The Inland Empire’s manufacturing sector took another major hit in April, as the full impact of COVID-19 continued to be felt. The purchasing managers index for the fourth month of the year was 41.8, down from 43.3 in March and well below the 50 benchmark that determines if manufacturing is …
Read More »ONT restates mask requirements
Ontario International Airport is reminding all customers, visitors and employees that they must wear masks or other proper face covers while at the airport. “Like others that have issued safer-at-home orders, the San Bernardino County Department of Public Health requires anyone visiting essential businesses, which includes Ontario International, to keep …
Read More »Economic panel to advise Riverside County on reopening economy
Riverside County has established an economic recovery task force that will advise the board of supervisors on when, and how, to reopen the local economy. Business and community leaders from throughout the county make up the task force, which was put together by the five-member board and is expected to …
Read More »Palm Springs to hold “virtual town hall”
Palm Springs businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic are encouraged to participate in a virtual town hall Tuesday. The online event, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m., is being hosted by the Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, according to a statement on …
Read More »Longtime Inland banker and businessman looks to help businesses hurt by COVID-19
For the past four years Eugene E. Valdez has been the CEO of The Loan Doctor & Associates, Inc. a business finance and strategic planning consulting firm. Mr. Valdez has created a new service called “COVID-19 Bank Loan Modification Service” which will help those business owners severely impacted by COVID-19 and that have …
Read More »Riverside County reaches out to disabled adults
Riverside County is offering free food to disabled adults to help them deal with the COVID-19 lockdown. Adults with a disability or who are more than 60 years old, may call the Riverside County Office on Aging, which is offering food delivery for critical emergencies, according to a statement. The …
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