Monthly Archives: October 2009

Barstow Marine base to hold open house for military retirees

The Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow will be hosting a Military Retirees Open House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 3.  The event is open to all retired Marines, soldiers, sailors, airmen and Coast Guardsmen from the High … Continue reading

Leave a comment

Rancho, Santa Fe Springs companies complete merger

New Century Cos. Inc. in Santa Fe Springs recently completed a merger with Precision Aerostructures Cos. Inc. in Rancho Cucamonga.  Russell Armstrong of Crescent Financial Advisors Inc. worked with the companies on the transaction.  In a news release, Michael C. … Continue reading

1 Comment

Cal State San Bernardino launches business mentoring program

Cal State San Bernardino kicked off its new International Business Mentoring Program on Friday with keynote speaker Lanie Denslow, founder and principal of World Wise Intercultural Training and Resources.  About 125 students and private-sector companies interested attended the event.  The … Continue reading

Leave a comment

State attorney general issues consumer alert for homeowners

The state attorney general has issued a consumer alert warning homeowners to “avoid individuals and businesses that charge up-front fees for foreclosure relief services in light of a just-enacted state law that makes this abusive practice subject to prosecution.”  Recently … Continue reading

Leave a comment

West End Executives Association plans to hold fall mixer in Upland

The West End Executives Association will hold its fall mixer 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28 at MGR Real Estate, 1425 W. Foothill Blvd., Upland.  The event will include hors d’oeuevres by Buckboard BBQ & Catering in Upland.  Cost: free for members; … Continue reading

Leave a comment

Big Bear Lake hotel earns four diamonds from AAA

Sixty-five Southern California hotels and 32 restaurants have earned the 2010 AAA Four Diamond Award, the Automobile Club of Southern California announced this week.  The Alpenhorn Bed & Breakfast in Big Bear Lake received its 10th consecutive AAA Four Diamond … Continue reading

Leave a comment

I.E. office vacancies rise in third quarter, Grubb & Ellis reports

Grubb and Ellis has released its third-quarter Office Market Snapshot for the Inland Empire. Key points:* Office vacancies increased to 23.6 percent.* Average asking rents for Class A space were down $0.03 to $2.17 per square foot, compared with a … Continue reading

Leave a comment

IRS reminds taxpayers about deductions for buying new vehicle

The Internal Revenue Service is reminding taxpayers that purchasing a new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle could qualify them for a deduction for the state and local sales and excise taxes on their 2009 returns.  New vehicle purchases … Continue reading

Leave a comment

Omnitrans wins transit marketing honors for 2008 campaign

Omnitrans has garnered top transit marketing honors from the American Public Transportation Association for its “To us, cheap and easy is a compliment” marketing campaign.  Omnitrans board Chairwoman Penny Lilburn, mayor of Highland, and Vice Chairman John Pomierski, mayor of … Continue reading

Leave a comment

Ontario aerospace company garners $5.4 million contract

International Aerospace Enterprises Inc. in Ontario has received a contract of $5.4 million for military aircraft spare parts to be delivered prior to the end of the fiscal year, according to a news release.  The addition of this contract with … Continue reading

Leave a comment