The Inland Empire Economic Partnership has formed an alliance with the Manufacturer’s Council of the Inland Empire. Officials with both organization hope that the arrangement, which was announced Wednesday, will give the manufacturer’s council – which has about 50 members – more financial and political clout within the two-county region, …
Read More »Riverside promotes from within
Michael Stock has been named Riverside County’s human resources director. Stock, who was chosen from roughly 100 applicants, was formerly the county’s assistant human resources director, according to a report originally published in The Press-Enterprise. He replaces Barbara Olivier, who retired this month after working for the department for 14 …
Read More »Private school district to get restored building
Some local contractors are stepping up to help the Yucaipa Valley Christian School District, which needs new classroom space. The Alliance Group Commercial Construction Inc. is helping to restore a 960-square-foot building at the district’s pre-school campus, including the construction of concrete walkways, adding a bathroom and replacing electrical wiring, …
Read More »Enterprise zone to hold one more workshop
The San Bernardino Valley Enterprise Zone has scheduled one final complimentary business workshop for 2013. The session, scheduled for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Colton City Hall, 650 N. La Cadena Drive, will discuss how businesses can save money on their state taxes by using enterprise zone tax credits, …
Read More »Union member asked for concessions
A global logistics company has asked its union drivers, dock workers and other employees to make concessions so that the company can survive another financial storm. YRC Worldwide probably will ask the workers to postpone raises and curtail donations to a Teamsters pension plan, according to a report originally published …
Read More »Monster Beverage hits back at medical study
Corona-based Monster Beverage Inc. has fired back at a medical study that claims energy drinks are potentially harmful, especially to young people. The study by the Radiological Society of North America said adults in good health who consumed energy drinks – of which Monster Beverage is the leading producer in …
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