Norco College has been ranked among the best community college’s in the United States for military veterans, the fifth time in six years the school has received that distinction. Military Times magazine ranked Norco College the 17th best two-year college in the country on its recent “Best for Vets” list, …
Read More »Forecast: IE economy to keep growing
The Inland Empire economy will keep growing through 2020, although at a slower pace than it has expanded recently, according to a recent forecast. The Inland region, which is operating at full employment, is being driven by especially strong job growth in health care and logistics, the UC Riverside School …
Read More »Dollar Tree to open Fontana store
Dollar Tree, the discount store that sells everything for $1 or less, has leased space in Fontana. The retail chain has agreed to occupy 12,430 square feet in the Morningside Marketplace shopping center, 14574 Baseline Ave., according to a statement. Progressive Real Estate Partners in Rancho Cucamonga marketed the property …
Read More »Report: IE fast-growing market for small businesses
The Inland Empire is the fifth fastest-growing small business markets in California, according to a report. Eight of the top 10 markets are in Northern California, with San Francisco topping the list, according to the California Rising Cities Small Business Index, the inaugural version of which was released recently. The …
Read More »RCC District receives GO-Biz grant
The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development has provided $17 million in grants to nearly 70 recipients of the California Small Business Technical Assistance Expansion Program. The GO-Biz money will allow technical assistance centers to expand their business consulting and training services to businesses and communities that have traditionally …
Read More »Report: Inland retail market less than spectacular in third quarter
The Inland Empire retail market was somewhat flat in the third quarter, with vacancy and net absorption experiencing a year-over-year decline, according to a report. Retail vacancy in the two-county region was at 6.8 percent at the end of the third quarter, down from 7.2 percent exactly one year earlier, …
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