CORONA BUSINESS NEWS
Riverside County’s Women’s Leadership Conference
VOL 5 | #3 MAY/JUNE 2019
Corona Welcomes New Interim Leader, MITCH LANSDELL
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n April 3, 2019 the Corona City Council unanimously selected Mitch Lansdell for a limited-term appointment to lead the City. “City Council looks forward to working with Mitch Lansdell over the course of the next several months as part of our transition to a permanent City Manager,” said
September 12, 2019
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omen today account for approximately half of the workforce in the United States, according to the US Department of Labor. However,
Mayor Jason Scott. “Mitch’s 20 years of experience as City Manager will provide us a unique and beneficial look at some of the systems and operations within our own City.” Mr. Lansdell comes to the City of Corona with over 44 years of extensive municipal ... Continued on page 6
the changing times do not necessarily mean that the working woman has moved on from her role as mommy. Seventy percent ... Continued on page 9
ELR Program WIN-WIN-WIN
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he first time most of the 2018-2019 Executive Leadership Roundtable (ELR) participants met each other was Orientation Day, held in early September 2018. However, it all started months earlier with this group of Corona leaders, as each person considered the level of commitment they were willing to give for being part of this program put on by the Corona Chamber. After being recommended by entrusted members of the Corona community and completing applications, each prospective participant was interviewed, and then only the best candidates were selected. “Over the
decades this program has been offered, the amount of approved applicants vary,” stated 2019 Chairman of the Board Mike Ryan. “The program is designed for CEOs, (company) presidents and upper management level personnel. This is not a leadership training program.” The ELR program consists of a monthly all day experience that exposes the mysteries and surprises that makes Corona a great city. Each person was able to take advantage of a comprehensive and detailed presentation of the many facets of our community that few have the opportunity ... Continued on page 10
Healthcare Focused CORONA 2020
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orona Regional Medical Center continues its mission to grow, expand services and welcome new physicians to its Medical Staff. In 2018 they welcomed 43 new physicians to the community and to date in 2019 seven new physicians have joined their medical staff. Five of their new physicians were introduced at the March 20, 2019 Corona City Council meeting: 1. Sean Kaloostian, MD; Neurosurgeon, Haider Spine Center
Chamber Golf Classic to Include Active Military OPPORTUNITY DRAWING HELPS SPONSOR MILITARY INCLUSION
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upporting the military and having active duty personnel join the Chamber in golfing has become a tradition with the CORONA Chamber, and this year is no exception. The 2019 Chamber Golf Classic will take place Monday, May 20 at Eagle Glen Golf Club. Hosting of our military
is secured through donations from various businesses, individuals, and sponsorships. The Chamber has an opportunity for one lucky winner to win their choice of a custom Fender guitar with the CORONA Chamber’s logo or 125 gallons of gas from Downs ... Continued on page 11
2. Omar Shahbaz, MD; Gastroenterology, Citrus Valley Medical Group 3. Michael Tran, MD; General Surgery, Mission Surgical Clinic 4. Jennifer Vong, DO; Obstetrics and Gynecology, Abella Medical Group
5. Gor don Yee, MD; Orthopedic & Spine, Bone & Spine Surgery, Inc. Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees but are agents of Corona Regional Medical Center.
Eric Ver Hage, Former Captain at NAVSEA, Corona Division Promoted to Admiral VER HAGE OVERSEEING ALL NAVSEA OPERATIONS IN THE U.S.
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t seems like yesterday when I first met Captain Ver Hage, an energetic, enthusiastic yet laser-focused Naval Captain assigned to oversee the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division. His politeness was evident by his mannerisms and military etiquette, but there was more behind this man that exuded kindness ... Continued on page 14