2022 BOARD INSTALLATION AND AWARDS Pictured: Past Chamber award winners Photos by Jim Dorsey Commercial Photography, Megan Plock & Focal Instincts
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his time last year, many of us were more than happy to see the back of 2020. As it turns out, the past 12 months brought with it its own set of challenges as we continued to adapt to a world where COVID-19 remains at the forefront of our lives and decision making. Under the leadership of 2021 Board Chair Kim Mabon, the Corona Chamber placed added emphasis this past year on advocating on behalf of its members, as well as providing plentiful opportunities for members to learn, grow and adapt during this testing time. The challenges present in 2021 didn’t stop us from organizing some monster in-person events, such as our biggest Golf Classic yet in May, the 10th Annual
Riverside County Women’s Leadership Conference, and some sellout Good Morning, Corona events, including the Salute to the Military, Congressional Update with Rep. Ken Calvert, and the State of the City and County addresses. We also had the pleasure of hosting various other business and community events, including the Corona Fast Pitch competition for Innovation Month, the Economic Forecast with Dr. Chris Thornberg, a 20th anniversary tribute to 9/11, and a multitude of mixers, webinars and grand openings—not to mention our weekly Business Briefings that so many of our members rely on for timely, valuable information. There were so many people
we could have honored at this year’s Installation & Awards Gala, but we managed to whittle it down to the honorees named across the following eight pages. These organizations and individuals were chosen by the Corona
business community for their outstanding contribution to the region, whether it’s through their philanthropic activities or notable business prowess. So, take a moment to get to know our award winners and discover why they are so deserving of our praises! As we reflect on 2021, the Chamber staff would like to thank Kim Mabon, owner of Creative By Design, for her dedication and leadership during her tenure as Board Chair. Under her motto of Creating Vision, she led us boldly through these uncertain times, and was an ever-present feature at Good Morning, Corona, where she regularly shared vital business updates, as well as the many grand opening ceremonies the Chamber helps facilitate. Cheers to Kim, and we look forward to working closely with 2022 Board Chair Palbinder Badesha, Owner of Express Employment Professionals, Riverside-Corona.
