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The Business Monthly Magazine is the official publication of the Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce. It features articles about local businesses, government officials and local events. November Issue features 91 Freeway Project | Membership Drive | Eastvale: Riverside County’s New City | Mega Mixer Photos and More. Visit us online at www.mychamber.org

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ne of the primary objectives of this publication is to keep you informed about therelevant business and civic activities that aretaking place in the greater Corona Valley.Your Chamber of Commerce always strives to spotlight new and upcoming businesses in our vicinity, in addition to gathering and dispersing information that may have animpact on your business.

In this issue, we will introduce you to somebusinesses that you may not have heard about yet. I hope you find their stories bothinteresting and inspiring. I encourage you toget to know the spotlighted businesses and toprovide them with insight on your business as well. The diversity of these firms is also a testament to the fact that in spite of the economic downturn, our region still remainsfertile ground for start-ups and expandingbusinesses. With that in mind, I invite you toread the articles on Solade Concepts, BuffaloWild Wings, and Corona Specialty Pharmacy.

Solade Concepts is a company that specializes in solar electric system and solar structure design, engineering, fabrication and installation. With their “green” products, their goal is to increase access to renewablesolar energy nationwide. This firm is on the cutting edge of the next generation of engineering and manufacturing and we areglad that they are in our own backyard!

You will also learn more about Buffalo WildWings Grill & Bar, a restaurant located inthe Corona Crossings, which offers tasty wingsand boasts a great and fun atmosphere. The restaurant is a great addition to the varietyof eateries that are found in Corona.

Last, but definitely not least, we want to introduce you to Corona SpecialtyPharmacy, a state-of-the-art compoundinglaboratory. The pharmacy, which is located at the Corona Pointe Court, offers traditionalprescription services as well as the mixing ofcustomized medications.

general purpose lanes in the Corona area, will have a profound impact on our region.New traffic lanes will be added along 14 milesof the heavily-traveled Route 91, plus a 6-mile stretch along the I-15. GovernorSchwarzenegger has recently signed the legislation to accelerate the six-lane expansionof the 91 Freeway and construction is expected to start soon.

Need More?

Obviously, there are more events happeningwithin the City of Corona and the surroundingcommunities than we can highlight in ourpublication. To keep abreast of the latest of the various events that are likely to affect lifeand businesses in our area, make it a habit toattend Good Morning Corona and hear theannouncements first hand.

One thing is certain - the greater Corona Valleyremains a vibrant and dynamic place to liveand work!

- Kerry L. Pendergast, Chairman of the Board

What else is new?

Eastvale, CAAfter officially incorporating, Eastvale is nowRiverside County's 27th city. Its city hall islocated on Hamner Ave. Congratulations to the residents and businesses in Eastvale forachieving their long quest for cityhood. The Greater Corona Valley Chamber ofCommerce looks forward to working with the City of Eastvale to promote a favorablebusiness climate and the continued creation of a strong local economy for our region.

Leadership CoronaThis program is designed to prepare selectedapplicants for positions of public service. The 2010-2011 program is already underwayand the participants are busy interacting with government, community and businessleaders and learning about the challenges and opportunities facing the Corona region.

Route 91 ExpansionThe Route 91 expansion will be one of thelargest in the state's history. The project,which will include both toll lanes and free,

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Kerry Pendergast

What's New in CoronaO

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On the CoverThe Leadership Corona class of 2011began on September 24th. This program reflects the responsibilityof local government and businesses for nurturing excellence while providingthe realities, opportunities,and challenges of the future. Read the complete story on page 5.

(Counterclockwise from top left): Leadership CoronaClass of 2011: Sandy Klein, Lori Copeland,Denise Chávez, Jolyn Murphy, Dwight Cromie, Sgt. Jon Stofila, Matt Olson, Kevan Metcalfe, Dave Teper, Don Garling, Dona Barber, Aaron Hake,Debbie DiThomas, Leadership Corona Chairman JeanEasum, Committee member Neil McInnes, Committee member Rachel Rola and 2010 Chairmanof the Board Kerry Pendergast.

Photo by Focal Instincts Photography

2010 Publications Committee Jason Kimes, Chairman

Phil Adishian Jim Dorsey Bobby SpiegelLinda Carlberg Stephanie Shapiro Casie TryonPam Cunningham

Publication StaffPublisher BrandLand MarketingAdvertising Sales Casie TryonPrinting/Mailing Advantage Mailing

Business Monthly is owned and published by the Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce, which is solely responsible for its content. It is mailedto all Chamber of Commerce members and to all non-member Corona, Norco and Eastvale businesses. Total circulation: 9,000 copies. For informationabout advertising, call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350.

Technology Bytes 27Anniversary Recognition 28Ambassadors’ Committee 29Calendar of Events 30Referrals 31Corona Business Archive 32

Feature StoriesLeadership Corona Class of 2011 5

Eastvale is Here! 10

The 91 Eastbound Lane Addition Project: 12The First Step to A Better CommuteA Better Connection, A Better 91

Buffalo Wild Wings 14

Solade Concepts 15

Mega Mixer 16

Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce 18Membership Drive

Corona Specialty Pharmacy 23

Monthly ArticlesMessage from the Chairman 1Message from the President 3Legislative Update 6 Building Business Relationships 8New Chamber Members 20Allan Borgen’s Restaurant Review 25Legal Opinions 26

Table of Contents

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n late September, a group of wonderful volunteers took to the streets and phone lines,connecting to their vendors and clients andencouraged them to join our Chamber. In lessthan 3 days, over 65 new members werebrought in to our Chamber. Within the week atotal of 78 new businesses joined! We havededicated a spread in this publication as asmall thank you to all who worked on this outreach, as well listing of all of the new members. I want to thank Chris Miller whochaired this event, along with DeneaBreitenbucher from my office who handled the staff coordination and our partners in producing this event, Your ChamberConnection. Additionally, congratulations to all of you who helped overall team winner -RED HOTS - led by Linda Pearson, top TeamChair - Eileen Blaga and top individualrecruiter - Mark Neely. Again, a full listing ofthose who assisted are listed in this issue.

This drive has brought excitement and greatcommunication about our footprint throughthe greater Corona region. From Ontario to

Lake Elsinore, the Greater Corona ValleyChamber is your business resource. Our focusis outlined by the five core competencies:

1. Creating a Strong Local Economy:This will be enhanced by our new “Join the Green Band Wagon” program,which officially kicks off our holiday season. This simple program will focus on keeping dollars local. Log on towww.MyChamber.org to see a list of participating businesses. If you want to participate by offering a 10% discount for anyone wearing the green plastic band, contact us at the Chamber so we caninclude you. For those looking for thebands, we have them here at the Chamberas well.

2. Promoting the Community:Again, through the above program, we feelstrongly that more people will realize theimportance and beauty of our region.Another great opportunity would be toconsider display advertising in our upcoming Business Directory. Casie Tryonis coordinating advertorials and displayadvertising. Contact her by calling theChamber at (951) 737-3350.

3. Representing the Interest of Businesswith Government: This is an ongoingeffort that our Chamber prides itself in,with open communication with our various

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

Bobby Spiegel

Welcome to Our New MembersI city leaders who respond to our questions

and requests. We are the conduit betweenbusiness and government, and we welcome all of your calls, should you need assistance.

4. Promoting Political Action:Through our Legislative Action Committee, a group of business leaders review various legislation and send notificationsto you regularly. This committee will beexpanding to encompass our geographicgrowth and outreach. The Chamber invests thousands of dollars annually, and combined with our volunteers, this would convert to over six figures each year.

5. Providing Networking Opportunitiesand Business Referrals to MemberFirms: This ongoing effort has beenenhanced by our new website and database. The new site enables our members to update and make moderatechanges 24/7. We will continue to focuson providing connections for all of ourmember firms.

As we introduce this issue focused on “What's New,” we encourage you to reviewour website to see the many features and benefits that are accessible to you and yourbusiness. We thank you for your support of theGreater Corona Valley Chamber.

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Classes kicked off with abang on September 24thwith a jam-packed day at theGreater Corona ValleyChamber of Commerce.

This year's class is comprised of the following individuals::

• Aaron Hake, Government Relations Manager of the Riverside CountyTransportation Commission

• Dave Teper, General Manager of Tangram Interiors

• Debbie DiThomas,Vice President of Student Services at Norco College

• Denise Chávez, Program Coordinator and Advocate Trainer for CASA for Riverside County, Inc.

• Don Garling, Owner of Lucas Enterprises

• Dona Barber, Executive Director of the YWCA of Riverside County

• Dwight Cromie, President/CEO of Altek Media Group

• Jolyn Murphy, District Director for Congressman Ken Calvert

• Jon Stofila, Sergeant and Captain Adjunct of the Corona Police Department

• Kevan Metcalfe, CEO of CoronaRegional Medical Center

• Lori Copeland, Principal of Promenade Elementary School

• Mike Long, Executive Pastor of Crossroads Christian Church

• Sandy Klein, Realtor for Re/Max All-Stars Realty

2010 Chairman of the Board KerryPendergast, CEO Bobby Spiegel,Leadership Corona Chair Jean Easum,Orientation Day organizer Neil McInnes,committee members and alumni were in attendance to welcome and provideinsight on the program.The class spentthe day becoming familiar with the historical significance of the local area and reflecting on diverse personalitieswith a focus on the benefits of groupdiversity.The day concluded with RachelRola providing a brief introduction to theOctober session, which focused onEconomic Development.

Leadership Corona is a continuing program dedicated to engaging community leaders and increasing knowledge of committed individuals.

Sponsored by the Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Corona is comprised of leaders in the community who are ready to assume accountability forCorona's future.This program reflects the responsibility of local government and busi-nesses for nurturing excellence while providing the realities, opportunities, and chal-lenges of the future.

The curriculum examines the fundamental and current issues in the following subjectareas: Education, Economic Development, Environment, Emergency Services,Government,Arts and Culture, Health and Community Services, and Military/HomelandSecurity. Each class day is constructed to provide participants with an insight into civicleadership, relevant issues, community growth, industrial capabilities, cultural events,and community capabilities through candid conversations, panel discussions, and hands-on experiences.This program provides participants the opportunity to connectwith each member of the class as well as various leaders within the community, all while fostering a deeper understanding of the community.

Through facilitated sessions and conversations with industry experts, individuals responsible for policy and process decisions, and leaders with a vision of this community and its future, the class has the unique opportunity to analyze critical challenges within the city, county, and region.The goal of Leadership Corona is to provide an educational experience which will enhance participants' professional andpersonal growth.

We will be providing a class report each month.To learn how you or someone in yourcompany can apply to the Leadership Corona Class of 2012, please contact theChamber at (951) 737-3350.

TheLeadership Corona Class of 2011

Above: Leadership Corona’s Class of 2011exchange insights.

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he Greater Corona Valley Chamber ofCommerce opposed SB 1474 that would have expanded unionization by creating a“card check” process in California.The Governor vetoed the bill.

Under SB 1474, the Agricultural LaborRelations Board (ALRB) would have had thepower to take a card signed by an employeewith the purpose of merely holding an election and creating a certification for theunion. There are many reasons that anemployee might sign authorization cards,including to call for an election, to stop aunion organizer from continuing to pesterthem for their cards or because they weretricked by misrepresentation as to the consequence of signing a card.

“Ultimately, under the process outlined in SB1474, the ALRB can convert these signaturesinto a card check election without the employee's knowledge. The union never has to disclose to the employee that the result of theirsignature appearing on this card for anotherpurpose ended up generating a vote for unionization,” stated Cynthia Schneider, Chairof the Chamber's Legislative Action Committee.“This is unfair to the employee, and potentiallydamaging to employers,” continued Schneider.

While this bill was limited to California agriculture it was a strategic play to unionizemore workers. The Chamber opposes thiseffort with private sector jobs and continues to oppose the push to force card checks on all employers.

Even the pro-union stalwart and liberalDemocratic icon George McGovern has beenvocal in his opposition to card check. In 2008,McGovern voiced his concerns in an enduringcommentary piece that ran in the Wall StreetJournal when card check legislation first surfaced on Capitol Hill:

“As a longtime friend of labor unions, I mustraise my voice against pending legislation I seeas a disturbing and undemocratic overreachnot in the interest of either management orlabor . . . The legislation is called theEmployee Free Choice Act, and I am sad to sayit runs counter to ideals that were once at thecore of the labor movement. Instead of providing a voice for the unheard, EFCA riskssilencing those who would speak . . . We [Democrats] cannot be a party that strips working Americans of the right to asecret-ballot election. We are the party thathas always defended the rights of the workingclass. To fail to ensure the right to vote free of intimidation and coercion from allsides would be a betrayal of what we havealways championed.”

SB 1474 would have hurt California's competitiveness and kill jobs. The Chamberwas successful in stopping this proposal andthanks the Governor for his veto.

Log on to www.CoronaAdvocacy.biz formore information.

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he Greater Corona Valley Chamber ofCommerce opposed two statewide legislativeproposals that would have negatively impactedthe ability for businesses to maintain and create new jobs. Governor Schwarzeneggervetoed both proposed laws.

AB 1881 would have doubled the liquidateddamages that can be awarded against employers in minimum wage actions in court. “The Chamber believes that the availability ofliquidated damages in minimum wage claimsand any expansion is unjustified and oppressive to the small business owner,” stated Cynthia Schneider, Chair of theChamber's Legislative Action Committee.

Liquidated damages are a type of punitivedamages, equal to the amount of underpaidwages plus interest that are awarded in addition to: 1) the underpaid wages owed; 2) interest on the underpaid wages; and 3)statutory penalties of $100 or $250 per payperiod. Given that apart from liquidated damages, employers must make the employeewhole and pay a substantial penalty, a furtherexpansion of liquidated damages that theChamber believes is unjustified.

Another job killing proposal opposed by theChamber and vetoed by the Governor is AB2187, which would have created a new crimesubject to punishment with a jail sentence and monetary fines of a minimum of $1,000up to $10,000 if an employer “willfully fails”to pay within 90 days all wages due to anemployee who quits or is discharged. This proposed new crime would have been inaddition to existing civil penalties. TheChamber believes that AB 2187 would havemade criminals out of employers when theemployer may have had a legitimate disputeover wage claims.

The Chamber was concerned with how AB2187 was proposed. Many of the details of thebill were vague and undefined and could havebeen construed to apply to wage disputes thatare often not resolved until long after 90 days.

“If these proposed pieces of legislation wouldhave been signed by the Governor, they would have added to the already long list of

burdensome regulations impacting Corona businesses,” stated Schneider.

Log on to www.CoronaAdvocacy.biz formore information.

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building business relationships

Left: The employees at Buffalo Wild Wingssurround General Manager Jose Lopez at thegrand opening celebration of their new restaurant. Located in the Crossings ShoppingCenter right next to the movie theater, thisrestaurant boasts 14 wing sauces, big screenTVs, and a full bar. Check out the story on page 14 for more information, call them at(951) 739-9464, or visit them online at www.buffalowildwings.com.

Above: ITT Technical Institute Director Gary Lopez and Corona Mayor Karen Spiegel cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the campus. Located at 4160 Temescal Canyon Rd., Ste. 100 in Corona, this campus is just one of over 100 nationwide. Visit www.itt-tech.edu to learn more about admissionrequirements and programs offered. You can also call the school at(951) 277-5400 and ask to speak with an advisor directly.

Below: Good Morning Corona keynote speakerKent Bechler, PhD, Superintendent of theCorona-Norco Unified School District, gave attendees an eye-opening look at the current and future state of our education system.

Right: Corona City Council Member Eugene Montanez (left) and representatives Evita Tapia and Joe Gonzalez from State Senator Bill Emmerson's office present Buffalo Wild Wings’General Manager Jose Lopez with proclamations for enhancing the economy of the community by creating over 100 jobs and opening a fun, family-friendly establishment.

Right: Phil Rizzo and Tim O'Brien of Premier Service Bank receive aplaque from Greater Corona Valley Chamber CEO Bobby Spiegel for theirGood Morning Corona sponsorship.

Join us for our next Good Morning Corona on November 18th at EagleGlen Golf Club, sponsored by Eagle Glen Golf Club. Call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350 or visit us online at www.CoronaChamber.org to register today!

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Left: New members show off their welcome bags at theChamber's bimonthly New Member Reception.These receptions are held on the last Tuesday of every oddmonth, and are an introduction to the Greater Corona ValleyChamber of Commerce and the services we provide. If you'verecently joined our Chamber and have never attended, call usat (951) 737-3350 for more information. The next reception will be held on November 30. We'd love tohave you!

Right: Greater Corona Valley Chamber Ambassadors,Corona High School cheerleaders and Sam's Clubemployees were all on hand to celebrate the 9thAnniversary of the Corona Sam's Club.If you're not yet a member, visit 1375 E. Ontario Ave., call (951) 582-0280 or visit www.samsclub.com tosee what Sam's Club has to offer!

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t is with great pleasure and pride that we welcome the new City of Eastvale to our county. The council's inauguration and firstofficial council meeting took place on Friday,October 1, 2010 in theauditorium of EleanorRoosevelt High School.Among the list of items on the agenda were contracts for police andfire services from theCounty Fire Departmentand Riverside Sheriff'sDepartment. Adam Rushwas named the city's first Mayor and council-man Jeff DeGrandpre itsfirst mayor pro-tem.Council members KellyHowell, Ric Welch and IkeBootsma, will join them inleading the new city, and itwas my personal honor toswear them in. Also attending the inauguration were elected officials from theState, the County, the School District, and thecities of Corona and Norco. All were there to congratulate the council and residents on theiraccomplishments. Outside in the parking lotsat a police car and motorcycle emblazonedwith “City of Eastvale Police Department.”After the meeting adjourned, the inaugural celebration took place on the football field of

meetings took place at various venues including the Homecoming ApartmentComplex and several Corona-Norco Unified

School District campuses in the area. Thesemeetings were always well-attended and veryhelpful to the residents, most of whom werethere to find out where their services werecoming from and who to call in case theyneeded assistance. As the community matured,the meetings focused more on how to ensurethat the quality of life issues were adequatelyaddressed by the CHP, the county, and the special districts that provide services to

the high school. An estimated 5,000 residentsattended the event which included a parade, musical entertainment, and a fireworks show.

This day was the culmination of many years of hard work at the County. What consisted of mostly dairy farms ten years ago is now theCity of Eastvale. As land values increased andregulations on dairy farming became moreonerous, most of the farmers decided to moveto greener pastures in other areas and otherstates. As the area urbanized, the new residents became very involved in how theircommunity developed. Regular community

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IA celebration was held at Roosevelt High School on October 1st to congratulate Eastvale on becoming a city.

Left: (L-R) Elected Eastvale City Council members Ike Bootsma, Ric Welch, Kelly Howell, Jeff DeGrandpre and Adam Rush were sworn in by Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione at the City of Eastvale's Inaugural Celebration on October 1, 2010 at Roosevelt High School.

Photo by Rich Linton Sentinel Weekly News

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the area. Eventually the meetings focused more on cityhood until the exploratorycommittee formed and the incorporation effort was underway.

The City of Eastvale is roughly 2/3rds developed. The boundaries of the city followthe County line on the north and west, the 15 Freeway on the east, and the SantaAna River/City of Norco boundary to the south. At build-out, the population will be somewhere around 70,000 people, although that number may change if the City Council changes their land use plan to include more job centers and retail, and less housing on the remaining undeveloped land in the city.

City Council meetings will take place at Rosa Parks Elementary School until staff has secured a more permanent home. Check their website for dates and times astheir calendar for the rest of this year has not been determined as of the date ofthis writing.

While from the very beginning we at the County always believed Eastvale wouldeventually incorporate, we were all surprised at how quickly the community developed and became involved in determining their destiny. What a wonderfulplace Eastvale is and what incredible people live there. I am very grateful for theirenergy and enthusiasm and can't overstate the pride I feel when I drive through the city and look at what's there now. Congratulations Eastvale on a job well done!

To learn more about Riverside County's newest city take a look at their website atwww.eastvalecity.org.

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Motorists driving between Anaheim Hills and Corona oneastbound State Route 91 (SR-91) freeway will soon have abetter drive. The connection between Orange and Riversidecounties will be improved - bringing a much needed newlane, increased capacity and enhanced driving conditions toone of the most pivotal stretches of freeway in California.

Working at a blistering pace, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Caltrans District 12 in Orange County are on the verge of completing the 91Eastbound Lane Addition Project by year's end. Soon,commuters will benefit from a new 5.9 mile eastbound lanebetween SR-241 and SR-71 as well as improved transitionsat the NB 241/EB 91 interchange, Green River Road and theEB 91/NB 71 connector – all in just under a year!

See the DifferenceToday, people commuting through the Santa Ana Canyon can see the improvements right away – from the addition of a new 12-foot lane and 12-foot shoulder, to the wideningof five bridges, to safety improvements that include the installation of concrete barriers and guardrails. Ten retainingwalls were also designed, molded and treated in earth tone colors to resemble the canyon and compliment the surrounding environment.

Aggressive Construction ScheduleBut best of all is that this project was originally projected to take between two tothree years to complete – a tough reality to accept if you commute SR-91 on anygiven day.

But, thanks to an aggressive construction approach adopted by OCTA,Caltrans and Brutoco Engineering & Construction, the Inland Empire-based firm who earned the construction contract, the project slashed time to just over one year.

The 91 Eastbound Lane Addition Project:

The First Step to A Better Commute, A Better Connection, A Better 91

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Since breaking ground less than a year ago,management teams and construction crewshave worked multiple shifts throughout the project to meet the demands of theaggressive schedule, while keeping freewayand lane closures to an absolute minimum.While the eastbound SR-91 to northboundSR-71 transition has been occasionally closedduring the midnight hours, the eastbound SR-91 itself has always stayed opened.And, barring the unexpected, it will remainopen from now until the finish line.

Collaborative EffortIt took a team to drive this project towardcompletion. The collaborative partnershipbetween the OCTA, Caltrans, the RiversideCounty Transportation Commission, alongwith support from the cities of Anaheim,Yorba Linda, Corona, Chino Hlills, as well asthe 91 Express Lanes and the TransportationCorridor Agencies has made this projectundertaking a success.

OCTA worked proactively with both OrangeCounty and Riverside County organizations,such as Chambers of Commerce, civic organizations, school districts and homeowners associations to keep commutersand communities informed. OCTA staff alsoparticipated in city-sponsored events andheld meetings with businesses throughoutthe project area.

Stimulus Funding Creates JobsIn addition to bringing relieving congestion,the $59.5 million improvement project playeda key role in helping create hundreds ofmuch needed jobs that put men and womenfrom throughout the region back to work.Construction costs for the 91 Eastbound LaneAddition were paid for with $47.9 million in funding awarded to OCTA from theAmerican Recovery and Reinvestment Act(ARRA) of 2009. As such, local monies thatwere previously allocated to pay for construction were freed up for investmentson other transportation projects.

A Better 91 In SightFor commuters hoping tosee more improvementsalong SR-91, thoseimprovements are nowcoming into focus. Thegood news is that the

Above: Workers smooth the new lane along the eastbound 91 freeway at the 71 interchange.

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Eastbound Lane Addition Project is the first of three planned SR-91 improvement projects throughout a 21-mile stretch in Orange County.

In the summer of 2011, OCTA and Caltrans will partner again to begin construction of a new eastbound and westbound lane addition project betweenSR-241 and SR-55. And RCTC continues to move forward with its SR-91Improvement Project, which calls for improvements from SR-241 in OrangeCounty to I-15 in Riverside County. And there's a third project in the works,slated to start construction in 2013 that will add a SR-91 westbound generaluse and an auxiliary lane from SR-57 to Interstate 5. These three projects are all part of OCTA's “A Better 91” program, which seeks to relieve trafficcongestion, increase capacity and enhance operations throughout the 91.

For more information about the A Better 91 program, contact FernandoChavarria, Manager of Outreach, at (714) 560-5306 or email [email protected], or visit us at http://www.octa.net/better91.

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he year was 1981 when Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowerydecided that they could either go on a road trip back to Buffalo,

New York or they could open up their own New York-style chicken wing joint in Kent, Ohio to satisfy their craving. Luckily for everyone, they chose the latter. Since then, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar® has been serving up deliciouschicken wings and has become one of the top 10 fastest-growing restaurant chainsin the country. But their concept is more than just a NY-style wing joint with 14 signature sauces.

Also a sports bar, Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar comes complete with a full menufeaturing everything from salads to appetizers to burgers, and a variety of specialtyitems. Everything is served in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere where people like to hang out with friends, play trivia on the Buzztime® Trivia system and watch theirfavorite sports games on one of the many big-screen TVs. The chain is also gearedtoward the highest level of customer satisfaction, as established in their mission.

Buffalo Wild Wings is all about the WOW factor; it is part of every component of therestaurant. The chain is guest-driven and strives to WOW their guests everyday byachieving the highest level of satisfaction with an extraordinary focus on friendlyservice, food, fun and value. They are also team-focused and want to WOW theirteam members by providing the same respect, positive encouragement and fair treatment within the organization that they expect Team Members to share externally with every guest.

Buffalo Wild Wings is also community-connected and WOWs the communities where they do business by practicing good citizenship and helping to make thosecommunities a better place to live, work and grow. Buffalo Wild Wings is dedicated to excellence by WOW-ing their franchise stakeholders with outstanding industry-leading financial results and operational performance.

The chain is best known for their large selection of signature sauces that are put ontheir wings: Sweet BBQ, Teriyaki, Mild, Parmesan Garlic, Medium, Honey BBQ, SpicyGarlic, Asian Zing, Caribbean Jerk, Hot BBQ, Hot, Mango Habanero, Wild, and Blazin’.

For those who dare and have a high pain threshold, there is the Blazin’ Challenge.It consists of eating 12 wings prepared with the signature Blazin’ Sauce in six minutes. The rules state that you are not allowed to use a dipping sauce or consume any other food during the challenge. If you have completed the challenge successfully, you have earned the right to purchase a Blazin' Challenge T-Shirt and have your picture on the Blazin' Challenge Wall. There is always something fun happening at BWW, and promotions include Wing Tuesday where theyoffer 55¢ wings and Boneless Thursdays with 65¢ boneless wings.

Buffalo Wild Wingsby Becky Rhodes

The sports bar is located at 2670Tuscany St., Ste. 101 in theCrossings Shopping Center,neighboring the Edwards movietheaters. Since its opening, BuffaloWild Wings has earned the reputation of being a great place tobring the family and watch yourfavorite sports game. They can be reached at (951) 739-9464or visit them online atwww.BuffaloWildWings.com.

Above, from top: The exterior of Buffalo Wild Wings; Waitress Catie Catero serves upa sampler platter; guests enjoythe sports-friendly atmospherenear the bar.

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Already a star on “The Price Is Right,” Solade Concepts, Inc. mightwant to borrow the name of that long-running game show as theCorona company markets its line of solar structures.

Two years ago, Andrew Ferrick, 44, an electrical contractor, was miredin the miserable economy like so many others in the constructionindustry. One day an idea emerged as though the sun hiding behind a cloud suddenly made an appearance.

Solar is the future, but “everyone was in solar,” he said. “I heard abouta large system in the desert that was 50 percent efficient and hadhassles with all the environmental hurdles. I needed a niche product.”

He found it in a solar cabana he designed that he says met head-on a lot of the objections people have to solar power. It was attractive,unlike the heavy solar panels placed on rooftops; it was efficient, and itadded value to a home. The panels, covered in fabric, sat flat on top of the cabana's roof.

The price starts at about $10,000, but federal tax credits and rebatesby utilities, such as Edison, can lower the cost by 40 percent.The electric bill should drop between $50 and $100 a month,Ferrick said, which could be less than the payments on the cabana.

Producers at “The Price Is Right” were so impressed that they added it to the “Earth Day Showcase” in April. It appeared in a second showcase last month. The publicity has been helpful in giving his company credibility, Ferrick said, and has acted as a vehicle of sortsfor three commercial products.

The first is a bus shelter, and that's where the game show slogancomes in. The first one in Corona sits on S. Main St., near Old Mill St. The price is right, Ferrick said, because it didn't cost the city anything, and he wants to build another 20 in the city at no charge.An advertising company foots the bill, then derives revenue by sellingad space at the bus shelters.

It gets even better, Ferrick says, because the city gets carbon credits,a 20 percent cut from advertising revenue, plus a reduction in powercharges – between $50 and $100 a month for each shelter.

Before the shelter was built this summer, other municipalities Ferrickhad approached seemed interested, but had two questions:“Where can we see one, and what data do you have on energy savings?” Now people are actually driving to Corona to see the shelter,and on the day of our interview, an analyst from the Orange CountyTransportation Authority stopped by to take photos.

Corona has received a $240,000 grant to build 20 shelters,Ferrick said. He's hoping to convince officials to use the grant money elsewhere and save energy as well.

Ferrick, who has lived in Corona for 32 years, may have other businesswith the city. Sometime this month, the City Council is expected toconsider his offer to build up to 100 solar charging stations for electric vehicles at Dos Lagos, The Crossings and other shopping centers. The $12,000 stations, accommodating up to four vehicles,would be placed in the parking lot of a retailer for drivers to “top off”their batteries while shopping or eating. Just like at the bus shelters,advertising would pay the bills. The kilowatts not used for chargeswould go back to the grid, lowering energy bills for property owners.

The third Solade Concepts product is the Emergency Repair Unit thatFerrick would like to sell to fire and police departments and even commercial buildings. The solar-powered station, which could fit in a closet, provides instant power for computers, phones and other

electronics to ensure that communications are not impacted by anearthquake or other disaster.

With so much going on at Solade Concepts, it's surprising as we sit atthe bus shelter with his wife, Julie, for Ferrick to point to her and say,“You're looking at our company.” Right now, sales are handled throughsolar distributors. It's not an ideal arrangement since salespeople tendto push more expensive products, such as roof panels, to earn bigger commissions.

“It's just a matter of educating people about our products,”Ferrick said. “Someday we may have a billion-dollar company.Imagine the jobs in Corona.”

Andrew can be reached at (800) 991-3013. Their website iswww.OffTheRoofSolar.com.

Solade Conceptsby Peter Fischetti

What’sNew

Above: Solade Concepts owners Andrew and Julie Ferrick (center) are all smiles under their completed solar bus shelter. Eco Ad Space exec Paul Larez (in blue) sells advertising space on the shelter, which is on the heavily traveled Main St.

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Our September Mega Mixer,held at Corona Public Library,

was a Hit!

Everyone is welcome to attend our annual Holiday Party on

Thursday, December 16th at5pm at the Corona E.L.K.S. Lodge

located at 912 E. Sixth St.,right next to the Chamber.

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Buffalo Wild WingsAl LopezWestern Municipal Water District

Amy LadikaCitizens Business Bank

Angela SommervilleAngela’s Casino

Anna PathEmerald Escrow

Annie Bradberry Congregation Beth Shalom

Art MarquezGold Star Promotions

Biren ShuklaForum Info Tech

Blanca CisnerosViSalus (Body by Vi)

Brian TressenMartin Associates Brokerage

Candance JohnsonMartin Associates Brokerage

Carolyn VanTilborgPrimerica Financial Services

Chris CirignanoCorona Nissan

Chris MillerThomas Miller Mortuary

Christie KoontzTop Notch Plumbing,Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.

Cindi TaylorThe Events

Cyndi MonroeChristian Arts & Theatre

Darlene SmithSpringhill Suites

Darrell HaleDarrell Hale Virtual Properties

Dave GordonParty Solution

Davidsen Ruben Fortress Life

Dee ScottCNUSD

Diane MetznerTangram Interiors

Don GarlingLucas Enterprises

Doris OskoWoman’s Improvement Club

Doug SmithSmith Mitchellweiler, LLP

Dwight CromieAltek Media

Eileen BlagaBBVA Compass

Eileen HardsGresham Savage Nolan & Tilden

Ellen BaldwinElements of Elegance, Inc.

Ellie VanDoornum100 Mile Club

Erik HassoldYourCoronaCPA.com

Ernest RamirezCorona Nissan

Fernando CardonaCorona Firefighters Association IAFF Local #3757

Frank DiGerolamoDFI Insurance

Frank SpencerKeller Williams

Fred HernandezAscension Business Center, Inc

Heddy SalernoInside Plants

Jason KimesCircle City Marketing

Jeff TupperCorona Regional Medical Center

Jennifer TressenMartin Associates Brokerage

Jessica MorganCorona Nissan

Jim DorseyJim Dorsey Photography

Jim OrrOperation CommunityCares

Jim SteinerCorona Firefighters Association IAFF Local #3757

Joani EstradaAs You Like It Event Design & Catering

Joel SeiglerAREA Appraisal Management Company, Inc.

Julie WebiMortgage

Justin LictenbergCorona Firefighters Association IAFF Local #3757

Karen SpiegelCity of Corona

Kathy BarreraAmerican Security Bank

Kerry PendergastPremier Service Bank

Kirsten ConeValencia Terrace

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n September 21-23, your GreaterCorona Valley Chamber of Commercehosted its very first membership drive.We partnered withYour ChamberConnection to bring a unique andeffective approach to improving membership, volunteerism and the bottom line.This drive was fast-paced,high energy, extremely competitive anda lot of fun. Our goal was to not onlybring new members into the Chamber,but to also educate the communityabout the Greater Corona ValleyChamber of Commerce and what weare all about.

Your Chamber Connection cameto us with these three goals:1. To educate our volunteers2. To help our Chamber raise

revenue and increase membership participation

3. To energize and educate existing Chamber members while recruiting new members through an enthusiastic and entertaining membership development program

Over this 3-day period, the Chamberhosted approximately 100 volunteers,who broke off into teams and workedat least one 3-hour shift. In the end,they were not only competing to seewho could bring in the most members,but they also competed for honorssuch as the “Godfather” award,which was given to the “boss” of theevent, and the “Top Dawg” award, whichwas given to the individual with themost participation.

We would like to take this opportunityto thank and acknowledge everyonewho had a hand in this event,specifically Chris Miller, who chaired thedrive, and the Board of Directors,which allowed this program to moveforward. It would not have been as successful without the positive attitudesand hard work of the individuals listedin this spread.Thanks to them, webrought in 85 new members during themonth of September. This increase inmembership not only allows us to pro-vide more resources for our new andexisting members, but it strengthensour influence in Sacramento, where we are constantly fighting for our membersand pro-business legislation.

What’sNew

Volunteers who Helped

Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce

Membership Driveby Stephanie Shapiro

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Kristin ReedThe Storage Center at Weirick Road

Larry RiceChampionship Promotions

Lenny EdwardsLT Enterprise

Leroy FlemingVia-Ery Park N’ EatIndustrial Catering

Liebe StaesMajestic Print

Linda PearsonCorona Regional Medical Center

Louis DavisSC Edison

Mario ZapataThe PC Masters

Mark MejiaEagle Glen Golf Club

Mark MussmannMassage Envy

Mark NeelyWindy Plum Farms

Mary BarnettABI (Another Brilliant Idea)

Melinda BurnsMelinda’s Computer Services

Michael LarsenMartin Associates Brokerage

Mike LongCrossroads Church

Mike PassMike QuarishiAladdin Cleaning Services

Mike ReaumeMike Reaume Insurance

Mike RyanPrudential Financial Services

Mike Thompson Corona Firefighters Association IAFF Local #3757

Mike TurnerCorona Nissan

Mike ZellerPrimerica Financial Services

Nan McVeighWoman’s Improvement Club

Nancy FayWoman’s Improvement Club

Nathan PereaSmith Mitchellweiler, LLP

Nicole BaldwinElements of Elegance, Inc.

Pete BoadaCitizen Business Bank

Phil RizzoPremier Service Bank

Rachel RolaAs You Like It Event Design & Catering

Rebecca SpiegelAs You Like It Event Design & Catering

Rick BrentMartin Associates Brokerage

Rick JonesLucas Enterprises

Rob LitchieMartin Associates Brokerage

Samuel TadlockFortress Life

Sandi StaundingerCorona Rose Flowers& Gifts

Sandy KleinRE/MAX All-Stars Realty

Scotty CarlisleFortress Life

Shane KelleyCorona Firefighters Association IAFF Local #3757

Sharon BlodgettMartin Associates Brokerage

Shirley WarrenWal-Mart

Shirley ZinkWest Coast Fundraising

Sol ShapiroBig Loser Weight Loss Coach

Sondra LindNew Dimensions Escrow

Stacy DorseyProvidence Centers of Hypnotherapy

Tanis LoeraMartin Associates Brokerage

Therese MarquezGold Star Promotions

Thomas LacerdaCorona Nissan

Tim LunaCorona Firefighters Association IAFF Local #3757

Tim O’BrienPremier Service Bank

Todd HawenCorona Nissan

Tony LieuEagle Glen Optometry

Tracy MauserPeppermint Ridge

Ty FlemingTMK Music & Entertainment Productions, Inc.

Vince ArmatulliSusan Glenn & Associates,CPA’s, Inc.

William YoungCircle City Rotary

Yolanda CarrilloYMCA

Zulma NazarigosFortress Life

more Volunteers

If you're not currently a Greater Corona ValleyChamber member, or you know someone who isn't, contact us at (951) 737-3350 so we can set up an appointment. We would love to be your resource for prosperity too!

Volunteers signed the event banner, participated in upbeat activities, danced,made phone calls, did push-ups, andtoasted to their success in bringing new members to the Greater CoronaValley Chamber!

Photos by Jim Dorsey Photography

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New Chamber MembersCounselingSR ConsultingCorona, CA 92878S.R. 'Al' Lopez (951) 538-9019

Dentist - OrthodontistJack R. Kavanagh, DDS, MS260 E. Ontario Ave., Ste. 202, Corona, CA 92879Jack Kavanagh (951) 371-7700

DentistGilbert F. Sanchez, DDS, Inc.146 E. Sixth St., Corona, CA 92879Maria Sanchez (951) 340-3413

Embroidering & ScreenprintingColor Stitches2175 Sampson Ave., Ste. 109Corona, CA 92879Ernesto Rangel (951) 734-7894www.colorsstitches.com

Employment ServicesPrestige International1777 Tara Way, San Marcos, CA 92078Kelly Mattson (951) 775-0444www.biztraveladvisors.com

EntertainmentA-Team Party Services12620 Carissa Ave., Chino, CA 91710Lisa Walsh (909) 628-2866

Equipment RentalStone Equipment Company290 N. Smith Ave., Corona, CA 92880Cheryl Stone (951) 272-9200www.stoneequipment.com

Financial Services / InvestmentsFive River Financial/Investment1655 E. Sixth St., Ste.A-4-104 Corona, CA 92879Jagdeep Singh (951) 808-3636

Fitness4 Everybody Fitness436 N. Main St., Corona, CA 92880Sabrina Anderson (951) 735-2321www.4everybodyfitness.com

Cross Fit - Corona9106 Pulsar Ct., Ste. G, Corona, CA 92883Melissa Wilson (951) 277-7767www.crossfitcorona.com

FloristAAA Florist1277 W. Sixth St., Ste. D, Corona, CA 92882Marina Byers (951) 371-5151www.coronasaaaflorist.com

Food DistributionNewport Farms105 Pearl St., Corona, CA 92879Paul Wunsch (951) 739-0841www.newportfarms.com

Accounting / Bookkeeping / CPALois Tomlinson - CPAMoreno Valley, CA

Profit By Design Controller & CFO Services1622 Liberty Dr., Corona, CA 92881Mark Sutherland (714) 356-7008www.profitbydesign-cfo.com

Ayoub & Associates, Inc.1307 W. 6th St., Corona, CA 92882Joseph Ayoub (951) 273-0000www.josephayoub.com

ApartmentsThe Crossing2125 Highpointe Dr., Corona, CA 92879Tamara Davis (951) 272-3770

ArchitectHMC Architects3546 Concourt St., Ontario, CA 91764Laurie Connell (909) 989-9979www.hmcarchitects.com

AttorneyFransen & Molinaro LLP980 Montecito Dr., Ste. 206, Corona, CA 92879Nathan Fransen (951) 520-9684www.loanlaw.net

Automobile - Dealer WholesaleReliance Motors, LLC1655 E. Sixth St., Bldg. 3 Ste. 105,Corona, CA 92879Tony Aziz (714) 981-4972

Automobile - Parts & SuppliesJeran Products16442 Gothard St., Ste. FHuntington Beach, CA 92647Jerry Mitchell (714) 848-3778

BankFirst Citizens Bank1120 El Camino Ave., Corona, CA 92879Munira Ali (951) 734-3564www.firstcitizens.com

BeveragesSpider Energy Drink490 E. Princeland Ct., Unit 3, Corona, CA 92879Pete Lagarin (951) 310-6066www.spiderenergy.com

Certified Public AccountantKelly Allen & Associates CPA300 E. State St., Ste. 675, Redlands, CA 92373Kelly Allen (909) 792-3112

Mellon, Johnson & Reardon, CPA's3270 Inland Empire Blvd., Ste. 300,Ontario, CA 91764Brenda Pruden (909) 985-7286www.mjrcpas.com

ChiropractorDr. Michael Onandia624 E. Grand Blvd., Ste. E, Corona, CA 92879Michael Onandia (951) 735-5424www.michaelonandia.com

Orange Tree Chiropractic260 E. Ontario Ave., Ste. 104, Corona, CA 92879Ronald Vogtsberg (951) 737-3030www.orangetreechiro.com

Classes - CookingGet Cooking 1011390 W. 6th St., Ste. 132, Corona, CA 92882Connie Beale (951) 340-1010www.getcooking101.com

ClothingCorporate Attire and MoreBig Bear Lake, CACheryl Lascalles

CoffeeCircle City Coffee Roasters138 E. Sixth St., Corona, CA 92879Cameron Thomas (626) 379-9299www.circlecityroasters.com

Computer - SalesAlpha Business Computers1690 W. 6th St., Ste. E, Corona, CA 92882Joe Bhaghani (951) 372-0222www.alphacompu.com

ConstructionGranite Contruction/Liberty Quarry38740 Sky Canyon Dr., Ste. CMurrieta, CA 92563Nelly Meujivar (951) 304-9283

PBA Construction23681 Via Del Rio, Yorba Linda, CA 92887Jim Koontz (714) 693-3711

Consultant - BusinessYour Chamber Connection501 Oak Hollow Ln., Fort Worth, TX 76112Lorraine Deitchman (817) 909-0122

Contractor - ElectricalAvenue Electric1499 Pomona Rd., Ste. H, Corona, CA 92882David Bellehumeur (951) 279-7407www.avenueelectric.com

BH Electric, Inc.3380 La Sierra Ave., Ste. 104-111Riverside, CA 92503Brian Helton (951) 354-5466www.bheinc.com

Contractor - General CommercialCB Kirk40144 Belvedere Ct., Murrieta, CA 92562Brandt Kirk (951) 704-8021

Cosmetics - Hair & SkinMary Kay Cosmetics - NyiriChris Nyiri (951) 203-9112www.marykay.com/cnyiri

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HVAC - Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning

Vision Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.26398 Deere Ct., Ste. 108, Murrieta, CA 92562Brittney Simons (951) 677-9199

InsuranceAssistance Insurance Agency13732 Newport Ave., Ste. 1, Tustin, CA 92780Andre Olivier (951) 541-0441

St. Clair Insurance Agency232 E. Grand Blvd., Ste. 204, Corona, CA 92879Jeff St. Clair (951) 736-6710www.stclairinsurance.com

JewelryStella & Dot27638 Trailhead Ct., Corona, CA 92883Nancy Gilliard (951) 674-1742www.stelladot.com/sites/ngilliard

Legal ServicePre-Paid Legal Services, Inc.27561 Eastwind Dr., Corona, CA 92883Mike Cantu (951) 245-6892www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/sammcantu

Limousine ServiceLimo Go USA, Inc.Jano Alikian (951) 898-1999

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Gasoline & OilEagle Glen Mobil Gas Station2261 Eagle Glen Pkwy., Corona, CA 92883Emad Wasaf (951) 520-1990

Gift ShopSylvia's TreasuresSylvia Fleming (951) 371-6305

Gymnastics InstructionGymnastics Pacifica, Inc.1830 Compton Ave., Corona, CA 92881William Avila (951) 734-1052www.gymnasticspacifica.com

Health / FitnessYoga Den1035 Montecito Dr., Ste. 102, Corona, CA 92879Elizabeth Villagomez (951) 279-9642www.yogadens.com

Vibrant Body Health1450 Shire Pl., Norco, CA 92860Linda Butler (909) 731-8930www.vibrantbodyhealth.com

Health CareCorona Health Clinic1450 W. Sixth St., Ste. 201, Corona, CA 92882Maria Cabrera (951) 372-0556

Inland Heart Doctors Medical Group854 Magnolia Ave., Corona, CA 92879Pam McCloud (951) 734-4880

Inland Psychiatric Medical Group770 Magnolia Ave., Ste. 1F, Corona, CA 92879Sai Chundu, M.D. (951) 737-1917

Mission Surgical Clinic1902 Fullerton Ave., Corona, CA 92881Juli Chin (951) 278-8870www.missionsurgical.com

Riverside Regional Pain Center4234 Riverwalk Pkwy., Ste. 120Riverside, CA 92505Babar Iqbal (951) 785-7772

Urology Center of Southern California1820 Fullerton Ave., Ste. 260 Corona, CA 92881Dr. Bruce Houman (951) 735-2700www.ucosc.com

Home Health ServicesSynergy Home Care1353 Old Temescal Rd., Ste. 123Corona, CA 92881Ken Kuck (951) 280-9808 www.synergyhomecare.com

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RestaurantInka Wasi505 Corona Mall, Ste. 103, Corona, CA 92879Cecilia Picciotti (951) 254-4550

Circle City Foods, Inc.150 Depot Dr., Corona, CA 92880Bob Suko (951) 314-2822

RetailDiscount Warehouse1655 W. Sixth St., Ste. 105, Corona, CA 92882John Palmieri (951) 531-8290

Shades of Afrika114 E. Sixth St., Corona, CA 92879Charles Johnson (951) 284-7888www.shadesofafrika.com

Wal Mart Stores, Inc - Ontario Ave.1290 E. Ontario Ave., Corona, CA 92881Jason Huber (951) 278-0924www.walmart.com

RoofingPRS RoofingNorco, CA 92860Mitch Dalton (951) 735-0238

School - PrivateCrossroads Christian Schools of Corona2380 Fullerton Ave., Corona, CA 92881

(951) 735-2557x2171www.crossroadsschool.org

Tires, Wheels, & Tire ServiceBud's Tire and Wheel / Turbo Liner8651 Indiana Ave., Riverside, CA 92504Bud Luppiro (951) 351-1319www.budstirepros.com

Web DesignCreative Solutions MarketingCorona, CAMarcy Decato (951) 736-2999www.cswebsitedesign.com

Writer / AuthorJennifer TressenCorona, CA (951) 532-7007www.jennifertressen.com

MarketingHigh Speed Marketing2821 Palmetto Ln., Corona, CA 92881Rob Witherby (951) 343-0205www.highspeedinc.net

Hyperactive Media, Inc.9901 Alburtis Ave., Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670Jesse Nunez (213) 272-9953www.hyperactivemedia.com

Medical - Equipment & SuppliesSummitPaul Randall (714) 392-6789

Merchant ServicesConnect Merchant Payment Services4204 Riverwalk Pkwy., Ste. 270Riverside, CA 92505Sarah Sutterfield (951) 905-5980www.cmps.com

MortuaryGrimes and Akes Family Funeral Home500 W. Seventh St., Corona, CA 92882Patrick Akes (951) 737-3771www.akesfamilyfuneralhome.com

Non-ProfitCorona Panthers Track Club2057 Santa Barbara St., Corona, CA 92882Jeremy Beck (714) 336-2586www.coronapantherstrackclub.org

Eagle Glen Master Homeowners Assn.25109 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 300Murrieta, CA 92562John Thorpe (951) 698-8511

SACK Foundation220 Deininger Cir., Corona, CA 92880Shirley Zink (714) 473-7887www.simpleacts.org

OptometristGary R. Bell, O.D.807 W. Grand Blvd., Ste. A, Corona, CA 92882Nanci Webster (951) 735-1002

Payroll ServiceEmployer Network, LLC1240 E. Ontario Ave., Ste. 102-208Corona, CA 92881Angela Arents (951) 808-3924

Pet ShopBark Living LLC2641 Vonita Cir., Corona, CA 92879Lori Johnston (714) 350-6349www.barkliving.com

Physician, M.D.Dr. Benjamin Leong4000 14th St., Ste. 412, Riverside, CA 92501Dr. Benjamin Leong (951) 468-8252

Mowbray P. Hagan MD, Inc.500 Corona Mall, Corona, CA 92879Dr. Mowbray Hagan (951) 734-6110

Pool MaintenanceThe Pool TaylorTaylor Loncono (714) 746-7765

Real EstateCentury 21 Gold2055 Hamner Ave., Norco, CA 92860Donna Chudzicki (951) 479-4580www.c21gold.net

Colonial Realty Group102 E. Grand Blvd., Corona, CA 92879Ken McFarland (951) 545-5335www.colonialrealtygroup.us

G F Services195 W. Ontario Ave., Ste. 102,Corona, CA 92882Chris Bowen (951) 281-2900www.gfresgroup.com

The Holmes Team, Inc.Corona, CALinda Holmes (951) 313-9925www.TheHolmesTeam.com

Top Producers Realty668 Paseo Grande, Corona, CA 92882Chris Nyiri (951) 737-2121www.reo-broker.com

Recycling - ElectronicsCal Micro Recycling1541 W. Brooks St., Ontario, CA 91762Jesse Toro (909) 467-4800www.onestoprecycler.com

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lthough it's not a well-known term,“compounding” is a drug prescription service that every patient – particularlychronically ill patients – should becomefamiliar with. A better lay term for compounding is “customizing” since that'swhat compounding pharmacists do, and theresults can be life changing for patients whoare not doing well with prescription drugs.

A valuable example is pain medication.For some patients, 100mg of a prescribed drug might not be enough and yet 200m is too much and leaves them groggy. If thedrug only comes in these two strengths, thepatient is left in a frustrating and stressfuldilemma .A compounding pharmacist,however, can work with the patient's doctor

to create the same prescription in dosagesbetween 100mg and 200mg to find just theright dosage for that patient. When it comes topain, compounded prescriptions can truly makea difference in the quality of life. Anotheressential use of compounding for patients whoare unable to swallow or digest pills, is to havea prescription compounded from a pill into a suspension, or from pill form into a topicalcream that will work faster and more efficiently. Even hormone prescriptions can becustomized – often a necessity because seldom do two people have the same hormonelevels. If a woman on hormone therapy can'tget the correct balance from prescriptiondrugs, her doctor can prescribe customizedbioidentical hormones compounded for herspecific needs.

Corona is very lucky to have a new compounding pharmacy right here in the city,working with local doctors and patients.The Corona Specialty Pharmacy (CSP), whichopened in July of this year, is owned by DianeAhn, Pharm.D. Diane did a great deal ofresearch before choosing Corona, even hiringconsultants who told her that Corona was thebest possible city for her business. “They werecorrect,” said Diane. “The people of Coronahave been wonderful; so welcoming,so positive, and the Chamber of Commerce has been most supportive.” In addition to thepharmacy, Diane has a state-of-the-art lab onsite, and CSP offers full service on all regularprescriptions plus a comprehensive array ofover-the-counter medications and productsthat would be found in any major pharmacy.

Prior to opening her own business, Diane hadyears of experience with such pharmacies asLongs, Costco, and CVS. Staying current withnew drugs is an important part of her work,and she receives ongoing information from

major drug companies,industry journals,and medical professionals. “We are problem solvers,” sheexplained. “If patients are notresponding well to their medication, we find out what's not workingand find solutions.”

Some of those solutions are quite amazing.For patients with severe allergies who cannotuse drugs containing gluten, sodium, coloring,fillers, or other unwanted components, Dianecan recreate the prescription without any ofthe offending components. Even children benefit from compounding, since a pharmacistcan take a drug that is not sold in small dosesand dilute it to a dosage appropriate for children of different ages. In some cases,drugs that work well for patients are discontinued by drug companies because theyare no longer profitable, and in that event, thedoctor can send the prescription to Diane forcompounding and the patient can continue touse the medication. Prescriptions with adosage of four or six pills at a time can be difficult for seniors to either swallow or keeptrack of, and compounding can turn those sixpills into one pill.

Like other major pharmacies, CSP has a program to assist patients who don't have prescription insurance or are caught in theMedicare Gap. Typically, a pharmacy will offergeneric drugs for a set price to assist thesecustomers, but Diane mentioned that CSP'sprogram includes both generic and brandname drugs for the cost of the dispensing fee only. “For many of our customers this program provides significant savings,sometimes cheaper than co-pay fees for thosewho do have insurance, and we don't requireany memberships or annual fees.”

Many patients are not aware of the full potential of compounding, but research shows that it is a rapidly growing branch ofpharmaceutical science. Diane encouragespatients having difficulty with standard prescriptions to consult their doctor about the possibility of compounding.

What’sNewCorona

Specialty Pharmacyby Hollie Davies

CSP is located in Lowe's Center at 1280 Corona Pointe Ct.,Ste. 114, Corona 92879. Diane does not advertise on her website,so the best way to get more information is to call her at(951) 278-1008, or email [email protected] accepts all major credit cards and offers Flex-Pay.

Above: Pharmacist Diane Ahn at work in her pharmacy

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Restaurant ReviewMiguel's California MexicanCocina & Cantina

Allan is the host of the Let’s Dine Out Food, Travel &Entertainment radio show that airs on News Talk 590,KTIE every Saturday afternoon from 3 pm to 5 pm.You can contact Allan at [email protected] or by phone(909) 910-3463. You can also visit his website,www.letsdineoutshow.com.

A fixture on Corona since 1973, Miguel's Mexican restaurants have a reputation of serving fresh, tasty and affordable Mexican food.From what I experienced on a recent visit, I can see why this smallfamily owned and operated chain of Mexican restaurants is so popularand appealing.

This large, full service restaurant offers a variety of delicious Mexicandishes that have flair and value. On my first flight of dishes,I ordered the Shredded Beef Flautas $13.99, the El Garbage Burrito$9.99 and the classic Mole De Maria $14.99. The Flautas featured twohuge flour tortillas, one stuffed with really tasty shredded beef and theother with their moist flavorful chicken. They came with a rich red colored spicy hot sauce, rice and beans. This dish was very good aswas the gigantic burrito which followed. This popular burrito consistedof shredded beef, beans, rice, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes andsmothered with a smooth tangy enchilada sauce and cheese.The entire burrito was a nice effort and was even better the next daywhen I had some more of it for lunch. The best dish of the eveningwas the Chicken with Mole. This wonderful dish featured a quarter of a chicken with a leg, thigh, and chicken breast swimming in a fantastic complex-tasting mole sauce that I was told was made with24 ingredients and had a delicate cinnamon overtone. Rice and Sonorastyle whole beans came with the dish. The Mole sauce is so good I suggest that you get a side order so you can dip the homemadesmall flour tortillas into it.

Next came three more entrees, the Pescado Con Rojas $15.49,the Chile Relleno Plate $15.49, and the Carnitas $11.99. If you enjoyfish, you will love the thick 8 oz. filet of grilled Cod with delightfulcreamy garlic butter chile sauce which complimented the nice charbroiled flavor of the fish very well. I love Chile Rellenos and when I tasted the two large, three-cheese stuffed Pasilla Chiles topped witha tangy garlicky chile sauce, I thought I was in culinary heaven! The Chile Rellenos had a nice bite to them and were some of the best I have had. The last dish, but certainly one of the highlights of theevening was the Carnitas $11.99. This eye-popping plate arrived withlots of large delicious chunks of tender pork that was first oven roasted and then deep fried and served with a tomatillo hot sauce, riceand beans. The pork was nicely seasoned but I would have liked thepork to be fried a little longer so that the outside would have beencrispier. Put the pork in their homemade flour tortillas, add as somesalsa and you'll have some great tasting tacos.

For dessert, the Fried Ice Cream $4.50 was the perfect ending to avery enjoyable dining experience. What really impressed me was theuniqueness of each sauce and the quality of the food, portion sizes and prices.

As we know, there are many Mexican restaurants to dine at, but many serve food that is not all that exciting. I appreciate the fact thatMiguel's recipes are true to their roots and have not gone the route of just preparing boring food to make a quick buck. I have eaten atMiguel's Jr. Restaurants many times before and found them to be justas good as this larger site is.

Miguel's California Mexican Cocina & Cantina1920 Frontage Road / Corona, 92882(951) 520-8911Hours: M-W - 11am - 10pm, T-F - 11am - 11pm

Sat. - 10am - 11pm, Sun. - 9am - 10pmCantina: M-T - 11am - 11pm

F-Sat. - 11am - 1amSun. - 10am - 10pm

Mexican Cuisine

Allan Borgen’s

Above: The exterior and interior of Miguel’s California Mexican Cocina in the Dos Lagos shopping center

Above: Pescado Con Rojas – grilled Codwith creamy garlic butter chile sauce

Photos courtesy of Miguel’s

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substantial portion of disharmony involving employees, as wellas litigation, could be avoided simply by providing more training tosupervisors. In particular, how to deal with people, as well as employment practices, laws and procedures. Such training oftentimes is ignored by employers, because the financial return on such an investment is not immediately ascertainable. Typically, the best employers are those that have been through the litigation process to onedegree or another and understand that it is better to invest minimalamounts in training and education up front, versus significant amountslater in retraining replacements and/or retaining attorneys.

For the most part, bosses and supervisors training is either by word ofmouth and/or on the job training, which is sometimes combined with abrief orientation process. This procedure is about as effective as bringing in a union to increase your employee's productivity levels.Effective options for training and education (besides reading my book)include a formalized orientation program, seminars, a mentoring program (wherein one employee is designated as a type of big brotheror sister to other employees), other books, videos, etc. The amount oftraining and education will of course vary with the various jobs involved.The weakest link typically in the employment chain, however, has been mid-management. These are usually individuals who have beenrapidly transferred to supervisory positions with little or no training, and make big mistakes that are very costly for the employer, and thenask for a raise.

As it relates to education and training, as well as obtaining advice from“consultants” on human resource matters, BE VERY CAREFUL.These days there are a glut of so-called human resource consultantswho frequently create more problems than they cure. There is little orno regulation or licensing in this area. Accordingly, most small companies hire employees to serve several functions including humanresources, and then send these employees out for training.

Larger companies will want skilled professionals with either collegedegrees in human resources, or years of experience, or both. Be leeryof the so-called “Human Resource Consultants”, without first checkingout their credentials, references and experience in litigation.

“It is noble to teach oneself, but still nobler to teach others - and less trouble.”

- Mark Twain

Geoffrey H. Hopper, an attorney with the law firm of Hopper & Associates in Redlands, has practiced more than 25 yearsin the area of labor and employment law and has received the highestindependent evaluation available for attorneys in the United States.

Hopper can be reached at (909) 798-9800

It is always advisable to consult with qualified legal counsel about your own particular situation, in that these matters can vary substantially in degree and nature.

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Become a Greater Corona Valley Chamber Member Today!Join our 900-plus members and see for yourself why itÕs the best business investmentyou can make to grow your business!

Call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350

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here comes a time in every computer user's life when a question comes up: “Why is my system so slow?”

While there may be many reasons why a system behaves this way,the most common are: a virus, malware has lodged inside your system, or your hardware cannot keep up with the introduction of new software.

Prevention is the key; it takes a lot more effort to clean an infectedsystem than to take preventive measures to avoid the infections in the first place. Avoiding viruses includes but is not limited to the following:

• Install a quality anti-virus program• Install real-time anti-malware protection• Keep anti-virus and anti-malware applications current through

regular updates• Perform daily after-hours scans• Disable the “autorun” function• Disable image previews• DO NOT click on email links or attachments• Surf “smart”• Use a hardware-based firewall• Deploy DNS protection

Since most infections come via email, it is important to remember:“IT IS ALL COMMON SENSE FOLKS…”

• If that email seems fishy, IT IS• If you don't recognize the sender, DELETE IT• Seems like it comes from your bank? Call them to make sure• Are you really waiting for THAT shipment?• Did you email yourself? Not likely• Accept attachment files ending in zip, exe, com, or bat ONLY

from trusted sources

But what if your system shows no infection and is still runningslow? Depending on the age of the computer, it might be time for an upgrade. Technology is changing at a rapid pace and developers of software cater to the new operating systems andnew hardware; so your trusted old PC which ran Windows 2000with a mere 256k of memory cannot possibly be upgraded to Windows XP or Windows 7. To top it off, software companies eventually stop supporting theold operating systems, so you are forced toupgrade in order to receive any futureupdates to your programs.

But it is not all rosy; just because youupgraded does not mean you have no problems; it just means your problems arenow of a different kind. A new operatingsystem is usually unstable at first release.You and your employees will have to gothrough a learning curve to adapt to the

“enhancements” in new software with few technical supportresources, etc., etc. To make matters worse, we are in trying economic times, so budgets are tight. You don't want to fall behindbut you also want to avoid upgrading just because others are doingit. Do you really need a new phone just because your friend got thecool new model? You rush to get the new iPad and then stare at itwondering “now what do I do with it?”

The space available for this article is way too small to furtherexpand on these topics, so if you are considering the possibility ofan imminent upgrade, I leave you with this food for thought:

• Evaluate leading-edge against bleeding-edge• Consult with your vendors for compatibility• Plan for obsolescence• Start training your personnel before you upgrade• If possible, stage the upgrade in phases.

Mario Zapata is the President of The PC Masters,and has been specializing in networking and technology support for small to midsize businesses since 1977. He can be reached at (877) 529-3035or [email protected].

To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade…?by Mario Zapata

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41-YEAR MEMBERHendrickson Bros.

38-YEAR MEMBERCorona Nissan

29-YEAR MEMBERCorona-Norco United Way

21-YEAR MEMBERDr. Oariona Lowe &

Dr. Evangelos Rossopoulos

16-19 YEAR MEMBERS

Ability Counts, Inc.Mc Fadden-Dale Industrial Hardware

6-10 YEAR MEMBERS

Circle City Laser Enhancement CenterConsolidated Electrical DistributorsCorona Veterans' Memorial DivisionMary Kay Cosmetics, Inc. - WoodNaval Surface Warfare Center, Corona

Lucas Enterprises, Inc.Medical Express LinkNew Living Options, Inc.Organic Food Bar, Inc.Primaria Medical ClinicPrinting 4 CharitiesProfessional Moving & StorageProvidence Centers of HypnotherapyRed Brick PizzaRey's Accounting & Tax ServiceRiverside County Office of EducationSew Much MoreSouthwestern Transportation

Management ServicesSycamore Creek DentalTanya's Toddlers Preschool and Day CareThe Trendy BedTotal Comfort, Inc.Ukani DentalUSA EnergyVilla Amalfi RestaurantVirtual PropertiesVista Cove Care CenterVulcan Materials Co.World Financial GroupYoshinoya

1-5 YEAR MEMBERSA1 Tune & LubeActive RealtyAffinity Flavors, Inc.Affordable Awnings, Inc.All Decked Out ConstructionBehavioral Momentum Associates, LLCBelord ElectricBuy Rite OutletCalifornia Aesthetic CenterCircle C StorageCorona ClubCorona Hills ChiropracticD LightingDavid Academy of BeautyEastwood InsuranceEngel Machinery, Inc.Farmers Insurance -De La TorreFasco Promotions, Inc.Glazing Concepts, Inc.Grapevine Property Ltd, LLCHealthy Chocolate GroupHome Helpers Senior and Family CareHot Wire Systems, Inc.Jos A. BankJoseph Holt Plastering, Inc.Koki's Bouncers & Party SuppliesLaw Office of Bradley J. Hague

Anniversary Recognition

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Ambassadors’ Committee

ancy Fay began her teaching career in 1962 in Salem, NH, coming to CA in 1966 where she met and then married her husband and fellow teacher, Charlie Fay. She taught in the Corona-Norco schools until they had children of their own. When both children were in junior high, Nancy began teaching at the CaliforniaRehabilitation Center in Norco, first as a teacher and then as the Supervisor of Academic Instruction.

Nancy attended many Chamber functions with her husband, who was an ambassador for several years. She retired from the prison after her husband passed away, and joined the Woman's Improvement Club of Corona. There she became the liaison between the club and the Chamber as their representative for theCommunity Services Network. She then became an Ambassador.

As an Ambassador, she has had the pleasure of meeting many new friends and helping the Chamber in support of the community that has been her home for the last 44 years. She was also the Volunteer of the Quarter in September 2009.

To become an Ambassador, call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350

Ambassador of the Quarter:

Nancy FayWoman’s

Improvement [email protected]

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Why should YOUR business be a member of THIS Chamber?¥ Make new business contacts¥ Market your products and services¥ Enhance your management skills¥ Gain a voice in government

Join Today!(951) 737-3350

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Calendar of EventsEvents listed are open to the public. Call contact person before the eventto verify time and place. Some events are free, while others are not.For a complete listing of community events, call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350, or go to www.CoronaChamber.org for the latest updates.

November 2010

November 1 12PM COMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK MEETING Location: Greater Corona Valley Chamber ofCommerce, 904 E. Sixth St.Cost: FREEContact: Sol Shapiro (951) 271-7222

November 3 5PMGRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING:LAW OFFICES OF PAPP & LEMASTER-FARRIMOND Location: 495 E. Rincon St. #125Cost: FREEContact: Lora Papp (951) 279-6700

November 3 & 17 6:30PMCORONA CITY COUNCIL MEETING Location: Corona City Council Chambers400 S. Vicentia Ave.Cost: FREE, open to the publicContact: City of Corona Management Services

(951) 736-2370

November 4, 11 & 18 9AMS.C.O.R.E.Business counseling & advice Location: Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce, 904 E. Sixth St.Cost: FREE Contact: Greater Corona Valley Chamber

(951) 737-3350

November 4 11:30AMCORONA NETWORKING $OLUTIONS Location: Sizzler Restaurant1461 Rimpau Ave.Cost: $20 ($15 with RSVP)Contact: Greater Corona Valley Chamber

(951) 737-3350

November 5-7 11AMWOMEN IN THE ARTS Location: Casablanca Studios 66-321 Pierson Blvd.Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Cost: $35 one day, $150 weekend passContact: (818) 471-9100

November 5 6PMSPAGHETTI DINNER Location: Woman's Improvement Club1101 S. Main St.Cost: $8Contact: Carol Ackerman (951) 735-3581

November 6 9AMSHOPPING EXTRAVAGANZALocation: Lake Elsinore OutletsCost: $20Contact: (951) 245-0087

November 6 10AMCOUNTY OF RIVERSIDE BACKYARD COMPOSTING PROGRAM WORKSHOP Location: Arlington Library95566 Magnolia Ave.Riverside, CACost: FREEContact: (951) 486-3200

November 18 6:30AMGOOD MORNING CORONASponsor: Eagle Glen Golf ClubLocation: Eagle Glen Golf Club1800 Eagle Glen Pkwy.Cost: $20 Chamber Members /

$30 Non-members $15 with paid RSVP by Nov. 11 (Members only)

Contact: Greater Corona Valley Chamber (951) 737-3350

November 18 7PM PROCLAMATION DINNER “NURTURING OUR WORLD”Location: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter DaySaints, 1510 Taber Rd.Cost: FREEContact: Jack Storer (951) 734-0304

November 20 - January 2 DOS LAGOS ICE SKATINGLocation: The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos Cost: $10 per hour, $3 per hour skate rentalContact: Heather Bordner-Ayyob [email protected]

November 20 11AMTREE LIGHTING CEREMONY Location: The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos Cost: FREEContact: Heather Bordner-Ayyob [email protected]

November 20GRAND OPENING / RIBBON CUTTING:ANITA MEDEL STATE FARM AGENCYLocation: 122 E. Sixth St.Cost: FREEContact: (951) 734-5300

November 6 10AMCOMPASSIONATE CANCER CARE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE Location: 230 E. Ontario Ave., Ste. 101 Cost: FREEContact: Trisha (951) 371-2411 between

9am-5pm M-F

November 6 2PMFASHION PROMENADE Location: Dos Lagos Amphitheater Cost: FREEContact: Heather Bordner-Ayyob [email protected]

November 8 12PMAMBASSADORS MEETINGLocation: Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce, 904 E. Sixth St.Cost: FREEContact: Greater Corona Valley Chamber

(951) 737-3350

November 13 7:30AMBLOOD DRIVE Location: 1123 S. Lincoln Ave.Cost: FREEContact: Darrell McPhie (951) 735-3985

November 13 9AMPEPPERMINT RIDGE LOVE WALK AND 5K FUN RUN Location: Crossroads Church2331 Kellogg Ave.Cost: $12 with pre-registration,

$15 day of eventContact: Tracy Mauser [email protected]

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November 30 4:30PMNEW MEMBER RECEPTION Location: Greater Corona Valley Chamber of Commerce, 904 E. Sixth St.Cost: FREE Contact: Greater Corona Valley Chamber

(951) 737-3350

November 27 - December 24 SANTA'S WORKSHOP Location: The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos Cost: FREEContact: Heather Bordner-Ayyob [email protected]

Earn $25 inChamber Dollarsand a FREE Ad inOur MagazineAre 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 somemotivation for you to refer potential members:

First, when your prospect joins theChamber, your name, company andphone number will be listed in theBusiness Monthly.

Second, you’ll receive $25 credittowards up to half of any Chamberpurchase, such as your own membership fees and attendance atChamber events.

Finally, when you refer five applicants who become Chambermembers, you’ll receive a FREE one-eighth page color ad in 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 membersfor refering new members:

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Al LopezWestern Municipal

Water District (951) 789-5024

Annie BradberryCongregation

Beth Shalom(714) 720-4368

Brian TressenMartin Associates

Brokerage(951) 734-7510

Chris CirignanoCorona Nissan(951) 735-3360

Christie KoontzTop Notch

Plumbing,Heating & Air

(951) 736-7980

Diane MetznerTangram Interiors(562) 365-5360

Don GarlingLucas Enterprises,

Inc.(951) 735-1566

Doug SmithSmith

Mitchellweller, LLP(951) 509-1355

Eileen BlagaBBVA Compass

(formerly Guaranty Bank)

(951) 372-2950

Erik HassoldYourCoronaCPA.com(951) 340-2880

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Ernie RamirezCorona Nissan(951) 735-3360

Jeff TupperCorona Regional

Medical Center(951) 737-4343

Karen SpiegelSpiegel Enterprise,

City of Corona(951) 833-8136

Lenny Edwards LT Enterprises(951) 545-4652

Leroy FlemingVia Ery Park N' Eat

Industrial Catering(951)737-2502

Liebe StaesMajestic Print(951-509-2539

Linda PearsonCorona Regional

Medical Center(951) 736-6296

Mario ZapataThe PC Masters(877) 529-3035

Mark MussmannMassage Envy(951) 371-3689

Mark NeelyWindy Plum Farms

Personal Chef Services

(951) 272-9243

Mike LongCrossroads Church(951) 737-4664

Mike QuraishiAladdin Cleaning

Services, Inc.(951) 272-2068

Mike ZellerPrimerica Financial

Services(951) 371-7898

Nathan PereaSmith

Mitchellweller, LLP(951) 509-1355

Rachel RolaAs You Like It

Event Design & Catering

(951) 737-8025

Rebecca SpiegelAs You Like It

Events Design & Catering

(951) 737-8025

Rob LitchieMartin Associates

Brokerage(951) 734-7510

Sandi StaudingerCorona Rose

Flowers & Gifts(951) 737-7270

Sandy KleinRe/Max All

Stars Realty(951) 314-2256

Sharon BlodgettMartin Associates

Brokerage(951) 734-7510

Shirley ZinkWest Coast

Fund Raising(951) 736-3642

Sol ShapiroBig Loser Coach(951) 271-7222

Sondra LindNew Dimensions

Escrow(951) 734-8252

Therese MarquezGold Star

Promotions(951) 741-0400

Tim O'BrienPremier Service

Bank(951) 272-3590

Thomas LacerdaCorona Nissan(951) 735-3360

Ty FlemingTMK Music &

Entertainment Productions, Inc.

(951) 272-6840

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