Business

Voter-approved sales and occupancy taxes, the loss of a minor league baseball team and the return of Santa’s Village were among the major business stories in the Inland Empire during 2016. The Inland Empire made some serious business news in 2016. Several Inland Empire cities voted to raise taxes in …

Palm Springs International Airport is again offering extra parking during the Christmas season. The lot, on Kirk Douglas Way near the airport’s terminal area, is owned by the city and can handle about 200 cars, said Amy Blaisdell, city spokeswoman. It will open at 4:30 a.m every day through Jan. …

Riverside-based Polymer Logistics, a global leader in retail packaging, has made several changes meant to help it expand in North America. Salim Baltagi, who has more than 25 years experience in the transport packaging and food and beverage industries, has been appointed Polymer’s vice president of operations, according to a …

The Institute of Applied Research and Policy Analysis conducts surveys, including its monthly assessment of local manufacturing, as well as forecasts, policy studies and statistical analyses, all related to the Inland Empire. Back in 1985, three professors at Cal State San Bernardino got an idea. All of them consulted for …

Phillip J. Smith has been named chairman of the board of Stater Bros. Markets. Smith, a Stater Bros. employee for nearly 30 years, replaces Jack Brown, who died last month, according to a statement released Monday. “I am honored to have been elected to the position of chairman of the …

Membership and deposits are up, and that trend is likely to continue as long as the economy stays strong, according to the industry’s local trade association. Things are definitely looking up for the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues. The Ontario-based non-profit, which represents 23 credit unions in Riverside and …