CORONA BUSINESS NEWS
VOL 4 | #3 MAY/JUNE 2018
C0r0na 2020 Equals New Jobs LAC – Local, State and Federal C orona 2020 is a public/ private partnership between the City of Corona
and the Corona Chamber. The collaboration contains three focal
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Dr. Khandhar Brings Quality of Life to Corona By Don Williamson
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orona Regional Medical Center (CRMC) continues to bring expanded services to Western Riverside County. Recently, Dr. Sumit Khandhar, D.O., an Interventional Cardiologist, has brought his special skill set to CRMC. Dr. Khandhar is a Board Certified Interventional Cardiologist and Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. A member of the Inland Heart Doctors, with
offices at 2250 South Main Street in Corona, he is the founder and director of the Coronary Interventional Program established at CRMC. ... Continued on page 13
Member Spotlight
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or almost 2 decades, Grant Romancia, a professional photographer specializing in commercial, corporate, events, weddings, and family photography, has provided clients with a great experience and high quality
award winning images. With his passion for working well with clients and seeing things that others don’t see, he loves people and building quality relationships. Canadian born and now living in Southern CA, has a very impressive
points: creation of new jobs, healthcare, and reducing miles traveled. All will help our town to continue its advantage over neighboring communities. Many new businesses are calling Corona their home. Most recently, Aldi opened its doors in a beautifully remodeled structure that had sat empty for years. Aldi is a privately held and family owned enterprise that hails from Germany. Their ... Continued on page 4
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he Corona Chamber has a very active Legislative Advocacy group – referred to as the Legislative Action Committee (LAC) that
focuses its energy into bringing business friendly legislation to all levels of government. ... Continued on page 6
ADA to Honor Peabody, Sciortino, Venaas T
he local chapter of American Diabetes Association will showcase three gentlemen with the coveted Father of the Year award. Mark Peabody, Ned Sciortino and Dale Venaas will be honored in a black tie preferred event. This ceremony also serves to bring attention to the rapid expansion of diabetes in our region while honoring these gentlemen. The event will take place at the Riverside Convention Center on June 13. The mission of the Father’s Day Council, “To identify and honor fathers who have demonstrated the
ability to balance their personal lives, to serve as a role model for their children and to help make a positive difference in their community.” Funds raised from the Father of the Year Awards Dinners will benefit the American Diabetes Association.
book of business, satisfied clients that have him traveling north to Canada regularly. This echoes his great work ethic and integrity. His images are very creative. A friend asked Grant to photograph his daughter’s wedding, but since he only had a camera to take pictures
World War II Veteran to lead Annual Memorial Mile March
PERMIT #73 CORONA, CA
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MARK PEABODY
Mark Peabody is a 4th generation native Californian born in Hawthorne in 1959 and is a direct descendant of Francis Peabody, who settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the late
1620’s. His wife of 33 years, Cheryl, is also a California native born in Long Beach. ... Continued on page 12
By Don Williamson
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aturday, May 26, at 9:00 a.m. the CORONA Chamber Foundation will be hosting the fourth annual Memorial Mile March. Participants will have the opportunity to carry an American flag from the Chamber of Commerce offices (904 East Sixth Street) to the Historic Civic Center (Sixth & Vicentia). Here the flags may be placed inside a ribbon border that
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