Monthly Archives: September 2008

La Verne chamber to host human resources seminar

The La Verne Chamber of Commerce will present a seminar on “Human Resource Issues for Small and Midsized Businesses” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Access Business Center, 2120 Foothill Blvd., Suite 107, La Verne. Reservations are … Continue reading

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Rancho Cucamonga launches holiday banner program to promote city businesses

Rancho Cucamonga is launching its holiday banner program as an opportunity to highlight businesses in the city. Banners, which contain a holiday-themed design, will be displayed along Foothill Boulevard, between Vineyard Avenue and Day Creek Boulevard, and are double-sided. Information: … Continue reading

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Fitch Ratings upgrades SB County debt

Fitch Upgrades San Bernardino County, California 1995 COPs to ‘A+’ NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–During the course of routine surveillance, Fitch Ratings has upgraded San Bernardino County, California’s (the county) approximately $102 million of outstanding certificates of participation (COPs), series 1995 (Medical … Continue reading

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ONT completes upgrades to emergency notification system

LA/Ontario International Airport’s Information Technology Section completed upgrades to its emergency call-down notification telephone system this summer, according to a press release. “The upgrades allow accurate and timely notification when an airport incident occurs. The new system also notifies more … Continue reading

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OCTA lowers tolls on 91 Express Lanes

Beginning Wednesday, commuters will pay less to travel the 91 Express Lanes as the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) reduces tolls by 50 cents during numerous periods throughout the day. The peak toll of $10 will drop to $9.50 and … Continue reading

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Inland Empire Urban Land Institute to host Planning Directors Forum

The Inland Empire chapter of the Urban Land Institute will host a Planning Directors Forum from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave. According to a press release, the forum will … Continue reading

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Hansen stock closes higher on rumors of Coca-Cola distribution deal

     Shares of Hansen Natural Corp. (Nasdaq: HANS) closed more than 17 percent higher on Thursday after a research note by investment analysis firm Stifel Nicolaus said the Corona-based soda-energy drink company is discussing a distribution deal with Coca-Cola Co. … Continue reading

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Emrise Corp. receives $2 million in orders

       Aerospace-electronics industry manufacturer Emrise Corp. said on Thursday that it received $2 million in orders for radio frequency devices used in systems designed to prevent roadside bombs from detonating in Iraq and elsewhere.      Deliveries will most likely … Continue reading

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Phoenix Motorcars testifies before energy committee

     Thad Balkman, vice president of external relations for Ontario-based Phoenix Motorcars, testified on Tuesday to the U.S. Senate Energy Committee during a hearing on the “state of electric vehicles and the prospects for wider deployment in the near future,” … Continue reading

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AeA trade association invites I.E. companies to green conference

     Inland Empire technology companies interested in staying competitive and utilizing green technologies might want to consider attending the Innovation and Globalization in Green conference on Oct. 1 and 2 in Irvine.      AeA — the nation’s largest high-tech trade … Continue reading

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