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Assemblymember Medina noted that while California has many positive elements, the state faces several new challenges in an ever-evolving economy including developing a stronger workforce and creating a smarter regulatory framework. As a former educator, he noted that education from K-12 through community college and higher education is

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State and local leaders focus on reform and workforce development to grow local businessWith nearly 200 members of the business community in attendance, the Chamber hosted an Economic Development Briefing with local and state leaders to discuss efforts to grow business and create more jobs for the region. The briefing highlighted local efforts to create a stronger local economy and featured Mike Rossi, Senior Advisor on Jobs and Business Development to Governor Jerry Brown, Assemblymember Jose Medina, Riverside County Workforce Investment Board chair Jamil Dada, Riverside County Assistant Executive Officer George Johnson, and Riverside City Manager Scott Barber.

In his initial comments, Rossi stated that California is getting stronger in attracting new investment and encouraging more businesses to relocate or expand their operations in the state. He also noted several examples of California businesses leading the charge in growth through technology including Apple, Zappos, and Facebook. However, Rossi also recognized that several challenges still exist and the state could do more to encourage new development and expedite the regulatory and environmental review process.

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More than 500 attendees expected as Chamber celebrates 113th Inaugural

The Chamber will honor Dr. Ronald O. Loveridge as Citizen of the Year and HUB International as Business of the Year at the 113th Annual Inaugural Celebration presented by Title Sponsor Riverside Medical Clinic that will take place on Wednesday, March 27, at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium.

The event, billed as the “Chamber Awards”, will honor members of Riverside’s business community with a dramatic flair inspired by the Tony Awards and memorable Broadway shows. Expected attendance is over 500 guests that will arrive at 6:00 PM to enjoy a cocktail hour, buffet, and silent auction followed by the main program at 7:00 PM.

The Citizen of the Year is awarded to an individual who makes outstanding contribu-tions within the Riverside region. Dr. Ronald O. Loveridge recently finished his term of nearly two decades serving as Riverside’s mayor, With 31 years of public service – as the Ward 1 Councilmember beginning in 1979 and as Mayor since 1994, he has effectively led and championed initiatives to address Riverside’s greatest opportunities and challenges. His career also includes showcasing Riverside and the region through his work with the National League of Cities, League of California Cities, California Air

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Chamber Receives Top Industry Honors See page 2

10 Ways the Chamber Helped Your BusinessSee page 3

Governor’s Jobs Advisor Confident of Business Climate in California

Mike Rossi, Senior Advisor to the Governor on Jobs and Business Development highlights examples of business growth in California. Inset: Assemblymember Jose Medina stresses the need to help students face the changing the economy.

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Chamber Meets with Jeffries on Job CreationSee page 4

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With Chamber Support, Power Reliability Plans Approved by City Council Plans to establish secondary access point to state power grid moves forward

In a unanimous vote, the Riverside City Council heeded the input of the Chamberand other local community groups in approving the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP), a pro-posed project by River-side Public Utilities. When completed, this project will provide Riverside residents, businesses, and health-care providers with con-tinued access to powerin the likelihood of an unforeseen emergency that could bring down the City’s only exist-ing connection to the statewide grid.

Tremendous growth in the community will quickly place a strain in the existing electricity resources, causing the potential for rolling blackouts and the inability to meet the power needs of businesses, especially in manufacturing and technology. With the passage of the RTRP and the construction of a secondary

access point to the state grid, more power will be available to satisfy the community’s projected power needs in the future and generate access to additional “green” power resources mandated to use by state law.

The RTRP will also underscore maintain public safety and reliable access to care in

the community by providing a back-up system if the commu-nity’s primary access to power should be interrupted. This is particularly important for local residents and businesses as it will greatly reduce the potential for a blackout

of power during a natural disaster or other disruption.

In 2006, The California Independent System Operator, which is responsible for the proper maintenance and operation of the grid, directed that a transmission project like RTRP be completed by mid-2009. A reliable and efficient power and utility system ensures the safety of our community and is fundamental to a strong local economy.

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Past Year Brought Numerous Accomplishments for Biz Community2012 has been an eventful year. As my term as the Chamber’s Chairman of the Board draws to a close, I’d like to thank our Board of Directors, the Chamber staff, our members, and volunteers for all of their hard work and dedication. Our success this year was made possible by your efforts and commitment.

This year, the Chamber’s mission of strengthening the local economy was aided with our successful advocacy for the establishment of the UCPath Center in Riverside resulting in 500 new jobs. We were also able to support the enactment of legislation to curb predatory litigation for special access violations which protects small businesses that are the heart of our economy.

The Chamber was also successful in contributing to the development of our future workforce through partnership with Completion Counts and the Riverside Community College District to launch a two-year priority registration program. Another fruitful collaborative effort was the Chamber’s partnership with the City of Riverside to contract Beacon Economics in the production of the recently released baseline economic study that will be

crucial in the development of our region’s economic roadmap.

The local business community experienced a number of positive developments over the past year, but some of the most promising

have been our region’s steps towards improved access to healthcare. We recently saw the culmination of our efforts with the announcement of the $315 million expan-sion investment for Riverside Community Hospital. This goes hand in hand with the positive developments happening around the UCR school of Medicine. The Chamber has strongly supported both of these endeavors and will remain steadfast in working with our community leaders to ensure that we achieve our goals. These healthcare related

successes are major victories for Riverside and will help us move towards a healthier and more prosperous future.

Moving forward, I am confident that Judy Carpenter of Riverside Medical Clinic will continue to lead the Chamber in success-fully advocating on behalf of the business community, continually improving, increas-ingly meeting the needs of our members, and supporting the community at large.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to lead this organization. It has been my pleasure and privilege to work with all of you for the betterment of Riverside. I will continue to serve the Chamber and this

community and look forward to working with you in our commitment to improve, and appreciate our great City.

“ Our success this year was made possible by your efforts and commitment.”

Brian HawleyChairman of the Board

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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

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Executive Committee for 2012–2013Chairman of the Board

Brian Hawley – Luminex Software, Inc.

Vice Chair, Chair Elect Judy Carpenter – Riverside Medical Clinic

Vice Chair – Governmental Affairs Ron Redfern – The Press-Enterprise Company

Vice Chair – Economic Development Bob Stockton – Rick Engineering

Vice Chair – Membership George Hoanzl – Jaguar Computer Systems, Inc.

Vice Chair – Community Development Paul Jessup – Riverside County Office of Education

Vice Chair – Divisions Robin Lang – Regional Properties

Vice Chair – Divisions Sharon Sola – Riverside Auditorium & Events Center

Vice Chair – Divisions Tom Nightingale – Wells Fargo Bank

Vice Chair – Finance/Treasurer Linda Itzen – Itzen & Associates

Legal Counsel Ken Stream – Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden

Past Chairman of the Board/Chair – GRCCPAC Howard Golds – Best Best & Krieger, LLP

Board of Directors 2012–2013Al Arguello – Bank of AmericaCynthia Azari – Riverside Community College DistrictPatrick Brilliant – Riverside Community HospitalVictoria Brodie – Indira InnovationsLarry Burns – Cal State University San BernardinoJames Cuevas – JJC Project Management Group, Inc.Carl Dameron – Dameron CommunicationsSteve Desko – Walter’s Automotive GroupDouglas Drumwright – Parkview Community

Hospital Medical CenterRonald Ellis – California Baptist UniversityLenny Esposito – Genesis Digital MarketingDave Fisher – Altura Credit Union #6Shirin Folsom – GoodrichDebbi Guthrie – Raincross Hospitality Corp.Jim Fuson – Galleria at TylerPeter Hayashida – University of California RiversideLynn Hounsley – Integrity HR, Inc.Peter Hubbard – American Medical ResponseTom Hunt – Hunt Public RelationsClarissa Leach – Adkan Engineers Rose Mayes – Fair Housing Council

of Riverside County, Inc.Kevin McCarthy – United Way of the Inland ValleysKathy Michalak – Habitat for Humanity RiversideGigi Mindreau-Banks – The Hanigan CompanyPatty Moorman – Bourns, Inc.Joseph Ortiz – Best Best & KriegerLea Petersen – Southern California Gas CompanyPeggy Ricks – First ImpressionGlenn Rowden – Champion Electric, Inc.Waudieur Rucker-Hughes – Riverside Unified

School DistrictRoger Rupp – The Boeing CompanyHoward Saner – Riverside Physician NetworkCarol Tagayun – AT&TVita Willett – Kaiser Permanente

Medical Center RiversideRandal Wisbey – La Sierra UniversityCynthia Wright – The Wright Image David Wright – Riverside Public UtilitiesKathy Wright – IndividualLeni Zarate - PSOMAS

Chamber Staff

Cindy Roth, President/CEOKevin Wingate, Communications & Marketing Manager Nicholas Adcock, Governmental Affairs ManagerLaDonna Ardary, Administrative Assistant/Office ManagerLa Wanda Roy, Accounting ManagerTeryn Andersen, Accounting ClerkKelly Straine, Special Events ManagerCarole Slagle, Membership & Advertising ManagerRamonia Disney, Membership & Advertising SalesJulie Houser, Divisions CoordinatorSonja Wardle, Information SpecialistNick Psomas, Community Development Coordinator

Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful Connie Librenjak, Executive DirectorJenny Anderson, Senior Project CoordinatorAndrew Markis, Project Coordinator

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The Chamber is honored to receive the First Place Award for 2012 Outstanding Communications Achievement, a special merit award for its weekly electronic newsletter, Chamber Communicator and an honorable mention award for its monthly publication, Greater Riverside Business from the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.). W.A.C.E represents more than 800 chamber professionals in 15 Western states and Canada, and is the premier organization for the professional development of chamber executives and staff.

The judges highlighted the Chamber’s focus on issues that affect the business community and its ability to present relevant information to Chamber members.

The Chamber is also pleased to announce the selection of Chamber President/CEO, Cindy Roth, as the recipient of the 2012 Russell E. Pettit Memorial Excellence in Leadership Award.

Each year, the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) recognizes a chamber executive with the Russell E. Pettit Memorial Excellence in Leadership Award for outstanding contributions in advancing the professionalism of the chamber industry and encouraging others to make chamber work a career.

“Cindy is a consummate chamber profes-sional,” said Wayne Griffin, President/CEO of Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. “She is passionate about her career and our industry and serves as a role model for those seeking to make chamber work a career.”

Chamber Receives Industry Communications Award

Chamber President/CEO Cindy Roth (center) and Communications and Marketing Manager Kevin Wingate (left) accept the Chamber’s W.A.C.E. awards from President/CEO of W.A.C.E. Dave Kilby.

“An advocate for strong leadership, Cindy has used her position at the Chamber to guide the business community in making decisions, moving City Hall and getting action done,” said Bobby Spiegel, President/CEO of the Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce. “Cindy does her homework, comes prepared and understands her role as the voice of business.”

The awards were presented this month in Burlingame CA, at the W.A.C.E annual conference which recognizes exceptional chambers of commerce. The conference also

provides chamber professionals the opportunity to share ideas and methods to improve local economies, and learn best practices among chambers of commerce and trade organizations across the western United States.

“It is an honor to receive this award and to be recognized and included with those previous recipients of the Pettit Memorial Excellence in Leadership Award who have done so much towards improving the chamber industry,” said Roth. “I am truly humbled and touched by this acknowledgment.”

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10 Ways the Chamber Helped Your Business

The Chamber supported Riverside Commu-nity Hospital’s $315 million expansion plans which will help meet regional healthcare needs and create jobs.

Lenny Esposito, owner of Genesis Digital Media presented at the Chamber’s recent Business Seminar on helping businesses effectively leverage the benefits of social media.

The Chamber’s annual Mega Mixer and Trade Show More helped more than 1,000 attend-ees make connections at the events new location, the Galleria at Tyler.

The Chamber is committed to building a stronger local economy by being an advocate for our members and voice for business. Here are 10 ways your investment in the Chamber helped us to improve the Riverside business community.

Supported Efforts to Streamline Plan Check Process and Attract New Business to the Region

The Chamber supported the implementation of ProjectDox, which is another example of the Chamber’s continued efforts to increase the incentives of doing business in the City of Riverside. ProjectDox will save time and money related to the plan check and submittal processes, improving and clarifying communi-cation between everyone working on a project while enhancing the opportunities to attract businesses and jobs to the region.

Collaborated with Local Stakeholders in Support of $315 million Hospital Expansion Project

The Chamber was a collaborative partner with the Riverside Community Hospital in supporting the $315 million expansion that will create jobs and improve healthcare access for the region. The expansion will include a seven-floor, 292,000 square-foot tower which will house 12 intensive care patient rooms, 60 medical and surgical patient rooms, a lab-oratory and food services operations allowing for better service of  region by improving access to healthcare with a total capacity of 445 acute-hospital beds.

Launched Newly Designed Chamber Website

The Chamber recently launched its newly designed website developed to be more intuitive and visually appealing. The site has helped generate more than 2-million hits leading to increased referrals for member businesses. The new site features the latest community business news, live updates and valuable local business information making the website a resource that can be returned to again and again.

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Connected More Than 1,000 Members at Mega Mixer

The Chamber helped members make new business connections at the annual Mega Mixer and Trade show, the area’s premier event for making new business contacts. The event brought together more than 1,000 business and community leaders at the Galleria at Tyler.

Helped Businesses Remain Compliant with New Laws for 2013

With new California and Federal employment laws taking effect for 2013, the Chamber helped businesses remain compliant by providing updated compliance materials and providing a Business Seminar outlining key labor laws for employers.

Advocated in Support of Legislation to Provide Ongoing Funding for School of Medicine

The Chamber supported legislation introduced by Senator Richard Roth and Assemblymember Jose Medina aimed at providing the new University of California, Riverside School of Medicine with ongoing funding to ensure completion of the accreditation process.

Partnered with City to Provide Regional Economic Data for Business Decision Makers

In a joint effort with City of Riverside, the Chamber recently released an economic study prepared by Beacon Economics. The study was provided to members and offers

a comprehensive snapshot of the region’s key economic indicators with accurate, timesaving statistics for anyone making important economic or financial decisions.

Supported Construction of Perris Valley Line Metrolink Extension

The Chamber supported urged approval of the final design and construction of the line’s Hunter Park station. The new station will not only create new jobs through construction, but will also move the entire extension project closer to opening commuter rail travel to employment centers across Inland Southern California.

Provided Members with Resources for Improving their Social Media Presence

Social media professionals Lenny Esposito, of Genesis Digital Marketing and Jon Burges of RedFusion Media provided members with the essential tools to market their businesses through social media. The Chamber’s Business Seminar on the basics of social media provided members with the tools they need to increase their bottom line.

Assisted Businesses in Efforts to Increase Visibility and Recognition

The Chamber testified in support of a new pylon sign for the Park Sierra Dining and Entertainment Park. The new sign will provide greater visibility and recognition to the many businesses in this important entertainment district.

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Chamber Advocacy Sets Priorities to Place Region in FocusWith its 2013 Legislative Policy Platform, the Chamber is advocating to local, state, and federal legislators prioritize legislation that will help encourage local business expansion and job growth. From environment to healthcare, the platform sets a clear direction and empowers the Chamber to be more responsive in City Hall, Sacramento, and Washington, DC.

Business Environment

Business-friendly regulations are part of the Chamber’s agenda to get Riverside working again. A major theme will emerge this year as the Chamber advocates for greater cost/benefit analysis of new rules, regulations, taxes and fees as well as more educational resources for businesses to understand how to comply with regulations.

Education

The Chamber will continue to advocate for better K-12 graduation requirements to get students into college and prepared for the workforce. The UCR School of Medicine remains a top priority the region, specifically advocating for ongo-ing funding to ensure future develop-ment of the school.

Employee Relations

Advocacy efforts will also center on worker compensation reforms that balance employer costs with fair benefits paid to injured workers. This also includes simpli-fying tax rules for independent contractors.

Environment

A major focus this year will be a con-certed initiative to modernize the Cali-fornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and expedite the difficult envi-ronmental review process that often sti-fles necessary development for the region. Part of that effort will also be to advocate for reasonable solutions to criti-cal species and habitat designations in the region.

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Chamber Welcomes Newly-Elected Supervisor, Discusses Regional Priorities Just a few months into his first term representing Riverside County’s first district, Supervisor Kevin Jeffries joined the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Council to outline several of his priorities for the future of the region. At the meeting, Chamber members briefed Jeffries on their concerns for the region and planned to work with him on future initiatives to create a stronger local economy.

Supervisor Jeffries stated that one of his major priorities is to identify and address structural and institutional delays in the planning and development process to reduce the startup time for new business in Riverside County. He noted that he still wanted to make sure that the process maintained necessary due diligence and input to ensure that planned developments meet the economic and visionary needs of the community. However, he felt that Riverside County could

do more help local businesses, especially smaller ones, to expand and grow more jobs.

In reference to the county’s budget situation, Jeffries noted that some increases in local sales tax revenues have aided the budgetary deficit but continued efforts need to be made to ensure the deficit is closed. He stated that within his own discretionary spending, he and his staff are reviewing or establishing additional reviews of how, and towards what issues money is spent.

Overall, Supervisor Jeffries stressed the need to create more jobs within the region and reduce the significant commuter traffic that impacts the region’s infrastructure and economy. Several Chamber members stressed the need to also address the disparity of state and federal spending on health care in the region in comparison to other parts of California and the nation.

an important component for economic development. He stressed that state funding for the UCR School of Medicine remains his top priority as a means of stimulating job creation, specifically in the healthcare industries.

In his comments, Dada stressed that the workforce investment board system is an effective way to re-train working adults to meeting the needs of the modern economy. Johnson and Barber also called for greater reform of the environmental review process to allow greater development

and opportunities to attract new business.

In reference to modernizing the environ-mental review process outlined under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the panelists agreed that addressing environmental concerns are important but that the process has become vulnerable to exploitation by parties more interested in slowing the development of a specific proj-ect over mitigating environmental impacts. They stressed the need for stricter deadlines for outside input and reduced duplication of general analysis studies.

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Healthcare

While much attention will be paid to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the Chamber will also focus on addressing the disparity of healthcare resources distributed across the state. In particular, the Chamber is partnering with local stakeholders to advocate for a federal designation identifying communities within Riverside County as medically-underserved. This designation will allow healthcare providers to attract more physicians and allied healthcare professionals to the region.

Military

The Chamber will continue to advocate for the assignment of the KC-46A Tanker and the MQ-9 Reaper or other next generation remotely-piloted aircraft to available units at March Air Reserve Base. This advocacy coordinated in conjunction with moderniza-tion of facilities and infrastructure at the base will preserve its approximately $500 million economic impact to the region. Furthermore, the Chamber will also continue to support operations at the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Corona Division, protecting its more than $300 million impact to the local unity.

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Newly-elected Supervisor Kevin Jeffries meets with Chamber members to discuss regional issues, including reforms to the development and planning process and the need for a federal medically-underserved designation for the region.

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Chamber Reviews Governor’s Budget and Impact on Local EducationThe Chamber’s Business Education Partnership Council received an update on the Governor’s budget and how it affects the education system. The Chamber hosted education administrators for a discussion of how each level of education in the region is impacted.

Mike Fine, Deputy Superintendent at Riverside Unified School District, spoke to the council on the K-12 system and explained

the details of how the education system will be funded.

The Chamber also heard from Aaron Brown, Vice Chancellor of Business and Financial Service at RCCD who spoke at the community college level. Brown touched on the positive aspects of the budget revision that helps RCC by lessening the cut-backs. According

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Aaron Brown (left), Mike fine (top) and Jeff Kraus (bottom) presented the Governor’s budget to the Business Education Partnership Council.

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Every year Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful conducts the Community Appearance Index (CAI) Judging Tour throughout the City of Riverside. Judges visit five streets in all of the seven Riverside council wards, including resi-dential, mall/shopping center, school, park and main business districts. While touring these streets, judges score five categories: litter, graffiti, illegal signs, abandoned/junk vehicles and outside storage on a 1-4 grading scale (1 being best and 4 being worst). These scores are then averaged, resulting in the 2013 CAI:

KRCB Tours to Find City’s Bright Spots

More than 200 KRCB student volunteers took to the streets for a host of beautification projects, collecting over 6,000 lbs. of litter and debris.

Litter: 2013: 2.17 / 2012: 2.14

Graffiti: 2013: 1.6 / 2012: 2.20

Illegal Signs: 2013: 2.02 / 2012: 2.06

Inaugural…Continued from page 1Resources Board, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Southern California Association of Governments, and Western Riverside Council of Governments. Ron’s national prominence was recently recognized by his induction into a prestigious national think tank, the National Academy of Public Administration. Even after his career as mayor, Dr. Loveridge continues to serve the community as a professor and at the University of California, Riverside, where he also serves as the Director of the Center for Sustainable Suburban Development.

The Riverside office of HUB International has grown from a small agency with roots dating back to the 1940’s to the largest independent insurance agency in the Inland Empire through acquisitions and internal growth. It is the regional head-quarters for HUB’s California operations led by President Kirk Christ and CEO Roy Taylor, which now includes over 33 offices and over 700 employees throughout Cali-fornia. Taylor and Executive Vice President Nick Goldware’s roots and service to the Riverside community go back to their pre-decessor agencies founded by their fathers in 1946 and 1960. Today, Goldware exem-plifies legendary community involvement and Taylor is well known in Riverside for his philanthropic efforts. Most importantly though, is the 185 plus employees in the Riverside office take pride in servicing the needs of 25,000 local clients.

In addition the Chamber will recognize the efforts and achievements of outgoing Chair, Brian Hawley with Luminex Soft-ware, Inc., and welcome new Chair Judy Carpenter with Riverside Medical Clinic.

Outgoing and incoming Board Members, Volunteer of the Year and Business Council of the Year will also be recognized at this year’s event. Reservations are going quickly, so act now to make sure you don’t miss out on the Chamber’s premier event! To reserve your seat or to sponsor this event, contact Special Events Manager, Kelly Straine at 951-683-7100 ext. 211 or kstraine@ riverside-chamber.com.

A Special Thank You to Title Sponsor Riverside Medical Clinic and Additional Supporters:Level I Sponsors Best Best & Krieger HUB International Johnson Machinery Milestone Media Provident Bank Riverside Community Hospital Riverside Public Utilities Solarmax Technology, Inc. Wal-Mart

Level II Sponsors AT&T Bank of America Gordon & Jill Bourns Gresham Savage Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Riverside La Sierra University Luminex Software, Inc. Security Bank of California Southern California Gas Company Stronghold Engineering, Inc. Tavaglione Construction and Development, Inc. Tilden-Coil Constructors, Inc. University of California, Riverside Wells Fargo Bank Regional Commercial Banking OfficeSee KRCB on page 10

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Chamber Business Briefs

Chamber Applauds Opening of Newest Small Business Development Center

Local leaders gathered with the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center staff at the Grand Opening celebration of their newest location in downtown Riverside.

The Chamber congratulates the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) on the recent opening of its newest location in downtown Riverside.

The Inland Empire SBDC stimulates economic growth in the Inland Empire by providing small businesses and entre-preneurs with expert consulting, effective training and access to resources. The

Keep riverside clean & Beautiful Leader Elected to Keep america Beautiful’s Board of Directors Keep America Beautiful (KAB) announces the appointment of Connie Librenjak, executive director of Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful (KRCB), to KAB’s national Board of Directors where she’ll represent the interests of KAB’s national network of nearly 600 local affiliates.

“Keep America Beautiful affiliate represen-tatives are essential to serving on our board of directors, providing the on-the-ground perspective that comes from utilizing our programs at the grassroots level,” said Matt McKenna, president and CEO of Keep America Beautiful. “Connie Librenjak has proven to be a strong and efficient director in Riverside. Her experience in nonprofit management and years in private business will provide our board with tremendous insight and direction.”

“It has been a wonderful experience serving the community with Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful and to be appointed to KAB’s national board is an exciting step forward,” said Libernjak. “ I look forward to representing affiliates from across the nation and learning more about the KAB organization and their partnerships with the private sector.”

Connie Librenjak is the Executive Director for Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful

(KRCB). Since 1992 KRCB has provided opportunities for over 10,000 volunteers annually to receive hands-on stewardship with community beautification projects that reduce litter, eradicate graffiti and provide more green space in the City. Through her leadership, KRCB is recog-nized for distinguishing itself as an exem-plary affiliate organization, taking first place in its population category in 2011 with Keep America Beautiful. Librenjak draws on her experience in diversified sales, marketing and business development strategies to lead an organization that is high on enthusiasm and commitment to its mission. Librenjak also serves the Mayor’s Transportation Accountability Program (TAP), the Green Action Plan Committee (GAP), and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Riverside.

Monica Tuleja is the chamber’s ambassa-dor of the Month The Chamber congrat-ulates Monica Tuleja as Ambassador of the Month. Teluja and her husband Richard, own Peak Pest Elimination, providing general pest control to residential, commercial, and rental properties. They offer one time solutions along with maintenance service, and do not tie customers down with long term service agreements. “Good service and integrity is the best contract,” says Tuleja.

Tuleja joined the Ambassador Committee in 2009 with the desire to learn more

Connie Librenjak

Inland Empire SBDC provides existing and startup businesses with technical assistance designed to improve their competitive standing in the marketplace. SBDC clients receive expert guidance and benefit from the experiences of staff and other businesses. The Inland Empire SBDC focuses on doing things that have positive impacts on the clients and the local economy.

about the city she worked and lived in. Since that time, she has seen her business grow as the Chamber helped her in making the right contacts to increase sales and to make new connections. At her favorite Chamber events like the Mega Mixer & Trade Show, you will see her meeting new people and sharing ideas.

Tuleja takes great pride in representing the Chamber as an Ambassador, but also devotes time to support the Make A Wish Foundation and Christmas Trees of Hope. Michelle Steele, Branch Manager of the Corporate Branch of Provident Bank, is the Ambassador of the Month for Febru-ary 2013. Provident Bank is a full service bank serving the Inland Empire.

To learn more about how being an Ambassador can help your business grow, contact Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at 951-683-7100 ext. 211 or kstraine@riverside-chamber.com.

Monica Tuleja

Councilmember Hart serves up part of a Zoo at farrell’s Grand Opening Celebration.

Business is Sweet: Farrell’s returns to riversideFarrell’s made their triumphant return to Riverside official and celebrated by formally cutting the Grand Opening ribbon for their largest location yet - 8,700 square-feet! After receiving certificates of recognition from Assemblymember Eric Linder, Councilmember Nancy Hart, Senator Richard Roth, Supervisor Kevin Jeffries, and the Chamber’s La Sierra Busi-ness Council, Farrell’s treated the crowd to celebratory single scoop ice cream sundaes.

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The Chamber, in partnership with both school districts, recruited more than 200 business and community leaders to fill classrooms and read their favorite children’s book. Participants spent time with students in the Alvord and Riverside Unified School Districts, reading stories of humor, adventure and suspense. Participants were able to share a learning experience with students while stressing the necessity of value and appreciation for reading.

Coinciding with the birthday of beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss, Read Across America Day recently swept through

elementary and middle. Business leaders and community members in Riverside and across the nation spent time reading their favorite childhood books and stories to school children as part of an effort to raise awareness of the importance of child literacy.

Each year, the Read Across America Day program positively affects nearly 25,000 elementary and middle school children in the Alvord and Riverside Unified Schools Dis-tricts alone. Paul Jessup, chairman of the

Chamber Business Leaders Celebrate Literacy with Dr. Seuss

Readers from all walks of life support Read Across America year after year.

See Seuss on page 10

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to Brown the budget is a step in the right direction but that there would still be overall decreases.

Jeff Kraus, Governmental Affairs Manager at UCR outlined the changes that the University of California, Riverside is facing. In agreement with Brown, Kraus mentioned the budget as a step in the right direction in that it brings the funding levels back to as they were in 2008, but increases still need to happen to accommodate the larger student base.

The Governor’s budget may be a step in the right direction, but as all three panelists described, there is much more funding needed to support the education system. The Chamber’s Business Education Partner-ship Council will continue to support the education system through advocacy and community involvement.

The Business Education Partnership Council meets the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 AM in the Chamber Bourns Boardroom. For more information contact Nick Psomas at 951-683-7100 ext. 218 or npsomas@riverside-chamber.com.

Email Kevin Wingate atkwingate@riverside-chamber.com

Ask for your FREE Chamber Office Depot Program store purchasing card today!

Request your store purchasing card to take advantage of savings up to 60% of a list of 175 items most commonly purchased by business. You will receive special pricing on your copy and print services! To use your SPC, simply present the card to the cashier prior to finalizing your payment. This will allow you to receive the lowest price on every item from the Chamber’s contract or an in-store special price.

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Bea Canales Parmley of visterra Credit Union and Matt friedlander of United Way of the Inland valley were on hand to welcome attendees of the Chambers Afterhours Business Mixer.

Member business made connections with more than 1,000 attendees at the Chamber’s 2013 Mega Mixer & Trade Show held at the Galleria at Tyler.

Hunter Park Business Council President Leni Zarate (right) presents a certificate of recognition on behalf of the Chamber to Doug Magnon (left) and Deanna Magnon (center) at the Grand Opening of their restaurant, Magnone Trattoria & Market.

Member Highlights

“ Being part of the Chamber has enriched my life, blessed me with new friends and clients and gives me a place to build long lasting relationships.”

“ I was a member of the Chamber while with another company and had been impressed with how the Chamber strategically encourages growth in business. Now that I’m with Monoprice, the region’s eCommerce leader, it made sense to rejoin with the Chamber.”

Susan GoodsonIndependent Sales DirectorMary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.

Justin JordanDirector of Client RelationsMonoprice, Inc.

Member Anniversaries

Welcome to the Chamber

104 YearsAT&T

77 YearsPreston & Simons Mortuary

40 to 49 YearsClark’s Nutritional CentersReid & HellyerUnited Way of the Inland Valleys

31 to 38 YearsArc of Riverside CountyHUB International of California Insurance ServicesMcDonalds #962 - Arlington Ave.

23 to 28 YearsAnchos Southwest Grill & BarBurgess Moving & Storage

Citizens Business BankHorn & AssociatesKretschmar & Smith, Inc.Marriott RiversideWells Fargo Advisors, LLC

16 to 20 YearsCalifornia Department of RehabilitationDogon Behavioral Medical Group, Inc.Habitat for Humanity RiversideInternational House of Pancakes - University Ave.PrimeCare of RiversideRiverside Art MuseumRiverside Community PlayersRiverside County Supervisor District #1Riverside National Cemetery

11 to 15 YearsFarmer Boys - Corporate Office

alliance Judgment recovery—Joanne Rooney17130 Van Buren Blvd., #55Riverside, CA 92504951-780-5431 • www.alliancejudgmentrecovery.comDebt Settlement/Judgement Recovery

amaya Japanese restaurant & Ultra LoungeCeazar Aguilar3775 Tyler St., #3-13 • Riverside, CA 92503909-709-4393 • www.amaya-riverside.comRestaurants

american red cross—Lois Beckman6235 River Crest Dr., #A • Riverside, CA 92507888-831-0031 • www.redcross.orgCommunity Service Organizations

ashley Furniture home Stores—Kurt Haines855 Ashley Way • Colton, CA 92324909-433-5300 • www.ashleyfurniturestore.comFurniture

austin realty Group - Keller WilliamsLeanne Austin7065 Indiana Ave., #200 • Riverside, CA 92506951-205-2657 • www.ierealestatesolutions.comReal Estate-Residential

canyon crust—Gary Romano5225 Canyon Crest Dr., #94Riverside, CA 92507951-682-3589 • www.canyoncrust.comRestaurants

custom Office Suites—Steve Kroeze6600 Jurupa Ave. • Riverside, CA 92504951-509-8823www.customofficesuites.comOffice Space/Executive Suites, Rentals

Dave’s Wheel alignment—David Heard6892 Doolittle Ave., #1 • Riverside, CA 92503951-359-1844Automobile/Truck Repairs, Paint & Services

Glidden Professional Paints—Ted Krupp6655 Indiana Ave. • Riverside, CA 92506951-544-8105 • www.gliddenprofessional.comPaints-Manufacturing/Dealers

Larry allen for city council—Larry AllenRiverside, CA 92505951-840-0241Government Agencies

Holiday Inn ExpressJanet Goeske FoundationLR Miller Company, Inc.Mary Kay Cosmetics, Inc.Riverside Metro Auto GroupRiverside RancherosStronghold Engineering, Inc.Thomas Wathen Center at Flabob Airport

6 to 10 YearsAdvanced Imaging StrategiesAuto Club SpeedwayAwards & SpecialtiesCity of Riverside Office of the MayorCruz Custom TailorHooksIan Davidson Landscape ArchitectureInland Counties Legal ServicesJR Building Maintenance, Inc.Kaplan CollegeLSA Associates, Inc.Naval Surface Warfare Center-CoronaNotre Dame High SchoolPeachPR AttractionsRaymond James Financial ServicesSilagi Development & Management, Inc.Stan BrownTrinity Fellowship C.O.G.I.C.

1 to 5 YearsArtesian Design, Inc.Bullseyesport, LLCCabinet SourceCarollo EngineersCulligan WaterFX Signs Inc.GRID AlternativesHampton Inn & Suites Moreno ValleyHilton Garden Inn FontanaInsurance IncorporatedIntercoast CollegeJJC Project Management Group, Inc.Kyocera-Direct, Inc.Law Offices of Marie Moreno Myers, Esq.Mirau Edwards Cannon Lewin & TookeMission Lake CenterPactrust BankPart-Time CFO, Inc.Phood on MainRiverside Adult SchoolRiverside African American Historical Society, Inc.SEMA ConstructionStanley Pest ControlTangramThink TogetherVisiting Nurse Association of CaliforniaZacares USAZellerbach Family Dental

Law Offices of William c. SmailWilliam Smail11762 De Palma Rd., #1-C, #303Corona, CA 92883951-277-3450Attorneys/Law Firms

Maven 2.0 Inc.—Ralph Richardson11801 Pierce Street, 2nd FloorRiverside, CA 92505951-905-5322 • www.maven20.comWeb Site Design

Optimum Group LLc—Ali Sahabi2900 Adams Street, #A-15 • Riverside, CA 92504951-579-4115 • www.optimumgroupllc.comReal Estate Developers

Pick Group of Young ProfessionalsBrent Lee7197 Brockton Ave., #6 • Riverside, CA 92506951-505-9362 • www.pickriverside.orgCommunity Service Organizations

Protech Staffing Services—Leo Castaneda5055 Canyon Crest Dr., #103Riverside, CA 92507951-823-0023 • www.hireprotech.comEmployment Agencies

riverside Nissan—Jonathan Ross3880 Indiana Ave. • Riverside, CA 92504951-509-6500 • www.nissanriverside.comAutomobile/Truck Dealers

robbins Brothers - The Engagement ring Store—Cammy Webber3775 Tyler Street, #1A • Riverside, CA 92503951-785-9064 • www.robbinsbrothers.comJewelers

Staff right Solutions—Charles Coulter6600 Jurupa Ave., #206 • Riverside, CA 92504951-977-9235 • www.staffrightsolutions.bizEmployment Agencies

Stepfamily Systems co-Parenting centerPatricia Powe5225 Canyon Crest Drive, #307Riverside, CA 92507951-684-2187 • www.stepfamilysystems.comCounseling & Mediation - Marriage & Family

Storetrieve—Chris AdamsRiverside, CA 92508909-815-7223 • www.storetrieve.netDocument Storage/Records Management

T-Mobile USa—Jeff Kirkland3257 E. Guasti Rd. • Ontario, CA 91761951-816-0097 • www.t-mobile.comTelecommunications

TraX Equestrian center—Karren Davidson2121 St. Lawrence AvenueRiverside, CA 92504951-689-8009 • www.traxequestriancenter.comCommunity Service Organizations

Voit real Estate Services—Thomas Swieca3280 Guasti Rd. • Ontario, CA 91761909-545-8013 • www.voitco.comReal Estate Broker

Waypoint homes—Marco Vartanian6175 Magnolia Ave. • Riverside, CA 92506949-629-9758 • www.waypointhomes.comProperty Management

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Chamber Now Providing Mandatory Compliance Updates For 2013

All employers in California must post a current California and Federal Employment Poster in a prominent place in their workplace where all employees can see it. Failure to comply can make you subject to penalties and fines of up to $17,000 by the State of California.

January 1, 2013 is the legal deadline for all 2013 employment posters to be posted.

Choose from a laminated or non-laminated poster in English or Spanish: 26” x 39.75” poster with all 16 required California and Federal notices. This poster includes the mandatory update to the Discrimination and Harassment notice, effective January 1, 2013.

The Chamber is offering Compliance posters at a greatly discounted rate. To pre-order your poster, contact Sonja Wardle at 951-683-7100 ext. 208 or visit the Chamber Online Store at www.riverside-chamber.com.

Please allow necessary time for shipping and processing of all orders.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued important new regulations expanding federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections. The new regulations mandate a change to the federal FMLA poster entitled Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

To clarify any confusion employers may have, the new FMLA regulations (and the FMLA posting requirement) do not affect private- sector employers with fewer than 50 employees. The FMLA applies only to the following covered employers:

• Private-sector employers, with 50 or more employees in 20 or more workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year, including a joint employer or successor in interest to a covered employer.

• Public agencies, including a local, state or federal government agency, regardless of the number of employees.

• Public or private elementary or secondary schools, regardless of the number of employees.

All covered employers must display the poster prepared by the DOL summarizing the major provisions of the FMLA and explaining how employees may file a complaint. The poster must be displayed in a conspicuous place where employees and applicants for employment can see it. A poster must be displayed at all locations even if there are no eligible employees.

The regulations do not take effect until March 8, 2013 — 30 days after the publication of the final rule. The new poster has a revision date of February 2013. However, the DOL specifically noted that employers may either start using the new poster immediately or may use the old FMLA poster through March 7, 2013.

To purchase the California and Federal Employment Notices Poster with the revised federal FMLA notice, contact the Chamber at 951-683-7100.

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Chamber’s Business Education Partnership Council, noted, “Volunteering for Read Across America Day may take about one hour or one day of reading, but the impact of role modeling good reading habits to tomorrow’s generation will last a lifetime as it contributes to their future academic success and workforce preparedness.”

The Chamber recognizes reading as a corner-stone to life-long learning and thanks the multitude of volunteers, businesses, and orga-nizations that came out to demonstrate their support for education and the future of today’s young students. Also, additional thanks to the staff of both the Alvord and Riverside Unified School Districts for coordinating this effort.

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abandoned/Junk Vehicles: 2013: 1.65 / 2012: 1.6

Outside Storage: 2013: 1.81 / 2012: 1.86

Results from the CAI are used for research to identify critical neighborhoods to assist in determining KRCB Beautification projects throughout the year.

SAVE THE DATE to Beautify City Neighborhoods Saturday, March 9 - Ward 7 Beautification Project / Rutland Park Neighborhood

Saturday, April 27 – Ward 6 Beautification Project / Bryant Park Neighborhood

Saturday, May 11 – Great American Cleanup

Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful is a com-munity volunteer program sponsored by the City of Riverside’s Public Works Department and the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce. For more information and how to receive community service hours and lead-ership training at beautification projects, contact KRCB at 951-683-7100 ext. 212 or visit us at www.krcb.com.

The Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce partners with SCORE, a national group of volunteers who have retired either from their own business or from manage-ment jobs in larger companies who provide confidential, one on one counseling on business issues. Business tutoring and counseling is available free of charge at the Chamber by appointment every Wednesday, except for holidays. Please call the Chamber Office at (951) 683-7100 to make an appointment!

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TUE | MARCh 26 Economic Development Council (EDC)7:30 AM • CHAMBER BOURNS BOARDROOM

The Economic Development Council (EDC) meets monthly to discuss local efforts to encourage economic development in Riverside. For more information, contact Divisions Coordinator Andrew Markis at amarkis@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 210.

WED | MARCh 27113th Inaugural Celebration6:00 PM • RivERSiDE MUNiCiPAl AUDitORiUM3485 MiSSiON iNN AvE

Enjoy an exquisite evening with dinner, awards, entertainment and more. This year’s event will honor HUB International as Business of the Year and Dr. Ronald O. Loveridge as the Citizen

of the Year. For more information or to sponsor this elegant black-tie preferred event, contact Special Event Manager Kelly Straine at kstraine@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 211.

tHU | APRil 4 INSIDE Downtown7:15 AM • tHE PRESS-ENtERPRiSE3450 14Th STREET

Receive an update on construction and timelines for the renovated Riverside Convention Center at INSIDE Downtown. Members will also receive an update on the 91/HOV lane and receive area reports

from Councilman Gardner and Lt. Hardin. For more information, contact Business Development Coordinator Andrew Markis at amarkis@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 210.

EvERy WEDBusiness In Action7:15 AM-8:30 AM • CHAMBER BOURNS BOARDROOM

Make new connections at every Wednesday at Business in Action. For more information contact Information Specialist Sonja Wardle at swardle@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 208.

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CHAMBER CALENDARStay connected to the Chamber and create your next business opportunity at one of our key signature events.

visit www.riverside-chamber.com for the latest Chamber program you won’t want to miss.

TUE | MARCh 12Business Education Partnership (BEP) Council 7:30 AM • CHAMBER BOURNS BOARDROOM

The BEP Council encourages mutually beneficial partner-ships between the business and education communities of Riverside. For more information, contact Community Development Coordinator Nick Psomas npsomas@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 218.

ThU | MARCh 14Good Morning Riverside 7:00 AM • tHE MiSSiON iNN HOtEl & SPA3649 MiSSiON iNN AvE.

The Chamber hosts Riverside’s signature business and commu-nity leaders as they update members on the latest news, projects, and events that impact the region. In March, Good Morning Riverside is sponsored by Riverside Community Hospital.

TUE | MARCh 19 INSIDE Magnolia Center7:15 AM • ASSiStANCE lEAgUE Of RivERSiDE 3707 SUNNySiDE DR

Members will meet with newly appointed Ward 3 Councilman Ken Gutierrez at INSIDE Magnolia Center. Attendees will also see newest plans for the Riverside Plaza renovations and learn about

the services the Assistance League provides to the community. For more information, contact Business Development Coordinator Andrew Markis at amarkis@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 210.

ThU | MARCh 21Afterhours Business Mixer 5:30 PM • RivERSiDE MEDiCAl CliNiC7117 BROCktON AvE

Make connections in a casual and fun atmosphere. Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, win door prizes, and increase your visibility all in one night. For more information or to donate a door prize, contact

Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at kstraine@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 211.

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