By John W. Tulac In 2010 the Obama Administration announced the National Export Initiative, or NEI with the goal of doubling exports from 2009 levels by 2014. This was a tall order indeed, and would have required the United States to increase exports by nearly $1.6 trillion in just five …
Read More »Global manufacturers opens Ontario sales office
Krones Inc., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of bottling technology and packaging, has opened an office in Ontario. The 2,781-square-foot facility is at 3491 Concours St. in the Concours Plaza, a mixed-use office and retail project immediately west of Haven Avenue, according to a statement. The office will accommodate …
Read More »Moreno Valley cracks down on fireworks
Moreno Valley is scheduled to hold a Fireworks Surrender Event Saturday. For the first time in its 33-year history, the city will provide residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of illegal fireworks, “no questions asked”, according to a statement on the city’s website. All fireworks are illegal …
Read More »“Swap zone” established for internet purchase
The Moreno Valley Police has set up a swap zone for city residents who make online transactions. The zone, located at the police department headquarters, 22850 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos, is equipped with security cameras, according to a statement. It is meant to be a safe alternative to …
Read More »Pechanga tribe to expand RV park
Pechanga Resort & Casino is enlarging its 168-space recreational vehicle park. The Native American tribe near Temecula will add 41 luxury spaces to the park, which is fully occupied, according to a statement on the tribe’s website. The project, which coincides with the $285 million expansion of the Pechanga Resort …
Read More »Inland Empire credit union members are smart with their money
Credit union members in the Inland Empire are spending their money wisely, according to a report released Monday. Among local residents who belong to Inland Empire-based credit unions, first mortgages rose 12 percent during the first quarter of this year, to $401 million, the Ontario-based California Credit Union League reported. …
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