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Cannabis operators agree to settle lawsuit and pay back taxes to city

Cannabis operators agree to settle lawsuit and pay back taxes to city

It will be raining green in the City of San Bernardino (in more ways than one) as the City prevailed in lawsuits against two local marijuana distributors and will receive nearly two million dollars in back taxes from them very soon. The owners of the two businesses, Captain Jack’s Dispensary …

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San Manuel receives Great Place to Work Certification

San Manuel receives Great Place to Work Certification

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians announced that the San Manuel Casino has received Certification from the Great Places to Work Institute, an authority on workplace culture, leadership behaviors, employee retention and increased innovation. “Great Place to Work Certification™ isn’t something that comes easily – it takes ongoing dedication …

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Businesses still starved for workers

businesses looking for employees

The signs are everywhere – help wanted – now hiring and everyone has heard the stories by now.  Jobs are available but nobody is applying for them or at least very few people are getting hired. Joanie (not her real name because she preferred to remain anonymous) who is a …

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Morning Brew interview highlights business capital opportunities

Mayor and AMPAC Business Capital talk finance options for local business

On the most recent edition of Morning Brew with Mayor John Valdivia, a program that brings news of the City of San Bernardino to its residents via interviews with local newsmakers, the subject was local jobs and specifically how AMPAC Business Capital (ABC) could help local businesses.  ABC provides funding …

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Stater Bros. Charities raises funds for City of Hope

Stater Bros. Charities raises funds for City of Hope

Stater Bros. Charities presented a check to City of Hope this week for $478,480 to support pediatric cancer treatment and education programs in Southern California. Stater Bros. stores participated in a 12 day “Kids 4 Hope” campaign where customers and employees purchased $1 or $5 mobiles during checkout. The Murrieta …

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AmPac and Caravanserai receive grant from Wells Fargo to support small business recovery

Funds will provide capital and technical assistance to bolster diverse small businesses and nonprofits impacted by COVID-19 Wells Fargo has announced the award of nearly $2 million in small business recovery grants to AmPac Business Capital (AmPac) and Caravanserai Project (Caravanserai) to help small businesses manage the economic effects of …

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San Bernardino International Airport Reaches Milestone with FAA Contract Tower Program

In 2019 when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reopened its Federal Contract Tower (FCT) Program to new entrants, San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) was the first in line to apply.  On August 3rd, the airport was notified by the FAA that its application was approved, backdated to April 1st of …

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Nominations for Spirit of the Entrepreneur awards closes Aug. 20

The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) at Cal State San Bernardino on Friday announced the finalists for this year's Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards program.

Know of an IE leader that should be recognized and celebrated? The deadline to send in nominations for the 2021 Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards is coming August 20th. The annual event, hosted by the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE), celebrates the entrepreneurial champions of the Inland Southern California …

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San Bernardino International Airport Outpaces Country in Air Cargo Growth in 2020

Recently released data from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) shows that San Bernardino International Airport (SBD) now ranks 59th of approximately 140 American airports in air cargo for last year.  This is an increase in ranking from 79th in 2019 and 102nd in 2018. With updated infrastructure and business investments …

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Country Club Apartments sells for $18 million

A 79-unit apartment community in San Bernardino has sold for $18 million. The Mogharebi Group, a brokerage firm that specializes in multifamily properties in California, negotiated the sale of the Country Club Apartment community. The buyer was an investment group in Los Angeles whose name was not released. The seller, …

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