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Local Government

Super Majority of Redlands City Council Members Endorse Ramos

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James Ramos Campaigns for San Bernardino County Supervisor

(SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA) – James Ramos announced receiving endorsements from two Redlands City Councilmembers in his campaign for San Bernardino County Supervisor today. With the support of Councilmembers Paul Foster and Bob Gardner, Ramos now has the endorsement of four out of five members of the council. In a signed endorsement letter, Mayor Pro Tempore Paul Foster and Councilman Bob Gardner stated that Ramos was the most capable candidate to bring strong fiscal policies, stimulate growth in the economy and reestablish the respect and credibility of the County. Ramos has previously announced endorsements from Redlands that included Mayor...

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The Joe Baca Foundation Brightens Up The Holidays For Many Inland Families

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On December 17, 2011, the Joe Baca Foundation provided holiday meals and distributed toys and bicycles to local children. Local non-profit organizations helped idenfity families in need. Pictured are Rialto Councilman Joe Baca, Jr.and a recipient of a brand new bike.

By Gary Martin The Joe Baca Foundation an organization founded by Rialto Councilman Joe Baca, Jr. in 2006.. Has been on a mission to enrich our community through sponsoring community programs such as a Youth Baseball Team, Fitness Clinic, Scholarship Programs, Organized Toy Drives and Turkey Days. The Joe Baca Foundation has once again shown that their passion is helping sustain and improve the lives of many families that reside in the Inland Empire. On December 17, 2011 The Joe Baca Foundation had a Toy & Bicycle Giveaway.  Treating these youth and their families that were identified by non-profit...

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Entrepreneurs Leave Seminar With Tips To Improve Their Companies

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 100 Business in 100 Days’ workshop graduated 25 students San Bernardino, California  Twenty five Inland entrepreneurs recently graduated from a business improvement class hosted by the City of San Bernardino, Economic Development Agency, Office of Business Development. The Helping 100 Businesses in 100 Days workshop was presented by Opis Network, a Newport Beach-based business consulting firm. The seminar was designed to help companies reposition and succeed in the post-recession economy. The final part of the class involved participants presenting a PowerPoint display and submitting to evaluation by a panel of judges.  And although some of the criticism was harsh,...

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Procurement Expo for Small Businesses on November 15, 2011

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Assembly member Wilmer Amina Carter, D-Rialto,  the California Public Utilities Commission and ADF Networking, Inc. will host the Inland Empire Procurement Expo from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15 at the Inland Empire Regional Center, 1365 S. Waterman Ave., San Bernardino. The contracting and procurement event is an opportunity for small businesses to learn from and network with buyers and procurement professionals from utilities, cable companies and government agencies.”This event will help small businesses gain access to public sector contracts in a personalized and informal setting,” said Assembly member Carter, who will give opening remarks along...

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San Bernardino’s Office of Business Development Celebrates One Year Anniversary

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Center helps attract 29 new businesses and more than 1,000 jobs (San Bernardino, California) The Economic Development Agency of San Bernardino, the city’s redevelopment agency, is pleased to mark the one year anniversary of the Office of Business Development, a business center created to provide  recruitment, retention and coaching services to companies and entrepreneurs. The center opened last October and has successfully stimulated much needed economic activity and job creation within the city. In just one year the Office of Business Development provided 44 businesses with relocation, expansion, financing, permitting and entitlement services, which resulted in the attraction of...

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UPDATE: Bill Signed Amazon.com Terminating Associate Program Contracts Due To New California Law

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UPDATE: Governor Jerry Brown has signed the bill that will effect all California Affiliate Marketers in the state of California.  I have included the latest email corresponence from Amazon.com Hello,Unfortunately, Governor Brown has signed into law the bill that we emailed you about earlier today. As a result of this, contracts with all California residents participating in the Amazon Associates Program are terminated effective today, June 29, 2011. Those California residents will no longer receive advertising fees for sales referred to Amazon.com, Endless.com,MYHABIT.COM or SmallParts.com. Please be assured that all qualifying advertising fees earned before today will be processed and paid in...

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San Bernardino Bakery Honored As 62nd District Small Business Of The Year

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Known by customers as San Bernardino’s “Cake Boss,” baker David Ortiz considers himself more of a “cake servant.” The owner of Noyes Bakery has a community spirit that runs deep and a passion for making delicious and creative cakes for life’s special occasions. For those contributions and carrying on an 87-year-old tradition in San Bernardino, Noyes Bakery was selected 62nd Assembly District Small Business of the Year for 2011. “David Ortiz and Noyes Bakery provide many resources and services that enhance the lives of customers, our students and our community organizations,” said Assembly Member Carter, who honored Ortiz and...

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Medi-Cal Moves To Managed Healthcare

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(SAN BERNARDINO, Calif.) Elderly and disabled Inland Empire residents on Medi-Cal may soon face a change in their health care plan because of new federal legislation. This legislation allows 12 California counties, including San Bernardino and Riverside, to require most Medi-Cal patients who are seniors (age 65 and over) or disabled enroll in Medi-Cal Managed Care. These 12 counties began moving their Medi-Cal patients into managed care plans on Wednesday, June 1.In managed care plans, patients must select a primary care physician, such as one of the doctors at LaSalle Medical Associates. The primary care physician must approve all...

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Rialto Makes Foreclosed Homes Great Places to Live

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(RIALTO, California) Real Estate agents and potential homebuyers can learn more about an opportunity to purchase affordable homes by attending a Homebuyers’ Education Fair Wednesday, June 1 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Rialto Senior Center, 1411 S. Riverside Ave. “We will tell them about a program we have to assist buyers in the purchase of foreclosed homes in the City of Rialto,” said John Dutrey, Housing Program Manager for the Rialto Redevelopment Agency. “We will also inform them of other opportunities to purchase homes in Rialto.” The City of Rialto Redevelopment Agency and the Neighborhood Partnership...

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NAWBO Incoming President Receives Recognition From U.S. Small Business Administration

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(Ontario, California)  The incoming President for the National Association of Women Business Owners-Inland Empire chapter, Hilda Kennedy, has been selected as the U.S. Small Business Administration’s District Women in Business Champion of the Year.   Kennedy will receive this esteemed honor by the Santa Ana District office on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at the 48th Annual Small Business Week Awards to be held at San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino,777 San Manuel Boulevard, Highland, CA 92346, beginning at 10:30 a.m. The Women in Business Champion Award is given to a person or organization within the region of San Bernardino, Riverside or Orange Counties who...

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