Ben Benoit recently took over as vice president of public affairs for the California Apartment Association’s Inland Empire chapter. With housing prices up this should be a a good time for apartment builders, but Benoit says the industry faces challenges. When the Greater Inland Empire chapter of the California Apartment …
Read More »State of SB County event planned
San Bernardino County will hold its annual State of the County and Business Forum March 8 at Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario. More than 1,000 business professionals and government officials are expected to attend the event, which will deal primarily with the state of the county’s economy and how …
Read More »State unemployment down
California’s unemployment rate fell to 5.2 percent in December, as state employers added a net of 3,700 non-agricultural jobs, according to data released Friday. Trade, utilities, transportation and hospitality posted the largest gains, while professional and business services – usually a reliable growth category – posted losses, the state Employment …
Read More »Inland Empire industrial lease rates hit 10-year high
Lease rates for industrial space in Riverside and San Bernardino counties reached 51 cents per square foot at the end of last year, topping the previous peak rate set in 2007, according to data released Thursday. New buildings that commanded a premium price, along with strong demand for quality industrial …
Read More »On The Move
Author and motivational speaker Erik Qualman will be the featured speaker at Ontario’s State of the City symposium. This year’s theme is “MOMENTUM: Building a Better Tomorrow,” according to a statement. The event, scheduled to be held March 29 at the Ontario Convention Center, will celebrate partnerships that have made …
Read More »Website aimed at potential franchisers
A Palm Springs-based company has started a website designed to help people franchise their business. TEAM Rennick, which uses algorithms and other information to develop custom franchise plans for businesses, launched teamrennick.com to help people get started in franchising, the company announced Thursday. “If you’re thinking about franchising your business …
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