CORONA BUSINESS NEWS
No One Wins if Split Roll Tax Passes
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he Corona Chamber strongly opposes the split roll property tax measure (Prop 15) on the November ballot. Working with the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, California Chamber of Commerce, and other key business and taxpayer groups, our legislative advocacy outreach is focusing on several upcoming propositions guaranteed to burden both businesses and residents alike (see chart on page XX). This $11.5-$12.5 billion annual property tax increase
is claiming to be a cure for the economic crisis experienced by local governments and school districts due to COVID-19, but its flaws negate any positive impact and will unduly burden Californians with an increase in the cost of living. The five major flaws are: 1. Hurts Farmers Most food items will face higher property taxes not just once, but several times, as they travel from the farm to processing, packaging, distribution, and the
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Urge Congress to Support H.R. 7671
grocery store, ultimately driving up the cost of living for all Californians. 2. Hurts California’s Renewable Energy Goals Prop 15 will eliminate the incentive to build solar energy systems, which will endanger California’s goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045 and increase utility bills for families – ultimately driving our cost of living even higher. 3. Hurts California’s Small Businesses Prop 15 will make it even more ... Continued on page 6
SMALL BUSINESS COMEBACK ACT CRITICAL TO ECONOMIC RECOVERY
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hile Congress has taken critical steps to protect the public and assist the economy, the COVID-19 crisis continues. It is clear that additional liquidity will be required for impaired industries and businesses to avoid a historic and systemic economic crisis. Congressmen Filemon Vela (D-TX) and Lance Gooden (R-TX) have introduced H.R. 7671, the Small Business Comeback Act, in order to facilitate the distribution
of additional federal funds and liquidity to impacted businesses and their employees. For the American
economy to recover, the federal government must do more to help businesses to keep workers on payroll, ... Continued on page 12
Riverside County Provides Free Women’s Leadership Conference Goes Virtual Masks for Businesses and Residents EXCITING NEW ELEMENTS REVEALED
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he 9th Annual Riverside County Women’s Leadership Conference has gone virtual, bringing guests from
any geographic location the ability to converge together on Thursday, September 24th for an exciting, uplifting half day program. Full schedule and conference details can be found at MyChamber.org/WLC. ... Continued on page 9
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he County of Riverside has procured 10 Million masks to distribute to those in need, as part of their “Masks are Medicine” campaign. These single-use masks come in boxes of 50, and have been sent to partners across the county, including Chambers of Commerce, community
nonprofits, houses of worship, and senior meal delivery programs. “Because we do not have a vaccine or cure for COVID, masks are one of the safest, cheapest, and most effective ways to prevent the spread of infection,” said Dr. Geoffrey Leung, ambulatory care director with the Riverside
New Business Regulations Spur Formation of Unique Partnership By Don Williamson
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Rhythm Tech Productions builds a long-term temporary set up for IHOP Corona’s outdoor dining.
his year has treated owners of restaurants as if their business were a metallic ball in a pinball machine. A quarter is dropped and the game has the ball bouncing off bumpers, being slapped by flippers and constant bells ringing warnings. If the rules are violated and the unit is tilted, the game is over and your restaurant is done. This is the most challenging time to serve food to the public than anyone can remember. It is in this tumultuous time of Covid 19 that the owner of the local IHOP franchise (2450 Wardlow Rd, Corona), Tom Coelho, has done his best to follow the evolving health and safety regulations so he and his crew can remain open and keep serving customers. As
every food service operator knows, this is not an easy assignment. When another edict was made that “dinein” customers could only be served outside, his IHOP could utilize its fortunate location. Near the corner of Serfas Club Drive, this location has outside space for tables, enabling IHOP to remain open and remain in compliance. With tables and chairs secure, the next thing Tom needed was an overhead covering. He started researching and contacted friends within the business community, who lent him “pop-up” coverings. This was a fine temporary solution, but it was through this networking that he was put ... Continued on page 12
University Health System (RUHS). “Good handwashing, physical distancing, and covering the face can
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In This Issue New Members – Page 4 Restaurant Resources – Page 5 Insurance Tips – Page 6 Success Equation – Page 7 Executive Leadership Class of 2020 – Page 10 COVID Rapid Testing – Page 11 Marketplace – Page 14