Promoting business, advocacy, community and economic development while serving as a catalyst for improving the quality of life in our community and region
June 25, 2019
Hot Topic of the Week:
Riverside County Workforce Development Aids Businesses to Fulfill Employment Needs
Between on the job training, pre-screening and testing applicants, and advertising a business's open positions, Riverside County Workforce Development has many tools businesses can use today to grow their team with ease, at no cost to the employer. Read More
TCA Phasing Out Plastic Case FasTrak Toll Road Transponders, Replacing with Stickers
Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) is replacing current transponders with stickers and eliminating the monthly maintenance fee.

The sticker transponder can be used to pay tolls on every tolled bridge, lane and road in California - including the 91 Express Lanes and tolled lanes in LA. If you use the switchable transponder for the LA tolled lanes that give a discount for 2 or more drivers by adjusting the switch, you would want to keep that switchable transponder. If you had both the sticker transponder and the switchable transponder in your car at the same time, you would not be double charged. You would be billed the cheapest registered toll only once.

Visit the FAQ for more details and other information: 

ELR 2018-19 Class Graduates After Launching Initiative to Address Hunger
What Will YOUR Legacy Be as Part of the Class of 2019-20? Applications due July 29; interviews being booked now.
Applications are available now for the 2019-20 "Class" of Executive Leadership Roundtable (ELR). This is a 10-month executive-level program to go beyond what you think you know.

Connecting to one's community can be the greatest way to see into the legacies left behind and the opportunities to make a difference ahead.

Expand Your Business's Reach to Southern Riverside Co. at Sold Out MEGA Mixer
The Corona Chamber has partnered with the Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber for a MEGA Mixer this Thursday, June 27 from 3:30-7:00pm at the Murrieta Spectrum Shopping Center (25125 Madison Ave. #105, 92562). We've got a booth, and look forward to seeing many of our members participate too. COME VISIT US!
 
Entrance for the evening is just $1 or your business card. Be sure to bring plenty of business cards!
July Legislative Action Committee Meeting Date and Location Moved!
The monthly LAC meeting for July has been moved to Friday, July 12 at the new Bedford community in South Corona, in their clubhouse, known as "Hudson House". Our office will be closed July 5. Details/RSVP
How to Leverage Your Time at Networking Events
Every month at Good Morning, Corona, various business owners share their tips for leveraging new and existing contacts. The following were shared by Mike Quraishi of Aladdin Cleaning Services and John Weyhgandt of Western States Financial.

  • Listen more than you talk
  • Offer to help--then follow through
  • Work on a brief and concise "elevator pitch"
  • Read More

Learn more next month on Friday, July 19 for a great morning with fellow business and civic leaders. Don't miss out on a potential $10,000 handshake! Click here to register

Interested in becoming a future sponsor? Click here for the available opportunities.
Conference Speakers Ready to Ignite the Power and Passion of Women
Tickets are now on sale for the 8th Annual Riverside County Women's Leadership Conference, coming Thursday, September 12 !

At this conference, you will glean:
  • How to leverage bigger opportunities by creating powerful partnerships (or risk failing)
  • Recognize how your personality can help and hinder your success (and what to do about it)
  • Identify how to position yourself (and why you'd better do it fast)
  • Understand the roots of different gender leadership styles
  • Maximize your ability to lead powerfully
  • Recognize and neutralize implicit bias on a personal and organizational scale
  • Gaining influence through words--and harnessing the power of them

And we'll give you a chance to ask anonymous questions to a panel of medical experts in cardiology, podiatry, OB/GYN, and radiology! This is just a sneak peek at what's to come!
Sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor spaces to showcase your business are also available.

Click here to get your seat during the early bird sale until July 15 or tickets run out. Limited quantity available!

Click here to read an article about the conference!
Chamber Publications Keep Businesses, Residents In The Know
Upcoming Chamber Programs
Have you had new NET employment growth at your business since Sept. 2017? We want to recognize you! 

Next ceremony: September 4
Community Outreach
Join the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Majority, and U.S. Chamber of Commerce for the 2nd Annual State & Federal Policy Update this Wednesday, June 26. This event is FREE to attend, and vendor booths are available for a nominal fee. Check out the speakers, topics, and schedule online now!

Join us for the annual Main Street USA Independence Day Parade and Festival Thursday, July 4! The parade will begin at 9am, traveling north on Main St. from Ontario Ave. to Olive St. The celebration continues at 5pm at Santana Park with entertainment, food, and fireworks. Both events are free to attend. Preferred parking can be purchased for $5 through June 30 or $10 on site, using the link below.


Reminder: Fireworks are illegal in Corona. If you see something, say something. Fines range from $500 to $1,000, and in addition to being unsafe, can startle many people and pets. More details and contact info is available using the link above.
The Riverside County Office of Education Adopt-a-School program is an initiative developed to build long-term partnerships between schools and local businesses and organizations. There are many reasons to partner and ways to support a school.


It's the Corona Chamber Foundation's annual "Corona Night", this year with the L.A. Dodgers! Catch them take on the San Diego Padres as World Series Champion and Corona native Joe Kelly plays his first season with the Dodgers! Tickets are just $25 and will go fast, so don't delay.  Learn More
Member Highlights
New & Renewing Members

Have an associate who's not yet a member? Let us know who to contact, and we'll send you Chamber Bucks once they join, to thank you for the introduction! Email [email protected] or call us at (951) 737-3350.
Executive Partners
For premium business exposure, contact Bobby about becoming a 2019 Executive Partner or Business Partner
(951) 733-1836
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