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The Chamber also supports the Mayor’s commitment to continue the work of Completion Counts and to create new approaches to assist our students in reaching and exceeding their potential.

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Economic improvement through innovation, education and transportation among Mayor’s top priorities for 2013On the heels of a rainy Thursday midmorning, more than 800 Riverside citizens, leaders and elected officials gathered at the historic Riverside Municipal Auditorium for Mayor William “Rusty” Bailey’s first State of the City Address. “At West Point, when it rains on graduation day it means the class is des-tined for war,” began Bailey. “In Riverside, when it rains on the State of the City Address, it means that the Mayor is ready to grow.” Bailey went on to lay out his vision for the city’s growth, emphasizing his goals for advancing innovation, economic development and education.

Bailey presented several objectives for 2013, many of which align with the priorities of the Chamber. One specific objective emphasized by the Mayor will be to advocate for the UCR School of Medicine. “We are a catalyst for innovation in medical science, education and entrepreneurship. The School of Medicine must remain a top priority,” said Bailey. The Chamber strongly supports this invaluable regional asset and will continue to work in collaboration with the community to ensure that the School of Medicine receives its necessary funding.

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GRB Inside Highlights Chamber business leaders plan to engage Assemblymember Jose Medina in economic development efforts for Inland Southern California.Just a few weeks into his initial term as a member of the California State Legislature, Assemblymember Jose Medina met with business leaders from the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Council to discuss several issues he plans to focus on during his first term in office.

The Chamber thanked Assemblymember Medina for introducing AB 27, new legislation that, if passed, would allocate $15 million annually for the funding of the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine. He stated that this legislation is his foremost priority. In addition to supporting AB 27, the Chamber has also supported similar legislation introduced by Senator Richard Roth.

Bob Stockton of Rick Engineering and chair of the Chamber’s Economic Development Council urged Assemblymember Medina to engage efforts to modernize the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Medina and several members of the Council discussed that while protecting the environment is an essential component to the state’s quality of life and an asset to economic develop-ment, the process for environmental review

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Chancellor White Receives Riverside Hero AwardSee page 2

Governor Proposes New State BudgetSee page 3

Mayor Bailey Outlines Priorities for 2013 at State of the City Address

New Mayor, new vision for Riverside moving forward. Mayor William “Rusty” Bailey sets the tone for the future of Riverside in his first State of the City Address.

Assemblymember Opportunely Placed for Regional Job Creation

Chamber-City Jobs Study Shows Positive Growth, Need for Diversification, in New Economy Regional Intelligence Report Informs Efforts to Rebuild Region’s Economy

In a joint effort with the City of Riverside, the Chamber recently released an economic study to members outlining a significant shift but positive growth in the regional economy,signaling encourag-ing news for post-recess ion Inland Southern California. The s tudy, con-ducted by Beacon Ec o n o m i c s a n d titled the RegionalIntelligence Report, highlights opportunities for new growth in manufacturing, health care, and technology in the region. The full report is available at www.riverside-chamber.com.

Overall, continued population growth in the region coupled with growth in the higher-wage employment base will be critical in improving the resiliency and overall quality of life in Riverside and the broader Inland Southern California region. “This single report is perhaps one of the best member benefits that my business will personally ben-efit from immediately,” said Steven Fontes

of Mission Property Advisors. “I am so very thankful for this timely, relevant and valuable information – specifically crafted for our City.

Manufacturing

The study highlighted manufacturing as a small, but critical component to future

growth because jobs in these fields offer significantly more individual income and greater economic impact. These indus-tries still represent a relatively small share

of the overall employment base, but should be encouraged in coming years—and policy changes in the permitting process combined with solid fundamentals like access to major ports, railways, and ground transportation should help to bolster manufacturing in Riverside.

Technology

Similar to manufacturing, technology indus-tries represent a small but important compo-nent of the regional economy. Informational,

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Member Surveys, Intelligence Report Help Board Determine Chamber’s FocusThe Chamber’s Board of Directors, committee members and staff recently gathered for our Annual Board Conference and analyzed some of the successes and challenges that we faced during the past year with the goal of uncovering ways to improve and become more effective. Member feedback is one of the most important aspects of this process and the recent member survey results that were provided were critical in understanding your expectations, where we met or exceeded your expectations, and where we can improve. The Chamber thanks all of our members for their participation and timeliness in completing the survey.

At the conference, we discussed the recently released Regional Intelligence Report prepared by Beacon Economics. The valuable economic insight provided by the report will be critical in our efforts to continue improving the regional economy. This report set the stage for a productive discussion between the Board, the Mayor and the City Manager regarding the region’s economic future.

I encourage members to become familiar with the important regional economic factors

that will shape our future by reviewing the Regional Intelligence Report, which is now available on the Chamber’s website.

Our City is poised to make tremendous strides in the coming years but we must

continue to build on our region’s strengths, and overcome challenges. We recently learned that the proposed state budget includes a $250 million increase in funding for the University of California and California State University. Unfortunately, no additional funding was provided for the UCR School of Medicine. The Chamber, with your help, must continue to advocate for the necessary funding for School of Medicine.

As echoed in Mayor Bailey’s State of the City Address, Riverside has much to offer and there are many ways we can work

together to con-tinue to improve our region. What will you do this year to make Riverside better?

“ I encourage members to become familiar with the important regional economic factors that will shape our future by reviewing the Regional Intelligence Report, which is now available on the Chamber’s website.”

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For the past 20 years, the Chamber has presented the Riverside Hero Award to a group or individual who has made a significant contribution to promote the community at the state or national level. This year, the Chamber recognized former Chancellor of UCR and now Chancellor of the California State University system, Timothy White.

White famously brought broad and positive national attention to UCR and our community as Pete Weston on the CBS series Undercover Boss with an audience of more than 8 million viewers. An even greater accomplishment has been White’s steadfast dedication, leadership and sincere concern for the community.

White has been instrumental in establishing the UCR School of Medicine, taking on the challenging journey to navigate the funding and accreditation process. White has repeatedly shown that when something should be done, he will find a way to get it done and when the UC system was considering consolidating their entire human resources departments for all ten campuses into one location, White led the effort to promote Riverside as the selection for the UCPath Center.

“The award reflects the University of California’s staff, faculty and students, and reflects the community support that each of you have been so powerful and compelling in providing to us. I’m humbled and honored to be recognized,” said White.

The Chamber is pleased to recognize Chancellor White’s many contribution to our community and is proud to honor him with this year’s Riverside Hero Award.

Riverside Hero Award Recipient Timothy P. White (center) with Mayor William “Rusty” Bailey (left) and Chamber Chair Brian Hawley of Luminex Software at the 36th Annual Mayor’s State of the City Address.

Former Chancellor Timothy White Honored with Chamber’s Riverside Hero Award

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Brian Hawley – Luminex Software, Inc.

Vice Chair, Chair Elect Judy Carpenter – Riverside Medical Clinic

Vice Chair – Governmental Affairs Ron Redfern – The Press-Enterprise Company

Vice Chair – Economic Development Bob Stockton – Rick Engineering

Vice Chair – Membership George Hoanzl – Jaguar Computer Systems, Inc.

Vice Chair – Community Development Paul Jessup – Riverside County Office of Education

Vice Chair – Divisions Robin Lang – Regional Properties

Vice Chair – Divisions Sharon Sola – Riverside Auditorium & Events Center

Vice Chair – Divisions Tom Nightingale – Wells Fargo Bank

Vice Chair – Finance/Treasurer Linda Itzen – Itzen & Associates

Legal Counsel Ken Stream – Gresham Savage Nolan & Tilden

Past Chairman of the Board/Chair – GRCCPAC Howard Golds – Best Best & Krieger, LLP

Board of Directors 2012–2013Al Arguello – Bank of AmericaCynthia Azari – Riverside Community College DistrictPatrick Brilliant – Riverside Community HospitalVictoria Brodie – Indira InnovationsLarry Burns – Cal State University San BernardinoJames Cuevas – JJC Project Management Group, Inc.Carl Dameron – Dameron CommunicationsSteve Desko – Walter’s Automotive GroupDouglas Drumwright – Parkview Community

Hospital Medical CenterRonald Ellis – California Baptist UniversityLenny Esposito – Genesis Digital MarketingDave Fisher – Altura Credit Union #6Shirin Folsom – GoodrichDebbi Guthrie – Raincross Hospitality Corp.Jim Fuson – Galleria at TylerPeter Hayashida – University of California RiversideLynn Hounsley – Integrity HR, Inc.Peter Hubbard – American Medical ResponseTom Hunt – Hunt Public RelationsClarissa Leach – Adkan Engineers Rose Mayes – Fair Housing Council

of Riverside County, Inc.Kevin McCarthy – United Way of the Inland ValleysKathy Michalak – Habitat for Humanity RiversideGigi Mindreau-Banks – The Hanigan CompanyPatty Moorman – Bourns, Inc.Joseph Ortiz – Best Best & KriegerLea Petersen – Southern California Gas CompanyPeggy Ricks – First ImpressionGlenn Rowden – Champion Electric, Inc.Waudieur Rucker-Hughes – Riverside Unified

School DistrictRoger Rupp – The Boeing CompanyHoward Saner – Riverside Physician NetworkCarol Tagayun – AT&TVita Willett – Kaiser Permanente

Medical Center RiversideRandal Wisbey – La Sierra UniversityCynthia Wright – The Wright Image David Wright – Riverside Public UtilitiesKathy Wright – IndividualLeni Zarate - PSOMAS

Chamber StaffCindy Roth, President/CEOKevin Wingate, Communications & Marketing Manager Nicholas Adcock, Governmental Affairs ManagerLaDonna Ardary, Administrative Assistant/Office ManagerLa Wanda Roy, Accounting ManagerTeryn Andersen, Accounting ClerkKelly Straine, Special Events ManagerCarole Slagle, Membership & Advertising ManagerRamonia Disney, Membership & Advertising SalesJulie Houser, Divisions CoordinatorSonja Wardle, Information SpecialistNick Psomas, Community Development Coordinator

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The 2013-2014 Legislative Session has gotten underway in Sacramento and several newly-elected legislators from the region were quickly identified to lead critical committees in the State Senate and Assembly on critical issues ranging from the economy to transpor-tation and budget.

Senator Bill Emmerson will continue to rep-resent the region strongly through his re-appointment to serve as vice chair of the Sen-ate’s Budget and Fiscal Review Committee and Business, Professions and Economic Development committees. He was also appointed to the Human Services, Gover-nance and Finance, and Joint Legislative Budget committees.

Senator Richard Roth was tapped to chair the Legislative Ethics committee as well as the budget subcommittee relating to State Administration and General Government. He was also appointed to the Senate commit-tees for Banking and Financial Institutions, Budget and Fiscal Review, Insurance, Trans-portation and Housing, Veterans Affairs, and

the Joint Legislative Budget committees.

Assemblymember Eric Linder was appointed the vice chair of the Assembly’s Transporta-tion Committee, and also selected to serve on the Assembly committees on Appropriations, Higher Education and Jobs, Economic Development & the Economy.

Assemblymember Jose Medina was appointed as the chair of the Assembly’s committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy. He will also serve in the committees on Accountability and Adminis-trative Review, Governmental Organization, and Higher Education.

Assemblymember Melissa Melendez the vice chair of the Assembly’s Public Safety com-mittee. She will also serve as a member of the Budget Committee, particularly on the sub-committee relating to Public Safety, the Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy committee, and the Local Government and Veterans Affairs committees.

Local Lawmakers to Lead Key Committees in Sacramento

Counting on new revenues from the uccessful passage of Proposition 30 and a steadily improving economy, Governor Jerry Brown released his proposed budget for the coming fiscal year, including plans to match spending and revenue, maintain a $1 billion reserve, and work towards paying down the state’s budgetary debt. The budget also boosts investment in education and imple-ments relevant sections of federal health care reform.

Overall General Fund spending is projected to grow by 5 percent, from $93 billion in 2012-2013 to $97.7 billion in 2013-14. The budget includes no new general tax increases, but makes some reforms to the state’s enterprise zone tax incentives. How-ever, while the budget forecasts a steadily improving economy, Governor Brown remained concerned how the federal deficit, the uncertainty of the economic recovery and the unpredictability of health care costs would impact state revenue and spending.

Governor Proposes New Budget with $1 Billion Reserve

Governor Jerry Brown releases his budget for 2013-2014, matching revenues and spending, creating a $1 billion reserve, and paying down the state’s debt.

Invests in K-12 Education and Increases Local Control

After years of decline, this budget significantly increases state funding per student in K-12 education – $2,700 by 2016-2017. Funding for K-12 and community colleges will increase by $2.7 billion next year and by $19 billion by 2016-2017. While K-12 school districts across the state will benefit from the increased funding, Governor Brown proposes additional funds to be directed towards school districts with higher poverty rates and language challenges among their students. The budget increases flexibility at the local level so local school districts can more effectively determine how funds are spent.

Increases Funding to Improve Affordability in Higher EducationGovernor Brown also proposed a budgetary increase of state funding for University of Califor-

See Budget on page 7

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The Chamber’s 113th Inaugural Celebration presented by Title Sponsor Riverside Medical Clinic is set for Wednesday, March 27, 2013. The black-tie affair will take place at the Riverside Municipal Auditorium, where the Chamber will honor 2012 Chair of the Board Brian Hawley, Luminex Software, Inc. and 2013 Chair of the Board Judy Carpenter, Riverside Medical Clinic. Addi-tional honors to be given out that night include 2012 Business of the Year HUB International and 2012 Citizen of the Year Ronald O. Loveridge.

The evening will begin at 6:00 PM with a cocktail reception, dining, and silent auction followed by the program at 7:00 PM. Special thanks to Title Sponsor Riverside Medical Clinic and Level I Sponsors Best Best &

Chamber Celebrates Leadership of Hawley, Carpenter at Black-Tie Affair

Krieger Johnson Machinery, Provident Bank, Riverside Community Hospital, and River-side Public Utilities. Look for your formal invitation to this premier event in the mail this month! For event sponsorship informa-tion, please contact Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at 951-683-7100 ext. 211 or email kstraine@riverside-chamber.com.

Inaugural Honorees: 2012 Chair Brian Hawley (left) and 2013 Chair Judy Carpenter (right).

Citrus Tower was recognized at the Mayor’s State of the City Address, with the Award of Distinction, and is a stunning new landmark to Riverside’s downtown business district.

At the Mayor’s State of the City Address Keep Riverside Clean & Beautiful (KRCB) presented Beautification Awards to local businesses and city properties. In the order of first, second and third place, congratulations go to: Sterling Highlander Apartments, RCC School of Nursing, Math and Sciences Com-plex and Hyatt Place, for New Construction with Landscaping. Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, California Square and UC Riverside School of Medicine Education Building for exterior remodel with Landscaping. St. Andrew

Orthodox Christian Church, the Toro Company and Bourns, Inc. were recognized for Maintenance of existing Facility and Landscaping.

This year we recognized Arlington Airport Fire Station No.5 for Sustainable Design and Innovation, exemplifying excellence in green building standards. The City of Riverside Parks Recreation and Community Services received the Mayor’s award for

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Join the business community for an interesting discussion of economic development in Cali-fornia and the region as the Chamber hosts Mike Rossi, Senior Advisor for Jobs and Busi-ness Development to Governor Jerry Brown at the Economic Development Briefing on Friday, February 22, 2013, at the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa. State and local leaders will also take part in the discussion with the business community on efforts to attract new business and create more jobs in Riverside.

Assemblymember Jose Medina, who was recently appointed as chair of the Assembly committee on Jobs, Economic Development, Riverside County CEO Jay Orr, Riverside City Manager Scott Barber and California Workforce Investment Board member Jamil Dada will also discuss economic strategies at the local level and through developing a workforce to meet the growing need.

On August 17, 2011, Rossi was appointed by Governor Brown to the position of Senior Advisor for Jobs and Business Development. In this role, Rossi is the point of contact between California’s business and workforce leaders and the Brown Administration by which he works to streamline and invigorate the state’s economic development infrastruc-ture. He also advises Governor Brown on regulatory, legislative and executive actions needed to drive job growth.

From 2005 to 2008, Rossi served as an advisor and senior member of the operations team at Cerberus Capital Management, L.P. and as chairman and chief executive officer of Aozora Bank, taking it public in November 2006. From 2007 to 2008 he also served as

chairman of GMAC Residential Capital, LLC.

He was vice chairman and chief risk officer of Bank of America Corporation and was the chairman of its Fiduciary and Investment Policy Committee from 1993 to 1997. He is also a senior advisor to the San Francisco 49ers. Rossi received a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley.

Registration for the luncheon is $40 for Chamber members or $320 for a table of eight. To register for the luncheon or for more information, please contact the Cham-ber at 951- 683-7100.

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Mike Rossi, Senior Advisor to the Governor for Jobs and Business Development, will meet with Chamber members and local leaders to discuss efforts to create more jobs in California.

In an ongoing effort to support and bring attention to local business, the Chamber successfully testified in support of the proposed pylon sign for the Park Sierra Dining and Entertainment Park. The Planning Commis-sion agreed with the Chamber and unani-mously supported replacing the current 25-foot high sign with a 60-foot pylon sign.

The Park Sierra Dining and Entertainment Park is an important entertain-ment district for the city, yet suffers from poor visibility. The current sign is not sufficient in height or size to be effective or provide space for the multiple tenant use. Currently, the restaurants in the area are not truly visible due to mature tree growth between them and the 91 freeway. The new signage will increase visibility from the freeway and will bolster the Park Sierra Dining and Entertainment Park’s

identity as a thriving dining and entertain-ment district.

The Chamber worked to facili-tate meetings between Farrell’s and city staff to discuss new options for signage. With Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant taking the design lead, new signage was developed to identify the Park Sierra Dining and Entertainment Park, allowing five areas for the restaurants to advertise their location.

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Over 70 board members met at the Chamber’s Annual Board Conference to set the direction for the coming year. Members of the Greater Board and all six Business Councils gathered to spend a day setting priorities. The conference was facilitated by Dave Kilby, CalChamber’s Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs and began with a review of the 2012 accomplishments. Kilby reviewed the results of the membership survey which revealed that Chamber members regard of the Chamber’s five core competencies (building a stronger local economy, promoting the community, providing the opportunity to make business connections, engaging government on behalf of business interests and taking political action) with high importance and has given the Chamber a high performance rating in those areas.

The top priority to come out of the 2012 Board conference was for the Chamber to partner with the City to have an annual eco-nomic study conducted for use as a guideline for future growth and development. Board members received a presentation from Jordon Levine of Beacon Economics, on the newly published results of the Regional Intelligence Report which was released at the State of the City Address.

At this year’s conference, board members

were challenged to determine what the Chamber can do over the next 12-months to meet the following objectives:

1. Communicate the value and return on investment to members and non-members.

2. Play a more active role in the economic development of Riverside.

3. Enhance its advocacy program at the local and state level.

4. Take a greater role in workforce development and education to meet the needs of business.

Board members then broke into groups to strategize ideas and set action steps to accomplish those goals and set the priorities for the coming year. The Chamber looks forward to improving in 2013 and continues to make strides towards improving services for members and helping to build a stronger local economy.

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Mayor Bailey also discussed some of his other commitments for 2013 which included:

• Leveraging relationships with Sister Cities to create economic opportunities for Riverside

• Making weekly school and business visits• Organizing a Business Roundtable to create

policy and programs that help Riverside businesses create jobs for the community

• Increasing green and sustainable programs and businesses in Riverside

• Creating an Innovation Center that sup-ports new entrepreneurs and start-up businesses

• Supporting the creation of the Riverside Entrepreneurial Academy with the four uni-versities and colleges in Riverside to grow local entrepreneurs

• Developing a 21st century transportation network, including a streetcar plan to help college students have easier access to local retail centers and entertainment hubs

• Continuing Mayor’s Night Out and Walk with Mayor events

• Spending time with each of the City Coun-cilmembers in their Wards and with city staff in all departments

• Continue building bridges and cultivating relationships to deepen Riverside’s historic roots and promoting the “Riverside Way”

• Promoting a healthier lifestyle for all citi-zens of Riverside

• Encouraging Riversiders to commit to helping others

Mayor Bailey called on members of the com-munity to make themselves available to serve their families, neighborhoods and their city. “I believe we are all capable of being leaders. Whether it’s in your families, whether it’s in your neighborhoods, or at your workplace, we all have the capacity to serve others,” said Bailey. “If we all share the philosophy of a servant leader, imagine what we can accom-plish working together in public and private enterprise. To be a great leader, sometimes you need to be a follower and you shouldn’t worry about who gets the credit.”

The Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce partners with SCORE, a national group of volunteers who have retired either from their own business or from manage-ment jobs in larger companies who provide confidential, one on one counseling on business issues. Business tutoring and counseling is available free of charge at the Chamber by appointment every Wednesday, except for holidays.

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professional, scientific, and technical, as well as some high-skilled manufacturing indus-tries are growing solidly. Importantly, these industries offer high wages to workers who can secure employment within them. Thus, as the economy grows, these sectors offer a real opportunity for increasing both the quantity and the quality of the Riverside labor market. Since these sectors require a highly educated workforce in order to thrive, increasing educational attainment will be increasingly important.

Healthcare

Healthcare will continue to be dominant economic sector as the regional population grows and ages. With the addition of the UCR School of Medicine, this sector should be propelled by future graduates to the extent that they remain local after graduation. The medical school could also help to stimulate related industries like scientific research and development, new patented devices/pro-cesses, and advanced manufacturing for med-ical devices.

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Construction

Construction is expected to rebound as well given that population growth will be positive due to increased affordability. California and the region still do not have enough housing to meet long-term needs. The City of River-side’s ProjectDox project and similar pro-grams, which aim to streamline the permit-ting process, will provide more timely information for customers throughout the process, and help bolster local construction in the coming years.

Retail and Hospitality

Consequently, as the population continues to grow with the affordability of housing in the region, many population-based industries like retail and hospitality, should grow as well. However, employment in these sectors does not offer as much economic impact as higher-wage industries. Thus, thinking toward overall economic growth in the future, diversification to other sectors will be critical in the coming years.

Chamber Business Briefs

Crystal Pacific announces excellent Sales Growth for First yearChamber member, Crystal Pacific Window & Door Systems has announced that the firm has exceeded revenue expectations in 2012 despite a very challenging economy and the normal issues faced by companies in the first year of operation. Company executives reported steady monthly growth in sales since commencing operations last year. Crystal Pacific Window & Door Systems closed the books with approximately $2 million in total sales for the year.

“We are extremely pleased with our consistent steady growth in both sales revenues and numbers of customers. Customers and prospects alike are increasingly recognizing and appreciating the quality and value Crystal Pacific offers,” says Albert Toledo, operations manager. “We are approaching corporate profitability sooner than expected.”

“Crystal Pacific’s achievement is all the more notable since the home improvement, construction and real estate markets, while improving, continue to be far from healthy and robust,” adds Thomas Chen, president and owner.

The Chamber congratulates Crystal Pacific on a profitable year and looks forward to

the manufacturer’s continued success.

best best & Krieger Names Newest PartnerBest Best & Krieger has named Charity Schiller a partner of the firm. With a background in biochemistry and molecu-lar biology, Charity has nearly ten years of experi-ence in environmental and natural resources law and litigation. She helps public and private clients build their development projects by navigating the maze of environmental laws that apply. Specifically, Charity helps clients comply with all aspects of the California Environmental Quality Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and related environmental laws. She has extensive experience with the preparation and certification or adoption of environmental impact reports, environmental impact statements, negative declarations, addenda, environmental assessments, and other environmental documents. She also assists clients with local agency permitting and land use entitlement issues. Charity regularly defends clients before administrative boards, trial courts and appellate courts around the state.

Beyond her work for clients, Charity is the current chair of the Riverside Down-

town Partnership and enjoys working with a number of civic and philanthropic organizations. She teaches courses in environmental law at the University of California, Riverside and guest lectures at several other Southern California universities. She regularly authors articles on the California Environ-mental Quality Act and other topics, and speaks at environmental law conferences and symposiums around the state.

Charity graduated from the University of Oregon in 2000 with a degree in biochemistry and earned a graduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of California, River-side in 2001. She received her Juris Doc-torate degree, with honors, from the Pep-perdine University School of Law in 2004, where she served as lead articles editor for the Pepperdine Law Review and was awarded for writing excellence.

Michelle Steele is Chamber ambassador of the Month Michelle Steele, branch Manager of the Corporate Branch of Provident Bank, is the Ambassador of the Month for February 2013. Provident Bank is a full service bank serving the Inland Empire.

Originally Steele joined the committee to become more involved in the community and for the past two years she has been an active Ambassador for the Chamber. She enjoys being an Ambassador as she gets to interact with other business professionals and serve the Riverside community. You can spot her at her favorite Chamber event, Good Morning Riverside, but Steele also serves the Chamber as President Elect of the Magnolia Center Business Council Board of Directors.

To learn more about how being an Ambassador can help your business grow, contact Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at 951-683-7100 ext. 211 or kstraine@riverside-chamber.com.

Michelle Steele

Last year Crystal Pacific Window & Door Systems officially opened its 116,000-square-foot factory in Riverside.

Charity Schiller

nia (UC) and California State University (CSU) by an additional $250 million. The proposed budget includes a multi-year stable funding plan to strengthen the higher education system and ensure affordability for lower and middle-income students. As part of this effort, the Governor is urging for the increased use of online education to reduce costs and increase student access. Although no funding was provided for the UCR School of Medicine, the Chamber will continue to advocate for continue funding to expand the school and train more physicians for the region.

Implements Federal Health Care ReformThis budget expands access to health care for Californians by implementing relevant sections of the federal Affordable Care Act. The pro-posal expands coverage by simplifying Medi-Cal eligibility and extending coverage to child-less adults and uninsured parents.

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The Chamber partners with the Riverside County Workforce Investment Board and the Palm Desert Chamber of Commerce to present the Riverside County State of Education Address. Riverside County Superintendent of Schools Kenneth M. Young will discuss how California’s fourth largest public education system is faring during these tough economic times.

The theme of this year’s address will be, “Public Education: The Key to Our County’s Future,” and will include:

• Student and school academic and extra-curricular excellence

• College and career readiness• Unique challenges facing public education• Striving to become the number one county

in the state

This event is especially relevant for educa-tion, business, government, civic, faith-based and community leaders.

The State of Education Address will also focus on student achievement and outstanding

Is a $800 million plus impact on our community worthy of your support and appreciation? Our military forces are important to the civilian community and we want them to know they are valued.

You can recognize the importance of the military forces in our community by being a booster and display-ing your 2013 Military Appreciation Decal. Mem-bers of the Armed Forces and our military veterans will see the decal and know they are welcome and that you care!

The Greater Riverside Chambers of Com-merce, the Moreno Valley Chamber of Com-merce and the Norco/Corona Chamber of Commerce support all our local military including: 4th Air Force, 452nd Air Mobility

Wing, 144th Fighter Wing, 163rd Recon-naissance Wing, 304th Sustainment Brigade, 358th Civil Affairs Brigade, 912th Air

Refueling Squadron, Air Marine and Operations Center, March Joint

Powers Authority, Navy Oper-ational Support Center and the Naval Surface Warfare Center-Corona Division.

Keeping our military involved in our community

is a benefit to you as well as a wonderful addition to our area.

To join this important effort, pledge your support to the Military Appreciation Program by investing a $20.00 tax-deductible contribution. Additional decals are only $5.00 each. Contact LaDonna Ardary at 951-683-7100 ext. 220 or lardary@riverside-chamber.com to place your decal order.

Young Set to Deliver State of Education

Chamber Offers to Opportunity to Show Your Support for the Military

Riverside County Superintendent of Schools, Kenneth M. Young, will discuss the unique challenges facing public education at the Riverside County State of Education Address on March 21.

education programs from different regions of the county, and will include an update on the impact of the current state budget affecting the 23 local schools in Riverside County and an estimated 425,000 students.

The program will be held at the Palm Springs Convention Center at 277 N. Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, on Thursday, March 21, 2013 with hundreds of educators, community and business leaders in atten-dance. For more information please contact Tracey Rivas 951-826-6570 or trivas@rcoe.org.

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The Chamber’s newest members gather for an evening of fun and business connections at the New Member Reception held in the Chamber Bourns Boardroom.

Arlington Business Council President Lenny Esposito (left), owner of Genesis Digital Marketing, presents Jeff Rajcic of CM School Supply with a certificate recogniz-ing the Grand Opening.

Ceazar Aguilar invites Good Morning Riverside attendees to a fine dining experience at his new, Amaya Japanese Restaurant & Ultra Lounge.

Member Highlights

“ We wish to thank the Chamber for being such a great partner with AAA over the past 57 years. The Automobile Club of Southern California is proud to be a valuable presence in the community and is supportive of the Chamber’s vision.”

Jan WoodBranch Supervisor, Automobile Club of Southern California

Member Anniversaries

“ I’m very impressed with the professionalism of the Chamber and the events they organize to foster growth within the local business community. Maven 2.0 has definitely found a partner in the Chamber!”

Ralph RichardsonCEO, Maven 2.0 Inc.

Welcome to the Chamber

113 yearsThe Mission Inn Hotel & Spa

89 yearsSouthern California Gas Company

60 yearsBourns, Inc.

57 yearsAutomobile Club of Southern California

40 to 49 yearsAmerican Cancer SocietyLa Sierra UniversityStater Bros Market #1

30 to 38 yearsBMW of RiversideFirst National Bank Of Southern CaliforniaGless RanchIPA Commercial Real EstateRiverside Police Officers’ AssociationStater Bros Market #22Stater Bros Market #39Stater Bros Market #42Stater Bros Market #79Stater Bros Market #80

21 to 29 yearsHASCO Heating A/C Service CompanyKaiser Permanente Medical Center RiversidePepsi Beverages CompanyStater Bros Market #114Stater Bros Market #115Tournament House Sports & Fitness CenterURS CorporationWal-Mart

16 to 19 yearsAlbertson’s #6514Altura Credit Union #10Alvarez Lincoln JaguarBlack Voice News/Brown PublishingCity Church of RiversideDays Inn - Riverside/Tyler MallEvergreen Memorial Park/ Mausoleum/CrematoryLaw Offices of Brian C. Pearcy, APCRiverside Downtown PartnershipRiverside Metropolitan Museum

aurea VistaMichelle Freeman3498 University Ave.Riverside, CA 92501951-684-1500www.aureavista.comSpecialty Shops

China - uS business SummitGin Zhang1 World Trade Center #1870Long Beach, CA 90831562-437-8885www.chinaussummit.orgInternational Business Promotion

Custom Office SuitesSteve Kroeze6600 Jurupa Ave.Riverside, CA 92504951-509-8823www.customofficesuites.comProperty Management

The Grossman Law FirmScott Grossman6370 Magnolia Ave., #320Riverside, CA 92506951-683-3704www.grossmanlaw.netAttorneys/Law Firms - Intellectual Property Law

11 to 15 yearsAdvanced Tax SolutionsThe Alan Mruvka CompanyAnderson & Associates CPAIndian Hills Golf ClubInternational House of PancakesInternational House of PancakesJaffa Precision Engineering, Inc.Mural CraftOrganize.comPerfect FormSingh Chevrolet

6 to 10 yearsAllstate/GP Johnson Insurance AgencyD’Elia’s GrindersFirst ImpressionFive Star Catering & Event ProductionGkkworksIEHP - Inland Empire Health PlanKillarney’s Restaurant & Irish PubLaw Offices of Julie M. HillLNR Property, LLCLove Dog’s WorldRaincross at RiversideRiverside County Child Care ConsortiumSunrise Senior Living at Canyon CrestTyler Springs ApartmentsVanir Construction Management, Inc.

1 to 5 yearsA Cone ZoneArlington SquareAssemblymember Jose MedinaBBVA Compass Bank

Beautiful Women of GodBMW Motorcycles of RiversideCarbonLITE Industries, Inc.Carpets By Duane, Inc.Cash America Payday AdvanceChevron Energy SolutionsExcel LandscapeFirst 5 RiversideFirst Christian Church & Nursery SchoolFuller Truck AccessoriesGetMore ProductsHarvest Printing, Inc.IELMCC - Inland Empire Labor Management Cooperation CommitteeLake Arrowhead Resort & SpaLas Brisas EscrowLexus Of RiversideLouie’s NurseryMartin Commercial Group CompaniesOffice Depot Business Solutions/ Corporate AccountsOld Spaghetti FactoryJim PerryRiverside County Community Investment Corp.Riverside County Transportation CommissionRiverside East RotaryPhil RizzoSpecial Olympics Southern CaliforniaUniversity of California - Extension CenterVavrinek Trine Day & Co.WCI Real EstateWells Fargo BankWestern & Southern Financial Group

Guard House SecurityTony Hudson22862 Calcutta Dr.Canyon Lake, CA 92587951-244-1148Security Guards & Patrol Services

Live With Purpose body by ViNicole Price19842 Westerly Dr.Riverside, CA 92508951-707-9902www.livewithpurpose.myvi.netHealth & Wellness/Service & Products

remax HorizonKendra Hartsell6670 Alessandro Ave., Ste. HRiverside, CA 92506951-236-2781www.kendra.hartsell.remaxagent.comReal Estate-Residential

rodriguez & associates realtyJuan RodriguezP.O. Box 20563Riverside, CA 92516800-916-0366rodriguez-realty.comReal Estate Broker

Wells Fargo Home MortgageLaurence Beers3639 Riverside Plaza Dr., #510Riverside, CA 92506951-779-2102www.wfhm.com/laurence-beersBanks & Mortgage Loans

Wilds Veterinary HospitalReginald Jackson625 W. La Cadena Dr.Riverside, CA 92501951-684-2181www.wildsvet.comVeterinarians

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The Chamber’s Business Education Partnership Council is partnering with Alvord and River-side Unified School Districts to host the Read Across America Day. Read Across America Day is a nationwide effort held annually to honor the literacy legacy of Dr. Seuss while encouraging chil-dren to read and learn.

The Chamber is recruiting individuals from business and non-profit organi-zations to bring reading excitement to children of all ages. This event will grant those who sign up the opportunity to visit a classroom speak with students and read all their favor-ite children’s stories. The event is continually growing and last year the number of participants reached an all-time high with over 200 readers from all walks of life.

Read Across America is a great opportunity to invest in the potential of tomorrow’s smarter and stronger workforce by demon-

Chamber recruiting readers for Read Across America Day

strating the community’s investment in the student achievement. As the great Dr. Seuss once said, “The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

To make a wider impact, the Chamber encourages businesses and organizations

to register as teams of readers. The Chamber will recognize participating groups in the March 2013 Greater

Riverside Business issue. The Business

Education Partner-ship Council recog-

nizes the important factor of motivating

children to read resulting in student

achievement and creating a workforce ready to tackle the 21st Century job market.

Join the Chamber, Alvord and Riverside

Unified School Districts in spending time and reading a Seussian classic or another time piece of treasured children’s literature to local students. Interested individuals or groups must sign up before February 8, 2013. For more information please contact Community Development Coordinator Nick Psomas at 951-683-7100 ext. 218.

Social Networking 101

Strategies to succeed in a competitive online market

business seminar series

Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce 3985 University Avenue, Riverside CA 92501

Friday, February 22, 2013 7:30 to 9:00 AM | Chamber Bourns Boardroom

This seminar will show you how to take advantage of the resources available with social networking. You will learn effective techniques to accelerate your marketing program, enhance customer relations and reach out to a larger customer base. To register contact Nick Psomas at 951-683-7100 ext. 218 or at npsomas@riverside-chamber.com

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is often abused for purposes not intended in the original legislation.

Medina also announced his recent appointment as chair of the Assembly’s committee on Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy. The committee oversees business advocacy within California and the United States, international trade, development and expansion of new technologies, enterprise zones, expansion of overseas markets and foreign investments, small business development, and state and local economic development. Chamber members offered their congratula-tions and pledged to work with him on critical economic develop-ment initiatives for the region and the state.

With the passage of Proposition 30 and a supermajority in the legislature, Assembly-member Medina stated that the Assembly leadership is cautious not to abuse the sudden sense of authority they have to make policy without collaboration. Assemblymember

Assemblymember Jose Medina outlines his legislative priorities with members of the Chamber at a meeting of the Governmental Affairs Council.

Medina stressed his desire to engage the business community and seek their input on the critical issues impacting Inland Southern California and the state. He agreed to meet with Chamber members quarterly to engage in a productive discussion on a variety of issues.

Reserve the Chamber Boardroomfor Your Next Meeting

or Event: (951) 683-7100

Doty-Trust Park and the Chairman’s award went to La Sierra University for their new fountain and water treatments. Also this year, the award of Distinction recognized the new Citrus Tower and lastly, two winners this year, Riverside Municipal Auditorium and RCCD’s Center for Social Justice and Civil Liberties were recognized for Historic and Cultural Preservation. Congratula-tions to all our winners for their commit-ment to a variety of beautiful and sustainable properties in the City of Riverside.

KRCB would like to thank Michael Elderman for photos, Milestone Media for the video production and the KRCB Advisory Board for judging the properties. This year, over 50 beautiful properties were nominated, if you didn’t win, don’t give up,

we look forward to hearing from more of you with next year’s nominations.

Community Appearance Index (CAI) recently took place with the KRCB Advisory Board and staff conducting a driving tour of the City of Riverside. Looking with keen eyes to note what they may see - or hopefully don’t see! Every year we conduct a judging tour as a Keep America Beautiful affiliate and look for: litter, graffiti, illegal signage, abandoned/junk vehicles and outside storage. It is a cru-cial tool in determining the overall cleanliness throughout City and assisting the KRCB staff with project placement throughout the year. The results of our CAI will be posted in March by Council Ward to our website at www.krcb.com.

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CHAMBER CALENDARStay connected to the Chamber and create your next business opportunity at one of our key signature events.

visit www.riverside-chamber.com for the latest Chamber program you won’t want to miss.

Chamber Now Providing Mandatory Compliance Updates For 2013

All employers in California must post a current California and Federal Employment Poster in a prominent place in their workplace where all employees can see it. Failure to comply can make you subject to penalties and fines of up to $17,000 by the State of California.

January 1, 2013 is the legal deadline for all 2013 employment posters to be posted.

Choose from a laminated or non-laminated poster in English or Spanish: 26” x 39.75” poster with all 16 required California and Federal notices. This poster includes the mandatory update to the Discrimination and Harassment notice, effective January 1, 2013.

The Chamber is offering Compliance posters at a greatly discounted rate. To pre-order your poster, contact Sonja Wardle at 951-683-7100 ext. 208 or visit the Chamber Online Store at www.riverside-chamber.com.

Please allow necessary time for shipping and processing of all orders.

FRI | FEb 22 Business Seminar Series: Social Networking 1017:30 AM • ChAMber bourns boArdrooM

Learn how to take advantage of the resources available with social networking. Learn effective techniques to accelerate your marketing program, enhance customer relations and reach a larger customer base. For more information, contact

Community Development Coordinator Nick Psomas at npsomas@riverside-chamber.com or at 951-683-7100 ext. 218.

TUES | FEb 26 Economic Development Council (EDC)7:30 AM • ChAMber bourns boArdrooM

The Economic Development Council’s (EDC) purpose is to encourage economic development in the Greater Riverside area by monitoring local development, planning, land use, zoning, transportation and signage issues. For more

information, contact Divisions Coordinator Julie Houser at jhouser@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 210.

Thu | MAr 7 INSIDE La Sierra7:15 AM • AMAyA JApAnese resTAurAnT & ulTrA lounge • 3775 Tyler sT #3-13

Dennis Green will address attendees at INSIDE La Sierra to discuss the details of the Magnolia Ave Grade Separation. Attendees will also learn the details of the new Park Sierra

Pylon Sign and Council Members Hart and Adams will provide area updates. For more information, contact Divisions Coordinator Julie Houser at jhouser@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 210.

EvERY WEDBusiness In Action7:15 AM-8:30 AMChAMber bourns boArdrooM

Make new connections at every Wednesday at Business in Action. For more information contact Information Specialist Sonja Wardle at swardle@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 208.

TUE | FEb 12Business Education Partnership (BEP) Council 7:30 AM • ChAMber bourns boArdrooM

Local education administrators, Shelagh Camak, Jeff Kraus, and Paul Jessup will lead a discussion on the education budget. For more information, contact Community Development Coordinator Nick Psomas npsomas@ riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 218

Thu | Feb 14 Good Morning Riverside 7:00 AM • gAlleriA rooM,The Mission inn hoTel & spA • 3649 Mission inn Ave

UCR Interim Chancellor Jane Close Conoley will be the featured Keynote speaker at Riverside’s signature business and community event. In February, Good Morning Riverside is sponsored by Janet Goeske Foundation.

TUES | FEb 19 INSIDE Hunter Park7:15 AM • riverside inTernATionAl AuToMoTive MuseuM • 815 MArlborough Ave

Members will receive an update on the details of the Iowa Grade Separation at the next INSIDE Hunter Park. Attendees will also hear about Caltrans on the 215 Gap

Project and Councilman Gardner will be on hand to provide a Ward update. For more information, contact Divisions Coordinator Julie Houser at jhouser@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 210.

Thu | Feb 21 Afterhours Business Mixer 5:30 pM • visTerrA CrediT union8543 indiAnA Ave

Members connect in a casual and fun atmosphere at the Chamber’s monthly networking opportunity. Admission is free! Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, win door prizes, and increase your visibility all in one night. For more

information or to donate a door prize, contact Special Events Manager Kelly Straine at kstraine@riverside-chamber.com or 951-683-7100 ext. 211.

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