An 80-unit apartment complex in San Bernardino has been sold for $11.5 million. The Debwany Apartments, 2936 Loma Ave. are located on 2.2 acres and has more than 60,000 square feet of rentable space, according to The Mogharebi Group, a brokerage firm in Costa Mesa that negotiated the sale. The …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Businesses still starved for workers
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 …
Read More »Morning Brew interview highlights business capital opportunities
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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Nominations for Spirit of the Entrepreneur awards closes Aug. 20
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 …
Read More »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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