Business

One year ago, Gene Valdez left Citizens Business Bank to start his own consulting business. Any regrets? Not one, he says. One year ago, Gene Valdez ended a successful banking career to start his own business. Today, despite a few bumps in the road, Valdez says he made the correct …

Mag Instrument Inc., a world leader in flashlight technology, has received the National Hardware Manufacturing Award for Best New Product. The Ontario company was recognized recently for its compact to mid-sized traffic wands, which are designed to fit into most MAGLITE flashlights, according to a statement released by Mag Instrument. …

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has donated $45,000 to the Friends of the San Bernardino Public Library. The money will be used to buy books at the city’s four public libraries, according to a statement posted on the city’s website. “I would like to thank the San Manuel …

More than 200 people, including members of two trade unions, voiced their opposition Tuesday to proposed electricity rate hikes now being considered by the California Public Utilities Commission. The increases – 12.9 percent during the next three years by Southern California Edison  – would leave California with electrical rates approximately …

The U.S. Small Business Administration held a special meeting Tuesday with some Inland Empire business owners. The two-hour session at Riverside City Hall was invitation-only, with no public or media allowed, and was made up exclusively of business owners, said Gene Valdez, one of the 15 entrepreneurs asked to attend. …

Stater Bros. Markets recently recognized employees who have reached milestone years with the company. Four hundred and seven workers were honored during a ceremony April 22 at the Riverside Convention Center, including four who have been with the supermarket chain for 45 years, according to a statement. The 45-year honorees …