Monthly Archives: December 2009

Local franchisees attend development workshops

Two local Maaco franchisees attended the chain’s convention, where industry and company authorities led educational workshops in crew development and customer satisfaction.  Local attendees were Steve Farage of Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting in Montclair, and Ken Sibley of … Continue reading

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State on track for slowest homebuilding year on record

Housing construction in California continued to decrease in November and is on track to set a record for the least amount of homes produced in a single year, the California Building Industry Association announced late last week.  According to statistics … Continue reading

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SB, Riverside counties included in affordable housing grants

The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco has awarded $35.3 million in Affordable Housing Program grants in the second round of the 2009 competition.  The AHP grants, awarded to 49 projects that address the needs of individual communities, will … Continue reading

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Four Corners economic summit scheduled for Jan. 28

The Four Corners Transportation & Economic Summit will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Diamond Bar Center, 1600 S. Grand Ave.  The event will focus on the topic “Paving the Road to Recovery: Perspectives … Continue reading

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San Bernardino nonprofit slates financial education seminars

The Time for Change Foundation will present financial education seminars 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays between Feb. 3 and April 14 at St. John’s Center, 1407 N. Arrowhead Ave., San Bernardino.  Topics to be covered include surviving the recession, buying your … Continue reading

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Transit-oriented development forum scheduled in Ontario

The Urban Land Institute Orange County/Inland Empire will host a forum to address transit-oriented development (TOD) in San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties on Jan. 19 in Ontario.  Four Technical Assistance Panels, consisting of ULI members, studied selected TOD sites … Continue reading

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Businesses to award shopping sprees to two downtown shoppers

The Downtown Redlands Business Association is holding a drawing for two $250 downtown shopping sprees.  To enter, turn in three receipts totaling $25 or more from DRBA businesses by Dec. 31. Original receipts must be given to participating businesses or … Continue reading

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Former U.S. ambassador nominated to bank’s board

Pacific Mercantile Bancorp, which operates a banking center in Ontario, recently announced that George L. Argyros has been nominated to be a member of its board of directors.  Argyros’ election to the Bancorp board is subject to bank regulatory approvals.  … Continue reading

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American Career College appoints new president

American Career College has announced the appointment of Al Nederhood to the position of president of the school, which operates a campus in Ontario. Nederhood has been promoted from his position as executive vice president of operations.  According to a … Continue reading

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Rancho Cucamonga industrial building sells for $1.43 million

A private buyer has acquired the industrial building at 9070 Rancho Park Court, Rancho Cucamonga, for $1.43 million, according to costar.com The buyer plans to occupy the property after the seller, owner/operator of Northstar Systems, moves out.  Milo Lipson and … Continue reading

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