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‘The Chamber…building a stronger local economy’
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Chamber Seeks Governor Support for UC Riverside Medical School $15 million in state funding included for school of medicine, further advocacy needed to ensure passage and final enactment Through the advocacy of the Chamber and the efforts of Senator Richard Roth and Assemblymember Jose Medina, funding for the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine has been included in legislation 72 for the 2013-2014 California State Budget. 24 4 However, further advocacy will still be 0 needed to ensure that the funding remains in the final budget package passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Jerry Brown. This is a significant step towards the goal of securing state funding for the medical school but further action must still be taken. With the budget language in both the Senate and Assembly versions of the proposed budget, continuous funding for the school will likely be in the final version of the budget that goes to Governor Brown for approval. “Securing the Governor’s approval on a final budget with the $15 million in funding for the school is the final and most important step,” said Judy Carpenter, Chair of the Chamber and President/COO of Riverside Medical Clinic. The medical school is a top priority for the Chamber due to its significant economic impact and its distinct ability to address healthcare needs in the region. The UCR School of Medicine has already created 129 jobs in the region
Senator Richard Roth (left) and Assemblymember Jose Medina (right) testify before the Senate Education Committee on the need to provide continued funding for the UCR School of Medicine.
and is projected to bring nearly 1,000 jobs by 2021. A primary care physician in California has an annual economic impact of nearly $1 million by treating patients and contracting for related medical services and goods. “Our community is facing a problem that we cannot afford to ignore: rising healthcare needs that are increasingly disproportionate to available resources, including a severe shortage of physicians in our area. A local school of medicine would help address and close these gaps,” said Dr. Dan Anderson, President/CEO of Riverside Community Health Foundation. Under the California State Constitution, the
Measure A Essential to Quality of Life Programs Approval of ballot measure ensures that the community remains beneficial for residents and business In a critical election for the local community, a vote for Measure A is a vote for the continuation of several quality of life programs like the 311 Call Center and graffiti abatement initiatives across the City. The Chamber urges residents and business leaders to support Measure A, a ballot initiative that will determine whether the City of Riverside can continue to transfer water revenues to its General Fund. Measure A funds programs that have given Riverside a reputation as the location of choice for business. In a report from the City Manager’s office, proposed cuts would take $713,000 to eliminate the 311 Call Center Program, $470, 000 from the graffiti abatement program and $394,000 to reduce the City’s community development and planning services. These programs are a direct positive benefit to business as they create
a community that is attractive to business development. Moreover, the Chamber urges support for Measure A in the current City election on June 4 to maintain the current fiscal health of the City. If Measure A fails, the current Water Utility Transfer will be eliminated, causing an estimated $6.5 million deficit to the City’s budget. This includes the elimination of at least 79 full-time positions as well as further impacts that will hinder the City’s ability to finance future infrastructure projects and community services to benefit local residents. The Water Utility Transfer has been a part of Riverside’s General Fund revenue for decades. According to recent legislation from the state, charter allocated transfers, such as these, must now be approved by the voters. Approving Measure A will continue the century old process that has helped to shape the city and will continue to do so for the future.
Legislature must pass the state’s budget bill by midnight on June 15. The Governor must sign or veto all budget legislation prior to July 1, when the state’s fiscal year begins. Chamber members are encouraged to stay active in the legislative process. For more information on further ways to advocate for the UCR School of Medicine, contact Governmental Affairs Manager Nicholas Adcock at nadcock@riverside-chamber.com.
Chamber Members Save on Workers’ Compensation New program offers reduced rates and informational resources for local businesses The Chamber is pleased to announce the launch of a new Workers’ Compensation Insurance Program through AmTrust North America as a new benefit to member businesses in a variety of industries. The program will allow Chamber members to take advantage of a special rate on the workers’ compensation insurance for their business. “In keeping with the Chamber’s mission to pro-actively address the needs of our member businesses, we have partnered with AmTrust and Benefits Corporation on this exciting new benefit to help our members save on their insurance costs. Workers’ compensation insurance is mandatory for all businesses in California and by helping our members reduce their bottom line and in many instances cover the cost of membership we can help them be more successful,” said Chamber President/CEO Cindy Roth. See Workers’ Compensation on page 8
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CHAIR’S EDITORIAL
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J u n e 2013 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 2013–2014 Chair of the Board Judy Carpenter – Riverside Medical Clinic Vice Chair, Chair-Elect Ron Redfern – The Press-Enterprise Vice Chair – Governmental Affairs Howard Saner – Riverside Physician Network Vice Chair – Economic Development Bob Stockton – Rick Engineering Company Vice Chair – Membership George Hoanzl – Jaguar Computer Systems Vice Chair – Community Development Paul Jessup – Riverside County Office of Education Vice Chair – Area Business Councils Tom Nightingale – Wells Fargo Bank Regional Commercial Banking Office Vice Chair – Area Business Councils Joe Ortiz – Best Best & Krieger Vice Chair – Area Business Councils David Fisher – Altura Credit Union Vice Chair – Finance (Treasurer) Linda Itzen – Itzen & Associates/Ameriprise Financial Legal Counsel Ken Stream – Gresham Savage Past Chair Brian Hawley – Luminex Software, Inc.
Board of Directors 2013–2014
Al Arguello – Bank of America
Dr. Cynthia Azari – Riverside City College Beverly Bailey – Stronghold Engineering Patrick Brilliant – Riverside Community Hospital Larry Boyer – UTC Aerospace Systems Larry Burns – California State University, San Bernardino James Cuevas – JJC Project Management Group, Inc. Carl Dameron – IE African American Chamber of Commerce Steve Desko – Walter’s Automotive Group Karen Dicey – Angelica’s Florist & Gifts Dr. Ronald Ellis – California Baptist University Julio Figueroa – AT&T Jim Fuson – Galleria at Tyler Debbi Huffman Guthrie – Raincross Hospitality Corp. Peter Hayashida – University of California, Riverside Peter Hubbard – American Medical Response Mary Kannor – Louie’s Nursery Charissa Leach – Adkan Engineers Rose Mayes – Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. Darcy McNaboe – Village Enterprises Bob Mendez – RLM Wealth Group Kathy Michalak – Habitat for Humanity Riverside Gigi Mindreau-Banks – The Hanigan Company Frank Montes – Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Patty Moorman – Bourns, Inc. Ken Nelson – The Press-Enterprise Daniel Petersen – Artesian Design, Inc. Lea Petersen – Southern California Gas Company Steve Popkin – Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Peggy Ricks – First Impression Glenn Rowden – Champion Electric, Inc. Mark Rubin – Regional Properties Waudieur Rucker-Hughes – Riverside Unified School District Roger Rupp – The Boeing Company Rob Starr – The Toro Company
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Funding UC Riverside School of Medicine a Top Priority Riverside business leaders recently traveled to Sacramento to dialogue with state legislators and policy advisors about issues that are important to the Riverside business environment and to the future of this region. There were two issues that the Riverside delegation specifically spoke to legislators about: funding for the UCR School of Medicine and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). According to the California HealthCare Foundation, Riverside and San Bernardino counties have only 36 and 44 primary care physicians, respectively, per 100,000 people, far below the recommended ratio of 60 to 80. The UCR School of Medicine needs ongoing state funding to help address this disparity and provide the doctors to meet the region’s needs. On the Capitol Connection trip and via a letter writing campaign we lobbied to ensure that funding for the UCR School of Medicine made it into the state budget bill. We received a positive response
Matt Webb – Albert A. Webb Associates Vita Willett – Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Riverside Dr. Randal Wisbey – La Sierra University David Wright – Riverside Public Utilities Leni Zarate - PSOMAS
Chamber Staff Cindy Roth, President/CEO Nicole Virtue, Communications & Marketing Manager Nicholas Adcock, Governmental Affairs Manager LaDonna Ardary, Administrative Assistant/Office Manager La Wanda Roy, Accounting Manager Teryn Andersen, Accounting Clerk Kelly Straine, Special Events Manager Carole Slagle, Membership & Advertising Manager Ramonia Disney, Membership & Advertising Sales Andrew Markis, Business Development Coordinator Sonja Wardle, Information Specialist Nick Psomas, Community Development Coordinator
“ Your leadership in showing support for the Measure A in the community and your vote in the ballot booth are vitally important.� The Chamber also discussed with legislators the modernization of the California Environmental Quality Act. During the trip, business leaders actively communicated to legislators that while the goal of CEQA protects our
environmental resources; it must not unnecessarily delay efforts to create more jobs in California. Modernizing this legislation allows for the best of both worlds and staying in the conversation by joining the CEQA working group ensures that Riverside’s needs are not overlooked. In closing, we are at the tail end of an important election for this community. In particular, please remember to support Measure A on your ballot (due June 4). Remember, the passage of Measure A will ensure that Riverside continues as a location of choice for business.
Judy Carpenter Chair of the Board
Quarterly Report Optimistic; Riverside Leads in Economic Recovery The latest quarterly update of Beacon Economics’ Regional Intelligence Report reflects optimism in key economic sectors despite a slow fourth quarter. In particular, the report predicts a 3% growth through 2013 due to a resurgent housing market. This optimism is justified by an expansion in the California Labor Market that was 0.9% above the estimated 4.0%. California increased job growth to nearly 680,000 positions. This labor market increase secures California “as one of the driving forces in the nationwide jobs recovery,� according to the report. Riverside is the leader in job growth in the Southern California region. The year-overyear average of private sector employment growth was 3% in Riverside. This is 0.5% over the regional average.
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from legislators on our trip to Sacramento however, it is very important that we keep our attention on the budget bill as they need to be approved by the Governor.
Significant growth in Riverside’s private sector employment was across the board. Starting with the leisure and hospitality industry growing by 8.6%, real estate employment increasing by 7.7%, trade, transportation and utilities hiring grew 1.7% aided by the retail sector with 1.8% growth and wholesale trade showing 7.1% growth in 2012. The region also saw an upward trend in consumer spending and business spending, with fourth quarter taxable sales increasing 3.5% from 2011 to 2012.
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The latest update of Beacon Economics’ Regional Intelligence Report shows steady growth in several key industries for the region, including hospitality, real estate, transportation, retail, and wholesale trade sectors.
The large increase in growth in the real estate market is cited as Riverside’s main economic driver. “Riverside County overall was one of the few areas in the state that saw more residents move into the area than move out,� the report states.
aimed at providing a comprehensive snapshot of the region’s key economic factors in order to stimulate economic development. Identifying unique regional economic factors allows members of the business community to implement strategic planning.
The Beacon Economics Regional Intelligence Report is a result of a partnership between the City of Riverside and the Chamber
The Beacon Economics Regional Intelligence Report is available on the Chamber website, www.riverside-chamber.com.
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10 Ways the Chamber Helped Your Business The Chamber is committed to building a stronger local economy by being an advocate for our members and voice for business. Here are 10 ways your investment in the Chamber helped us to improve the Riverside business community.
Engaging several candidates for Riverside City Council; Chamber members heard their positions and plans to encourage business growth and create new jobs in the community.
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Championed Efforts to Fund UCR School of Medicine
Inland Southern California faces a physician shortage, and the business community recognizes the need to fund the UCR School of Medicine to improve health care and bring innovation to the region. The Chamber has carried on its support of this important regional asset by advocating for new legislation aimed at allocating continued funding for the medical school.
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Advocated for Ballot Measure to Make Riverside Location of Choice
The Chamber joined a host of other community organizations to urge citizens to vote for Measure A, a local ballot measure that affirms the transfer of funds from the Utility Water Fund to the City’s General Fund. This transfer ensures that the City can provide several quality of life services that make the community a positive place to live, play, and do business.
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Provided Critical Transportation Information to Local Businesses
The Chamber’s six area businesses councils hosted a series of community meetings throughout the community to inform businesses and individuals on the impacts of the 91 High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane expansion. The project will complete the HOV lane between Madison and the 60/91/215 interchange replacing each bridge and reconfiguring the on and off ramps in the area. The Chamber has worked to lessen the construction impacts to business and to provide informative project updates.
Small business owners and entrepreneurs received valuable information and sought advice from industry experts to start or grow their business at the 5th annual Small Business Resource Expo.
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Chamber PAC Identified Pro-Business Candidates for Riverside City Council Elections
After citing their business-friendly positions on several critical issues, the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Political Action Committee (GRCCPAC) endorsed two candidates in the upcoming Riverside City Council Elections: Valerie Hill for Ward 3 and Jim Perry for Ward 6. The GRCCPAC is a distinct entity that works to identify and support business-friendly candidates for local, state, and federal elected offices.
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Pushed for CEQA Reform to Encourage New Development
The Chamber joined the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Working Group to encourage state policymakers to modernize the environmental review process and end delays in job creation. The Chamber believes that CEQA modernization is necessary to conform to the comprehensive environmental laws and regulations already in place within the state.
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Engaged Riverside City Council Candidates on Critical Local Issues
In preparation for the upcoming June 2013 election for the Riverside City Council Wards 3 and 6, the Chamber hosted two candidate forums where over 100 members heard directly from the candidates on critical business issues such as plans for business retention and attraction, future development across the City, developing a skilled workforce, and creating more jobs for local residents.
More than 400 business leaders made new connections at the Chamber’s 18th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration, hosted by Alvarez Lincoln Jaguar.
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Promoted Community with Small Business Resource Expo
The Chamber presented the 5th annual Small Business Resource Expo, aimed at helping local entrepreneurs grow successful small businesses. The Expo provided attendees with a one-stop to get the tools they need to succeed. The Expo also provided networking opportunities to local businesses to grow their customer base.
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Successfully Advocated for Business Expansion
The Chamber successfully testified in support of several development projects, including the expansion of a Stater Bros. grocery store as well as the construction of a BevMo store and a new In-N-Out restaurant. These projects will result in many jobs in the community.
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Rallied Regional Chambers for Expanded Networking Opportunities
Alvarez Lincoln Jaguar and the Chamber hosted the 18th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration, featuring seven regional chambers of commerce and professional organizations. More than 400 members of the business community came out to connect with others, enjoy Mexican cuisine, and promote their business.
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Provided Educational Opportunities for Businesses
The Business Seminar Series (BSS) enhances the business environment by providing expert advice and information that can improve business while allowing attendees to network. The BSS covered topics including Doing Business with City and County, Free/Low-Cost Web-Based Tools and Search Engine Optimization.
California Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Allan Zaremberg (left) and Chairman Frederick E. “Fritz” Hitchcock (right) presented Bob Stockton (center) with the 2013 Small Business Advocate of the Year award.
Local Leader Honored for Small Business Advocacy
Recognizing him for outstanding advocacy on behalf of small businesses, the California Chamber of Commerce recently honored Bob Stockton with its 2013 Small Business Advocate of the Year award. Stockton was praised for his efforts to help the regional economy and create a regulatory environment that encourages business growth. As the past chair of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce’s Economic Development Council, Stockton has been instrumental in leading the Chamber’s efforts to build a stronger local economy through business attraction and retention strategies. He also advocated for practical and business-friendly policies in environmental regulation and land use. Through his experience as the PrincipalIn-Charge for Rick Engineering Company and as a member of the City of Riverside’s Planning Commission, Stockton has recently been involved directly with the Chamber’s advocacy efforts to modernize the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). In 2012, Stockton assisted the Chamber’s efforts to partner with the City of Riverside in commissioning the Regional Intelligence Report, a study to identify the baseline economic indicators in specific industries that will impact inland Southern California in the future. See Stockton on page 6
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Chamber Pushes for Restoration of Judicial Funding
The Riverside County Superior Court system is currently faced with an acute shortage of judges which is resulting in filing backlogs and significant hearing delays, thereby denying timely access to the courts in both criminal and civil matters. The Chamber urges support for funding of seven new judgeship positions authorized for Riverside County by the passing of AB 159 by the Legislature in 2007.
Capitalism and the Courts By Roger Luebs Governor Jerry Brown’s May Revision of the 2013-2014 state budget proposes several changes to fund K-12 education and realigning state health care services.
Governor’s May Revision Offers More Funding and Local Control in Education With the release of the May Revision of his proposed 2013-2014 California State Budget, Governor Jerry Brown continued to promote his plan to restore funding to K-12 education, empower local school district boards of education, and focus on schools with high populations of English-learning and lowerincome students. Governor Brown proposes to restore control to local school district boards of education and fund the education system through a Local Control Funding Formula, which establishes a base grant to each district plus additional supplemental and concentrated grants to districts with higher percentages of English-learning and lower-income students. The Chamber supports greater local control for education funding but many stakeholders have expressed concern that the criteria for additional funding will not fit the needs of specific school districts.
Under the Governor’s proposal, the responsibility for providing health care to new insured citizens under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) would shift from counties to the state. The May Revision proposes to redirect certain funding provided to counties for indigent health care under the 1991 state-county realignment plan in order to help cover increased state costs due to the ACA. The May Revision proposes to establish a mechanism to calculate annual county health care savings available for redirection. The Legislative Analyst Office’s report of the May Revision states that recent economic improvements, including a sharp increase in stock prices, will result in $3.2 billion in higher tax revenue than the Brown Administration’s projections. The Chamber prioritizes funding to the UCR School of Medicine, education and healthcare.
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Roger Luebs is a Riverside County Superior Court Judge and previously served as Chairman of the Board of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce when he was in private law practice. The opinions he expresses are his own. At the foundation of democracy is “the rule of law”. As new democracies have emerged from the tyranny of dictatorship in recent years, one of the first priorities for the new democracies has been the establishment of independent, impartial judicial institutions which are essential to making the rule of law a reality. But the rule of law not only protects us from tyranny, it is essential for economic prosperity. A thriving free-market economy depends on the sanctity of contract, the expectation that promises made in the commercial arena will be enforced and business investment will be protected. Business leaders understand that the rule of law protects not only our rights as citizens, but serves as the foundation for our freemarket economy and the prosperity it
produces. Unfortunately, this understanding is not reflected in the budgetary decisions made in Sacramento. In recent years, funding to the judicial branch has been reduced dramatically. Our courts in Riverside County have experienced a reduction in revenue of about $52 million since fiscal year 2008-09. Sacramento’s decisions to slash court funding have been particularly painful to the citizens of Riverside County. This is because Riverside County has been growing in population and economic activity while the formula used by the State to allocate funds among the courts of the various counties is not based upon current caseloads and community needs. For example, Riverside County has only 3.4 judicial officers per 100,000 of population while the statewide average is 5.2. The Riverside County Superior Court has made significant spending cuts in response to this loss of funding from the State. The funding cuts have forced our court to make real operational and staffing changes that have improved efficiency. But the magnitude of the cuts has been so great that the quality of justice has suffered. See Capitalism on page 10
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Cheers! Mission Grove BevMo! Development to Move Forward In the effort to expand the positive impact on the local economy, the Chamber’s EastHills Business Council supported the development of a new BevMo! location in the Mission Grove Shopping Center. A leading specialty retailer, BevMo! will provide a quality retail store that is largely popular with local residents and businesses.
The Chamber encourages the building of BevMo! in order to grow Riverside’s economy. A development of this type will provide jobs and retail tax revenue to the City as well as competitive pricing to the customer. Once completed, the store will bring approximately 15 local jobs to the area, plus the option of additional hiring during the holiday season. BevMo! is advantageous to retailers and commercial buildings in the surrounding community as more and new customers are drawn to the area. This 8,137 square-foot single-story retail
building will contribute to Riverside’s diverse economy, as well as, provide a long term and responsible tenant. The plan is also consistent with the City’s General Plan 2025, in particular within the Mission Grove Specific Plan. This project was passed through Planning Commission at the beginning of May and has a tentative date in June for City Council consideration. BevMo! is one of the largest specialty retailers in California and received the Retailer of the Year award in 2006 by Wine Enthusiast. This retailer was also awarded the Market Watch Leader Award for management in 2009. The store offers an extensive inventory of wine, spirits, beer, gourmet food and related items such as glassware and accessories. For more information, please contact Business Development Coordinator Andrew Markis at amarkis@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 210.
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The Chamber’s delegation met with several key legislators from the region, including Senator Richard Roth whose legislation, SB 21, proposes to allocate $15 million in continued state funds to the UCR School of Medicine.
Business Leaders Focus on Regional Issues in Sacramento Chamber members met with policymakers in Sacramento to highlight critical regional issues including the UCR School of Medicine, environmental review reform, and judicial funding. Local business leaders from a variety of industries including technology, healthcare, and education recently headed to Sacramento for the Chamber’s Capitol Connection, an annual advocacy trip engaging state legislators and policy advisors on the critical business issues for inland Southern California.
UCR School of Medicine As the top priority for the region, the Chamber urged policymakers to approve SB 21 (Roth) and AB 27 (Medina), each of which would appropriate $15 million for the UCR School of Medicine. Business leaders emphasized that California faces a shortage of physicians, with Inland Southern California having among the most severe shortages in the country. Opening in August of this year with a charter class of 50 students, the medical school will expand the physician workforce and become a powerful economic engine in the region. Chamber Chair, Judy Carpenter of Riverside Medical Clinic stated, “Without an investment from the state, UCR will not be able to expand the research arm of the school, which will have the greatest positive impact for the region’s economy.”
CEQA Modernization The Chamber advocated state elected and administration leaders to continue efforts to modernize the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Members pushed for legislation that preserves CEQA’s strengths while curtailing abuses of the law that are detrimental to state and local economies. Bob Stockton of Rick Engineering stressed, “It is critical to preserve the law’s original intent of environmental protection and disclosure of environmental impacts, while eliminating special interest CEQA abuses that negatively affect the environment, essential transportation projects and job creation and retention.”
Promoting Quality Education The Chamber also urged California’s leaders to recognize the significant impacts education funding reductions have had on local school districts and the students they serve. As California’s economy recovers and education funding is restored to, or exceeds, the 2007-08 funding levels, school districts need full flexibility to manage their resources, make decisions that are appropriate for their local communities, and deliver quality education to their students.
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Nation’s Largest Community Improvement Event Breaks Record Over 700 community volunteers brightened local neighborhoods for the Great American Cleanup. Volunteers in bright yellow t-shirts were organized at 47 cleanup sites. Projects included weed abatement, litter cleanups, graffiti eradication, storm draining cleaning, and 30 trees planted in Loring Park. A new partnership with SmartRiverside allowed for the collection 12 pallets of e-waste from the community. Special thanks go to the crews from Athens Services, Burrtec Waste Industries and CR&R Environmental Services for following the volunteer’s efforts that day, collecting over 10,000 lbs. of litter, debris, weeds and bulky items.
Students from Mark Twain Elementary School receive the 2013 Clean Campus Competition award.
Mark Twain Elementary School. We would also like to recognize the following schools that placed in the competition. Elementary School Category: 1st Place - Orrenmaa Elementary School, 2nd Place - McAuliffe Elementary School, 3rd Place - Jackson Elementary School. Middle School Category: 1st Place - Frank Augustus Miller Middle School, 2nd Place - Arizona Middle School, 3rd Place - University Heights Middle School. High School Category: 1st Place - Alvord High School, 2nd Place Norte Vista High School, 3rd Place Arlington High School. Private School Category: 1st Place - Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School, 2nd Place River Springs Charter School and 3rd Place - Sherman Indian High School. Special thanks to the members of the KRCB Advisory Board who volunteered to judge the Clean Campus Competition.
KRCB would like to acknowledge our community partners and local business sponsors that made our event such a success: City of Riverside Public Works Department, and the Parks Recreation and Community Services Department, The Chamber’s Business Councils, Bank of America, Best, Best and Krieger, Boy Scout Troop #1887, Brenda Flowers Photography, Cal Baptist University, Custom Service Systems, Geyser Equipment, HDR Engineering, Home Depot, Inland Empire Waterkeeper, Louie’s Nursery, La Sierra University, Lowe’s, OctoClean, Priamos Orchards, Provident Bank, Prudential Overall Supply, Riverside County Flood Control, Riverside Police Department, Teen Challenge, Toro and the KRCB Advisory Board.
Chamber Family Wins Landscape Makeover
Elementary School Champion’s the Cleanest Campus KRCB is proud to announce this year’s Clean Campus Competition Champion: 475X775adRVRWK:Layout 1 3/25/13 10:16 AM
Congratulations to the Stowe Family, proud homeowners in the Wood Street Neighborhood. This will be the first year that KRCB does a waterwise, family friendly backyard makeover. Riverside Landscape & Irrigation, Ian Davidson Landscape Architecture, Brickman Landscape, Louie’s Nursery and Toro all look forward to working with the Stowe family this summer. Special thanks to: Riverside Public Utilities, Western Municipal Water District, Custom Service Systems and Patty & Mike Blakely for their generous sponsorship donations to make this fundraising project possible. Page 1
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Stockton continued to step forward on several issues that impact the business community in California, including advocating to ease negative impacts from environmental and air quality regulations. He previously testified before members of Congress on negative impacts that a critical habitat designation for the Santa Ana Sucker Fish would have on the region’s access to water.
In nominating Stockton for the award, Chamber President and CEO Cindy Roth said, “It is individuals like Bob who maintain countless hours of service, tireless work ethic and unyielding commitment to our Chamber mission and its members, which keeps our businesses thriving.”
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Chamber Business Briefs Western GM Selected for Excellence in Water Leadership For his dedication in securing regional water supplies and his many achievements in the water industry, Western John Rossi Municipal Water District’s General Manager John Rossi was honored with the 2013 Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Excellence in Water Leadership Award.
From left to right: Jose Gonzalez, Martin Moran, Glenn Rowden (Champion Electric, Inc. Owner), John Stephenson (prior City Electric, Inc. Owner), Mickey Hobbs, and Robert Donaghy meet to celebrate the merger of two successful Riverside businesses.
Champion Electric, Inc. and City Electric, Inc. Merge Champion Electric Inc., a local electrical and general contractor, has acquired City Electric, Inc., also a local electrical contractor which specializes in industrial and commercial electrical. The merger of these two long time Riverside establishments has created an exciting and versatile environment in the local construction industry. “For 35 years, City Electric has served Riverside and its customers with integrity and a high level of excellence. The business ethics and reputation City Electric has had for such a substantial amount of time has made this deal an honor and a privilege to sign,” said Glenn Rowden, President Riverside Community Hospital Appoints New COO Riverside Community Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Bowers Dan Bowers as the new Chief Operating Officer. Bowers brings an extensive health administration background to his new role. Prior to joining the Riverside Community Hospital’s leadership team, Bowers served as Vice President for Accountable Care and Clinic Operations at Heritage Provider Network in Northridge, CA. “I am very pleased to be a part of the Riverside Community Hospital family and working for the healthcare benefit of the greater Riverside community. I believe Riverside Community Hospital has a long history of being a community partner and I look forward to enhancing that partnership,” said Bowers. “I have lived and or worked in the greater Riverside area most of my professional career so I feel like I am at home. I am looking forward to developing relationships within and outside the hospital as we continue to move forward with our expansion plans to enhance the overall health of those we serve.”
of Champion Electric Inc. “Through the weeks and days leading up to this deal, it became clear that these two companies were stronger and more versatile together than apart – which created the theme of our deal, ‘Come Together’.” The two firms will operate under the name of Champion Electric Inc. “We feel strongly that joining forces with City Electric, Inc. will benefit everyone from the employees of both firms to our business relationships and most of all, our clients,” said Rowden. City Electric, Inc. was established in 1978 and serviced the Inland Empire as a full service electrical contractor.
SolarCity Opens Its Largest US Operations Center SolarCity a leading provider of clean energy has opened its largest U.S. operations center in Riverside to accommodate growing demand in the Inland Empire. The 35,000-square-foot facility is staffed by 75 employees and expects to hire 50 additional employees in the area this year. SolarCity has grown to become the largest rooftop distributed energy company in California and in the U.S. by making it possible for customers to install solar panels for free and pay less for renewable, solar electricity than they pay for their utility bills. “We look forward to creating more local jobs as we expand our services for homeowners and businesses,” said Jim Cahill, SolarCity’s regional vice president of operations for Southern California. “Riverside alone has 277 sunny days per year, which is nearly 40 percent more than the national average, so solar power production in the Inland Empire region is excellent.” SolarCity provides energy services to more than 2,500 customers through its Inland Empire operations center.
“When I decided to go into public service in the water field, my goal was to develop additional sources of water while providing great service to customers and reducing costs. I’ve worked with some of the best and brightest professionals in the industry, who’ve helped make projects a reality,” said Rossi. “It’s an honor to receive an award for something that I’ve always had passion for.” Board President Tom Evans, explained, “John’s steadfast approach to developing local sources of water and collaborating with agencies to ensure customers in western Riverside County receive safe and secure water at their tap is commendable.” Increasing local water supplies through securing local water rights, water recycling, groundwater desalting, storm water capture, water transfers and investments in technology are many of the top priorities Rossi has spearheaded since he joined Western in 2004. Ambassador of the Month: Brenda Findley-Sutton The Chamber recognizes Brenda FindleySutton as Ambassador of the Month. FindleySutton provides finanBrenda cial service needs in the Findley-Sutton areas of supplemental Aflac, major medical, long-term care, Medicare Advantage for clients turning 65, life, and annuity. Looking for an opportunity to build strong relationships with other Chamber members, Findley-Sutton joined the Ambassador Committee in 2011. FindleySutton takes great pride in representing the Chamber as an Ambassador. It allows her to make connections with various business leaders, noting that the most significant connection she has made through being an Ambassador has been with Crystal Pacific Windows and Doors when she attended their Grand Opening in 2012. She is also involved in other organizations like the San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce, Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce, Refreshing Spring Community Church and the youth-focused non-profit organization, One Nation Media. For more information about the Ambassador Committee, please contact Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at kstraine@riversidechamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 211.
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Stater Brothers Expansion Approved with Chamber Support
The Leadership Riverside Class of 2013 will celebrate its commencement with community and business leaders. California State Senator Richard Roth will also be honored as the 2013 Art Pick Distinguished Alumnus.
Chamber Celebrates 24 New Leadership Riverside Graduates The Chamber is proud to announce that the Leadership Riverside Program has 24 new graduates from the Class of 2013. Leadership Riverside is the premiere civic leadership program in the community and each year develops stellar graduates who are ready to give back to their community.
The Leadership Riverside Program will be holding its 27th Commencement Ceremony at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium on Friday, June 14, 2013 at 11:30 PM. This special ceremony will commemorate the Class of 2013 for their completion of the program and to honor this year’s alumnus of the year, California State Senator Richard D. Roth as he accepts the 2013 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 commitment to the community. As a result of acquiring an understanding of Riverside’s needs, the graduating class has amassed its expertise and resources to help
a local humanitarian cause. The Class of 2013 is partnering with Inspire Life Skills, Inc. to adopt the “Inspiring Support and Integrity” Project. They will be committing at least two years of volunteer service to Inspire Life Skills to provide much-needed assistance to support, train, restore, and rebuild the lives of foster youth who have aged out of the foster care system.
Since its inception in 1986, Leadership Riverside leads the way for a better Riverside by empowering decision-makers of local business, organizations, schools and universities with the knowledge to address a wide array of critical issues in the region. The Leadership Riverside program is currently accepting applications for the Class of 2014. The deadline to apply is July 8, 2013. For more information about 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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In an ongoing effort to advocate for the development of the Stater Brothers Market, the Chamber successfully testified in support of the proposed expansion of the approximately 6.3 acre Victoria Village Shopping Center that includes the new grocery store and a CVS store. The Council agreed with the Chamber and unanimously supported this project creating a significant economic benefit as the development will provide 100 equivalent full time jobs in keeping with the City’s growth. The redevelopment process of this site includes the demolition of the existing structure and the construction of a new 44,636-square foot Stater Brothers grocery store and an 11,465-square foot CVS store with drive thru pharmacy. This project also includes a transfer of approximately 0.85 acres of the adjacent portion of park land known as Washington Park located off Mary Street. The acquisition will allow for
additional improvements and renovations to the parks’ appearance, that otherwise would not be possible without the Stater Brothers expansion.
The construction will take place in phases to minimize interruption to the current Stater Brothers store. In addition, the CVS pharmacy operations will briefly be located on site, in a modular trailer in order to retain the pharmacy licensing for this location. This project allows for an additional 510 feet of park land to provide extra space and parking. The Chamber applauds Councilmember Paul Davis who worked to facilitate meetings between the Arlington Business Council, Stater Brothers and City staff to support the proposed expansion. This project represents considerable improvements to the shopping center and will provide the neighborhood with a much needed update.
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or a 10% discount on the Business Owners Package when purchased with workers’ compensation insurance as well as safety information and business resources.
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Members interested in the program may go to www.savewithamtrust.com/ riversidechamber or ask an insurance broker for a Chamber Program quote. To learn more about this program and additional Chamber member benefits, contact the Chamber at 951-683-7100.
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Member Anniversaries
SDA Security Systems, Inc. Soroptimist International of Riverside Tri-State Security & Patrol, Inc. Sheryl Washington
“ Membership in the Chamber is a great way for us to have an impact in the business community. We believe in serving our community and being involved. Our core values of putting the client first and responsible citizenship have served us well and the Chamber is a great way to get involved.”
6 to 10 Years
Raul Aballi, Vice President, Resident Director Merrill Lynch 90 Years
Acheson & Graham Garden of Prayer
70 to 75 Years
Edward S. Babcock & Sons, Inc. Moss Bros. CJD - Riverside Skip Fordyce Harley-Davidson Buell
53 to 58 Years
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Provident Bank - Central St. Riverside Scrap Iron & Metal GW Singletary Industrial Land Development
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. Jurupa Hills Country Club Macher & Clark Parkview Nursery Springboard State Farm Insurance WKM Realty
Operation Safe House Porter’s Garage, Inc. Provident Bank- Main St. Riverside Airport Riverside Community Health Foundation Roth Carney APC Sheffield Homes Teaman Ramirez & Smith, Inc.
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Bechtel Infrastructure Corporation Charter Business Children’s Therapeutic Communities Geographics HGI Financial Services Linden Manor Apartments David Willmon
Adams Motorsports Park, Inc. Angelicas Florist & Gifts CR&R Home Instead Senior Care Innovative Electric Services Leonard Financial Group, LLC Mario’s Place OctoClean Olive Crest Provider Contract Food Service Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. Riverside County District Attorney Riverside County Treasurer-Tax Collector Sage College
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Blackman & Associates, Inc. Capree Escrow, Inc. The Community Foundation Computers Plus Family Service Association First American Title Co.
43 to 48 Years Galleria at Tyler JJ Roofing
31 to 35 Years
Fair Price Carpets
Applebee’s Big 5 Distribution Center BNSF Railway Co. California Smog & Automotive Institute Double Barrel Environmental Services Dresmann Promotional Products DuBois Institute/ Dr. EM Abdulmumin-Psychologist Tom Evans ISCA Technologies, Inc. KTIE News Talk 590 William M. Kuntz, PLC La Bodega Wine & Spirits Massage Envy Visiting Angels
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All of God’s Children’s Group Home Appian Escrow Bail Depot Bail Bonds Dennis Boyer California Family Life Center Certified Management Accounting COPE Health Solutions Counterpane Press Crystal Digital Images GAIA Global Elite Marketing Gram’s Mission Bar-B-Que Hanigan Company
Haynie & Company IE Alarm Systems Jenson USA Kettle Tyme/In Good Taste Concessions & Catering Law Office of Margeaux Mernick LinkUWebDesign Lloyd Pest Control Lucia & Company CPA’s, Inc. Roger Luebs Marmalade Toque Catering & Cafe, LLC Mega Western Sales Mission Property Advisors, Inc. Necessary Nutrition Nurse Staffing Path of Life Ministry Plastic Surgery Of Riverside-LLUMC Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Riverside Life Services Rochester Midland Corporation Scott Fowler State Farm Agency Sierra Towing, Inc. Skanska USA Civil West California District, Inc. SoCal Urology Splash Kingdom Waterpark Stratus Susan G. Komen For the Cure Inland Empire Time Warner Cable US Vets Riverside WestPointe Refrigeration & HVAC, Inc.
Member Highlights
Elizabeth Monville from Riverside Public Utilities, State Assemblymember Eric Linder and Jeff Greene of Riverside County Supervisor Kevin Jeffries’ office exchange cards at the Governmental Affairs Council Meeting.
Former Mayor Ron Loveridge, KTLA’s Sam Rubin, Henry Ford III and Ramon Alvarez networked with the over 400 attendees at the 18th annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration.
Welcome to the Chamber “ The Chamber has been very supportive and has given me the boost I need to get my business off the ground. I’ve only been a member for a month and I’ve been able to take advantage of business classes and numerous networking events. I look forward to doing business in Riverside and being a part of this community!” Kim Navarro, Owner Amazon Toner Corodata—Eydie Eddy
1807 Columbia Ave. • Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 781-6659 • www.castorage.com Storage Service
2621 Research Dr. • Corona, CA 92882 (951) 817-6800 • www.corodata.com Document Storage/Records Management
Amazon Toner—Eduardo Navarro
DMC Promotions—Duane Swafford
3740 Iowa Ave., #105 • Riverside, CA 92507 (951) 834-4260 • www.amazontonerstores.com Business Services
Riverside, CA 92518 (951) 237-4062 • www.dmcpromo.com Advertising Specialties/Promotional Products
American Heart Association—Crystal Rolling
Dennis M. Sandoval, A Professional Law Corp—Diana Ramirez
Apartment Association Greater Inland Empire—Tim Johnson
JDY Collections—Jeanetta Yeboah
P.O. Box 6171 • Moreno Valley, CA 92554 (909) 562-5571 • www.jdyenterprises.com Collection Agencies
JT Auto Repair—Denise Becker
12321 Sampson St., #D • Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 735-2656 Automobile/Truck Repairs, Paint & Services
John E. Meinert, AAMS - LPL Financial
AllSafe Freeway Storage—Elizabeth Carballido
1700 Iowa Ave., #240 • Riverside, CA 92507 (310) 424-4161 • www.heart.org Community Service Organizations
The Waypoint Homes’ senior team is presented with a certificate of recognition by Violeta Aguilar-Wyrick of State Senator Richard Roth’s office at the Grand Opening of Waypoint Homes.
3233 Arlington Ave., #105 • Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 787-7711 • www.cal-elder-lawyer.com Attorneys/Law Firms
Esplanade at Riverwalk Apartment Homes
8250 White Oak Ave., #100 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 948-0784 • www.aagie.com Business Services
Jeff Allen 11711 Collett Ave. • Riverside, CA 92505 (951) 358-0295 • www.experienceesplanade.com Apartments, Condos & Townhomes
CRST Expedited, Inc.—Wanda Green
Fine Touch Paint & Builder—Raphael Cunha
5350 Wilson St. • Riverside, CA 92509 (800) 781-2778 Transportation Services
P.O. Box 52531 • Riverside, CA 92517 (951) 541-1833 • www.finetouchpb.com Contractors-Remodeling
Cooks Collision—Johann Ruestmann
Infinite Imagination, Inc.—Christine Gomez
3860 Buchanan St. • Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 734-9920 • www.cookscollision.com Automobile/Truck Repairs, Paint & Services
3751 Merced Dr., #F • Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 741-4256 • www.infiniteimagination4.org Community Service Organizations
Riverside County Outlaws Football League Lawrence Dixon San Bernardino, CA 92404 (951) 965-9684 • www.outlawfootball.weebly.com Sports Leagues
Riverside Flight Academy—Dave Souliotes
6741 Gemende Dr. • Riverside, CA 92504 (951) 263-6338 • www.riversideflightacademy.com Schools, Colleges & Universities
John Meinert Riverside, CA 92504 (562) 673-9674 • www.lpl.com/john.meinert Financial Advisors/Services
Sylvan Learning Center—Dave Gladura
Karla Adams Fitness Corporation
TCG Professional Janitorial Service Inc
Claudia Luppino
TruTouch Technologies—Ben Ver Steeg
Karla Adams 6426 Magnolia Ave. • Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 683-4844 • www.karlaadams.com Health/Fitness Centers-Equipment Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 789-1366 Individuals
My Piece of Security—Christina Morgan
7000 Indiana Ave., #122 • Riverside, CA 92506 (951) 353-8600 • www.tutoring.sylvanlearning.com Educational Services Dee Goins P.O. Box 102 • Riverside, CA 91752 (951) 352-0200 Cleaning Services
1860 Chicago Ave., #G-3 • Riverside, CA 92507 (909) 703-5963 • www.trutouchtechnologies.com Engineering
VEDC—Brandon Napoli
Riverside, CA 92506 (800) 385-1280 • www.mypieceofsecurity.com Insurance
5121 Van Nuys Blvd., 3rd Floor Van Nuys, CA 91403 (818) 907-9977 • www.vedc.org Business Financing
Olpin Group—Sarah Sherter
Vector Resources—Scott Shiffer
4881 Main St. • Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 970-2299 • www.olpingroup.com Design Service-Commercial
Parkway Estate Property—Irina Gyulnazaryan 4181 Flat Rock Dr., #311 • Riverside, CA 92505 (818) 522-7591 • www.parkwayestate.com Real Estate-Residential
ProAbition—Daniel McGuire
3597 Main St. • Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 222-2110 • www.proabition.com Night Club
8647 Ninth St. • Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 931-1022 • www.vectorusa.com Security/Surveillance Systems & Services
Villa Health Care Center—Mitch Cook 8965 Magnolia Ave. • Riverside, CA 92503 (951) 689-5788 • www.villahealthcare.com Convalescent & Nursing Care Center
World Pay US—Roger Chase
San Diego, CA 92129 (858) 775-2646 • www.worldpay.com Credit Card Processing
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Small Business Resource Expo Provides Invaluable Information The Small Business Resource Expo kicked off its fifth year in assisting small businesses to achieve success. The event had over 300 attendees and provided area small businesses the opportunity to gather valuable tools and information to address the needs and issues they face every day.
The Expo featured over 50 vendors with representatives from federal, state and local agencies, and financial institutions. The information provided from these agencies was invaluable and tailored to address the specific needs of small business. Sharon Tyrrell, co-owner of Capree Escrow, Inc. and chair of the Small Business Resource Expo Committee, said, “Our small business owners and employees are facing real economic challenges. This Expo is one way we can provide assistance and solutions in a positive atmosphere.” One of the successful features at this year’s Expo was the “Ask Our Experts” corner. This resource provided a one-on-one opportunity for small business owners to receive business
advice in Human Relations, Labor Laws and Finance. Businesses also had the opportunity to interview interns during two sessions of intern “speed interviews.” Rod Ballance, chair of the Inland Empire SCORE Chapter 503, stated, “Once again we had a great turnout at our booth and generated leads and potential counselors. The Chamber is a great partner in helping local small businesses get the information and resources they need.” The Expo’s tremendous success was due to the dedication from the Planning Committee and partnership between the Chamber, Bank of America, City of Riverside, Riverside County Workforce Investment Board, The Press-Enterprise and the Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber provides this yearly event at no cost to the public in the interest of creating a stronger and thriving business community.
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Courtrooms have been closed. Access to justice has been delayed. The cuts do not trim fat; now they slash muscle. Unfortunately judges, who are most acutely aware of how the quality of justice is suffering, are in a poor position to solve the prob-
lem because they are prohibited by ethical constraints from meaningful participation in the political process. It is left to those citizens who understand the need to preserve the rule of law to speak out in support of the adequate funding of the Third Branch of government in Riverside County.
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Artist’s rendering of the new Sysco distribution center in Riverside’s Meridian Business Park.
Sysco Opens Distribution Facility; Adds 400 Local Jobs The much-anticipated Sysco Riverside distribution facility officially opened at the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated by Chamber members and community leaders alongside the March Joint Powers Authority (JPA) and LNR Property, LLC. This new development will result in 400 new jobs for local residents.
The facility, which will serve customer segments ranging from restaurants, hotels, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, schools and universities, casinos and military facilities, is in the process of stocking up and training its new staff. It begins partial operations on June 3 and full operations on June 24.
The 500,000 square-foot distribution center, which broke ground in December 2011, will serve the high desert and mountain communities, Palm Springs desert, the Inland Empire and South Orange County from one centralized location.
The distribution center was designed with environmental stewardship in mind and will utilize solar panels to save an estimated 35 percent on energy use. Sensor-based LED lights will be used throughout the warehouse, which will provide an approximate 40 percent energy savings, and recycled water will be utilized for irrigation. Additionally, the majority of Sysco Riverside’s tractor fleet runs on Liquefied Natural Gas, emitting zero emissions.
“The new Sysco Riverside facility was built to ensure our customers can be served both efficiently and with the best quality and variety of product. More than 12,000 individual food and specialty items will be housed within our new facility, which is one of the largest in the region,” said Saul Adelsberg, President of Sysco Riverside. “We are excited to be a member of the Riverside community and look forward to continued growth as we deliver on our vision to be our customers’ most valued and trusted business partner.”
The facility was built in Meridian Business Park, a 1,290-acre master-planned commerce center developed by LNR located on former March Air Force Base land, just north of the Van Buren interchange. The business park features office, retail, industrial, and research and development space that is expected to generate an estimated 15,000 jobs.
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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. Tue | June 11
Thu | June 20
Business Education Partnership Council
Afterhours Business Mixer
7:30 AM • Chamber Bourns Boardroom 3985 University Ave. At this month’s meeting, Dr. Cynthia Azari, Riverside City College President, will brief members on the Completion Counts program. For more information, contact Community Develop- ment Coordinator Nick Psomas at npsomas@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 218.
Thu | June 13
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • Riverside Art Museum 3425 Mission Inn Ave. Charter Business and the Riverside Art Museum have partnered to host this month’s Afterhours Business Mixer, a monthly opportunity to connect with other businesses. Free admission. 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.
Tue | June 25
Good Morning Riverside 7:00 AM • The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa 3649 Mission Inn Ave. The Chamber hosts Riverside’s signature business event, sponsored by the College of Allied Health at California Baptist University, where members get the latest news, projects, and events that impact the region. To register or for more information, contact Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at kstraine@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 211.
Economic Development Council 7:30 AM • Chamber Bourns Boardroom 3985 University Ave. The Economic Development Council encourages business growth in the area by monitoring local development. For more information, contact Business Development Coordinator Andrew Markis at amarkis @riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 210.
Fri | June 14
Fri | June 28
Leadership Riverside Commencement
Business Seminar Series
11:30 AM • Riverside Municipal Auditorium 3485 Mission Inn Ave. The Chamber honors Leadership Riverside graduates at the 27th annual Commencement Ceremony. For more information, contact Community Development Coordinator Nick Psomas at npsomas@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 218.
7:30 AM • Chamber Bourns Boardroom 3985 University Ave. Learn tips and tricks to make your business stand out at this month’s Business Seminar: Search Engine Optimization. For more information, contact Community Development Coordinator Nick Psomas at npsomas@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 218.
Tue | June 18
Wed | July 10
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7:15 AM • Killarney’s Restaurant and Irish Pub 3639 Riverside Plaza Dr. Kyle Smith, Assistant City Planner will address attendees at INSIDE Magnolia Center about a new McDonald’s restaurant proposal. For more information, contact Business Development Coordinator Andrew Markis at amarkis@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 210.
7:15 AM • Hyatt Place Hotel • 3500 Market St. Attendees will meet Dan Bowers, the new COO of Riverside Community Hospital; and hear the latest updates from Councilman Mike Gardner. For more information, contact Business Development Coordinator Andrew Markis at amarkis@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 210.
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