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Rubin Family Honored for Ambitious Development with First Innovation Award

Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson will present Riverside’s first Innovation Award posthumously to Mark Rubin during her State of the City Address on Thursday, January 26. Mark Rubin is known for his ambitious and daring approach to development that changed the face of Riverside from Mission Grove to Downtown. The award will be accepted by Michelle Rubin, President of Regional Properties, on behalf of her father. There is still time to sponsor this event and gain brand recognition with over 1,000 business leaders.

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RUSD Students Receive Award-Winning Education, Career Development

Chamber leaders gathered for the first Good Morning Riverside of 2023. Keynote speaker Superintendent Renee Hill of Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) shared the many ways RUSD is engaging students and the community to provide equitable education. RUSD is comprised of award-winning schools with over 40 Career Technical Education programs designed to create a skilled workforce.

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Mark Your Calendars for the 2023 Riverside Job Fair, January 31

The Riverside Job Fair, presented by Bank of America, is a great opportunity for local businesses to connect with over 1,000 individuals and discover new talent for your business. On January 31 from 4:30 – 7:30 PM at the Galleria at Tyler, job seekers can network with local recruiters including and gain soft skills experience at a number of workshops. Thank you to our Premium Plus Exhibitors and community supporters.

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Display Your Support of Local Military Programs with 2023 MAC Decal

Support our local military forces through the purchase of a 2023 Military Appreciation decal. March Air Reserve Base and the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona collectively creates more than $900 million of economic impact in the Greater Riverside area. Placing a decal in your business window is a great way to support many valuable year-round projects between the community and military bases in our region.

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Chamber Champions Expediency, Urges Efficient Completion of RTRP

Today, Riverside City Council will vote to approve an additional six months for a formation of federal, state, and local leaders to secure additional funding to underground the Riverside Transmission Reliability Project (RTRP). The Chamber continues to advocate for the project’s expedient and efficient completion with the least financial impact to ratepayers. The Chamber will continue to engage as this project proceeds.

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Altura Credit Union

At January's Riverside Artswalk, the Altura Cares team raffled off a piece purchased from local artist Maggie Tello Case, whose work has been featured in The Cheech. Altura loves showcasing and financially supporting local Riverside artists and will continue to do so for Artswalk in 2023!

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RCCD Chancellor Highlights New Connections For Skilled Workers

Riverside Community College District (RCCD) connects students to apprenticeships through its LAUNCH Program. 17 apprenticeship pathways have been created including Information Technology, Healthcare, and more. The program also acts as an intermediary and education provider for businesses adopting the apprenticeship model.

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Members Provide Exceptional Healthcare for Community

Start the new year with great care. Members can provide exceptional healthcare for all members of your family, in all phases of life. The Chamber encourages members to do business with other members. You represent a diverse membership of businesses. The Chamber features members from select categories to offer an extra promotion to every member.

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New Pay Disclosures, Record Keeping Impact CA Employers

Starting the beginning of the year employers are required to update pay scale disclosure requirements. All employers are now required to provide pay scales upon request; employers of 15 and more must include the pay scale on any job postings. Other requirements also require employers to keep records during the duration of employment plus three years.

New RCTC Project Creates Easier Travel in Downtown Riverside

The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) recently secured $3 million in funding to begin the Third Street Grade Separation Project. This project will create a 4-lane underpass to address traffic concerns at the railroad crossing at Third Street in Downtown Riverside. The Chamber commends RCTC’s efforts to create safe and efficient travel.