zarate - PSOMAS
Chamber Staff Cindy Roth, President/CEO Kevin Wingate, Communications & Marketing Manager Nicholas Adcock, Governmental Affairs Manager LaDonna Ardary, Administrative Assistant/Office Manager La Wanda Roy, Accounting Manager Nicholas Ryan, Accounting Clerk Kelly Straine, Special Events Manager Carole Slagle, Membership & Advertising Manager Ramonia Disney, Membership & Advertising Sales Julie Houser, Divisions Coordinator Sonja Wardle, Information Specialist Nick Psomas, Community Development Coordinator Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful Connie Librenjak, Executive Director Jenny Anderson, Senior Project Coordinator Andrew Markis, Project Coordinator
The Chamber thanks the community for taking the time to study the issues and for voting. With the advocacy of the business community, California voters passed Proposition 28 which creates significant reforms to state legislative term limits and opposed Proposition 29 which would have imposed flawed additional taxes without ensuring a return to the taxpayers. These are both victories that will improve government efficiency and help create a more businessfriendly environment. The Chamber continues to support efforts to improve the economic climate of our area and is committed to promoting the community. The news that Riverside was named the world’s “Most Intelligent Community” of the year illustrates the remarkable progress that the City has made. This international award demonstrates the truly phenomenal levels of success that the City has reached in the areas of providing resources through the Riverside Technology CEO Forum, digital inclusion with SmartRiverside, and workforce development. Being selected as the most intelligent community is a tremendous accomplishment
“ Being selected as the most intelligent community is a tremendous accomplishment and the Chamber proudly celebrates this honor with the City.” The Chamber’s advocacy efforts for the future Coil School for the Arts were successful and the Chamber is pleased with the decision to fund this project locally so that it can move forward. The school is an example of the
The Chamber is continuing to stay engaged with the Ontario International Airport. We’ve been involved in meetings regarding its operation and marketing budgets and anticipate future efforts to make clear the necessity of the airport reaching its potential as a regional center. Its success means greater economic benefit to all of Inland Southern California. We must ensure that the Ontario Airport has the means to provide a wide selection of airline carriers and has the marketing tools for its promotion as a viable hub for travel and commerce.
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City Manager Scott Barber provided Good Morning Riverside attendees with a six month update and a summary of the City’s economic development highlights. A key area of concern for the City has been the significant impact of recent redevelopment legislation. Although the City is still recovering from the losses caused by the dissolution of redevelopment agencies, Barber noted the $25.7 million in funding that will continue to be disbursed to complete local community improvement construction projects. Keen to illustrate his office’s focus on improving the economy, Barber went on to explain his approach to economic development. “I made a commitment to the Mayor and Council that I was going to speak with every city employee about how their job is economic development,” said Barber. “Whatever you do, your job is economic development because you make the city look better, you make it safer, you make it a better place to do business, and you make it a better place to live.”
Riverside City Manager Scott Barber outlines the economic development highlights of his first six months in office.
With the launch the new economic development website, an approved action plan, a Business First program and a weekly radio show, the City is moving forward with
its efforts to strengthen the local economy. Barber also praised the City’s success in creating more 1,100 jobs in Riverside with 600 more in the pipeline. “Economic
Development is actually job number one at the City of Riverside,” said Barber. “Helping businesses create jobs is our mission and that our focus.”
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The Chamber continues to make every effort to protect and develop our key regional assets and work toward strengthening the local economy.
cultivation and enrichment of our City’s cultural assets and the Chamber looks forward to its completion.
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and the Chamber proudly celebrates this honor with the City.
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Chamber Lauds Intelligent Community Award as Indicator of Region’s Progress
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the ICF presents the Intelligent Community of the Year award in order to, “salute the accomplishments of communities in developing inclusive prosperity on a foundation of information and communication technology.”
efforts. This year, in addition to these criteria, the ICF focused on how Riverside has been able to create uniquely powerful innovation ecosystems on a foundation of information and communication technology.
A jury of 250 international experts examined the competing communities based on achievements in five critical areas of broadband connectivity, knowledge workforce, innovation, digital inclusion, marketing and advocacy
Being the first U.S. city in the past 10 years to earn the distinction of being the world’s “Most Intelligent,” Riverside, as Mayor Loveridge puts it, has “bested the best cities in the world in terms of critical economic activities.”
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Business Votes Rally: Pass Term Limit Reform, Oppose Tobacco Tax As voters headed to polls on Election Day, the voice of the business community was heard in the passage of an initiative that improves legislative effectiveness in state government and opposing another initiative raising taxes on tobacco products in California to fund a flawed plan for cancer research.
Term Limit Reform With the successful passage of Chambersupported Proposition 28, state legislators will be able to focus more acutely on sound policy rather than a continuous effort to seek further elected offices. State legislators can now serve for 12 years by any combination of terms in the Assembly or Senate, as opposed to the current system of a 14-year limit by serving three two-year terms in the Assembly and two four-year terms in the Senate. The focus on years rather than terms weakens the incentive for a legislator for spend their terms in one house while seeking advantage to gain a seat in another. Moreover, the lengthened timeframes in each house will allow legislators to gain more policy experience. By removing the incentive to change office to complete their lifetime limits, Proposition 28 means legislators will be more likely to learn
their job and develop the expertise to tackle the significant issues that impact our economy.
Tobacco Tax Too Close to Call With just under 30,000 votes making the difference among the more than 5 million cast, Chamber-opposed Proposition 29, the initiative to impose an additional $1.00 per pack tax on cigarettes and an equivalent tax increase on other tobacco products to fund cancer research, failed passage on Election Day. As with many concerned citizens and businesses in California, the Chamber supports cancer research and the efforts to cure the disease that impacts millions of people. However, while Proposition 29 would have initially raised more than $735 million if passed, the initiative would not have required that these funds be spent for cancer research efforts within California, or even within the United States. Moreover, as fewer residents use tobacco products, fewer tax dollars would have been collected to fund the program. This would have ultimately created a deficit for the program that would need to be back-filled from some other source, creating a large but unsustainable system.
Voters Join Chamber, Preserve Charter as Governing Document With the focus for the June 5 election on statewide ballot measures and newly drawn legislative races in California’s first top two primary, voters in Riverside largely opposed several proposed amendments to the City’s Charter. Advocating for the business community, the Chamber successfully urged voters to oppose two measures that would have added a new commission and charter officer position to the City’s governance document. Among the seven amendments proposed to the City Charter, voters agreed with the Chamber to oppose a measure that would have established a City Auditor as a new charter officer like the City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk. While intended to create greater transparency, this new position would have added additional costs and established no greater oversight of municipal finances than current requirements. Voters also turned down a measure to form a Commission on Sustainability within the Charter. While the Chamber supports sustainability,
this commission can just as easily be created by city ordinance without unnecessarily prescribing it through a Charter amendment. Among the remaining five measures, voters defeated a Chamber-supported measure to shorten the timeframe between general and run-off elections in the City’s mayoral and council elections. They also approved a Chamberopposed measure that removes the authority of the City Manager to approve or disapprove staff employment decisions of the City Attorney and City Clerk. The only other measure that the voters did approve was to make a series of non-substantive changes to Charter to update titles and terminology with current municipal operations. Two measures that were also defeated would have put responsibility for city street and parkway trees under the public works department rather than the parks and recreation commission and remove the requirement that bid requests for public works projects be published in the newspaper, instead allowing them to be advertised solely online.
Chamber Candidate Debates Meet the candidates with the Chamber Thursday August 9, 2012 Good Morning Riverside Congressional District 41
Mark Takano John Tavaglione
Friday, September 21, 2012 Luncheon City of Riverside Mayor
Ed Adkison Rusty Bailey
Dates/Times To Be Determined Assembly District 60
Eric Linder Jose Luis Perez
Assembly District 61
Bill Batey Jose Medina
For more information, contact Governmental Affairs Manager Nicholas Adcock at (951) 683-7100 ext. 217 or nadcock@riverside-chamber.com
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Chamber Focuses on College and Workforce Readiness Regional economies and employers require the same skills colleges do. For California, the Chamber considers that students who take “A through G” courses in high school will be better prepared for college and 21st century jobs.
A: 2 years of history/social science B: 4 years of English C: 3 years of math D: 2 years of science E: 2 years of foreign language F: 1 year of visual or performing arts G: 1 year college-prep elective in A-F
“The best jobs and fastest growing industries gravitate to communities and regions with a highly educated workforce,” said Chamber Chairman Brian Hawley. Eight in ten job openings in the U.S. will require a college education or training within the next decade, reports show. Businesses in the Marketplace supported a shift in council ward boundaries that would incorporate them with other businesses in Downtown Riverside.
Council Hears Downtown Businesses, Directs Ward Marketplace Boundary Shift After several meetings with the Chamber, local businesses, and members of the community, the Riverside City Council voted by a 6-1 decision to set new boundary lines for their council wards that would more closely reflect the growing population and diversity within the City.
Business Unified in Downtown Several members of the Chamber’s Downtown Area Business Council successfully urged the Council to realign the boundary between Ward 1 and Ward 2 from along the 91 Freeway to the Union Pacific rail line between Vine Street and Commerce Street. With this shift, the ward boundaries will more closely reflect the community relationship that exists between the businesses in the Marketplace commercial area and Downtown. Currently, the boundary between Wards 1 and 2 aligned with the 91 Freeway arbitrarily separates two cohesive elements and limits planning opportunities to improve the appeal of the City’s Downtown. Moreover, since the Marketplace is largely commercial, few, if any, actual residents would find themselves represented by a new councilmember.
Additional Changes The Council also considered several additional changes and supported a proposed map that would move neighborhoods south of Blaine Street and east of the University of California, Riverside from Ward 2 into Ward 1; move parts of Canyon Crest east of Alessandro Boulevard from Ward 4 into Ward 2; shift the southern part of the Victoria neighborhood and all of Hawarden Hills from Ward 4 into Ward 3; move the westernmost section of the Arlanza neighborhood from Ward 7 into Ward 6; and shift a small section north of Magnolia Avenue near the city’s western boundary from Ward 6 into Ward 7.
For Riverside, students who complete A-G courses are four times more likely to complete a certificate, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s Degree. However, high school students who enter directly into the labor market after graduating must also have the skills necessary for high performance, high-growth jobs. Automotive technicians, for example, must have a solid grounding in physics to understand force, hydraulics, friction and electrical circuits. Bilingual speaking ability is crucial to current sales and service industries: the A-G requires two-years of foreign language study.
“The Chamber values A-G courses as a solid foundation to develop strong business leaders, entrepreneurs, and skilled professionals for tomorrow’s business,” he said. Hawley is Chairman and Chief Technical Officer of Luminex Software with worldwide headquarters in Riverside. A-G refers to 15 courses the University of California and Cal State universities have with a grade of “C” or better as requirements for admission. It includes:
As a signatory of Completion Counts – Riverside’s partnership to raise college graduation rates – the Chamber applauds Alvord and Riverside Unified School Districts for increasing efforts to encourage more students to take A-G courses.
Formal Adoption With this direction, the City will draw an official map that must be formally voted on by the Council. The Chamber applauds the Council for hearing the voice of the business community and urges them to maintain these changes in their formal vote.
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State Leaders Reach Budget Deal, Leave Many Decisions Until November In a rare move in recent years, elected leaders of the California State Legislature approved a budget on time for the new fiscal year. However, much is still left undecided as voters will determine in November if the state will have additional revenue to close a $8 billion budget deficit. Over the next 60 days, the Chamber will be taking a position on the tax initiatives set for the fall ballot. State Senate and Assembly leaders reached a deal with Governor Jerry Brown to pass a budget that makes significant cuts to state services and preserves the current level of education funding while basing revenue projections on an estimated $8 billion in additional tax revenue from an initiative on the November ballot. The initiative, introduced and championed by Governor Brown, seeks to raise the sales tax rate by 0.25% and increase the income tax rate on higher level earners. The initiative joins two others that recently qualified for the ballot: one imposing a single sales factor for multi-state businesses and another that
would raise and distribute additional tax revenue for K-12 education.
The timeliness of the budget passage was aided by several new factors that have drastically shaped the Legislature’s decision-making process. Proposition 25, which voters approved to withhold the Legislature’s pay if they could not pass a balanced budget in time for the new fiscal year, was weakened by a recent decision by the California Supreme Court to allow the Legislature to determine for itself if the budget met the balanced requirement. Second, another initiative approved by the voters authorizes the Legislature to approve a budget by a simple majority. The elimination of the previous two-thirds majority requirement bypasses much of the partisan wrangling that characterized budget discussions in recent years. Come November, the voters’ decisions on several of these initiatives will determine if the state will need to readjust its spending plan for the current year.
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subsequently voted in favor of refined plans for the CAA/DO. Under the proposed plan, the CAA/DO will be built concurrently with the Coil School for the Arts resulting in significant cost savings. The project which will be part of the district’s Renaissance Block which will include the
Coil School for the Arts and the Center for Social Justice & Civil Liberties. Future programs offered by the school will be in high demand and will create a positive draw for the region. The Chamber looks forward to the completion of the project, along with the cultural and economic enhancements it will bring to Inland Southern California.
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The Leadership Riverside Class of 2012 gathers before the Commencement Ceremony.
Chamber Builds New Generation of Civic Leaders Celebrating the completion of their program, the Class of 2012 commemorated their journey and was celebrated by an illustrious group of alumni. The class has demonstrated the dedication to work for the advancement of the community and will now continue this effort by harnessing the experiences and information gained to make a positive impact in the region. This year, Leadership Riverside named Riverside County Sheriff Stanley Sniff, Leadership Riverside Class of 2001, as recipient of the 2012 Art Pick Distinguished Alumni Award. This award recognizes individuals who put service before self while making a lasting impact in Riverside by dedicating long years of service to the community. Prior to being elected as Riverside County Sheriff in 2007, Sniff had worked in the Riverside County Sheriff ’s department since 1979. Not limited to just his profession, Sheriff Sniff served
on the Riverside East Rotary Club and the Exchange Club of Magnolia Center, and is on the Board of Trustees for the Inland Empire Olive Crest Children’s Home and on the Advisory Committee for the Inland Empire’s Burn Institute.
Since its inception in 1986, Leadership Riverside leads the way for a better Riverside by empowering decision-makers of local businesses, organizations, schools, and universities with the knowledge to address a wide array of critical issues in the region. These include, among others, economic development, education, health care, public safety, and arts and culture. For more information on the Leadership Riverside Program please contact Community Development Coordinator Nick Psomas at (951) 683-7100 ext. 218 or npsomas@ riverside-chamber.com.
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Chamber to Recognize Local Military Personnel at Picnic
Volunteers Set for Summer Projects in the City
Across the country, summertime can be spent kicking back for many students. But the lazy days of summer are nowhere to be found, as scores of KRCB volunteers participate with the City of Riverside’s Public Works Department for neighborhood beautification projects.
The Military Affairs Committee (MAC) 40th Annual Military Appreciation Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Le May Park at March ARB.
University students volunteer every summer to eradicate graffiti. To report graffiti call the City’s 3-1-1 Information Hotline or download the City’s App (3-1-1 Riverside).
Local universities and church groups will volunteer for community cleanups this summer which will include: litter and illegal dumping cleanups, graffiti eradication, weed abatement, storm drain cleaning and greening projects. The projects will take place the morning of July 3, 9 and 10 throughout various council wards and slated for August 27 is the Ward 5 Beautification Project. Remember, KRCB loves volunteers of all ages! We welcome anyone who would like to join us for these beautification projects mentioned and receive community service hours and leadership training. To learn more visit us at www.krcb. com or call (951) 683-7100 ext. 212.
March Air Reserve Base is a huge economic driver for our region! Team March population is 8,500 with an annual paytoll of $251 million. Additionally, the base created 2,748 indirect jobs with an estimated value of $114 million. Including annual expenditures of $156 million, the grand total of economic impact for our region is $522 million. So come out and show your appreciation to “TEAM MARCH”!
Our goal is to provide our Military personnel and their families a fun relaxed day filled with great food and great music. Our Military personnel and their families serve us on a daily basis; this is your opportunity to give back! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Wendy McCool at wmcool@ riversidephysiciannetwork.com or Debby Vandergoot at debra.L.vandergoot@baml. com for a Volunteer Request Form. Thank you to all for your support!
KRCB is a community program sponsored by the City of Riverside’s Public Works Department and the Chamber. The mission of KRCB is to instill a sense of community pride by creating partnerships that work toward the beautification of the city. Our formula for success is simple, since 1992 the program has provided opportunities for volunteers to receive hands-on stewardship with litter reduction, illegal dumping, graffiti eradication, storm drain cleaning and tree planting. To volunteer and receive community service hours and leadership training contact us at (951) 683-7100 or visit us at www.krcb.com.
To Volunteer with KRCB Visit the KRCB Calendar at www.krcb.com or call 951-683-7100 Volunteers serve over 4,500 troops at the 39th Annual Military Appreciation Picnic.
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Chamber Business Briefs Basem most recently was the District 8 Deputy District Director for Program/ Project Management and Deputy District Director for Right of Way. Previously, he was the Deputy District Director for Maintenance in District 8 and also served as the interim HQ Division Chief for Maintenance and Division Chief for Right of Way. A licensed civil engineer, Basem has been with Caltrans for 29 years. He has experience in Construction, Design, Operations/Encroachment Permits, Surveys, Maintenance, Program/Project Management, and Right of Way. Water District Focuses Efforts to Educate Local Students on Water-Use Efficiency Western Municipal Water District recently teamed up with the Discovery Science Center in successfully launching another year of innovative partnership providing a hands-on, water-use efficiency program to schools in its service area. The program, which aligns with the California Science Content Standards, is conducted in an assembly-style workshop. The District reached nearly 5,300 students during the 2011-12 school year. Schools throughout Western Riverside County, within Western’s service area, received assemblies this year. “Making the most efficient use of our water supply is a priority for Western, and reaching kids early has long been a focus of our efforts,” said Jeff Sims, deputy general manager. Upon program completion, each student receives a take-home booklet, provided by Western. The booklet is designed to extend the classroom program and encourage wise water-use among students and their families. The District is also working with agencies within its 527-square mile service area to provide continuity in learning. Chamber Applauds Appointment of Al Zelinka as City’s New Community Development Director Riverside City Manager Scott Barber Al Zelinka recently announced the appointment of Al Zelinka as Community Development Director. Mr. Zelinka is presently Community Development Director in the City of Fullerton and has over 20-years of planning and community development experience in both the public and private sectors. As Community Development Director, Mr. Zelinka will lead the City’s planning, building, code enforcement and development programs. Mr. Zelinka was chosen following a highly competitive recruitment. City Manager Scott Barber said “I am very excited to welcome Al to the City’s team. Al has a demonstrated record of success and is a nationally recognized leader and practitioner in the planning and community development profession. I am particularly impressed by his commitment to economic development and ensuring that job creation and business development are the highest priority for the Community Development Department.”
Mr. Zelinka holds a Master of Regional Planning from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Science in Public Planning with a minor in Business Administration from Northern Arizona University. He is a Certified Main Street Manager and earned Certificates in Crime Prevention through Environmental Design and Community Economic Development. Prior to joining Fullerton in 2008, Mr. Zelinka spent eleven years and was a Vice President and Shareholder with RBF Consulting. Prior to joining RBF, Mr. Zelinka obtained additional professional experience at The Planning Center, Sedway Cooke Associates, the City of Phoenix, Arizona, and as a VISTA Program Coordinator in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Caltrans District 8 Director Appointed The Chamber is pleased by announcement that Basem Muallem has been appointed Caltrans District 8 Director. District 8 encompasses over 7,200 lane miles of state highways throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Basem holds a Bachelors of Science degree in biology, and Bachelors and Masters of Science degrees in Civil Engineering. Basem began his career in Los Angeles (District 7) as an entry level Civil Engineer. Chamber Congratulates Ambassador of the Month The Chamber congratulates Wayde York, Lead Associate Attorney for the Wayde York Riverside Operation of Parker Kern Nard and Wenzel, as Ambassador of the Month. At Parker Kern Nard and Wenzel, York focuses solely on the aggressive defense of both employers and insurance companies as a result from a deeply held belief that a thriving business environment is key to building healthy communities. His firm had been a chamber member for over 8 years, but it was almost one year ago that York was asked to become an Ambassador for the Chamber. He saw that as an opportunity to become more involved with the Chamber, provide a service to the business community, and gain exposure to new businesses within Riverside. York enjoys being able to reach out to new and existing members and help them to get the most of their Chamber experience. York takes great pride in representing the Chamber as an Ambassador, but is also on the Business in Action Executive Committee, Vice President of Membership and Tee Sign Sales for the Arlington Business Council (See him for your Tee Signs Now!) and a member of the Chamber’s Golf Committee. He notes that in both business and personal matters, “I prefer to do business with Chamber members, my Chamber experiences have grown beyond my wildest expectations.”
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Chamber Golf Classic Connects Businesses on the Course
You may not know it, but you have a tee time set for Monday, September 24, 2012 at Jurupa Hills Country Club – The day of the 27th Annual Riverside Chambers Golf Classic sponsored by AT&T and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
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Each year the Golf Classic offers the opportunity to connect with other Chamber members, build strong business relationships and enjoy a fun day of golf. Players participate in various on-course and hole-in-one contests, receive a catered lunch, and attend a buffet dinner reception with awards and prizes. “I always bring clients with me to the tournament,” notes Golf Committee Chair Larry The 27th Annual Riverside Chambers Golf Classic at the Jurupa Burns. “The day strength- Hills Country Club is an excellent opportunity to make business connections and enjoy a fun day of golf. ens my connections with business contacts and helps me further my networking goals.” Returning for the second year is the July Early Bird Special! Register and pay for If you are looking to increase your exposure in your players by Friday, July 27, 2012 and the Riverside community, introduce a service receive $25 off each player entry or $100 or product, or entertain clients, sponsorship off each foursome. For more information or to sponsor the 27th Annual Golf Classic opportunities for the 27th Annual Golf Classic please contact Special Events Manager Kelly are already going fast! Participation levels Straine at (951) 683-7100 ext. 211 or email range from $250 - $2,000 and exclusive spon kstraine@riverside-chamber.com sorships are on track to sell out once again.
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Member Anniversaries
Heiting & Irwin Lake Elsinore Outlets Lifetouch Studios Make A Wish Foundation of OC and the Inland Empire Olive Crest Homes & Services for Abused Children Riverside Truck & Equipment, Inc. Soroptimist International of Riverside Table for Two The Altek Media Group Waddell & Reed, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank
“ Chamber membership has been a great resource for our organization, providing valuable connections to people and businesses integral to our success.” Bruce Kulpa Executive Director Riverside Housing Development Corporation
103 Years
Hospitality Dental Group KABC Eyewitness News Rick Engineering Company
AT&T
50 to 56 Years
Bauman’s Tow Service, Inc. Trophy Award Company
32 to 40 Years
Altura Credit Union B&J Garage Harold Austin Luxfer Gas Cylinders Painting The Town, Inc. Riverside Construction Company Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary Synergistic Mailing Services
22 to 29 Years
Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation
6 to 10 Years
16 to 20 Years
Center of Deafness Inland Empire Computers Plus Courtyard by Marriott Porter’s Garage, Inc. Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center Riverside Housing Development Corp. Riverside Mission Florist Sheffield Homes Varner & Brandt, LLP
11 to 15 Years
Air Force Village West, Inc. Brickley Environmental Coldwell Banker Armstrong Properties Econolodge
A Graphic Advantage! Acura of Riverside Altura Credit Union #1 Argosy University Awards & Specialties Captive Audience Marketing, Inc. Creola’s Restaurant Fine Dining Express Pipe & Supply Priority Mailing Systems, LLC Rescue Rooter Southern California Edison Company Structural Termite & Pest Control Victoria Club
1 to 5 Years
A to Z Printing Company ActionCOACH
All of God’s Children’s Group Home Back Street Restaurant Canyon Crest Country Club Chili’s Mission Grove Colibri Consulting Community Settlement Association Coverall Health Base Cleaning Systems Creason & Aarvig, LLP Emeritus at Villa De Anza Fuel Relief Fund, Inc. Hampton Inn & Suites Colton/ San Bernardino Home Show Consultants IE Alarm Systems Inland Lighting Supplies Lloyd Pest Control Metro Riverside Motel 6 - Riverside South National Cremation Service Netgain Networks, Inc. Pacifica Senior Living Riverside Path of Life Ministry Riverside Land Conservancy Riverside Life Services Riverside Recovery Resources Riverside Self Storage Ron Woodbury Consulting Suntrek Solar Tropicana Hotel & Casino Laughlin US Colleges W Douglas Millsap, CPA Kathy Wright
Member Highlights
Councilmember Steve Adams (left) and Chamber Chairman Brian Hawley (right) celebrate at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of West Dermatology.
Charter Business Representatives make connections as hosts of the Chamber’s monthly Afterhours Business Mixer.
Welcome to the Chamber “ Since joining the Chamber I have met some remarkable people. The Chamber is a great way to get involved and learn what is going on in the community and how it affects us as business owners.” Darren Gunnell Financial Services Professional New York Life Insurance Company
A&H Rents, Inc.—Janice Petersen
10241 Hole Ave. • Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 689-2705 • www.ahrents.com Party & Costume Rentals
All Temperature Air & Solar, Inc.
Anthony Thomas 9306 Narina Dr. • Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 789-5560 • www.alltemperatureair.com Heating & Air Conditioning
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Mike Blackwell 3699 Sunnyside Dr. • Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 684-7767 • www.amurrayriverside.com Dancing Instruction
Chase Bank—Matthew Tobias
6245 Riverside Ave. • Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 778-1313 • www.chase.com Financial Institutions
Chase Bank—Rene Kohler
5225 Canyon Crest Dr., #85 • Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 684-4987 • www.chase.com Financial Institutions
Chase Bank—Benita Eisenhauer
10355 Magnolia Ave. • Riverside, CA 92505 (951) 689-2364 • www.chase.com Banks & Mortgage Loans
Chase Bank—Josie Clesceri
8705 Trautwein Rd. • Riverside, CA 92508 (951) 776-0024 • www.chase.com Banks & Mortgage Loans
Chase Bank—Sean Fitzgerald
1299 University Ave., #105 • Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 782-8805 • www.chase.com Banks & Mortgage Loans
Chase Bank—Edwin Nava
5060 Arlington Ave. • Riverside, CA 92504 (951) 343-0550 • www.chase.com Banks & Mortgage Loans
Chase Home Ownership Center
Karen Chambers 3400 Central Ave., #205 • Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 782-0577 • www.chase.com Banks & Mortgage Loans
Claudia Gilles Interior Design
Claudia Gilles 20624 Iris Canyon Rd. • Riverside, CA 92508 (714) 425-9503 • www.claudiagilles.com Interior Decorators & Designers
Conveyer Starter Solutions—Bira Siqueira 4428 Glacier Ave. • San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 255-1428 • www.cssyes.com Construction Project Management
Industrial Metal Supply Co.—Vonnie Kent
301 Main St. • Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 300-9900 • www.industrialmetalsupply.com Metal Products/Metal Fabrication
Inland Empire Waterkeeper
Rachael Hamilton 6876 Indiana Ave., Ste. D • Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 530-8823 • www.iewaterkeeper.org Community Service Organizations
Chamber Chairman Brian Hawley (left)and Mayor Ron Loveridge were on hand for the opening of the new Sky Zone Sports Trampoline Park.
LinkUWebDesign—Ruben Mejia
3434 Arlington Ave., #30 • Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 682-2193 Web Site Design
Maria Abrigo–State Farm Agent—Maria Abrigo 7000 Indiana Ave., #113 • Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 782-8450 • www.getmaria.com Insurance
Mayan Ink—Herberto Castro 10649 Burbank Blvd. • North Hollywood, CA 91601 (951) 777-4268 • www.mayan-ink.com Screen Printing/Embroidery Mega Western Sales—Jesse Perez 3985 University Ave. • Riverside, CA 92501 (310) 323-7900 • www.megawestern.com Manufacturers
Skechers - Galleria at Tyler—Tonya Binder 1280 Galleria at Tyler • Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 688-8710 • www.skechers.com Retail/Shopping
State Farm Insurance—Enrique Martinez 9305 Magnolia St. • Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 351-2085 Insurance
Suicide Awareness Requires Action SARA Joan Butters 25068 Quebrada Ct. • Moreno Valley, CA 92557 (951) 897-4645 • http://sara-foundation.ning.com Community Service Organizations
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Inland Empire
Meta Housing Corp.—Chris Maffris
Vicky Torres 43397 Business Park Dr., #D-9 • Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 676-7465 • www.komenie.org Community Service Organizations
Morongo Casino Resort and Spa
Amy Feliz 4950 Seminole Dr. • Cabazon, CA 92399 (951) 755-5340 • www.morongo.com Casinos
TollFreeNumber.org—Logan Marshall 3380 La Sierra Ave., #104563 • Riverside, CA 92503 (800) 951-9411 • www.tollfreenumber.org Telecommunications
New York Life Insurance Company
University Community Health Center
1640 Selpulveda Blvd., #425 • Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 575-3543 Real Estate Developers
Brian Nowak 451 E. Vanderbilt Way, #400 • Riverside, CA 92408 (909) 387-1900 • www.ie.nylagent.com Insurance
New York Life Insurance Company
Fran Ritchie 2933 University Ave. • Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 571-2300 • www.chsica.org Medical Groups & Clinics
Vazquez Security Services—Joe Vazquez
Darren Gunnell 6690 Alessandro Blvd., Ste. B • Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 776-5604 • www.ie.nylagents.com Insurance
2023 Chicago Ave., #B15 • Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 787-1822 • www.vazquezsecurity.com Security/Surveillance Systems & Services
Revolex Termite & Pest Management
Wes Green Commercial Realty
Robert Kornacki 1760 Chicago Ave., #J6 • Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 684-4054 www.revolextermite.com Pest Control Services
Suzie Trinidad 104 State St., Ste. N • Redlands, CA 92373 (909) 910-5559 Real Estate-Commercial
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Specific Plans Set Guidelines to Enhance Quality of Life and Business The City of Riverside continually strives to make Riverside a great place to live, work and play. The Planning Department is currently working on the specific plans for University Avenue, Marketplace, and Downtown. Members of the area business councils serve on the steering committees for these Specific Plans and input is provided through the Chamber’s Economic Development Council to set the vision and design guidelines.
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New Specific Plans incentivize redevelopment through improvement of the aesthetics and commerce of local areas.
University Avenue In keeping with University Avenue’s key role in the City of Riverside as the major thoroughfare connecting Downtown Riverside and UCR, the Avenue and its adjacent development should have a vital, impressive image. In order to create this image, the land adjacent to University Avenue must be revitalized in conjunction with streetscape and other improvements. The Avenue must become an active, lively, visually attractive thoroughfare. Rather than being only a means for getting from one place to another, it needs to become a “destination” used by the community, the University and visitors. In order to unify the area, a bold urban design, landscaping and architectural concept based on the agricultural history of the region is envisioned. Additionally, the street must interrelate with a multi-modal circulation system serving local vehicular traffic, a shuttle system, bicyclists and pedestrians.
Downtown In order to achieve the vision for the future of Downtown, an urban design concept was developed. This reflects the major Land Use Districts that are the heart of Downtown, the major axial connections, entry points, open spaces, and the important connection of Down‑town to the Riverside Marketplace. This must also identify the major historic, cultural and civic elements that make Downtown Riverside an important cultural, art and historic center that attracts both residents and visitors to the area. The Planning Department will coordinate these efforts with the Downtown Retail and Entertainment Strategy.
Marketplace The focus of the Marketplace Specific Plan is to create incentives to redevelop the Marketplace area, preserve and enhance historic buildings, beautify the entrances to the Downtown and University Avenue and provide additional commerce and employment opportunities in the area.
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Stay connected to the Chamber and create your next business opportunity at one of our key signature events. Visit www.riverside-chamber.com for the latest Chamber program you won’t want to miss. Thu July 5
Tue | July 24
INSIDE Downtown
Economic Development Council (EDC)
7:15 AM • Hyatt Place Hotel • 3500 Market St. Hear about plans for Riverside Community College Arts Block followed by an update from the Development Department and a city report from Councilman Gardner. For more information contact Divisions Coordinator Julie Houser at jhouser@riverside-chamber.com or (951) 683-7100 ext. 210.
Thu | July 12
7:30 AM • Chamber Bourns Boardroom The Economic Development Council’s (EDC) provides a basis for the Chambers to act on local, state and federal economic development issues to create a favorable and profitable business climate for the region. For more information contact Divisions Coordinator Julie Houser at jhouser@riverside-chamber.com or (951) 683-7100 ext. 210.
Fri | July 27
Good Morning Riverside 7:00 AM • The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa The Chamber hosts Riverside’s signature business and community leaders as they update members on the latest news, projects, and events that impact the region. In July, Good Morning Riverside is sponsored by Riverside Public Utilities. For more information, contact Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at kstraine@ riverside-chamber.com or (951) 683-7100 ext. 211.
Tue | July 17
Business Seminar Series: Doing Business with Medical Centers 7:30-9:00 AM • Chamber Bourns Boardroom Learn about tips, resources and guidelines on how to get on the bid list for upcoming projects, vendor opportunities and select services with local hospitals. For more information contact Community Development Coordinator Nick Psomas at npsomas@riverside-chamber. com or (951) 683-7100 ext. 218.
Thu | August 2
INSIDE Arlington 7:15 AM • Riverside Airport • 6951 Flight Rd. Sandy Austell from Lexus of Riverside will discuss their upcoming expansion. Councilmembers Davis & MacArthur will also have a city report. For more information contact Divisions Coordinator, Julie Houser at jhouser@riversidechamber.com or (951) 683-7100 ext. 210.
Thu | July 19 Afterhours Business Mixer 5:30 PM • 7:30 PM Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center • 3865 Jackson St. Come light the torch and celebrate the Olympics at Parkview! Members can connect in a casual and fun atmosphere at the Chamber’s monthly networking opportunity. Admission is free! Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, win door prizes, and increase your visibility all in one night. For more information or to donate a door prize, contact Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at kstraine@riverside-chamber.com or (951) 683-7100 ext. 211.
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INSIDE EastHills 7:15 AM • Canyon Crest Country Club 975 Country Club Dr. Members will hear from Rochester Midland Corporation, one of the newest companies to bring jobs to Riverside. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and Council Members Melendrez and Davis will provide a city report. For more information, contact Divisions Coordinator Julie Houser at jhouser@riverside-chamber.com or (951) 683-7100 ext. 210.
Every Wednesday Business In Action 7:15-8:30 AM • Chamber Bourns Boardroom Business In Action is one of the Chamber’s weekly meetings that provide an opportunity for Chamber members to network and hear a range of informative speakers. Topics include; tax preparation, marketing efficiency and information on local community developments. For more information contact Information Specialist Sonja Wardle at swardle@riverside-chamber.com or (951) 683-7100 ext. 208.
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