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Stater Bros. Markets has announced that customers can pay for Instacart orders with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT). “Stater Bros. has always been committed to caring for our local communities,” said Rebecca Calvin, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer. “This partnership allows us to do …

The City of San Bernardino Building and Safety Division issued more building permits last month than any other recent month by a wide margin. 736 permits, with a total valuation of almost $26 million, were issued in August. “Activity has been picking up all year,” said Nathan Freeman, Agency Director …

Minority entrepreneurship is thriving in the Inland Empire according to a report by the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB). The State of Entrepreneurship Minority Report showed more than 50 percent of inland businesses are owned by minority entrepreneurs with Hispanic owners leading …

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced on Tuesday they formed an new division, this one focused specifically on Amazon. According to the union, the division will unite Amazon employees, secure more workplace protections in the warehouse and logistics industry, and defend workers. “For 120 years, the Teamsters have proudly and …

Beginning September 26, Rebecca Calvin will take over as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Stater Bros. Markets. She will report to Chief Executive Officer Pete Van Helden and serve on the company’s Executive Leadership Team. Calvin will lead the company’s marketing efforts which include the Sales and …

The PACT’s first physical PACT Community Employment Center opened last month in San Bernardino. Partnering with local non-profit CityWay, The PACT San Bernardino Community Employment Center is a one-stop resource center where workers can access no cost, wrap-around support to find and maintain great jobs and overcome common life challenges. “The PACT …

Marking a major milestone in San Bernardino International Airport’s (SBD) 80-year history, Breeze Airlines began passenger service on Thursday from San Bernardino to round-trip domestic destinations.  This is the first-time scheduled passenger airline service has been available from SBD. Daily nonstop flights are now offered between SBD and San Francisco …

Stater Bros. Markets recently announced the promotion of Irene Willins to Vice President of Finance. In this position, she will report to Stater Bros. Executive Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer Dave Harris. According to the company, Willins will be responsible for various aspects of the day-to-day …

Core & Main, Inc., a leading specialized distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage, fire protection products and related services, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all of the assets of Inland Water Works Supply Co., a full-service distributor of water and wastewater products, based in San Bernardino. …

Deadline is August 15th The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) is seeking nominations for the 2022 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards. The Spirit Awards recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of the Inland Empire’s top entrepreneurial business leaders. Nominees are evaluated based on their innovation, leadership, performance, character, and entrepreneurial …