Author Archives: Andrew Edwards

Claremont chamber invites young professional to networking event

The 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 … Continue reading

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University of Redlands to host digital ethics lecture

The 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 … Continue reading

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J.C. Penney to expand in Victorville

The 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 … Continue reading

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La Verne restaurant gets “Kitchen Nightmares” air date

Charlie’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 … Continue reading

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Marketing consultant to lead San Bernardino workshop

Weklar 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 … Continue reading

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California chamber endorses Feinstein desert bill

The 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 … Continue reading

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ODW Logistics gets operating authority

ODW 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 … Continue reading

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Gasoline consumption fell in October

Californians 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 … Continue reading

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New meeting location for construction group’s meeting

The 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 … Continue reading

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Community Bank reports $25.2 million profit

Community 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. … Continue reading

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