CORONA BUSINESS NEWS
VOL 6 | #1 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020
Chamber’s Legislative Focus Provides Direction for 2020 Goals One of the CORONA Chamber’s main priorities is to ensure a favorable business climate for employers, so they can focus on doing what they do best and not get caught in red tape or bureaucracy. This specialized committee works on behalf of all local employers, helping Corona as a community attract and retain career-building jobs. This happens by eliminating
unnecessary regulation and creating common sense tax and healthcare reform. To achieve this vision, we maintain relationships with government and elected officials of all levels, keeping an open dialogue and voicing the concerns of businesses. Updates are reported on a monthly basis, and minutes are available on our website for viewing. ... Continued on page 2
Bringing a Confusing Corona Business License Issue to Light
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s we begin 2020, the CORONA Chamber continues to provide advocacy for all businesses. We have made the commitment to monitor legislation at every level and to act as an aggressive watchdog against any actions proposed that might hamper our business community. Recently, the Chamber was notified that a company based in Fresno (contracted with the City of Corona) has been sending CORONA
property owners a form letter with an invoice that a local business license was required to collect rent. We immediately researched this claim and found that while business licensing is part of the community, there are exclusions to claims in the form letter that need to be considered prior to the writing of any checks. A business that is occupying a self-owned building or is paying rent to itself or ... Continued on page 3
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Corona’s Elected Officials and New City Manager, Jacob Ellis, share insight on Government protocol with the CORONA Chamber’s Executive Leadership Roundtable participants. Seated are Council Member Yolanda Carrillo, Council Member Wes Speake, Council Member Jason Scott, Ellis, City Treasurer Chad Willardson, and Vice Mayor Jacque Casillas. Standing behind Carrillo is Mayor Jim Steiner. Learn about the ELR project on page 12.
Long-Awaited OM&S Warehouse 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off &
Craft Brew Festival Returns
OPENS ON NAVAL BASE IN NORCO
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aval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Corona Division officially opened its long-awaited, purpose-built Operating Materials & Supplies (OM&S) Warehouse in
a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 8. The warehouse is crucial to meeting the Department of the Navy’s initiative for property accountability and
Capt. Khary Hembree-Bey, commanding officer of Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, (middle), Congressman Ken Calvert (left), Ashish Patel, Kandeep Sanda, and Lesa Jones cut the ribbon at the OM&S Warehouse opening on Nov. 8. Photo by Becky Cleveland CTR/ Released
auditability to improve financial compliance as well as readiness to support the warfighter. It will also help NSWC Corona comply with Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) requirements by providing centralized receiving, accurate inventory and longterm storage. “Corona supports nearly all weapon systems across the Navy,” said Capt. Khary W. Hembree-Bey, commanding officer of NSWC Corona. “Our engineers and scientists procure parts and build systems that directly support those weapon systems that impact the Navy’s readiness and lethality. The warehouse affords us the agility to optimize our spaces to better increase our core mission to ... Continued on page 14
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ver 25 Chili Cook-Off contestants in two categories will be competing for prizes at the Circle City Rotary’s annual event, Fire & Ice Chili Cook-Off & Craft Beer Festival. There will be beer tasting from approximately 20 craft breweries, as well as other food available and alternative beverages for purchase. A live band will keep the energy high, and all attendees can take part by voting for their favorite chili chefs with the People’s Choice award category! Circle City Rotary supports many nonprofit organizations throughout the year. Proceeds from the 2020 Festival, scheduled for Saturday, February 29, will enable Circle City Rotary to continue its financial support to those
less fortunate. 100% of the net proceeds from this event will be used directly to fund benevolent service projects right here in our own backyard as well as in other countries, where the need is greatest and we make a difference in people’s quality of life. For tickets, sponsorships, entry forms, or more information, visit Fi r e A n d Ic e Co r o n a .o r g . See you there!