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Both California and the Inland Empire should experience stronger economic growth than the nation during the next year or more, according to report released Tuesday. Turmoil in other countries has slowed U.S. exports and damaged the commodities industry, causing a modest drop in business investment, according to a forecast released …
Read More »Riverside, UC Riverside to Promote Hiring Disabled
Riverside, UC Riverside and the California Department of Rehabilitation have joined to help promote National Disability Employment Awareness Month. All three organizations will promote three events next month that will emphasize the benefits of hiring employees with disabilities and celebrating their contributions to the workplace, according to a statement released …
Read More »Long-Time Cement Maker to Upgrade
CalPortland, a manufacturer and distributor of cement and other building products, will upgrade its facility in Oro Grande in the High Desert. No schedule has been announced for the upgrade, which is expected to cost approximately $61 million, according to a statement released Tuesday by San Bernardino County. CalPortland began …
Read More »Walk to Fight Cancer Scheduled
An estimated 10,000 people are expected to participate in the ninth annual Believe Walk, scheduled to held Sunday in Redlands. The 5K walk, which is sponsored by Stater Bros. Charities and Inland Women Fighting Cancer, has donated more than $3 million to local cancer-fighting organizations since the event was started …
Read More »Retailers, Logistics Industry Expected to Add Workers During the Holidays.
With the economy continuing to improve and port activity up, 2016 looks like it will be a good year for anyone looking for a temporary job during the Christmas shopping season. UPS and Target have already announced they will at least match the number of hires they made one year …
Read More »Cadiz Water Project Raises its Profile
The proposed Cadiz Water Project is participating in a marketing campaign designed to increase public awareness about the need to upgrade Southern California’s infrastructure. The campaign, which began earlier this month, is being run by the Southern California Partnership for Jobs, a coalition of management and labor unions that is …
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