Mt. San Jacinto College has been named the Large Business of the Year for 2023 by the Menifee Chamber of Commerce. Roger Schultz, president and superintendent of the community college, and Vicki Carpenter, who represents Menifee on the school’s board of trustees, accepted the award at the college’s April 29 …
Read More »Stater Bros. to shut down two stores
Stater Bros. will close stores in Fontana and Colton, both because of expired leases. The Fontana store at 9954 Sierra Ave. is scheduled to close June 4, while the Colton store at 1904 N. Rancho Ave. will shut its doors June 18, said Jonatan Lieu, Stater Bros.’ spokesman. No employees …
Read More »San Bernardino gives out small-business grants
San Bernardino has given $730,000 to 30 small businesses and nonprofit organizations from a grant program it began late last year. An estimated $2.27 million is expected to be distributed to another 120 entities within the next few months, according to a statement on the city’s website. The SBVC Foundation …
Read More »French Valley retail property sold
A 4,400-square-foot retail property in French Valley has been sold for $3.3 million. The site, at 35958 Winchester Road changed hands in an all-cash agreement between two Southern California investors whose names were not released, according to SRS Real Estate Partners’ National Net Lease Group in Newport Beach. SRS Real …
Read More »Inland manufacturing stumbles
The Inland Empire’s manufacturing sector took a step backward in April. After three consecutive months that indicated growth, the region’s purchasing managers index fell to 46.9 last month, down from 59.2 in March, the Institute of Applied Research and Policy Analysis at Cal State San Bernardino reported recently. March’s index …
Read More »Logistics project breaks ground
Ground has been broken on a 334,048-square-foot logistics facility in Fontana. The project, at the southwest corner of Banana and Santa Ana avenues, is being developed by Birtcher Development in Newport Beach and is expected to be completed in early 2024, according to a statement. Students from Southridge Tech Middle …
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