Volume 10 | Number 8

September 2010

Table of Contents
Page 6 Feature Stories
11th Annual Business Expo Job Fair 10
& Student Career Day “Best Foot Forward” On the Cover
New Technology at the Business Expo 12 Join us Thursday, October 7 from 9am
to 4pm at the 11th Annual Business
World Kindness Youth Conference 13 Expo, Job Fair & Student Career Day
at Crossroads Church. All Chamber
Mega Mixer 14 members and the public are invited
to attend this free event. For more
Page 10 Building Blocks of Business 16 information, see pages 10 and 11.
SCORE: Inland Empire 18
Photos by Jim Dorsey Photography

Monthly Articles
Message from the Chairman 3 New in Town 26
Message from the President 5 New Chamber Members 27
Building Business Relationships 6 Allan Borgen’s Restaurant Review 28
Page 14 Legislative Update 8 Going Green 29
Legal Opinions 22 Calendar of Events 30
In Our Community 23 Corona Business Archive 32
Long-Time Chamber Member 24 Referrals 32
Anniversary Recognition 25

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Publication Staff 2010 Publications Committee Jason Kimes, Chairman

Publisher BrandLand Marketing Phil Adishian Jim Dorsey Bobby Spiegel
Advertising Sales Casie Tryon Linda Carlberg Stephanie Shapiro Casie Tryon
Printing/Mailing Advantage Mailing Pam Cunningham

Business Monthly is owned and published by the Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce, which is solely responsible for its content. It is mailed
monthly to all Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce members and to all non-member Corona businesses. Total circulation: 8,100 copies.
For information about advertising, call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350.

 


  

 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

 

The Art of Building Your Business
! ne of the primary missions of the Greater
Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce is to help
you develop your business to its full potential.
A lot of the activities that the Chamber board
and staff engage in essentially revolve around
one thing: to provide our membership and the
larger business community with resources that
increase the likelihood of each business's
success. In this issue of the Business Monthly,
our theme is entitled “Building Your Business,”
and as the summer months yield to fall and we
approach the last quarter of the year, I hope
you make use of the variety of quality
networking opportunities that will definitely
help you continue building your businesses,
which, in the end, will help you in meeting your
year-end financial goals.
So, how do you build your business?
Fundamentally, building a business means
building relationships. People do business with
people they know and trust. If there is one
thing that all long-lasting, successful businesses
have in common, it is their ability to develop
personal relationships that are based on trust
and credibility, one handshake at a time. These
kind of relationships need to be established,
 
not only between a business and its customers,
but also with any other party the business
comes in contact with - including service
providers and suppliers. So, if building a
business boils down to building personal
relationships, how do you go about building
these important relationships?
Building Relationships
It starts with networking. If a business person
is going to be successful at attracting customers
and generating sales, they simply have to be
able to take advantage of the various network-
ing opportunities that are available to them.
The Greater Corona Valley Chamber is one of
your best opportunities for building success,
by building relationships with people and
businesses that are critical to your success and
the success of your business.
From Good Morning Corona and Mega Mixers
to the Business Expo and Quarterly Luncheons,
you have numerous opportunities to meet, greet
and get to know potential prospects. But in
order to take full advantage of these events and
to make your efforts worthwhile, it's a good
idea to have a plan.
Networking is not merely a way of making
contacts and meeting new people. It is also a
valuable research tool by which you will learn
a lot about your marketplace. However, if your
networking is going to bear fruit, you have to be
able to step out of our comfort zone. Successful
people are generally those who take risks to
achieve their goals.
Let's face it, no one likes rejection. But, if we
don't make new contacts and don't develop
those contacts, our businesses certainly won't
thrive nor will they reach their full potential;
they might even fail. However, when we're
willing to try something new, albeit uncomfort-
able for some individuals, we are just as likely
to succeed as to fail. Therefore, cultivating
personal relationships via smart networking is
how you start to build your business and, more
importantly, it's how you continue to make it
grow. In other words, it's an ongoing process.
And how do you translate that
networking into business?
Now that your rolodex is full of contacts,
you have to be able to take it to the next level.
At the end of the day, successful business
building is about converting contacts into
contracts; this is where marketing and advertis-
ing comes in. Once you have built a personal
and credible rapport with each contact, you
will need a well thought out marketing plan
that is designed to educate your prospects
about the products and services you provide.
Your advertisement will most likely include
a mixture of media that fits your budget. One
affordable choice is this very publication, which
is distributed to the very people you are trying
to network with. Consistent messaging will
generally yield the desired results.
In summary, differentiating yourself in the
marketplace is more important now than ever
before. A sure way of achieving this and building
your business is to get out, get involved, meet
people, learn about them, tell them about your
business and to not be afraid to ask for business
and/or referrals.
- Kerry L. Pendergast, Chairman of the Board


  

 Corona at Eagle Glen
2225 Eagle Glen Pkwy
NW Corner of I-15 & Cajalco
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Customer Service
roviding service to our business community
has been and will remain goal number one!
With this being the staple of our organization,
we are happy to report the launch of our new
website with a new feel, look, and yes more
bells and whistles that can be enhanced by our
members. In August, we officially changed the
name of our organization to reflect the
larger footprint of the service areas that make
up the Greater Corona Valley Chamber of
Commerce. What does this all mean to you?
Allow me to elaborate. For the most part, you
will find the same quality service – perhaps an
increase in service – as each of the staff inside
our office are now assigned to member
development. Now you will have a “go to”
person that can assist you on most every level
of service within the chamber structure. I am
happy to report that Pam, Denea, Betty and
Stephanie have willingly and enthusiastically
embraced this additional duty – and take their
responsibilities to heart. If you have not heard
from your Customer Service Representative,
please call the Chamber immediately so we
can update our files and begin providing you
this quality service you deserve.
The exciting new updated logo is here and it
now reflects the Corona Chamber of
Commerce DBA the Greater Corona Valley
Chamber of Commerce. This name change
aligns with the 2010 initiatives and the
Chamber’s 5 Core Competencies:
Upon receiving many logo designs, it became
clear which version represented the rich
history of Corona and embodied the new
message of a greater community. The new
logo (shown above) has three clear images
that visually represent our area. The letter C
symbolizes the greater Corona community, the
three graphic elements symbolize the valleys,
and three bold colors of green, orange, and
yellow symbolize the agricultural and citrus
roots of the region. The newly enhanced and
updated website showcases the new logo.
Over the remainder of the year, community
and Chamber members will start to see
this new logo on stationary, publications, and
new advertising.
Our lead story for this issue focuses on the
Chamber's flagship event, the Business Expo,
which continues to provide our members
and exhibitors the networking and business
exposure that is so needed (in any economy).
I cannot express the urgency to reserve your
space now for the October 7 event - it is sure
to sell out.
During the Expo, our Quarterly Membership
Luncheon, sponsored by Watermarke
Properties, will honor five member businesses.
The October issue will highlight each of them
in an article. Congratulations to the following
member Awardees: Volunteer of the Quarter:
Nicole Baldwin, Jr. Ambassador; Award of
Excellence in Manufacturing: Accent Plastics;
Award of Excellence in Retail: Philly's Best
Restaurant; Award of Excellence in Service:
Allstar Collision, Inc.; and our Outstanding
Non-Profit Awardee will be the Corona
Veterans' Memorial Division. Tickets are
now available through September for the early
rate of $60 for members
($550 for a table of 10), and $75 for
non-members ($750 for a table of 10).
This month, we will also be hosting a
Membership Drive event. If you are interested
in helping us grow our Chamber, contact
Denea at (951) 737-3350, and she will
connect you to a team!
Again, I want to thank you for investing in the
Chamber and we look forward to working with
you in the near future.

1 Creating a Strong Local Economy

2 Promoting the Community
3 Providing Networking Opportunities
and Business Referrals
4 Representing the Interest of Business
with Government
5 Promoting Political Action to Ensure a
Favorable Business Climate

Residents of Corona have long known the

Chamber is committed to local business
vitality. In this present economic state, the
Chamber is responding to membership survey
data with a new user friendly website, and by
increasing opportunities for local businesses
beyond city borders into the greater valley.

 


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Left: Solade Concepts, a local business has brought Green Industry national attention
to Corona. Pictured is Owner Andrew Ferrick with son Logan, with Assemblyman Jeff
Miller's Rep Stephanie Benvento and Jason Adams with Solade. Solade provided a bus
stop shelter / stop with solar panels which provides enough electricity for the new traffic
signal power requirements. This bus stop is just south of Citron St. / Old Mill Rd.
and Main St. in Corona. Contact Solade at (800) 991-3013.

Far Right: Workforce Development Center opened their new offices in Riverside;
L-R Chair of Workforce Investment Board Ric Olalde; Assemblyman Kevin Jeffries;
Joani Finwall (District Director Senator Bob Dutton); Gina Grace-
Gonzales (Field Rep for Senator Bill Emmerson); Felicia Flournoy
(Director of the Riverside County Workforce Development
Investment Board); Jennings Imel (Field Rep for Assemblyman
Brian Nestande) Workforce Development provides a host of
employment opportunities - from screening potential job
candidates, to training or retraining. They have youth and adult
programs. Workforce Development can assist you in finding Left: Jamil Dada (Chair of the National
qualified workers - contact them at (951) 955-3100 or visiting Association of Workforce Boards in
their location 1325 Spruce St., Riverside, CA. Washington DC and Chair of the California
Workforce Investment Board in Sacramento).

Left: A milestone day on July 8 where founders of Miguel's, Mike and Mary Vasquez
were joined by their family (3 generations). All of their children work in the business.
Miguel's celebrated 35 years of business - this icon business with locations throughout
two counties was founded in Corona.

Right: State Senator Jim Emmerson, Corona Council Member Eugene Montanez and
District Attorney Elect Paul Zellerbach were among the many dignitaries that attended
the July Good Morning Corona breakfast. Join us Thursday, September 30 when
Kent Bechler, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools for CNUSD provides a State of School
update. Networking and Doors open at 6am and breakfast buffet begins at 6:30am.

Left: Sakura Seafood Buffet recently held their Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting -
they offer a variety of foods, voted one of the Top 100 Chinese Restaurants in the US,
featuring an all-you-can-eat buffet, Mongolian BBQ and sushi bar features Chinese,
American, Korean and Japanese cuisine. Open every day 11am-9pm. Located at
1210 W 6th St. in Corona. Call them at (951) 734-6666.

Right: The Foundation for Community and Family Health were the
sponsors of the July Good Morning Corona Breakfast - pictured are Foundation
representatives Stephanie Goldowski (Events Manager), Chair for the Walk,
Brooks Speake (One Total Insurance Solution, Inc.)Foundation Chairman Dr. Anthony
Pirritano (Chiropractic Network) and Foundation officer Linda Pearson
(Corona Regional Medical Center) with sponsor plaque.
Inset: Guest Speaker, Paul Zellerbach, District Attorney Elect.
Join us for our next Good Morning Corona on September 30th at Eagle Glen Golf
Club, sponsored by Premier Service Bank. Call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350
or visit us online at www.CoronaChamber.org to register today!

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The Greater Corona Valley Chamber recognizes member businesses every

quarter at our membership luncheons. July's event was sponsored by Gresham, Savage,
Nolan & Tilden which is celebrating 100 years of providing professional law services to
its clients. Join us on Thursday, October 7 when our guest speaker will be CEO of
1 Stater Bros, Jack Brown. Call the Chamber for reservations (951) 737-3350.

2 3
1. Pete's Road Service was acknowledged by the Chamber with the Award of Excellence
in Service - pictured with Chamber Chair Pendergast and Mayor Spiegel are Glen Fletcher,
Mike Vilencia (General Sales Manager); back row: John Limberg (Operations Manager);
Jim Van Horn (General Manager) and Rob Mason (Sales & Marketing)
2. AVT, Inc. (Automated Vending Technology) President Natalie Russell and James Winsor,
4 5
VP of Engineering are pictured with State Senator Bill Emmerson - receiving the
Award of Excellence in Manufacturing
3. Volunteer of the Quarter, Ty Fleming owner of TMK Music & Entertainment
Productions, Inc. is flanked by Chamber Chair Kerry Pendergast and
Corona Mayor Karen Spiegel
4. Fender Center's Executive Director Debbie Shuck with Chamber
Chair Kerry Pendergast
5. Lucas Enterprises owners Don and Sally Garling with son Don Jr. accept the Award of
Excellence for Retail from Chamber Chairman Kerry Pendergast (Premier Service Bank)
6. Supervisor John Tavaglione provides the Chamber an update on
Riverside County 6 7
7. Ted Stream and Mark Ostoich of Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden are presented
the sponsor award by Chamber Chair Kerry Pendergast with Corona Mayor
Karen Spiegel (more building business relationships on page 21)
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 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
The Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce
Takes Action On Two Important Legislative Proposals
' he Greater Corona Valley Chamber is taking
action on two important legislative proposals
that impact the regional Corona business
community. Specifically, the Chamber is
supporting AB 1778 which provides that any
department, commission, office, agency, or other
administrative entity of the state that produces,
or contracts for the production of a promotional
commercial for the state or a product of the
state, and finances that commercial in whole
or in part with public funds, shall require that
commercial be filmed in California.
The purpose of this proposal is to ensure that all
commercials made on behalf of the State of
California, and paid for with state funds, are
actually filmed in California. “At a time of budget
shortfall, there is little the state can do directly to
create jobs. One important tool we have is the
use of public dollars. Taxpayer funds can and
should be directed to creating good jobs here in
The Greater Corona
Valley Chamber of
Commerce Continues
Call To Action Effort
On November 2010
Statewide Ballot
Measures
' he Greater Corona Valley Chamber is taking
positions on the November 2010 statewide
ballot measures in an effort to educate the
regional Corona business community on their
& 
California,” stated Bobby Spiegel, President/CEO
of the Greater Corona Valley Chamber.
AB 1778 will require that state agencies making
promotional commercials for California keep
those productions in California. A recent
commercial promoting California's dairy industry
was filmed in Australia. Trying to promote one
local industry by abandoning another local
industry makes no economic sense.
Another legislative proposal supported by the
Greater Corona Valley Chamber is AB 1846
which expands current law to allow use of a
"focused" environmental impact report (EIR)
for installation of pollution control equipment
that reduces greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs)
to comply with AB 32.
AB 1846 requires that environmental analysis be
performed for a rule or regulation that requires
economic impacts. “The statewide ballot
measures will have a significant impact on the
Corona business community and it is the job
of the Corona Chamber to review and consider
which are the best to support and to oppose,”
stated Cynthia Schneider, Chair of the Corona
Chamber's Legislative Action Committee.
Proposition 21– OPPOSE
The Greater Corona Valley Chamber opposes
Proposition 21, a measure that proposes the
creation of an $18 annual surcharge on the
Vehicle License Fee for all new vehicle licenses
and renewals after January 1, 2010. The once-a-
year surcharge allows all California vehicles that
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the installation of pollution control equipment
or a performance standard or treatment
requirement adopted pursuant to the Global
Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32, 2006)
including rules of the Energy Commission and
Public Utilities Commission.
AB 1846 amends CEQA to clarify that expedited
review procedures for projects to install
mandated pollution control equipment,
including authority to utilize a focused EIR,
apply to projects that reduce GHG emissions
that will ultimately allow the agency or entity to
comply with AB 32.
Log on to: www.coronachamber.org and
click on the Corona Advocacy link for more
information on this and other items of
importance tracked by the chamber.
are subject to the surcharge, free day-use entry to
all state parks. Furthermore, it exempts commercial
vehicles, trailers, and trailer coaches.
The Corona Chamber has a long-standing position of
supporting our environment and natural resources.
The Chamber especially makes efforts to improve
our state's park system as it adds tremendous value
to our local economy and boosts tourism when our
parks are clean and safe for all to enjoy. However,
the Proposition 21 creates a new tax on all
California drivers which will increase revenues to
our park system to a total of $500 million a year;
the state's general fund currently funds the park
system at $300 million annually.
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The Chamber is concerned that creating a new tax and therefore a new and
increased source of revenue will be a tool for the State Legislature to use in
future years to offset a declining general fund. In other words, the Chamber
routinely opposes attempts by the State Legislature to raid special funds
instead of passing a budget that is balanced by cutting current costs and
seeking reforms such restructuring the bloated state employee pension system.
Also, the Chamber is concerned that the increased VLF placed on every
California registered car owner will also benefit individuals who may not own
or register a vehicle but will have access to state parks and the proposed
improved amenities.

Proposition 24 – OPPOSE
The Greater Corona Valley Chamber opposes Proposition 24 which would
repeal several corporate tax reforms that are slated to go into effect in 2010
and 2012. All of the tax reforms passed the State Legislature and were signed by
the Governor in 2009. The Corona Chamber worked hard to secure the passage
of the reforms. If Proposition 24 passes, all of the reforms will be repealed.
Specifically, the reforms include:
Multi-state corporations can choose between two methods for determining
the share of their profits that would be taxed in California. Traditionally,
California has used a three factor formula that takes into account the share
of a corporation's property, payroll, and sales that are located in California.
Under the change made in February 2009, corporations could choose to be
taxed solely on the share of their sales that occur in California.
Tax credit sharing allows corporations to transfer tax credits among a
family – or combined reporting group – of related corporations. Traditionally,
only the corporation earning a tax credit could claim that tax credit.
Net operating loss “carry backs” allow businesses to claim refunds on
taxes already paid by claiming tax deductions for net operating losses (NOLs).
The recent change allows businesses to “carry back” operating loss deductions
and claim refunds against prior years' taxes.
California previously allowed businesses to “carry forward” and deduct
operating losses against future income for ten years. In 2009 the law was
changed to allow businesses to “carry forward” a net operating loss for 20
years. Passage of the Jobs Tax Initiative would restrict the “carry forward”
of NOL to ten years.
“When two million Californians are out of work, Proposition 24 taxes new job
creation, hits California employers and small businesses with higher taxes and
stifles job growth in our most promising industries,” stated Schneider.
“The Greater Corona Valley Chamber is committed to stopping any effort to
repeal tax breaks that help all businesses create jobs and get our economy
moving again,” she continued.

Proposition 18: Safe, Clean, and Reliable Drinking Water Supply

Act of 2010
Greater Corona Valley Chamber Position:
This measure was formally delayed to the 2012 ballot. The Greater Corona
Valley Chamber supported the effort to secure this on the 2010 ballot but
will take a formal position in 2012.

Proposition 20: Voters FIRST Act for Congress

Greater Corona Valley Chamber Position:
Support
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 Photos by Jim Dorsey Photography
Who to Contact:
Sponsorships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby Spiegel
951-737-3350
Expo booth
Booth space Space . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denea Breitenbucher
& Quarterly 951-737-3350
“Best Foot Forward” Membership Meeting
Job Fair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Rola
by Phyllis Russell 951-264-0800
Career Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann Poloko
888-999-6544
The Expo has seen many changes over the years, both drastic and
www.CoronaChamber.org
incremental. Through it all, the primary goal has always been to make
the event a positive experience for all stake-holders. As business and
community needs change over time, the Expo also changes to better “killer” resumes. The highlight for many students is the mock
meet those needs. The largest single change for this year's Expo is the interview process. Students also have the opportunity to visit the Expo,
addition of a Job Fair to the day's schedule. and if funds are available, students may also stay for the Quarterly
Membership Meeting.
The Expo Experience has Four Main Components:
Get involved:
• Sponsor a student ($125)
• Become a Career Day sponsor
• Host a student at the Quarterly Membership Meeting ($60 before 09/30)
• Volunteer to be an interviewer for the Mock Interviews
• Provide door prize for Career Day participants

1. The Expo: This is the flagship event of the Greater Corona Valley
Chamber, and the Expo itself takes place in two large canopies just
outside The Plex, where the Quarterly Membership Meeting takes place.
The Expo exhibit area includes about 100 businesses and organizations,
and booth spaces sell out every year. Visitors to the Expo look forward to
finding special offers and information. Door prizes are available at every
booth, so every visitor has about 100 chances to be a winner. The Expo
is free to attend, and visitors are also welcome to enter the free Grand
Prize drawing.
Get involved:
• Reserve an Expo booth ($575 / $950)
• Become an Expo sponsor
• Sponsor an Expo “zone”
• Provide item or free service as part of the Grand Prize

2. Student Career Day: This exceptional event allows over 90

CNUSD high school students the unique opportunity to learn from
and interact with business and community leaders. Workshops show
district-selected students how to put their best foot forward and write their

 


  

3. Job Fair: In order to strengthen our economy and answer a
community need, a Job Fair will be added this year. If you will be an
Exhibitor at the Expo, you may have a table at the Job Fair at no additional
cost. The Job Fair will take place in the Plex following the Quarterly
Luncheon from 3 - 6 PM. If you are hiring, we strongly encourage you to
participate in the Job Fair! To support the Job Fair in a more visible
fashion, the Chamber is accepting sponsorships to help underwrite the
cost of the Job Fair.
Get involved:
• Reserve a table ($0 / $150)
• Become a Job Fair sponsor

4. Quarterly Membership Meeting: Our featured keynote

speaker is Jack Brown, CEO of Stater Brothers Markets. The QMM includes
presentation of the Awards of Excellence in the categories of Retail,
Manufacturing, Service and Non-Profit, and Outstanding Volunteer.

Get involved:
• Reserve your seat ($60 before 09/30)
• Reserve a table for 10 ($450)

Every year, every business and organization that gets involved takes
this opportunity to shine, which has made the Expo an event that truly
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 Look for this new Thursday, October 7
technology at the Expo! 9AM-4PM at
Crossroads Church
2331 Kellogg Ave. at Ontario Ave.
The Business Expo has an interesting twist at one booth in
particular. Lenny Edwards of LT Enterprises, who specializes
in copiers and fax machines, will introduce a new state-of-the-
art presentation board. The elite Panaboard by Panasonic is
geared for multiple industries. As an advanced educational tool, Interested in having a booth,
it grabs student's attention. For business sessions, seminars contact the Greater Corona Valley
and meetings, it will enhance presentations with the Chamber at (951) 737-3350.
“wow factor”.
Electronic whiteboards make it easy to create effective,
eye-catching materials and promote a style of active, visual-
based (teaching and/or receptive) presentations. Connecting
your PC with Internet access and a projector, you can bring the
huge amount of information available on the Web or any
information on your PC right into your presentation.
“Say 'good-bye' to note taking! Yes, it has the same abilities as the
traditional whiteboard using dry erase markers, but you can also When asked why he chooses this Expo over others similar, Edwards
immediately disseminate meeting notes” says Edwards. “Using this tool responds “This Chamber works diligently to promote local economic
in your meetings, presentations and training will enable you to save and success and now, with their larger footprint and expanded outreach,
distribute the collaborated presentation to all attendees. The electronic I am very optimistic that my return on investment will pay off.
pen can be used to emphasize and highlight key words and subjects, Every year I have a booth, and my clientele is increasing.”
incorporate comments and feedback. As you write on the board,
participants in the audience in front of you as well as those on the “Lenny services all copiers, fax machines and a host of technical
network see the same training materials. Once the training has been equipment. We have had other firms service our equipment, but none
completed, participants can store the materials for future use.” compare to his quality of work, quick response to our calls and fair
“A full demonstration will be on hand at the Expo” Edwards shared. pricing!” notes Hema Patel of Postal Annex.

 


  


October 18-19
On October 18-19, the Simple Acts of Care &
Kindness (SACK) Foundation will host the World
Kindness Youth Conference at Crossroads Church,
where over 4,000 fourth graders will be taught
how to be better with each other, prevent bullying
and show respect, care and
kindness to each other,
themselves, their bodies,
the environment, animals,
and the world around them.
Erin Gruwell (left),
an award-winning educator
and founder of the Freedom
Writers Foundation, will be
sharing her story at 7pm
on October 18. Everyone is welcome and
encouraged to attend. Below, you will find some
more information about Erin and her incredible
journey with 150 high school students who had
been written off by the education system.
 
Erin Gruwell has
earned an award-
winning reputation
for her steadfast
commitment to the
future of education.
Her impact as a
change agent runs
deep. So deep, in fact,
that her story attracted
Hollywood's attention.
In January 2007, Paramount Pictures released
Freedom Writers, starring two-time Oscar winner
Hilary Swank as Erin. The film is based on The
Freedom Writers Diary, the New York Times best-
seller that chronicled Erin's extraordinary journey
with 150 high school students who had been written
off by the education system.
By fostering an educational philosophy that valued
and promoted diversity, she transformed her
students' lives. She encouraged them to re-think
rigid beliefs about themselves and others,
reconsider daily decisions, and ultimately re-chart
their futures. With Erin's support, they chose to
forego teenage pregnancy, drugs, and violence to
become aspiring college students, published writers,
and citizens for change. They dubbed themselves the
Freedom Writers – in homage to civil rights activists
The Freedom Riders – and published a book.
Inspired by Anne Frank, Erin and her students
captured their collective journey in The Freedom
Writers Diary. Through poignant student entries
and Erin's narrative text, the book records their
eye-opening, spirit-raising odyssey against
intolerance and misunderstanding. In early 2007,
Teach With Your Heart, Erin's powerful memoir
and call to arms was published. While Erin has been
credited with giving her students a second chance,
it was perhaps she who changed the most during
her tenure at Wilson High School. She decided to
channel her classroom experiences toward a
broader cause, and today her impact as a teacher
extends well beyond Room 203. Erin founded the
Freedom Writers
Foundation where she
currently teaches
teachers around the
country how to imple-
ment her innovative lesson plans into their own
classrooms. Recently, Erin's teaching methods
from her time in Room 203 have been published
in The Freedom Writers Diary Teacher's Guide
(above left). Proceeds from the sale of all books
directly fund the Freedom Writers Foundation.
Erin and her students have appeared on numerous
television shows, including Oprah, Prime Time Live
with Connie Chung, Barbara Walters' The View, and
Good Morning America, to name a few. Their story
has earned them dozens of awards, including the
Spirit of Anne Frank Award.
Erin Gruwell is a graduate of the University of
California Irvine, where she received the Lauds and
Laurels Distinguished Alumni Award. She earned
her Master's Degree and teaching credentials from
California State University Long Beach, where she
was honored as Distinguished Alumna by the School
of Education.
For more information about the Freedom Writers
visit: www.freedomwritersfoundation.org and
for more information about SACK visit their website
at www.simpleacts.org.


  

 Our last Mega Mixer, held at
The Veranda at Green River
Golf Club, was a great success!
Join us for the next one,
Thursday, September 16 at 5pm
at the Corona Public Library,
located at 650 S. Main St.

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 SCORE - Inland Empire
“America's Small Business Counselors”
range of services, including face-to-face
business counseling, local workshops
and seminars. Typically, SCORE counsel-
ing is a one-to-one service, where you
can meet with a single counselor as an
advisor to discuss general management
or work on a specific business issue.

Business Counselors such as Dave

Barnhart, who joined SCORE after a
successful engineering career in
municipal works projects, can arrange
team counseling where several
counselors with skills in various
disciplines such as finance, human
resources and marketing help deal with
broader business issues that often
require different skill sets. At SCORE,
you will find counselors who have
worked for Fortune 100 companies such
as Greg Koziel, who held senior sales and
marketing positions with heavy truck
parts manufacturers. SCORE counselors
like Marilyn Peters bring “real life”

Since 1964, SCORE has provided entrepreneurs with a

source of advice, mentoring and encouragement. SCORE
helps entrepreneurs, both in person and online. SCORE's
mission is to aid in the formation, growth and success of
small business. Some SCORE volunteers are retired but
many are working. All donate their time to insure that the
Inland Empire business community thrives.

How can SCORE mentor America's entrepreneurs confidentially

and free of charge?
There are two explanations, according to Greg Koziel, Inland Empire
SCORE, Program and Events Chair. First, Congress provides SCORE
with funding to help operate chapters through the Small Business
Association. SCORE also raises funds in the community through
workshops. Second, SCORE's mission is to serve the public as a
community service to help small businesses grow and prosper.
All SCORE volunteers are guided by a Code of Ethics to protect privacy.

How does SCORE help small business?

Everyone who opens a small business or runs a small business wants
to succeed. There are many success factors: a business plan,
hard work, quality products and services-just to name a few. A big
contributing factor is expert advice from people with a broad
perspective such as Marilyn Peters, who with husband Steve, operate
CEO Business Brokerage in Corona. Marilyn is a SCORE Business
Counselor who points out that “Effective leaders listen and implement
the best ideas suited for their business success no matter the source.”

SCORE OFFERS “Free Tune Ups” throughout the Inland Empire

SCORE supports the Inland Empire with a network of 27 volunteers in
12 local offices, including one in Corona. SCORE offices offer a wide

 
      
expertise drawn from actual experience to
help assist clients in realizing their long-term
business goals.

SCORE offers a nationwide pool of

counselors with a wealth of expertise,
addressing almost any issue confronting
small business today. You will find
counselors who have run businesses locally,
with direct ownership experience and
understanding of the demands placed upon
entrepreneurs who must be generalists that
can run the whole show.

How can SCORE help you now?

Marilyn Peters recommends visiting the
SCORE Web sites www.score.org or
www.iescore503.org. These sites have
dozens of small business articles, templates
and business case studies for review.

Dave Barnhart recommends getting a

“Free Business Tune UP” by calling SCORE
503 at (951) 652-4390 outside of Corona
or calling the Greater Corona Valley
Chamber of Commerce, a SCORE partner at
(951) 737-3350.

Greg Koziel, recommends subscribing to the

new SCORE Quick StartTM Series. Beginning
in October, SCORE will offer a series of five
workshops for entrepreneurs interested in
starting a business. The first workshop,
Start-up Basics, is FREE and will be held at
four locations in the Inland Empire before
year end. These sessions will be open to
anyone with an idea and passion for starting
a business.

The Corona “Start up Basics” session will be

held Saturday, October 16 at the Greater
Corona Valley Chamber and last up to three
hours. Attendees will be given complete
program details and be invited to enroll in
the follow-up program during this meeting.
The four follow-up sessions will provide
training in developing a business concept,
marketing strategy, financial projections,
budgets and sources of funds. These work-
shops will be conducted by SCORE experts
and/or partners well qualified to explain each
business concept. Each client will be
required to prepay a nominal fee prior to
entry into the follow-up sessions.
Additionally, each client will be accountable
for completing homework tasks as assigned
by instructors. Individualized counseling will
be available through the SCORE network.

Interested?
SCORE 503 counsels both emerging and
existing business entrepreneurs to achieve
success. Visit us at www.iescore503.org
now for more details and to learn how to
become a counselor.

 
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 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE For Your Information . . .
(continued from page 7)
This November, make it a priority to exercise
Proposition 21: Annual Vehicle License Surcharge your right to vote and head to the polls.
to Fund State Parks
Greater Corona Valley Chamber Position: The consolidated general election will take place
Oppose on November 2, and the listing of all candidates
running for office can now be found on the
Proposition 22: Local Taxpayers, Public Safety,
and Transportation Act Riverside County Registrar of Voters website at
Greater Corona Valley Chamber Position: www.voteinfo.net. If you haven't registered yet,
Support you have until 5pm on October 18. You may
Proposition 23: Suspension of AB 32 register to vote if you meet the following criteria:
Greater Corona Valley Chamber Position:
Support • You are a United States citizen
• You are a resident of California
Proposition 24: Repeal of Corporate Tax Breaks • You are at least 18 years of age
Greater Corona Valley Chamber Position: (or will be by the date of the next election)
Oppose
• You are not in prison or on parole for conviction
Proposition 25: Legislative Vote Requirement of a felony
for Passage of State Budget • You have not been judged by a court to be mentally
Greater Corona Valley Chamber Position: incompetent to register and vote
The Greater Corona Valley Chamber supported the
effort to secure this on the 2010 ballot but will take a Voter registration forms are available at most post
formal position in September 2010.
offices, libraries, city and county offices and
Proposition 27: Elimination State Commission Department of Motor Vehicles throughout Riverside
on Redistricting County. You can also call the registrar's office at
Greater Corona Valley Chamber Position: (951) 486-7200 and they can mail a copy to you.
Oppose
Log on to: www.coronachamber.org and click We will be providing a more in-depth
on the Corona Advocacy link for more
information on this and other items of importance coverage of the upcoming election in our
tracked by the Greater Corona Valley Chamber. October issue.
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Above: New members hold their welcome bags at the Chamber's

Orientation and Reception held the last Tuesday of every
other month. We want to thank Backwoods BBQ for their
sponsorships of these meetings over the past five years.

Above: Jerome's Home Furnishings (a San Diego based

organization) has landed in Corona, filling 60,000 square foot
facility in the Crossings Shopping Center. Beautiful and
reasonable priced furniture can be delivered the same day.
PAID POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT

Above: Jacklaw Group is a full service attorney

firm with specialists for real estate, family and
business law. Pictured with Corona Mayor Karen
Spiegel is Attorney Jack Huang. Jacklaw has
offices in Irvine as well as the one at 200 S Main
St., Ste. #300 in Corona. You can reach them by
calling (951) 280-1313.

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 LEGAL OPINIONS
HOLD IT!
Don't Run Afoul of the Automatic Stay
by Irena Leigh Norton

T he automatic stay of bankruptcy has an extremely broad reach,

requiring creditors to maintain the status quo ante and to remediate acts
taken in violation of the stay. Because of the stay's broad scope and the
The automatic stay prohibits the commencement or continuation of a
judicial, administrative or other proceeding against the debtor to
recover a claim against the debtor that arose prior to the filing of the
fact that damages are awardable for violation, a prudent creditor will bankruptcy petition. Where the debtor is the plaintiff in ongoing
consult with counsel in order to request that the Bankruptcy Court grant litigation, the automatic stay even acts to stay defendant's counterclaims
relief from the stay or seek a ruling that the stay does not apply before and crossclaims.
taking any action that might violate the stay.
The automatic stay does not limit the debtor's ability to act, however.
The automatic stay is derived from Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code. Thus, the debtor is not stayed from bringing or continuing a lawsuit as
It arises immediately upon the filing of a petition, whether voluntary plaintiff, or from pursuing a counterclaim or crossclaim. A defendant
(by the debtor) or involuntary (by certain categories of creditors). in suits commenced by the debtor as a plaintiff is not generally barred
In involuntary cases, the stay is in effect even before the court from “merely” defending the lawsuit. The line between pursuing
determines the validity of the petition. The automatic stay applies in affirmative relief and “merely” defending a claim, however, may require
regard to all Chapters under the Bankruptcy Code - i.e., Chapter 7 expert consultation.
(liquidation), Chapter 9 (municipality), Chapter 11 (reorganization),
Chapter 12 (family farmers and fisherman) and Chapter 13 (individuals By far the broadest category of prohibited activity pursuant to the auto-
with regular income). The automatic stay applies even if a bankruptcy matic stay prevents a creditor from taking “any act to collect, assess or
filing is a sham, and is later dismissed by the Bankruptcy Court. recover a claim against the debtor that arose prior to the bankruptcy
filing.” The stay prevents creditors from taking such action as sending
The automatic stay prohibits the taking of any action against the debtor, the debtor notices or demands for payment, or from telephoning the
the estate and the debtor's property by all “entities.” “Entity” is defined debtor to induce payment. The stay bars collection agents from visiting
in the Bankruptcy Code to include “person, estate, trust, governmental the debtor in an attempt to enforce a debt. Likewise, acts directed against
unit, and United States Trustee” (11 U.S.C. §101[15]). Thus, creditors, the debtor's customers or employer with the purpose of coercing the
interest holders (shareholders, partners, etc.), and the government itself debtor into paying a debt is likewise prohibited by the automatic stay.
are all “entities.”
However, a creditor may lawfully refuse further dealings with a debtor on
Section 362(a) sets forth eight broad categories of acts against the account of a debtor's discharges of his or her debt to the creditor.
debtor, property of the estate, or the debtor's property prohibited by the
automatic stay. For example, the stay prohibits acts against property of Even where a creditor has rights under the Bankruptcy Code,
the estate. The stay bars enforcement of a for example, to set-off pre-petition debts that the debtor owes to the
judgment obtained pre-petition against property
of the estate, but further, bars enforcement of
pre-petition judgments against the debtor's
property. The automatic stay also acts to bar any
act to obtain possession of property of the estate
or to exercise control over property of the
estate. Likewise, any act to create, perfect or
enforce any lien against property of the estate
is stayed.
A significant limitation imposed by the automat-
ic stay concerns the prohibition on a party to
a contract with a debtor from unilaterally termi-
nating the contract. An executory contract, i.e.,
a contract that has not been fully performed, is
property of the estate. It is immaterial that the
party has a valid reason for terminating the
contract. Indeed, even if your contract contains
a provision terminating the agreement upon a
party's bankruptcy filing, such a provision may
not be enforceable, and any action taken
pursuant to such a provision may violate the
automatic stay. Consultation with an attorney -
prior to taking any such action - is advisable.

 
      
creditor against any monies that the creditor may owe to the debtor, the creditor is generally
barred from unilaterally exercising such rights of set-off. Instead, creditor must seek
permission from the court to do so or “relief from stay.”
In Our
Depending upon the facts concerning the debt that may be owed to your company by a debtor
in bankruptcy, bankruptcy counsel may be able to obtain relief from stay in order for you to Community
protect your rights against the debtor and the debtor's property. For example, certain types of Airs on Time Warner Cable TV
secured lenders can quickly seek relief from stay in order to execute against their security.
(Channel 29) at 7 p.m.
The individual facts of your lending relationship and entitlement to seek remedies after
obtaining relief from stay may vary. Consultation with a knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney is
necessary prior to taking any action that may violate the automatic stay.

IRENA LEIGH NORTON is a partner in the Litigation Department at Shulman

Hodges & Bastian LLP. Reach her at inorton@shbllp.com or (951) 275-9300.
It is always advisable to consult with qualified legal counsel about your own particular September 2010
situation, in that these matters can vary substantially in degree and nature.
TV Guide
Produced by Tina Hunt

September 7 & 14
Good Morning Corona Highlights
Host: Kerry Pendergast, 2010 Greater
Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce
Chairman of the Board
Special Guest: DA Elect, Judge
Paul Zellerbach
“Ensures a Functional Court System

September 21 & 28
Good Morning Corona Highlights
Host: Kerry Pendergast, 2010 Greater
Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce
Chairman of the Board
Special Guest: DA Elect, Judge
Paul Zellerbach
“Court Business & County Budget”

Coming in October:
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LONG-TIME CHAMBER MEMBER
Foothill
Engineering
& Dewatering
by Hollie Davies
Travelers throughout California, Nevada,
Arizona and Utah need not look far to see
bridges, dams, rivers, lakes or buildings that
were made possible by Foothill Engineering &
Dewatering. With a vast history of operations
in these states, the Corona company is
prominent in its industry.
Dewatering – extracting water from soil –
is one of the components that dictates safety,
stability and longevity before building can
begin on major construction. Foothill's
dewatering projects have spanned thousands
of acres for structures meant to last a century
or more. In Hemet, for example, Foothill
worked on both the East and West Dams of
&'(
the Eastside Reservoir (Diamond Valley Lake),
and the Santa Ana River and slope protection.
In Oxnard, acting as sub-contractor to
McCarthy Building Company, Foothill is
working on a water treatment plant, part of
the Federal Government Stimulus Projects.
In addition, Foothill has projects in South
Jordon, Utah, and San Diego, California.
In the event of a serious hazard or community
catastrophe, Foothill's HAZWOPER (Hazardous
Waste Operations and Emergency Response)
team is ready to go.
The dynamic trio of owners are Wendell
Bradford (President), David Bradford
(Vice President), and Karl Stewart (Secretary/
Treasurer), all of whom have extensive
experience in dewatering, drilling and
engineering.“In 1985 we purchased the
Foothill Pump Company from Robert
Kampling, that business having been started by
his family in 1932,” explained Karl. “Our
expertise was in dewatering and the company
expanded into that area as its major business.”
Some of the company's employees are third
generation in the industry.
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From left to right,
Wendell Bradford, President;
Karl Stewart, Secretary/Treasurer;
Dave Bradford, Vice President/
Project Manager
Photo by Jim Dorsey Photography
In addition to dewatering, Foothill's six-acre
plant features an Equipment Sales and
Rental division that includes generators,
diesel powered pumps, submersible pumps,
delivery services and more. For descriptive
information about rentals, project administra-
tion, OSHA and other technical specifications
and certifications, visit the company's website
at www.foothill-dewatering.com.
For 22 of its 26 years in Corona, Foothill has
been a member of the Chamber of Commerce.
“We chose Corona for our company's base
due to its central location and for the country
setting and natural beauty,” Karl noted.
“The two nearby freeways give us speedy
access to our various work venues.
Our employees are certainly happy, as are
we in this beautiful peaceful city.”
Foothill is located at 905 E. 3rd St.,
Corona 92879. Contact the company by
phone at (951) 737-5391. Karl Stewart
can be contacted via the internet at
kstewart@foothill-dewatering.com.
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40-YEAR MEMBER Crumbles Cookies BrandLand Marketing
Circle City Towing, Inc. Ergonomic Comfort Design, Inc. Classic Handyman Services
Majestic Print Corona Summit Storage Center
38-YEAR MEMBER National Inn M B K Homes
The Inland Gateway Association of Realtors State Farm Insurance - Harty Meadowview IPA Medical Group, Inc.
The Richard Upton Group at Keller Williams Primecare of Corona
32-YEAR MEMBER WOW Webs Provident Bank
Best, Best & Krieger, LLP Visterra Credit Union R & J Material Handling, Inc.
Salus Per Aquam
27-YEAR MEMBER 1-5 YEAR MEMBERS Southern California Fleet Services, Inc.
Miguel's Jr. / Miguel's Restaurants A J Torsion Spring & Stamping Mfg Co., Inc. Watermarke Properties, Inc.
Ben Bridge Jeweler
26-YEAR MEMBER
Norco College (Riverside Community
College District)

23-YEAR MEMBER
Re/Max All Stars Realty - Sandy Klein

22-YEAR MEMBERS
B M L A Landscape Architecture
Cline Chiropractic Care
Corona Rotary Club

16-19 YEAR MEMBERS

Sizzler Restaurant - Corona
The Foundation for Community
and Family Health

11-15 YEAR MEMBER

The Leaders Club

6-10 YEAR MEMBERS

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 NEW IN TOWN
All-Mobile
Bail Bonds
by Hollie Davies
Fans of Dog The Bounty Hunter would be
surprised to discover that the real bail bond
business is not at all like the reality-based TV
show. “The majority of people that we post
bail for go to court and take care of their
cases,” commented Rebecca Tenwick, owner
of All-Mobile Bail Bonds (AMBB). “We work
with 'regular' people: doctors, judges,
teachers; normal, hard-working people who
Left: Rebecca Tenwick, Owner of All-Mobile
Bail Bonds
Photo by Jim Dorsey Photography
24/7. The agency offers legal discounts to
military veterans, AARP members, union
members, and even a free ride home from jail!
Several things are unusual about AMBB: not
the least that it's owned by a female and
Rebecca's business motto is: helping families
heal, which explains why her compassion is
unmatched in the bail bond industry. But all
of this is related to her education: She has a
Bachelors degree (major in Psychology;
minor in Sociology) from UC Riverside,
and a Masters in Social Work from Cal State
Los Angeles.
Rebecca originally wanted to work in
adoptions, but personal circumstances
motivated a change. “I had just had my first
child and wanted to work from home,” she
explained. “I had a family member who deeply
struggled with addiction and a large portion of
family members who contact the agency need
bail for someone struggling with addiction.”
Her husband had several years experience in
the bail business, so the career was a perfect
fit for Rebecca. The couple created their
business in 2004. “I'm the face of the
company and work directly with clients, and
Terry works long hours keeping the nuts and
bolts in order.”
Rebecca and Terry have been married for 12
years, have two young children, and have
lived in the Corona area for 15 years.
She can't say enough good things about the
city. “Corona is central to the areas we service.
Our new office is around the corner from
the Corona Police Department, which helps
us better serve the community. I have posted
bail at many police departments, but the staff
at the Corona Police Department are the most
professional and friendliest by far.”
All-Mobile Bail Bonds is located at
312 N. Cota St., Ste. J/K, Corona, 92880.
For information, contact them by phone at
(951) 273-9933. For a complete list of
services and an insightful explanation
of bail bond procedures, visit their website at
www.allmobilebail.com.
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Accounting/Bookkeeping/CPA Health/Fitness Pool Supply & Repair
Fiducial Corona Adventure Bootcamp for Women Magnolia Pool & Spa Supply
577 S. Corona Mall 1150 Paseo Grande 2200 Hamner Ave., Ste. 103
Corona, CA 92879 (951) 371-1251 Corona, CA 92882 (323) 605-7015 Norco, CA 92860
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www.bootcampofcorona.com www.magnoliapools.com
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Your Villa Magazine HVAC - Heating Ventilation Real Estate
Riverside, CA 92506 (866) 665-5105 & Air Conditioning Touchdown Real Estate, Inc.
Sue Earnhart American Air Plus 6200 Canyon Rim Rd., Ste. 204
www.yourvillamag.com 31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy., Ste. A108 Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 (714) 921-1515
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92668 Vince Ferragamo
Beauty Salon - Equipment & Supplies Greg McCullough (949) 939-1851 www.touchdownrealestate.com
Diva Locks Hair & Extensions Center
624 E. Grand Blvd., Ste. G Insurance Restaurant
Corona, CA 92880 (951) 280-9088 Nationwide Insurance Hacienda Estrada
Katrina Caldwell Corona, CA 92879 (877) 260-7104 1501 Rimpau Ave., Ste. 101
Mike Ponce Corona, CA 92881 (951) 340-9484
Disc Jockey Jesus Estrada
Creative DJs Manufacturers - Air Heater Parts
Rialto, CA 92377 (800) 503-2623 Paragon Airheater Tech. Senior Services
Chris Bedke 23143 Temescal Canyon Rd., Ste. B Advantage Plus Agency
www.creativedjs.com Corona, CA 92883 (951) 277-8035 22048 Sherman Way
Cannon Pearson Canoga Park, CA 91303 (951) 515-0537
Engineering - Civil www.paragonairheater.com Shirley Goldberg
Halladay & Mim Mack, Inc.
391 N. Main St., Ste. 205 Non Profit/Community Senior Helpers
Corona, CA 92880 (951) 278-9700 Service Organization 34859 Frederick St., Ste.102
Dana Halladay Operation Community Cares Wildomar, CA 92595 (951) 678-5500
www.halladaymimmack.com Corona, CA 92883 (909) 717-3726 Patricia Degidio
Jim Orr www.seniorhelpers.com
www.operationcommunitycares.org

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 Sakura Seafood Buffet
Allan Borgen’s 1210 W. 6th St. / Corona, 92882
(951) 734-6666
Hours: Open daily
Restaurant Review Price Range: Lunch $7.00
Dinner $9.00

Sakura Seafood Buffet Sunday & Holidays $9.99

Asian/American Cuisine

Above: Ample seating, fresh food, wide variety – its all here at Sakura Seafood Buffet

Since writing restaurant reviews for this magazine, I have been the buffet and if you enjoy shrimp, Sakura offers a host of dishes
truly amazed at the number of great restaurants that are located in featuring these succulent delights all of the time.
Corona. One such restaurant that really excited me as well as my
taste buds is Sakura Seafood Buffet. There were many items that impressed me, with my favorites
being: the Honey Chicken with a sweet honey sauce, the tender
This large, sprawling restaurant appears to be like most other and crispy Calamari, the Orange Chicken, Pork & Green Onions,
Chinese buffets, however one thing is definitely different, the Baked Salmon, Chicken with Mushrooms, Teriyaki Chicken
namely the food is frequently replenished to insure fresh food all and the delicious Spicy Garlic Shrimp. From fried Eggrolls,
of the time. The dishes are full of assertive flavors and I love the Stuffed Wontons and Steamed Dumplings and an assortment
unique choices they of soups, and lots more items to choose from, the choices
serve that most are endless.
other similar restau-
rants do not offer. For those who wish to partake in the Mongolian BBQ, you can
choose from a variety of meats like pork, chicken, beef and
The dining room is seafood along with a host of veggies and sauces. Once you have
clean and very spa- chosen the desired items, the friendly chef will cook the food in
cious with a banquet front of you so you know it will be hot and fresh.
room that can seat
up to 60 people. For dessert, you can pamper yourself with Cream Puffs, Cookies,
The servers are Pudding, Flan, Macaroons, Napoleons, Soft Serve Ice Cream,
friendly and efficient assorted fresh and canned Fruits, and some interesting authentic
and the prices are Chinese desserts that you won't find anywhere else.
excellent, consider-
ing the variety and Whether it is your last meal before going on a diet, your first meal
quality of the food after just getting off a diet or you just want to enjoy some really
that is served. tasty food at extremely low prices, your entire family will love
Sakura Seafood Buffet.
There are over 150
salads, hot entrees,
sushi, Mongolian Allan is the host of the Let's Dine Out Food, Travel &
BBQ and desserts Entertainment radio show that airs on Newstalk 590,
to choose from. KTIE every Saturday afternoon from 3 pm to 5 pm.
At night, crab legs, You can contact Allan at allan@ktie590.com or by phone
steak, more sushi (909) 910-3463. Visit his web site www.letsdineout-
and other premium show.com and www.letsdineoutdiabetes.com.
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by Becky Rhodes

In this time of grim economic conditions, government is taking action by fining awareness of the global scale of environmen-
companies are being forced to make very businesses for environmental accidents. tal problems grows, and they are looking for
tough decisions and explore ways to reduce companies to present them with purchasing
costs. Massive reductions in staffing and CSR programs have become main stream in decisions which can be taken without
indefinite suspensions of holiday parties part due to lessons learned from devastating compromising the future. Wasted energy,
have all contributed to the bottom line, man-made environmental disasters such as wasted water, raw materials that are paid
but sometimes such actions just aren't the Bhopal gas tragedy in 1984 to the most for and then thrown away, and potential
enough. Continuous review of performance recent incident of the BP Deepwater Horizon environmental accidents leading to fines are
is necessary for companies to remain viable, oil spill in the Gulf. Not only have these all costing your business money. You want to
let alone profitable. The goals, mission and events endangered the lives of countless optimize your efficiency – and it can be a lot
vision of companies are being redefined to humans, but the environmental effects are more creative and about improving quality
match the current economic conditions and devastating as well. Some experts are than you would ever think.
many times a company's Corporate Social estimating that the rate of oil that is being
Responsibility (CSR) program is also the leaked from the BP oil spill is 2.5 million Bottom line: how are your business
target of reductions, if not outright eliminated gallons per day. The habitats of approximately processes affecting your reputation? No one
altogether. Even though CSR may seem 400 species are being threatened from the oil wants to be made an example of. We all
merely an ethical concept of how businesses that moves through the water, destroying remember the Bhopal gas tragedy, the Three
have a responsibility for their impact on everything in its path. The economic Mile accident, the Exxon Valdez oil spill and
society and the environment, sacrifices to consequences are tremendous as well, the Chernobyl devastation, and if we don't
ethical business practices should not be an costing BP in the upwards of $3.1 billion so take action now, we will be in trouble sooner
option when having to make cutbacks. far, and unknown costs to its reputation. rather than later.
British Petroleum is fortunate to have the
Corporate Social Responsibility consists resources to respond to such an incident,
of several issues such as contribution to but most of the world's businesses are not. Becky Rhodes is a recent graduate
greenhouse gas emissions through energy of California State University,
Fullerton and can be reached at
use and other parts of business processes Your customers are part of the equation too – becky.rena.rhodes@gmail.com.
and the use of raw materials, both of which they are becoming more demanding as
are non-renewable resources which,
by definition, are not sustainable in the
long term. Similarly, renewable resources
which are produced in a fashion that is not
currently sustainable have the potential for
environmental accidents such as the release
of pollutants into the air, water or land.
Businesses need to take a look at how
their business processes are affecting their
environmental bottom line. Can you switch to
a vendor that uses a better extraction method
of raw materials? Or can you reduce your
water usage?
Good environmental practice is also about
business efficiency. It's about the best use
of valuable raw materials, and feeding the
benefits of action directly through to the
bottom line. The government, both at the
state and federal levels, is realizing the need
to take action through higher taxation of
the essential resources which are in greater
need of preservation. If your business'
dependence on these resources is too great,
your competitors have the potential of leaving
you behind in the dust. Environmental
legislation is another way that the

 
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to verify time and place. Some events are free, while others are not.

Calendar of Events For a complete listing of community events, call the Chamber at
(951) 737-3350, or go to www.CoronaChamber.org for the latest updates.

Wednesday, September 1 & 15 6:30PM Saturday, September 11 7-11AM Thursday, September 16 5-7PM
CORONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING CORONA HOST LIONS ANNUAL MEGA MIXER
Cost: FREE, open to the public PANCAKE BREAKFAST Cost: FREE to attend; co-host
Location: Council Chambers Cost: $5 opportunities available
400 S. Vicentia Ave. Location: Corona Public Library Location: Corona Public Library
Contact: City of Corona Management Services 650 S. Main St. 650 S. Main St.
at (951) 736-2370 Contact: Dave Crisp at (951) 273-1917 Contact: Corona Chamber at (951) 737-3350
Thursday, September 2, 9, 16, 9AM Saturday, September 11 7:30AM Friday, September 17 7PM
23 & 30 BLOOD DRIVE -1:30PM STEVE MILLER BAND CONCERT -12AM
S.C.O.R.E Sponsor: The Church of Jesus Christ of Cost: $35 grandstand, $250 VIP lawn
Business counseling & advice Latter-Day Saints Location: Fender Center
Cost: FREE Cost: FREE 365 N. Main St.
Location: Corona Chamber of Commerce Location: 1123 S. Lincoln Ave. Contact: Amy LaMaster at (951) 735-2440
904 E. Sixth St. Contact: Darrell & LouAnn McPhie at
Call Chamber for Appointment at (951) 735-3985 Saturday, September 25 7AM
(951) 737-3350 “OUR LOCAL FIGHT” BREAST CANCER WALK
Saturday, September 11 Sponsor: The Foundation for Community and
Thursday, September 2, 9, 11:30AM IRA D. “CAL” CALVERT Family Health
16 & 23 Sponsor: Corona-Norco Family YMCA Location: The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos
CORONA NETWORKING $OLUTIONS Location: 1670 Cherokee Rd. Visit www.ourlocalfight.org for more information.
Cost: $20 ($15 with RSVP) Contact: Yolanda Carrillo at (951) 736-9622
Location: Hometown Buffet Saturday, September 25 10AM
390 N. McKinley St. Sunday, September 12 12-4:30PM COMMUNITY HEALTH FAIR
Contact: Corona Chamber at (951) 737-3350 FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY Sponsor: Corona Community A.M.E. Church
Cost: FREE Cost: FREE
Tuesday, September 7 10AM Location: Ridgeline Park Location: 321 E. Sixth St.
CORONA TRANSIT CENTER GRAND 2850 Ridgeline Dr. Contact: Barbara Lowry at (951) 316-0401
OPENING/RIBBON CUTTING Contact: Cherylan Hobbs at (951) 808-1803 Saturday, September 25 7PM
Cost: FREE LIBRARY LOVE IN
Location: E. Grand Blvd. & N. Main St. Monday, September 13 12PM
AMBASSADORS MEETING Cost: $50 in advance, $60 at the door
Contact: Mari Hernandez at (951) 565-5044 Location: Corona Public Library
Location: Corona Chamber 650 S. Main St.
of Commerce; 904 E. Sixth St. Visit www.cplfound.org for tickets and
Contact: Corona Chamber at (951) 737-3350 more information.
All are welcome to attend.

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NEW MEMBER RECEPTION
Cost: FREE to new members
Location: TBD
Contact: Corona Chamber at (951) 737-3350
Wednesday, September 29 5PM
ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
GRAND OPENING/RIBBON CUTTING
Cost: FREE
Location: 4160 Temescal Canyon Rd.
Contact: Gary Lopez at (951) 277-5400
 
Thursday, September 30
GOOD MORNING CORONA
Sponsor: Premier Service Bank
Speaker: Kent Bechler, Ph.D., Superintendent,
Corona-Norco Unified School District
Cost: $15 members by September 23
$20 members starting September 24
$30 non-members
Location: Eagle Glen Golf Club
1800 Eagle Glen Pkwy.
Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350
6:30AM Thursday, September 30 11AM
RIVERSIDE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
STATE OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY
Keynote speaker: Marion Ashley, Chairman,
Riverside County Board of Supervisors
Cost: $35 by September 23, $50 at the door
Location: Morongo Casino Resort & Spa
Ballroom; 45900 Seminole Dr., Cabazon
More information: www.StateofRivCo.com
Friday, October 1 3-9PM
CA STATE HOG RALLY
(HARLEY OWNERS GROUP)
Cost: FREE
Location: Corona Harley Davidson
2410 Wardlow Rd.
Contact: Al Navarro at (951) 847-6582
Saturday, October 2 8:30AM
WALK FOR LIFE
Sponsor: Corona Life Services
Cost: individual sponsorships
Location: Starts at City Park Gazebo 1,
walk goes around Grand Ave.
Contact: Rich Richmond at (951) 737-2441
Monday, October 4 12PM
COMMUNITY SERVICES
NETWORK MEETING
Location: Corona Chamber of Commerce
904 E. Sixth St.
Contact: Corona Chamber at (951) 737-3350
All are welcome to attend.
Monday, October 4 11PM
PREMIER SERVICE BANK 5TH
ANNUAL CHARITABLE GOLF OUTING
Sponsor: Premier Service Bank
Cost: $325
Location: Victoria Club
2521 Arroyo Dr., Riverside
Contact: Phil Rizzo at (951) 274-2400 x212
Wednesday, October 6 & 20 6:30PM
CORONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Cost: FREE, open to the public
Location: Council Chambers
400 S. Vicentia Ave.
Contact: City of Corona Management Services
at (951) 736-2370
Thursday, October 7, 14, 9AM
21 & 28
S.C.O.R.E
Business counseling & advice
Cost: FREE
Location: Corona Chamber of Commerce
904 E. Sixth St.
Call Chamber for Appointment (951) 737-3350
October 7th
BUSINESS EXPO
JOB FAIR / STUDENT CAREER DAY
QUARTERLY LUNCHEON
Call the Chamber for details
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Are you doing business with a
non-Chamber business? Do you
have a friend who could benefit
from Chamber membership?
Of course you do!

The Chamber is providing some

motivation for you to refer
potential members:

First, when your prospect joins the

Chamber, your name, company and
phone number will be listed in the
Corona Business Monthly.

Second, you’ll receive $25 credit

towards up to half of any Chamber
purchase, such as your own
membership fees and attendance at
Chamber events.

Finally, when you refer five

applicants who become Chamber
members, you’ll receive a FREE
one-eighth page color ad in Corona
Business Monthly – a $480 value!

For a referral form and more

information about the program,
call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350.

Thank you to the following member

for refering a new member:

Tamara Schaefer
Paychex, Inc.
(951) 202-3567

Coming in October:

Call us for details (951) 737-3350

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