The Bizztag:www.insidesocal.com,2008-10-03:/the_bizz//2822012-02-06T20:51:55ZMovable Type 4.25Claremont chamber invites young professional to networking eventtag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2227162012-02-06T21:45:00Z2012-02-06T20:51:55ZThe Claremont Chamber of Commerce's next young professionals networking event is scheduled for Feb. 16.Attendees must be no older than 40 years of age and an active member of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce.The networking event is scheduled to take...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com Attendees must be no older than 40 years of age and an active member of the Claremont Chamber of Commerce.
The networking event is scheduled to take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Pizza 'n' Such, 202 Yale Ave., Claremont.
Information: contact@claremontchamber.org.
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University of Redlands to host digital ethics lecturetag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2227152012-02-06T21:15:00Z2012-02-06T20:51:02ZThe Banta Center for Business Ethics and Society plans to host lecturer Chris MacDonald for a discussion on the ethics of digital media.MacDonald is a Duke University fellow and lecturer ar Saint Mary's University in Halifax. His scheduled talk is...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com MacDonald is a Duke University fellow and lecturer ar Saint Mary's University in Halifax. His scheduled talk is titled "Responsibilities in the Blogosphere."
The event is scheduled to begin with a buffet dinner at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Casa Loma Room at University of Redlands.
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J.C. Penney to expand in Victorvilletag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2227142012-02-06T20:49:23Z2012-02-06T20:50:05ZThe J.C. Penney department store at the Mall of Victor Valley is expanding, mall managers announced.The J.C. Penney store will occupy roughly 100,000 square feet at the completion of its expansion. Completion is expected late this year.J.C. Penney is one...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com The J.C. Penney store will occupy roughly 100,000 square feet at the completion of its expansion. Completion is expected late this year.
J.C. Penney is one of three anchor tenants at the Victorville mall. Cinemark Theatre and Sears are the other two anchors, and a Macy's store is scheduled to open in 2013.
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La Verne restaurant gets "Kitchen Nightmares" air datetag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2225912012-02-03T22:00:00Z2012-02-03T21:16:22ZCharlie's Italian Cafe in La Verne is scheduled to be featured on the Fox Network television program "Kitchen Nightmares" at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17, the restaurant announced.A television crew with irascible English chef Gordon Ramsay visited the restaurant in...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com A television crew with irascible English chef Gordon Ramsay visited the restaurant in October. The show's interaction with Charlie's Italian Cafe resulted in the eatery adopting a new menu and remodeling its dining area.
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Marketing consultant to lead San Bernardino workshoptag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2225902012-02-03T21:30:00Z2012-02-03T21:14:51ZWeklar Consulting Group president Diane Weklar is scheduled to lead workshop focused on accelerating business growth.The workshop is scheduled to take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Office of Business Development, 201-B N. E Street, Suite 200,...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com The workshop is scheduled to take place from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Office of Business Development, 201-B N. E Street, Suite 200, San Bernardino.
Information: 909-963-5026 or www.sbbizresource.com.
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California chamber endorses Feinstein desert billtag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2225892012-02-03T21:12:45Z2012-02-03T21:13:39ZThe California Chamber of Commerce has endorsed the California Desert Protection Bill, which is sponsored by Sen. Dianne Feinstein.The bill would establish two national monuments in the Mojave Desert, to be called the Sand to Snow National Monument and the...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com The bill would establish two national monuments in the Mojave Desert, to be called the Sand to Snow National Monument and the Mojave Trails National Monument.
The Sad to Snow National Monument would include lands east of Mount San Gorgonia and west of Joshua Tree National Park. The Movaje Trails National Monument would encompass an area of the desert north of Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center and south of Mojave National Preserve. The historic Route 66 would pass through the latter proposed national monument.
The bill would also give federal recognition to five existing off-highway vehicle areas. Feinstein's bill is numbered S. 138. The bill has no co-sponsors in the Senate and was referred to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee in January 2011.
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ODW Logistics gets operating authoritytag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2223002012-01-31T23:30:00Z2012-01-31T22:33:25ZODW Logistics has obtained operating authority in California for its trucking subsidiary. the Dist-Trans Co., the company announced.The development means that Dist-Trans drivers will be able to haul freight for West Coast customers, the company announced.ODW Logistics has facilities in...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com The development means that Dist-Trans drivers will be able to haul freight for West Coast customers, the company announced.
ODW Logistics has facilities in San Bernardino and Chino. The firm's corporate headquarters is in Columbus, Ohio.
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Gasoline consumption fell in Octobertag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2222992012-01-31T23:00:00Z2012-01-31T22:32:03ZCalifornians continued to consume less fuel in October, as gasoline consumption dropped 1.8 percent when compared to the same month in October 2010.The California Board of Equalization reported that drivers consumed 1.23 billion gallons of gasoline in October.Consumption fell as...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com The California Board of Equalization reported that drivers consumed 1.23 billion gallons of gasoline in October.
Consumption fell as pump prices increased. One gallon of regular gasoline cost an average of $3.89 in October. That price signifies a 74 cent year-over-year increase.
Diesel consumption, however, rose in October. Diesel users purchased 226 million gallons of fuel in October. The amount signifies a year-over-year consumption increase of 4.8 percent. A gallon of diesel fuel cost an average of $4.06 per gallon in October. That amount is 85 cents higher than the average price one year prior.
The Board of Equalization tracks consumption by analyzing gasoline tax receipts.
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New meeting location for construction group's meetingtag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2222982012-01-31T22:29:56Z2012-01-31T22:31:06ZThe Inland Empire chapter of National Association of Women in Construction has a new location for its February meeting.The meeting's featured speaker Christopher M. Myers of C.W. Driver Builders, is scheduled to discuss the U.S. Small Business Administration's mentorship program....Andrew Edwardssbsun.com The meeting's featured speaker Christopher M. Myers of C.W. Driver Builders, is scheduled to discuss the U.S. Small Business Administration's mentorship program. The mentorship program allows minority-owned small businesses and other firms meeting certain criteria to partner with larger companies when bidding for federal contracts.
The meeting is now scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 9 at Hilton Garden Inn, 11481 Mission Vista Drive, Rancho Cucamonga.
Admission will cost $25.
Information and reservations: 909-982-7911 or call Deloris Whelchel at 909-987-5575. E-mail reservations may be sent to nawic140@msn.com.
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Community Bank reports $25.2 million profittag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2222432012-01-30T21:30:00Z2012-01-30T20:41:25ZCommunity Bank, a business bank with 15 branches in San Bernardino, Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange counties, reported a $25.2 million profit for the year ending Dec. 31.The bank's profit compares with a $20.7 million profit earned in 2010.The bank...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com
reported a $25.2 million profit for the year ending Dec. 31.
The bank's profit compares with a $20.7 million profit earned in 2010.
The bank also reported a decrease in its reserve for loan losses. At the end of last year, the bank reported a $37.5 million, or 2.12 percent, of its total loans as being reserved for potential losses. That number is down from $39.7 million, or 2.25 percent of outstanding loans, at the end of 2010.
Community Bank has $2.6 billion in reported assets. The bank's branches include locations in Ontario, Fontana and Redlands. Community Bank's main office is in Pasadena.
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Credit bureau: Americans' delinquency rates improved in 2011tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2222422012-01-30T21:00:00Z2012-01-30T20:36:54ZU.S. debtors delinquency rates improved significantly, credit bureau Equifax reported. Among the most significant statistics, 60-day deliquescence on credit card bills fell by 29 percent.The reduction in late payments has in turn led to increased credit, according to Equifax. Credit...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com The reduction in late payments has in turn led to increased credit, according to Equifax. Credit card originations for consumers with subprime credit scores (below 660 points) increased 48 percent from January through October.
Among other types of debt, 60-day delinquencies among auto loans financed by dealers decreased by 19 percent. Auto loans financed by banks fell 23 percent in 2011.
Mortgage payments delinquent by 30 days declined by 13 percent last year, according to Equifax.
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California Attorney General announces Brazilian Blowout settlementtag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2222412012-01-30T20:34:14Z2012-01-30T20:43:57ZAttorney General Kamala Harris announced a settlement with the manufacturer of Brazilian Blowout hair products that will require disclosures to consumers and stylists that the hair smoothing products emit formaldehyde gas.The manufacturer, GIB, LLC must stop describing its products as...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com The manufacturer, GIB, LLC must stop describing its products as formaldehyde free and safe. The firm, which does business under the name Brazilian Blowout, must also pay $600,000 in fees, penalties and costs.
Harris' office also reported the settlement is the first law enforcement action made under the 2005 California Safe Cosmetics Act. The settlement came as the result of a lawsuit her office filed in November 2010.
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Women's construction group to talk mentoringtag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2220452012-01-26T22:00:00Z2012-01-26T20:43:07ZThe Inland Valley chapter of National Association of Women in Construction plan to welcome project manager Christopher M. Myers as the featured speaker at the group's February meeting.Myers is a project manager for C.W. Driver Builders, which is based in...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com
Myers is a project manager for C.W. Driver Builders, which is based in Ontario.
The U.S. Small Business Association's Mentor-Protégé Program is scheduled as the meeting's featured topic. The program is designed to help small companies bid for federal contracts by allowing those companies to partner with larger firms.
The Mentor-Protégé Program is open to minority business owners and others who meet the government's criteria for being a "socially and economically disadvantaged individual".
Admission will cost $25. RSVPs are requested by Feb. 7.
Information: 909-982-7911 or call Deloris Whelchel at 909-987-5575. Email reservations may be sent to nawic140@msn.com.
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San Bernardino mall is "Sweet on Soldiers"tag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2220442012-01-26T21:30:00Z2012-01-26T20:40:49ZInland Center, along with Touch of Home-Support 4R Military Inc., is collecting supplies and Valentine's Day cards for servicemen and women overseas.After they are collected, Valentines and much-needed supplies will be packaged and shipped by Touch of Home to soldiers...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com After they are collected, Valentines and much-needed supplies will be packaged and shipped by Touch of Home to soldiers overseas for Valentine's Day.
Goodies will be collected through Feb. 5 at the mall, 500 Inland Center Drive. "We're Sweet on Soldiers" has helped thousands of soldiers know that we have not forgotten them and appreciate everything they do.
Requested supplies include white tube socks, foot powder, packages of batteries, toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, nonperishable food, single-serve drink mixes and snack bars.
Information, visit www.inlandcenter.com.
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University of Redlands to offer joint engineering program with Columbia Universitytag:www.insidesocal.com,2012:/the_bizz//282.2220432012-01-26T21:00:00Z2012-01-26T20:39:46ZUniversity of Redlands announced a new engineering program that will enable students to earn a bachelor's degree at Redlands while also obtaining a bachelor's of science degree in engineering from Columbia University.The program will require students to spend the first...Andrew Edwardssbsun.com The program will require students to spend the first three years of undergraduate study at University of Redlands. Students would be able to apply to Columbia University's School of Engineering and Applied Science during their junior year.
Students who are accepted at Columbia would then spend two additional years studying engineering at that school's campus in New York City.