CalChamber Names Flexible Work Schedule Bill as Job Creator
By Ashley Hoffman - March 16, 2023 Legislation making it easier to set up flexible work schedules has been named a job creator by the California Chamber of Commerce. SB 703 (Niello; R-Sacramento) allows for an employee-selected flexible work schedule and relieves employers of the administrative cost and burden of adopting an alternative workweek schedule per division, which accommodates employees, helps retain employees, and allows the employer to invest these savings into growing its
Executive Action Directs Storm Flows to Recharge Groundwater
By Brenda Bass - Cal Chamber - March 15, 2023 California’s recent storms have pounded the state, quickly moving the state from extreme drought to flood conditions. Since January, California has seen repeated flooding across the state and multiple feet of snow in the higher elevations as one atmospheric river after another dumps precipitation. The fact that California has an abundance of precipitation but no way to store it has made national news. The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted the issue,
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The Sol Center Ribbon Cutting
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce was pleased to help celebrate The Sol Center’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting. Ruth Robles MFT, owner of The Sol Center assists her clients to uncover their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. At The Sol Center, Ruth assists clients with counseling for trauma, anxiety, anger management, ADD/ADHD, and others. Ruth works with individuals, couples, and families and offers telehealth. Please visit https://robleswellness.com/ for a full list of
With All This Rain and Snow, Can California Really Still Be in a Drought? Look Deeper
Only weeks after a series of atmospheric rivers deluged California, the state is once again bracing for powerful winter weather that could deliver heaps of rain and snow, including fresh powder at elevations as low as 1,500 feet. But as worsening climate extremes and water supply challenges continue to bedevil the state, officials cautioned residents Tuesday not to assume that the recent moisture signaled an end to the drought. The entire state remains under a drought emergency declaration that Gov.
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All Love Collections Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening.
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce was pleased to help All Love Collection with a ribbon cutting to celebrate its grand opening. All Love Collections is a Facial Spa that offers its Vegan Beauty Bar and Products to Glendora and the surrounding cities. Their motto is that they help you take the facial out of the spa and the guesswork out of skincare. Since 2016 with the opening of their first location in Old Town Pasadena, the new Glendora location brings All Love Collection’s products and services east of
Governor Issues Order to Increase Water Held in Reservoirs
By Brenda Bass -February 17, 2023 (Cal Chamber) Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order intended to allow officials to hold more water in reservoirs. The order updates an earlier one issued last March. Specifically, the order maintains the prior California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) suspension for projects that prioritize efficient uses of water, which has been utilized by groundwater recharge projects, among others, in the past year. New in the latest order is a
Budget: CalChamber Supports CalCompetes Tax Credit
By Preston Young -February 9, 2023 The California Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Governor’s budget proposal to provide $120 million to fund a third year of the California Competes Tax Credit program in 2023–24. The program has been indispensable in helping businesses locate or stay in California and invest, grow, and create quality full-time jobs in the state. Directed by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), the CalCompetes program has awarded tax credits and grants
Making Restaurant Ownership Affordable
Starting a restaurant can be one of the most exciting things you will ever do. It is fun to be able to create something from scratch and watch it grow over time. A restaurant is not only a business but also an art. It requires lots of creativity and hard work to make it successful. Successful restaurants have "a story" that they tell to the customers and they are able to create an unforgettable experience for them. If you’re interested in learning how to make restaurant ownership affordable, this
Identifying The Best Time to Change
Perfect timing foe a newsletter subject right at the end of one year and the begging of another. A high concentration of homogeneous players operating in a single market leads to elevated consumer satisfaction levels and the inability of a company to provide a consumer with preferred services and products which leads to consumer switching. To avoid such disastrous consequences and remain in competition, many companies would resort to different means of change. There could be a change in management
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Tru Bowl Superfood Bar Glendora Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
The Glendora Chamber of Commerce was pleased to help Tru Bowl Superfood Bar Glendora with a ribbon cutting to celebrate its grand opening. Tru Bowl Superfood Bar Glendora is the sixth location for the Tru Bowl franchise. The new Glendora location is owned by franchisee Lucy Manalo, also an Art Teacher at Glendora High School, & her husband Erwin. Lucy and her family learned about Tru Bowl after Lucy experienced an illness and was out of work for several months. Wanting to eat healthier, the family loved
Federal Legislation Provides Funding for Glendora’s People Movement Project
DOWNLOAD THE PRESS RELEASE Glendora, CA - On December 23, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Senate amendment to H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which provides $1.7 trillion to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2023. Over $33 million dollars for community project funding in the San Gabriel Valley are part of this legislation, which includes $5 million dollars for Glendora's People Movement Project. "I am thrilled that the package also includes
At Citrus College, high school students can earn college credit with dual enrollment
By Patricia A. Rasmussen, Ed.D.Citrus College Governing Board Member Over the years, dual enrollment has provided high school students from across California with an opportunity to take college classes on their own high school campus – free of charge. By taking part in this program, which is also referred to as Early College, high school students can earn both high school and college credit. In Citrus College’s case, dual enrollment has benefited thousands of students at nine high schools in the San
Cal/OSHA Extends COVID-19 Regulation for 2 Years
By Robert Moutrie - December 16, 2022 The Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted 6-1 yesterday to continue California’s COVID-19 regulation until December 2024. As part of the transition from an emergency COVID-19 regulation into a nonemergency one, Cal/OSHA has made some changes that will improve feasibility for California’s workplaces.What Stays the Same for Workplaces? The basic framework of the nonemergency COVID-19 regulation is going to be familiar to human resources professionals and lawyers who have
Holiday Strategies All Small Businesses Should Have in Place
As the holidays approach, small businesses need to start thinking about their holiday strategy. There are a number of reasons why a small business should have a holiday strategy. First, the holidays are a busy time for consumers and businesses alike. This means that there is increased competition for consumers' attention and dollars. Conveyance Marketing Group notes that a small business needs to have a plan for how they are going to stand out from the competition and drive holiday
A Glendora, CA Entrepreneur's Guide to Harnessing Innovation for Business Development
As an entrepreneur, you can use technology in many ways to give your business a competitive edge. From cloud computing to artificial intelligence, cutting-edge developments make it easier than ever to streamline processes and reduce redundancy at the workplace. Even small businesses without large tech budgets should consider getting tech tools. As Winman reveals, continual investment in innovation helps to boost productivity, enhance efficiency, finetune quality, and boost customer service. Discover how
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