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‘The Chamber…building a stronger local economy’
Volume 32, Number 7
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The Chamber is partnering with various groups in an effort to revive passenger traffic to Ontario International Airport. What are the two most important determining factors when you are choosing a regional airport? Distance from your home to the airport..... 61.2% Cost of flights.............. 58.7% Flight availability......... 52.5% ase of access to E airport terminals, i.e. traffic, parking....... 22.5% Supporting your regional local airport ..... 4.3% Loyalty/preference to a particular airline..... 2.5% Each month, the Chamber helps build a stronger local economy through surveying its membership.
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School of Medicine to Receive Continuous Funding from State Governor Brown approves $15 million for the University of California, Riverside After many years of advocacy and support from the Chamber and other local entities, the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine will receive a full $15 million in funding from the state. Unlike previous proposals, the state budget will allocate full and continuous funding for the school. The Chamber has advocated for a school of medicine at UCR since 2008. “This has been a journey of miles, not inches and to see this project’s completion is exhilarating,” stated Cindy Roth, Chamber president/ CEO. “We all look forward to the economic and community benefits that will be received from the UCR School of Medicine.” Most recently, the Chamber and more than 200 business leaders engaged in the state budget conversation by sending letters of advocacy to state legislators urging them to support funding for the school of medicine. UC Riverside Interim Chancellor Jane Close Conoley said, “The establishment of the medical school has been the vision of many on our campus and in our community for many years. The leadership of Assemblymember Jose Medina and Senator Richard D. Roth has been critical to fully funding the UC Riverside School of Medicine. Today is
State Assemblymember Jose Medina and State Senator Richard Roth have been instrumental in securing continuous funding for the UCR School of Medicine.
an important milestone for the health of our region and the future of UC Riverside.” The funding for the school was routed through the state’s budget process due to the assistance of three state legislators; the Chamber commends the partnership of State Assemblymembers Jose Medina and Eric Linder and State Senator Richard Roth. With funding already in place due to local support and Chamber advocacy, the school See UCR on page 10
Chamber Applauds Measure A Victory to Preserve Essential City Services The ballot measure passed with 67% of the vote will preserve the necessary funding to make the community a location of choice for residents and businesses.
With nearly a majority of voters in approval, Measure A was passed to allow the transfer of a fixed 11.5 percent of the revenue from the Riverside Water Utility Fund to the City’s General Fund. The Chamber joined a broad coalition of local entities to support and celebrate the measure’s passage. Chamber President/CEO Cindy Roth stated, “We owe our thanks to the voters and many community leaders in Riverside who came out in support of Measure A. Their decisions during the election ensure that we will have the services that make this community a great place for local business.” The funding received from the transfer is allocated through the General Fund to a wide array of programs that enhance quality of life in the City and allow Riverside to
The Chamber celebrates the passage of Ballot Measure A which ensures the continuation of many quality of life programs in the City.
continue as a location of choice for business. Riverside Mayor Rusty Bailey said, “This outcome preserves many services that our residents enjoy, like swimming programs and the ‘311’ call center. We are grateful for the show of support from the community for these city services.” Prior to the election, City Manager Scott Barber outlined several items that would See Measure A on page 8
Business Leaders Concerned by Ontario Airport Decline
Regional stakeholders stress that returning the airport to local control will restore activity and provide numerous benefits to the region As a central and prominent regional airport in Inland Southern California, Ontario International Airport (ONT) is a major logistics hub, large employer, and convenient travel point for local residents. However, the airport has found it very difficult to live up to its potential in recent years, prompting many regional entities, including the Chamber, to call for a reassessment of its management authority. “Our primary focus is on reviving passenger traffic to the Ontario International Airport. This is an important asset in our region and it needs to be utilized,” said Judy Carpenter, Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. The number of flights available at ONT has dropped 40% since August 2007 and the airport has seen travel drop by a third over the past four years, to less than 5 million passengers annually - a level last seen in 1988. Despite the decrease in flights and passengers, fares for the flights remain at prices higher than other Southern California airports, including Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). See Ontario on page 10
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We are committed to building a stronger local economy by actively promoting and supporting our community, by fostering the growth and strength of our member organizations, and by engaging federal, state and local officials on behalf of business interests.
Executive Committee for 2013–2014 Chair of the Board Judy Carpenter – Riverside Medical Clinic Vice Chair, Chair-Elect Ron Redfern – The Press-Enterprise Vice Chair – Governmental Affairs Howard Saner – Riverside Physician Network Vice Chair – Economic Development Bob Stockton – Rick Engineering Company Vice Chair – Membership George Hoanzl – Jaguar Computer Systems Vice Chair – Community Development Paul Jessup – Riverside County Office of Education Vice Chair – Area Business Councils Tom Nightingale – Wells Fargo Bank Regional Commercial Banking Office Vice Chair – Area Business Councils Joe Ortiz – Best Best & Krieger Vice Chair – Area Business Councils David Fisher – Altura Credit Union Vice Chair – Finance (Treasurer) Linda Itzen – Itzen & Associates/Ameriprise Financial Legal Counsel Ken Stream – Gresham Savage Past Chair Brian Hawley – Luminex Software, Inc.
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Al Arguello – Bank of America
Dr. Cynthia Azari – Riverside City College Beverly Bailey – Stronghold Engineering Patrick Brilliant – Riverside Community Hospital Larry Boyer – UTC Aerospace Systems Larry Burns – California State University, San Bernardino James Cuevas – JJC Project Management Group, Inc. Carl Dameron – IE African American Chamber of Commerce Steve Desko – Walter’s Automotive Group Karen Dicey – Angelica’s Florist & Gifts Dr. Ronald Ellis – California Baptist University Julio Figueroa – AT&T Jim Fuson – Galleria at Tyler Debbi Huffman Guthrie – Raincross Hospitality Corp. Peter Hayashida – University of California, Riverside Peter Hubbard – American Medical Response Mary Kannor – Louie’s Nursery Charissa Leach – Adkan Engineers Rose Mayes – Fair Housing Council of Riverside County, Inc. Darcy McNaboe – Village Enterprises Bob Mendez – RLM Wealth Group Kathy Michalak – Habitat for Humanity Riverside Gigi Mindreau-Banks – The Hanigan Company Frank Montes – Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Patty Moorman – Bourns, Inc. Ken Nelson – The Press-Enterprise Daniel Petersen – Artesian Design, Inc. Lea Petersen – Southern California Gas Company Steve Popkin – Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Peggy Ricks – First Impression Glenn Rowden – Champion Electric, Inc. Mark Rubin – Regional Properties Jeb Brown – Riverside City Attorney’s Office
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Chamber’s Advocacy Pays Off: UCR Gets Medical School Funding! This month, the Chamber’s diligence has paid off. The University of California, Riverside School of Medicine will receive state funding at last. The Chamber has advocated for several years to receive funding for the UCR medical school and is proud to announce that this long-term goal has been reached. This is the first medical school to be developed in California in more than 40 years! UCR will now offer all four years of medical education as an independent medical school and, through the newly named Thomas Haider Program at the UCR School of Medicine, will reserve up to 24 of the 50 available medical school slots to students who attend UCR for at least six consecutive quarters and complete their bachelor’s degree at UCR. This is very exciting because the mission of the school specifically addresses critical problems in Riverside and the region; the school will expand and diversify the physician workforce in Inland Southern California
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“ This is the first medical school to be developed in California in more than 40 years!” education program for internal medicine. The new residents will be training at Riverside County Regional Medical Center, Riverside Medical Clinic and Kaiser Permanente in Riverside. The school of medicine positively impacts the region’s economy, too. UCR medical
school has already created 129 jobs in the region and is projected to bring nearly 1,000 jobs by 2021 to the city. This promises to be a dynamic economic driver for our region. Many different business and community groups had a hand in this success. First and foremost, thank you to Governor Jerry Brown and Senate pro Tem Darrell Steinberg. I also want to give a special ‘thank you’ to our representatives in Sacramento; thank you to Senator Richard Roth and Assemblymembers Jose Medina and Eric Linder. Especially, ‘thank you’ to the Chamber membership who kept pushing for the medical school even when everyone thought it was a long shot.
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City Economic Development Action Plan Aligns with Goals of ‘Seizing Our Destiny’ The City of Riverside’s 2013-2014 Economic Development Action Plan outlines comprehensive efforts to market the City, improve business attraction and job growth, and maintain business retention and stability.
The Chamber reviewed the action plan at a recent Economic Development Council (EDC) meeting. Larry Vaupel, the City’s Economic Development Manager, provided insight into how the economic goals for the upcoming fiscal year are organized around the four pillars of Seizing Our Destiny. Seizing Our Destiny is a comprehensive strategic plan that seeks to honor and build on Riverside’s assets in order to become a catalyst for innovation, a location of choice, a city unified in the pursuit of the common good and a center for intelligent economic growth.
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and develop research and health care delivery programs that improve the health of medically underserved populations. Within the past week, the school welcomed the first cohort of 12 residents into its graduate medical
A priority in the 2013-2014 Economic Development Action Plan is seeking to become a catalyst for innovation. The Beacon Economic Regional Intelligence Report identified technology as a highly desired industry due to the increase of activity occurring in this sector and the result of higher than average wages associated with it. The second goal of the Action Plan is to ensure that Riverside stays a location of choice. One of the ways that the action plan accomplishes this is by marketing the City as a location of choice for special events, conferences and conventions. This would bring thousands to downtown Riverside and give the City national exposure on the web and extensive local media coverage. Toward the goal of creating a unified city, the City plans to develop a tool that connects manufacturers in Riverside with suppliers in
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The City’s Economic Development Action Plan, built around the goals of Seizing Our Destiny, seeks to position Riverside as a catalyst for innovation by pursuing tech. industry firms.
the City. This will help to grow businesses offering supply chain solutions that can be found in Riverside’s own backyard. The 2013-2014 Economic Development Action Plan fosters intelligent growth by continuing to bring real estate professionals to Riverside, as well as, concentrating efforts to open foreign markets with which to trade
goods and services that will help the local economy grow. The Chamber, a partner in Seizing Our Destiny, supports the Action Plan outlined by the City’s Economic Development Department. These goals are specific and targeted towards the future growth and long term sustainability of our local economy.
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Chamber PACEndorsed Candidate Wins Ward 6; Ward 3 to Run-Off In closely-contested elections for open seats on the Riverside City Council, the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce Political Action Committee (GRCCPAC) added one in the win column during the recent June election. GRCCPAC-supported candidate Jim Perry won the Ward 6 seat for the Riverside City Council with nearly 61% of the ballots cast and a commanding lead over the rest of the field. Perry received the Chamber PAC’s support because of his extensive knowledge of the issues impacting the local business community. Perry exemplifies the dedication and service to the community that will make for a successful member of the City Council. Perry actively supported Measure A, highlighting a need to preserve the quality of life that local business and neighborhoods enjoy. He emphasizes a strong dedication to effective representation and transparency in order to encourage community access to decisions in City Hall. GRCCPAC-supported candidate Valerie Hill secured the amount of votes necessary to move forward to the next round of voting. The Riverside City Council race for Ward 3
State Leaders Pass Early Budget with More Funds to K-12 Education With Governor Brown’s signature, the California State Legislature overwhelmingly enacted a moderate budget that saves new revenues for future contingencies and pays down California’s massive debt while still increasing K-12 education spending by billions of dollars. New Ward 6 City Councilmember Jim Perry
Valerie Hill moves to a November run-off election for Ward 3
will move to a run-off election in November. Per the election requirements in the Riverside City Charter, if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in an election, the top two candidates with the most votes will move on to a run-off election. The GRCCPAC continues to support Hill because of her well-honed leadership from more than 30 years in the Riverside County Sheriff ’s Department, finishing her career as the Undersheriff. This experience has prepared her to provide leadership and oversight to a multi-faceted and complex organization similar to the City of Riverside. Hill is focused on future business growth and creating more jobs for Riverside residents. She supported Measure A championing the quality of life issues and services that the measure will fund. She also stresses the importance of quality education for Riverside students and supporting the four local higher education institutions to develop a stronger workforce for tomorrow. The next opportunity to vote for Hill is in the November election.
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The $96.3 billion budget, the third-largest ever, was mostly guided by Governor Jerry Brown and includes new funding to help middle-class families afford college tuition, subsidize child care for working families and restore dental services to the low income population. The budget also helps keep trial courts open, gives a hand to welfare recipients looking to jump to the middle class and provides more mental health services for those in need. Most of the new revenues from the budget, bolstered by the recovering economy and tax hikes approved by voters in November, will fund K-12 education. Every public school district will get more money to spend per pupil, while disadvantaged students will get even more funding. This year’s budget also has enough money to create a $1.1 billion reserve, make small payments toward past debts and return cuts made to social services
during the recent economic downturn.
Middle-class scholarships make up another significant portion of the state budget. When fully implemented in 2017-18, the scholarships will cover 10 percent of tuition and fees for families earning between $125,000 and $150,000; 25 percent for those earning under $125,000; and 40 percent for those with a family income of $100,000 or less. CSU alone estimates 150,000 students may qualify. There was some debate between the Legislature and the Governor over how much revenue the state would be collecting due to a returning economy and new revenues generated by the passage of Proposition 30 in November 2012. Some legislators proposed to adopt higher revenue estimates based on the Legislative Analyst’s more optimistic forecasts. However, the final budget adopted the more modest revenue projections. The passage and enactment of the budget represents the earliest date California has approved a spending plan since 1986, though it was still just days before the constitutional deadline.
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Dr. Azari Sheds Light on Future of Completion Counts
Measure Reduces Business Costs for Improved Local Services
The Chamber’s Business Education Partnership Council welcomed Riverside Community College District’s newlyappointed Interim Chancellor, Dr. Cynthia Azari, as she highlighted the success of the Completion Counts Program and discussed the program’s promising future to raise the college access and success rates of local students. Dr. Cynthia Azari, Riverside Community College In the most recent report, Dr. Azari District’s Interim Chancellor, describes the successes revealed that the program began with of the Completion Counts Program at a recent 356 students and will have 221 Business Education Partnership Council Meeting. continuing the program in 2013-2014. Of the students enrolled in program, the priority registration program for high 87% were enrolled in 15+ units and 68% school graduates who were ready or nearly of the students completed their coursework ready for college-level work. Under the successfully this school year. Completion Counts contract, “they are able to take the classes they need in order to comDr. Azari stated that the goal for the coming plete their degree in two years,” Dr. Azari said. year is to increase the level of student participation. In an effort to include as many local “I commend Dr. Azari and the Completion students as possible, Completion Counts will Counts staff for all their efforts to make RCC be reaching out to the Jurupa Unified School the driving force in the nation for this proDistrict to add to their existing network of gram” said Dr. Rick Miller, Superintendent Riverside and Alvord Unified School Districts. of Riverside Unified School District.
In May 2012, the Completion Counts Program introduced the RCC 2-Year Completion Contract, described in greater detail by Dr. Azari. At a time when California community colleges were dealing with a 20% reduction in class offerings due to the state budget crisis, and many students required several years to earn credits, RCC was able to create
The Completion Counts program was formalized in 2010 through a partnership with Seizing Our Destiny, the Chamber, both Riverside and Alvord Unified School Districts and Riverside City College. The program received substantial support from See Completion on page 7
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Chamber Builds New Generation of Civic Leaders
Picnic Expresses Appreciation Thanks to March Service Members
The Chamber, with the help of local businesses and community groups, will recognize the noble sacrifices by U.S. Military and their families at the 41st Annual Military Appreciation Picnic. This picnic is an opportunity for Riversiders to show their appreciation and express their thanks to our local military, America’s heroes. Service members at March Air Reserve Base enjoy lunch provided
Leadership Riverside marked its 27th year with the graduating Class of 2013. The special commencement ceremony celebrated the completion of the program by graduating 24 Riverside community and business leaders. “Congratulations to each of you, I know that you will make a difference,” said California State Senator Richard D. Roth. An alumnus from the Class of 1990, Senator Roth was honored at the ceremony with the Art Pick Distinguished Leadership Award for his leadership in the community and specifically with the UCR School of Medicine. Celebrating the completion of their program, the Class of 2013 commemorated their journey with an illustrious group of alumni. The class has demonstrated throughout the 10-month program, a distinct dedication to the work of advancement for the community and they will now continue this effort by harnessing the experiences and information gained to make a positive impact in the region. “My experience with Leadership Riverside has been life changing,” said Matt Stowe with OctoClean and Leadership Class of 2013 graduate. “The program teaches you to become the leader that you can be and the leader that Riverside deserves to have.” The Leadership Riverside Program is now seeking leaders and decision-makers in business, service, government and education to apply for the incoming Class of 2014. Unlike any general skills development program, Leadership
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The 27th graduating class of Leadership Riverside readies for their commencement ceremony on the steps of the Riverside Municipal Auditorium.
Riverside looks for those individuals who have attained skills and positions of leadership and equips them with the knowledge and awareness of those forces and issues that shape the community’s future. Upon graduation, each class is then called upon to utilize the skills and information gained in this program to work and advocate for the improvement of the region. Since its inception in 1986, Leadership Riverside leads the way for a better Riverside by empowering decision-makers of local businesses, organizations, schools. For more information on the Leadership Riverside program, please contact Community Development Coordinator Nick Psomas at (951) 683-7100 ext. 218 or npsomas@ riverside-chamber.com.
The Military Affairs Committee (MAC) 41st Military Appreciation Picnic will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM at Le May Park at March Air Reserve Base (MARB). This year former March Air Force Base Commander (1974), Brigadier General Stan Brown will be the honorary guest. Colonel Samuel “Bo” Mahaney, MARB Commander/452nd Wing Commander, is scheduled to start the Commander’s Call at 12:00 PM. Once the area has been officially declared a no hat zone, the picnic will begin. Attendees will enjoy listening to live music from a well-known local group Factory Tuned Band and there will also be a special performance by Desire, a U2 International Tribute Act. The Chamber would like to express thanks to the bands for donating their time and talent. As in past years, Albertsons #6514 has been a major supporter and will donate the bulk of the food items to serve the 4,000 – 5,000 Military personnel and their families on this fun day.
Volunteers show their appreciation to the military by assisting with food and helping at the event. All volunteers must be 16 years of age and must register to receive base clearance. Registration requests must be received no later than August 16, 2013. MARB is a large economic driver for the region. The current population at the base is 8,500 with an annual payroll of $251 million. With an annual expenditure of $156 million and indirect jobs valued at $114 million, MARB’s economic impact to our region is $522 million. The Chamber has been an advocate for the military base since its inception in 1918 and seeks to support this significant economic driver, as well as the military personnel that serve there. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Wendy McCool at wmcool@riversidephysiciannetwork.com or Debby Vandergoot at debra.L.vandergoot@baml.com for a volunteer request form. Thank you to all for your support!
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KRCB Sets Neighborhood Summer Cleanup Schedule The lazy days of summer are nowhere to be found as scores of Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful (KRCB) volunteers take to various neighborhoods for beautification projects. These volunteers will spend the summer tackling community cleanup projects that include: litter reduction, illegal dump cleanups, graffiti eradication, weed abatement, storm drain cleaning and community greening projects.
What is better than a day of making business connections on the course? Answer: playing for a deal. That is why the Chamber is offering an early bird special registration discount for the 28th Annual Golf Classic when players register by Friday, July 26, 2013. The annual event sponsored by AT&T and presented by the Chamber will take place at Jurupa Hills Country Club and the discounted price for a player entry is $125 and a foursome at $500. After the discount deadline, entry fees will be $150 per player and $600 for a foursome. The 18-hole tournament brings together area business and community leaders from a variety of industries to meet potential clients, build community relations and open the door to new business opportunities. “For the past six years, it has been my honor to lead this event,� said Golf Committee Chair Larry Burns of California State University, San Bernardino. “The Golf Classic has evolved year after year to offer an opportunity to connect and cultivate business relationships.� With numerous companies represented, businesses are encouraged to take a shot and market their business. Sponsorship levels
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start at $250 to be a Hole Sponsor and go up to $2,000 for exclusive sponsorships like the Awards Dinner Sponsor. Businesses can also purchase tee signs that include a line of text for $50 or showcase their logo for $250. All event proceeds go to support the Chamber and its efforts to build a stronger local economy. Entry fees include 18 holes of golf, cart and green fees, lunch, beverages, buffet dinner at the awards banquet and a goodie bag for each player. For additional information about the 28th Annual Golf Classic, please contact Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at 951-683-7100 ext. 211.
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Projects such as these pass on great value to local neighborhoods and directly affect the quality of life in the City. KRCB volunteers always show a great sense of community pride for the City and the results of a single day’s efforts yield extraordinary results.
University students volunteer every summer to eradicate graffiti. Do your part and call the City’s 311 information hotline to report graffiti or download Riverside Resident Connect (311) to your smart phone.
Upcoming projects for KRCB include: July 9th & 10th with California Baptist University (CBU) hosting an Arizona Mission Camp; August 1st with community volunteers serving Ward 3 neighborhoods; August 31st project with the incoming freshman class at CBU; and wrapping up the summer on September 19th with La Sierra University’s iServe volunteers serving Ward 6. Volunteers of all ages are welcome. Join KRCB for these beautification projects
and receive community service hours and leadership training. Since 1992, KRCB has provided opportunities for volunteers to receive hands-on stewardship experience. To learn more visit www.krcb.com or call 951-683-7100 ext. 212. KRCB is a community program sponsored by the City of Riverside’s Public Works Department and Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce. The mission of KRCB is to instill a sense of community pride by creating partnerships that work toward the beautification of the city.
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the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, National League of Cities and the James Irvine Foundation. With the Gates Foundation grant expiring in December of this year, Completion Counts looks to move forward and expand with the full support of RCC.
Thanks to the Business Education Partnership, under technical advisement of the National League of Cities, Completion Counts will be moving forward with new ideas in the coming years with even greater success and full backing from RCC.
For more information on the Completion Counts program, the 2-year contract, or the Business Education Partnership Council, please contact Community Development Coordinator Nick Psomas at (951) 683-7100 ext. 218 or at npsomas@ riverside-chamber.com.
Chamber Business Briefs G-Stor Pro cylinders are designed and tested to meet global standards and regulations for a variety of applications around the world: CNG-powered automobiles; light- and medium-duty trucks, buses and coaches; and truckmounted bulk gas-transportation modules and trailers. G-Stor Pro composite cylinders are 66% lighter than Type 1 all-metal steel cylinders and offer fleet operators improved fuel economy, increased range and significantly reduced vehicle maintenance costs due to lessened wear on brakes, tires and suspension systems.
Left to Right: Riverside City Councilmembers Andy Melendrez and Nancy Hart; Riverside City Mayor Rusty Bailey; Joe Barr, Chair of Board of Directors for Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF); Dr. Dan Anderson, President/CEO of RCHF; Ninfa Delgado, Vice President of RCHF.
Clinics & Foundation Partner to Increase Access to Care Access to medical and dental services at Riverside’s Eastside Health Center and Arlanza Family Health Center is now easier due to the launch of a new clinic transportation vehicle. The 11-passenger shuttle will provide transportation for the clinics’ patients to and from their appointments within a 30-minute radius. The new vehicle is funded by Riverside Community Health Foundation (RCHF) and will be operated by Borrego Health. “It’s important to us that the clinics are addressing gaps in care and transportation is one of the biggest gaps out there for those who are low-income or uninsured,” said Dr. Dan Anderson, President/CEO of RCHF. Chamber Business Leader Receives City Spirit of Riverside Award Stan Morrison has been recognized by the Riverside City Council with the 2012 City Spirit of Riverside Award. Annually, the City Council honors a resident of the City of Riverside with a City Spirit Award, which recognizes a resident who, by extraordinary deeds and community spirit, demonstrates good citizenship and dedication to enhancing the quality of life in the City of Riverside. Morrison embodies the City Spirit of Riverside through his far-reaching community activities and commitments. In 1999, he joined the University of California, Riverside as the Athletic Director and went on to oversee all aspects of the athletics program, while guiding UCR through a transition into Division I sports. Morrison also occupies many other positions in which he helps to improve the quality of life of those in his community. He is president of the board of trustees for Olive Crest, serves on the executive board of the Inland Empire Boy Scouts of America, is
The clinics have been providing limited transportation services for the last year, but hope the new shuttle allows them to offer more reliable transportation and increase the number of people they are able to pick up and drop off. The new shuttle will also make trips to and from the clinic more comfortable for those with limited mobility thanks to a wider aisle and built-in stairs, while increased storage will make stroller and personal item storage easier for patients. For more information about the Eastside Health Center (951-213-3450) and Arlanza Family Health Center (951-710-3970), visit rchf.org. a member of the board of directors of the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center, is the Chairman of the La Sierra University Athletics Advisory Board, and serves as a Champion for Riverside’s Strategic Vision “Seizing Our Destiny”. Luxfer Gas Cylinders Introduces New Line at ACT Expo Tradeshow Luxfer Gas Cylinders introduced its G-Stor® Pro line of lightweight composite alternative fuel (AF) cylinders at the Alternative Clean Transportation Expo tradeshow. The tradeshow was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. The lightest-weight cylinders for containment of clean-burning, environmentally-friendly compressed natural gas (CNG), Luxfer’s G-Stor Pro cylinders range in capacity. These cylinders are made with seamless aluminum liners. The Luxfer aluminum liners present thermal dynamic characteristics that enable the cylinders to be fast-filled— a significant productivity and cost benefit for busy vehicle fleets.
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The G-Stor Pro line consists of cylinders produced at Luxfer’s main composite cylinder facility in Riverside, Calif., and the Calgary, Canada, facility formerly operated by Dynetek Industries. Luxfer acquired Dynetek in September 2012. “We are excited about the enhanced product range, technical expertise and manufacturing flexibility made possible by the acquisition of Dynetek,” said Mark Lawday, Luxfer’s Director of Business Development for Alternative Fuel.
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For additional information about Luxfer’s G-Stor Pro cylinders, visit www.luxferaf. com or call Luxfer Customer Service toll-free at 800-764-0366. Lou Herrly Recognized as Ambassador of the Month and Quarter The Chamber congratulates Lou Herrly of Lou’s Lou Herrly Lock and Safe, Inc., as Ambassador of the Month. Lou’s Lock and Safe, Inc. has been in business for 45 years. They offer a full line of locksmithing, sell all types of safes and access locks, and have a door repair division – Best Door Repair.
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Now semi-retired, Herrly joined the Ambassador Committee to give back to Riverside through what he calls, “one of the greatest organizations I’ve ever known, the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce”. He knew that being an Ambassador would be a great way to meet people and share about his business. Herrly invites everyone he meets to visit the Lou’s Lock and Safe, Inc. showroom located at 6985 Arlington Avenue, Suite L & M in Riverside. Not only did Herrly achieve recognition as Ambassador of the Month for July, but he also holds the honor of Ambassador of the Quarter due to his outreach efforts on behalf of the Chamber. To learn more about the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee, contact Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at kstraine@ riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 211.
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Chamber-Opposed Legislation Creates Hiring Hurdles
Chamber Supports Legislation Setting Principles for CEQA Modernization
The Chamber and several industry representatives joined together recently to share their opposition to AB 880, a new piece of state legislation that will decimate businesses using seasonal and part-time labor. The Chamber is concerned that a broad range of industries will be affected negatively by this bill. The regional economy does not need another item that has the potential to continue economic stagnation. This bill would impose a number of significant new penalties on larger private employers in California and would dramatically increase the amount of frivolous litigation under the Labor Code. AB 880 proposes to assess a penalty on employers if any of their employees who work as little as 8 hours per week enroll in California’s Medi-Cal program. The amount of the penalty is based on 110% of the average cost of health care coverage including both the employer’s and employee’s share of the premium. In addition, the bill proposes to include employees who enroll in California’s Medi-Cal program or in the California Health Benefit Exchange as a protected classification under the Labor Code. According to the Regional Intelligence Report, employment grew in the fourth quarter by 3.4%, with significant growth particularly in the leisure and hospitality industries. These industries would feel the biggest impact from AB 880, as the legislation directly targets businesses with
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a large percentage of part-time workers. The bill is also opposed by Riverside City Councilmembers Steve Adams and Paul Davis. “This is a job killer that hurts working families, part-time and seasonal workers are most affected,” said Councilmember Adams, “this is bad legislation that hurts business and California”. “This bill has a chilling effect and we need to make it out of the recession. We have made slow and steady progress that will be hampered by AB 880. [AB-880] harms workers, harms companies, and hurts the people that need jobs the most in our state,” said Councilmember Paul Davis. Part time laborers are most often affected by significant changes to labor code. This another barrier to successfully decreasing the unemployment rate in our region.
New development remains one of the critical tools for job growth and the Chamber has long supported legislation that takes the steps necessary to expedite the environmental review process for these projects. Senate Bill 731, authored by Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg, lays the groundwork for comprehensive reform to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to help encourage well-considered development in the state and improve the effectiveness of the Act.
state-level planning to reduce CEQA legal challenges, expediting clean energy projects, and implementing CEQA lawsuit reforms to speed up disposition in legal challenges.
CEQA, adopted in 1970 under thenGovernor Ronald Reagan, requires state and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of development actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts. However, the modern litigation environment has grown more complex and abuses of the system are prevalent, slowing or even stopping many good projects altogether. At the same time, many environmentalists have noted that CEQA has not been as effective in some areas as they would have hoped.
The Chamber has been active in seeking the modernization of CEQA by joining a CEQA Working Group of concerned stakeholders from across the state. The CEQA Working Group recognizes that thoughtful CEQA reforms can preserve the law’s original intent – environmental protection – while putting a stop to special interest abuses that jeopardize community renewal, job-creation and the environment.
This bill aligns with the Chamber’s Legislative Platform which seeks to develop regulatory reforms that incentivize the adoption of environmentally-sensitive practices, as well as, expediting the legal challenge process.
SB 731, which received bipartisan support in the Senate, is now on first reading in the Assembly. For more information on how to advocate for CEQA reform, please contact Governmental Affairs Manager Nicholas Adcock at 951-683-7100 ext. 217.
SB 731 seeks to address these issues, by creating statewide standardized environmental thresholds for the environmental impacts of traffic and noise for infill projects, developing
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Member Anniversaries “ My family has been part of the Inland Empire community for more than 90 years and our commitment to Riverside is rooted in many decades of residence and business. Even before opening the Riverside Auto Center in 1965, we have always valued our membership with the Chamber and the many friends we have made. The Chamber’s efforts to grow a robust and vibrant business community during our 70 years of membership have been invaluable to the community. We are proud of our membership! Glenn Moss, President Moss Bros. Auto Group 61 Years
Riverside Community Hospital
Sierra Memorial Chapel Mortuary Synergistic Mailing Services
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Bauman’s Tow Service, Inc. Best Best & Krieger Trophy Award Company
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Soussan Bathaee Dr. Bozner’s Vision Lab Econolodge Lake Elsinore Outlets Make A Wish Foundation of OC and the Inland Empire OnTrac Provident Bank - Canyon Crest Drive Table for Two
Hospitality Dental Group Raceway Ford Recovery Innovations Rick Engineering Company Varner & Brandt, LLP
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Altura Credit Union - Campus Parkway Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.
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Andrew Zirzow Chiropractor Brickley Environmental Carol Fick John W. North High School Riverside Area Rape Crisis Center Riverside Housing Development Corp. Waddell & Reed, Inc.
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Luxfer Gas Cylinders Retail Merchandise Service Automation Riverside Community College District Riverside Construction Company
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A Graphic Advantage! Advanced Security Technologies Altura Credit Union - Riverside Avenue Argosy University Canyon Crest Dental Captive Audience Marketing, Inc.
Davidson St Pierre Consulting DeVry University/ Keller Graduate School of Mgmt. Express Employment Professionals Express Pipe & Supply FATA Hunter, Inc. Planned Parenthood/ Pacific Southwest Riverside Priority Mailing Systems, LLC Provident Bank - Van Buren Boulevard Rescue Rooter Sevilla of Riverside University of California Riverside - AGSM
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Back Street Restaurant Blecker & Associates, CPA BP Cabinets Brenner-Fiedler & Associates
Canyon Crest Country Club Chili’s Mission Grove Emeritus at Villa De Anza Freeman Office Products Goodwill Southern California Green Thumb Indoor Plant Care Hampton Inn & Suites Colton/San Bernardino Holstein Taylor & Unitt, APC HR Benefits Consulting, Inc. Inland Lighting Supplies Linda Lawyer Insurance Solutions Motel 6 - Riverside South Netgain Networks, Inc. New York Life - Adams Street New York Life Insurance Company Peak Pest Elimination Pederson Realty Riverside Land Conservancy Sky Zone Sports Stream Design Consultants, LLC Today’s Urban Renewal Network Tropicana Hotel & Casino Laughlin United California Financial Management Services, LLC W Douglas Millsap, CPA Kathy Wright
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Don Ecker, March Healthcare Development LLC (left) and Good Morning Riverside (GMR) Sponsor Dr. Charles Sands, College of Allied Health at California Baptist University (right) connect after the early morning GMR.
Michelle Steele, Provident Bank and President of Magnolia Center Business Council (left), Scott and Garry Taylor (center) of Taylor’s Appliance and Chamber Chair Judy Carpenter celebrate Taylor’s 60 year Chamber anniversary at Killarney’s hosted INSIDE Magnolia Center meeting.
Leadership Riverside Graduates Patricia Lock-Dawson, PLD Consulting (left), Deanna Lorson from the Riverside City Manager’s Office (center) and Leadership Riverside Alumni Tom Hunt (right), Hunt Public Relations discuss the benefits of the leadership program
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“ Allegra Marketing Print Mail has had a great reception from clients in Riverside. We felt joining the Chamber would only enhance our visibility. After just a few meetings, we have felt welcomed and have had the opportunity to engage existing clients, as well as, meet prospects at Chamber events. We truly enjoy the Riverside spirit.” Eugene and Paula Montanez, Partner/Vice President Allegra Marketing Print Mail Active IT Solutions
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David Shay 5055 Canyon Crest Dr. #225 • Riverside, CA 92507 951-742-8020 • www.activeits.com Computer Sales/Service/Consulting
Danielle Mitchell 10225 Magnolia Ave. • Riverside, CA 92503 909-888-1342 • www.bakersdrivethru.com Restaurants
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Eugene Montanez 127 Radio Rd. • Corona, CA 92879 951-734-8181 • www.allegracorona.com Printers
America’s Best Value Inn Hiral Patel 4045 University Ave. • Riverside, CA 92501 951-686-6666 • www.downtownriversideinn.com Hotels/Motels/Resorts
Blanca Cisneros Corona, CA 92882 951-454-3113 • www.abundantlife.bodybyvi.net Health & Wellness/Service & Products
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Dave Grimes 3016 Kansas Ave. Bldg 3 • Riverside, CA 92507 951-786-4750 • www.edgeplastics.com Manufacturers
Integrity Staffing
Lilie’s Senior Care Home
Tanya Lyles 24870 Sun Stream Circle • Moreno Valley, CA 92557 310-237-2202 • liliesseniorcare.com Senior Assisted Living
Lowes-Riverside
Robert Morales 9851 Magnolia Ave. • Riverside, CA 92503 951-509-5500 • www.lowes.com Home Improvement Center
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Cheri Vasquez 1451 Rimpau St. #200 • Corona, CA 92879 951-735-2000 • www.m1rent.com Property Management
Organo Gold
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Baccarella Insurance
Lifesigns, Inc.
RL Sawn Design Studio
Fred Rollins 6864 Indiana Ave. #201 • Riverside, CA 92506 951-788-1680 • www.baccarellainsurance.com Insurance-Commercial
Emory Dively 3576 Arlington Ave. #211 • Riverside, CA 92506 888-930-7776 • www.lifesignsinc.org Deaf Services
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Alicia Sarvey 3750 Tyler St. • Riverside, CA 92503 951-358-2840 • www.staples.com Office Supplies, Equipment & Furniture
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Sandra Hindu 222 North Upland Ave. #106 • Upland, CA 91786 949-231-0041 • www.integritystaffing.info Employment Agencies
Ariane Dart
Elliot Weinstein 3993 Jurupa Ave. #102 • Riverside, CA 92506 951-787-7700 • www.socalmedicalmuseum.org Museums
Anthony Williams • Riverside, CA 92506 951-992-2058 • www.anthonysbrew.organogold.com Retail/Shopping Randy Sawn Riverside, CA 92508 951-413-6113 • www.rlsawndesignstudio.com Architects & Planners
Andrea De Leon 1450 University Ave. #F-524 • Riverside, CA 92507 909-936-6210 • www.theswanfoundation.org Community Service Organizations
Sysco Riverside Food Services, Inc.
Saul Adelsberg 15750 Meridian Parkway • Riverside, CA 92518 951-601-5430 www.sysco.com/about-sysco/sysco-riverside.html Food Products
T&V Printing
Vince Castelluccio 254 Ott St. #G • Corona, CA 92882 951-552-9779 • www.tandvprinting.com Printers
Thompson Engineering
Cheryl Correa 2205 Fleetwood Dr. • Riverside, CA 92509 951-784-7270 • www.thompsone.com Engineering
Women Against Child Trafficking
Darlene Tarnoski 11801 Pierce St. #200 • Riverside, CA 92503 951-440-6330 www.womenagainstchildtrafficking.org Community Service Organizations
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Dr. G. Richard Olds, M.D., Dean of the U.C Riverside School of Medicine said, “The UC Riverside School of Medicine will expand and diversify the region’s physician workforce and develop research and health care delivery programs to improve the health of medically underserved populations.� Every primary care physician trained at the UCR School of Medicine will have an annual economic impact of nearly $1 million. Furthermore, it is estimated that the new medical school itself could generate by 2021 more than $150 million in annual spending.
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Presently, Ontario International Airport is owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), which also manages LAX. The proximity of these two airports creates a uniquely competitive environment that many believe threatens the success of ONT. As passenger traffic continues to decline, many decisions hinge on Mayor Eric Garcetti of the City of Los Angeles, which owns ONT, and the recent filing of litigation by the City of Ontario seeking to regain control of the airport. In 1967, the City of Los Angeles and the
City of Ontario created a joint powers agreement to outline the operation of ONT by Los Angeles. In 1985, the City of Los Angeles ultimately acquired ONT from the City of Ontario to facilitate future development. Now, a joint powers authority has been established with regional representatives, including former Riverside mayor Ron Loveridge, to pursue the establishment of local control at ONT. In order for the Inland Empire region to capitalize on the potential of ONT, the Chamber believes immediate action is critical to reviving passenger traffic to the airport.
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Chamber Continues to Help Small Businesses Avoid Costly Litigation New Chamber-supported legislation, AB 667 introduced by Assemblymember Mike Gatto, aims to protect small businesses from predatory lawsuits related to alleged missing or inadequate signage required by Proposition 65. The bill seeks to provide a 14-day window to cure a signage violation in certain situations, thereby avoiding a costly litigation.
Proposition 65, approved by voters in 1986, enacted “The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986�. The act is signed to protect California’s drinking water from chemicals known to cause cancer or birth defects, and to warn members of the public about the presence of those chemicals in their environment to help them avoid exposure. Since its enactment in 1989, Proposition 65 has helped protect the public by incentivizing businesses to renovate their facilities, reformulate their products, and update their manufacturing processes to eliminate the use of listed chemicals. Proposition 65 requires, among other things, that private businesses with more than 10 employees to post warnings when they knowingly expose workers or the public to listed chemicals. However, these benefits have not come without a cost to the economy. The bill addresses one very avoidable cost that results from the practice of a handful of law firms in targeting businesses with drive-by lawsuits alleging they do not have adequate signage required by Proposition 65. These lawsuits can easily cost several thousand dollars to litigate, causing many small businesses to settle out of court whether or not they actually needed to have signage posted at their business
Proposition 65 requires private businesses with more than 10 employees to post warnings when they knowingly expose workers or the public to listed chemicals.
establishments, or if they failed to realize signage was necessary in a good faith mistake. With 774 chemicals on the list including many chemicals that pose limited or no risk based solely on their presence at a business establishment like alcoholic beverages and aspirin, and alternatively those that pose an obvious and widely known risk like diesel engine exhaust and tobacco smoke, some business owners sometimes fail to realize a warning sign is required. Hundreds of businesses are targeted in these lawsuits each year, costing the state millions of dollars in lost productivity and jobs. AB 227 will help eliminate the inappropriate use of litigation, while ensuring that the public does receive Proposition 65 warnings when appropriate. The Chamber has urged state legislators to support AB 667 to help small businesses come into compliance and avoid frivolous litigation.
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Stay connected with the Chamber and create your next business opportunity at one of our signature events. Visit www.riverside-chamber.com or call 951-683-7100 for more information on any of the Chamber’s events. Tue | July 9
Tue | July 23
Business Education Partnership Council
Economic Development Council (EDC)
7:30 AM • Chamber Bourns Boardroom 3985 University Ave. This month’s Business Education Partnership Council meeting will feature an update on the University California Riverside School of Medicine and the California education budget.
Thu | July 11
7:30 AM • Chamber Bourns Boardroom 3985 University Ave. The Economic Development Council’s (EDC) provides a basis for the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce to act on local, state and federal economic development issues, thus creating a favorable and profitable business climate for the region.
Fri | July 26
Good Morning Riverside 7:00 AM • The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa 3649 Mission Inn Ave. The Chamber hosts speaker Dean Olds of the University of California Riverside at the City’s signature business event. Business and community leaders will be updated on the latest news, projects, and events that impact the region. In July, Good Morning Riverside is sponsored by the Riverside Public Utilities.
Business Seminar Series 7:30 AM • Chamber Bourns Boardroom 3985 University Ave. Topic: Marketing on a shoestring budget. Marketing your business is essential. This month’s seminar will provide tips and best practices for marketing on even the tightest budget. You will leave this informative session with usable insights into today’s marketing world.
Tue | July 16
Thu | Aug 1
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INSIDE EastHills
7:15 AM • UTC Aerospace Systems (formerly Goodrich) • 8200 Arlington Ave. Attendees at INSIDE Arlington will hear an area update from the Riverside Police Department, and Councilmembers Davis & MacArthur will have a city report. Attendees will also meet Steve Popkin, the new CEO of Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center.
7:15 AM • Pepsi Beverage Company 6659 Sycamore Canyon Blvd. Members will hear from Allen Pope at Pepsi and hear an update on the new development of BevMo! bringing jobs to Riverside at INSIDE EastHills. Attendees will have the opportunity to network and Council Members Melendrez and Davis will have a city report.
Thu | July 18
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Afterhours Business Mixer
Business In Action
5:30 PM • Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center Founders Center 3865 Jackson St. “Take Me Out to the Mixer at Parkview!” Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center hosts this month’s Afterhours Business Mixer and will make sure that when it comes to networking, attendees will hit it out of the park. Admission is free!
7:15 AM-8:30 AM • Chamber Bourns Boardroom Make new connections every Wednesday at Business in Action. Topics for the month of July include Graffiti Prevention for Business, Susan G. Komen Health Run and a networking session.
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