BNSF Railway recently announced their Los Angeles Hobart Intermodal Facility set an on-time departure record of 94% in 2023, easily surpassing the 2012 high of 86%. BNSF also reported their safest year on record for accidents and injuries. “This achievement is a testament to strong local team execution, commitment to continuous …
Read More »Del Taco opens Fresh Flex location in San Bernardino
Del Taco has reinvented itself. The Mexican quick service restaurant opened its first Fresh Flex location at 770 W. 5th St and features a bold, modern design, with third-party pick-up stations and double drive-thru lanes with one dedicated for mobile orders and third-party delivery services. “We’re excited to bring our …
Read More »Staters named top regional grocer
Progressive Grocer has named Stater Bros. a top regional grocer in the United States. Coming in at number 3, the San Bernardino-based supermarket chain, is one of only eight nationwide, that can legitimately be called a regional operation, according to the publication’s website. “Amid all of the chatter about consolidation …
Read More »Country Archer Provisions launches new product line
A local manufacturer of protein meat snacks has launched a new meat stick line. Country Archer Provisions, which processes high-protein meat snacks in a 72,000 sq. ft. facility in San Bernardino, is now offering an Ancestral Beef Blend meat stick in two bold flavors; Original which is infused with authentic …
Read More »San Bernardino Class A office building sells for $26.8 million
A four-story, Class A office building in San Bernardino has been sold for $26.8 million. The property at 451 East Vanderbilt Way is a 115,520-square-foot Class A office building at the Tri-City Corporate Centre, a 153-acre mixed-use office park near Hospitality Lane. The seller was a joint venture between Harbor …
Read More »New sandwich shop opens in San Bernardino
San Bernardino residents now have a new location to get sandwiches. That’s right, Express Grinders & More recently opened it’s first location at 1455 W. Highland Ave., Suite 110. The business offers hot and cold grinder sandwiches, breakfast sandwiches, coffee drinks, lemonades and smoothies and fruity drinks with Boba. The …
Read More »Inland region adds jobs, unemployment still above 5 percent
The Inland Empire recorded a 5.1 percent unemployment rate in November, unchanged from the previous month but one point higher than the estimate made one year ago, according to data released this month. An estimated 14,000 non-agricultural jobs were added in Riverside and San Bernardino counties between October and November …
Read More »San Bernardino launches “Shop Local SB” contest
San Bernardino has launched a new program that puts the spotlight on the City’s local businesses. Residents and visitors are invited to support local commerce and win prizes through two different “Shop Local SB” promotions. “Discovering the unique businesses in our neighborhoods is exciting and serves as a reminder as …
Read More »Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship partners with Palm Desert iHub
The California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) School of Entrepreneurship and Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) have entered into a new partnership with the city of Palm Desert to operate the city’s business incubator and resource center. The iHub assists aspiring entrepreneurs, startups and technology-driven enterprises seeking mentorship, resources …
Read More »Popular country night club closes doors
In a surprise turn of events and to the dismay of scores of country music fans, the Brandin’ Iron has closed it’s doors for good. The night club had been a staple in San Bernardino for more than 50 years luring locals looking for a chance to unwind, listen to …
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