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 …
Read More »Local Credit Unions are Enjoying their Bottom Line
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 …
Read More »IE Center For Entrepreneurship takes a hands-on approach to business instruction
The program at Cal State San Bernardino allows students to experience the business world firsthand while helping local grow through various community outreach programs. One local businessman calls the center an invaluable resource for the region. In 1999, while he was working for the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, Mike Stull …
Read More »Allstate Cited for False Advertising
Riverside County has helped obtain a $600,000 settlement in connection with a consumer protection lawsuit filed against Allstate Insurance Co. The settlement stems from a civil complaint that alleged Allstate’s television advertising did not state that the company’s “accident forgiveness” program isn’t available in California, according to a statement released …
Read More »Moment of Silence Planned for Brown
Stater Bros. will hold a moment of silence Saturday for Jack H. Brown, the supermarket chain’s longtime leader who died last month. All 169 markets, along with the company’s San Bernardino corporate offices and distribution center, will go silent for one minute at precisely 9 a.m., according to a statement …
Read More »Memorial Service Planned for Jack Brown
State Bros Markets will hold a “Celebration of Life” on behalf of Jack H. Brown, the man who led the company for 35 years. The ceremony, which will be open the public, is scheduled to be begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, according to a …
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