Economic Development
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF., (May 13, 2013) – MCS Industries, the U.S. market leader for wall and poster frames, announced its relocation from Visalia, CA to the County of San Bernardino, CA. Following an exhaustive search, including almost 100 competing sites, MCS is relocating from its former 86,000 square feet of space in Visalia, CA, to 115,000 square feet of space in an existing building located at 11089 Tacoma in the City of Rancho Cucamonga, with an option to expand into another 100,000 square feet of space. The firm will begin directing inbound ocean freight to the new location...
The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board surveyed 1,400 local businesses to identify trends in future hiring and growth. The results indicated that companies are recovering and beginning to hire in the County’s top demand industries: manufacturing, health care, transportation and logistics, energy and utilities, and construction. “The Workforce Investment Board’s business services team meets regularly with employers both to offer no cost services to support their needs and to gather information on employment trends,” says Brad Gates, Deputy Director for Business Services, Workforce Investment Board. “We are seeing continual upward trends in the County, especially in logistics and...
After slowing sharply over the past few months California’s labor market surged forward in February, adding over 40,000 jobs as the unemployment rate dropped by 2 tenths of one percent to 9.6%. The overall gain over the past year has been just under 300,000 jobs, a growth rate of 2% (seasonally adjusted). The sectors enjoying the biggest job gains included Professional and Business Services (+9,400), Leisure and Hospitality (+15,700), and surprisingly, Government (+11,200). While services were solid, the goods oriented part of the economy contracted—with jobs in Manufacturing (-3,300) down as well as in Trade and Transportation (-7,000). Regionally, job...
The labor market continues to improve in the Golden State, albeit still at a slow pace. Just released 2013 data shows a 1,700 position increase in nonfarm payrolls in January over December 2012 employment levels, a 0.01% bump. California’s unemployment rate remained stuck at 9.8% in January. The state’s labor force did grow by 32,900 as new job seekers entered (or re-entered) the market, but 2,800 were unable to find gainful employment according to the EDD’s household employment survey. The EDD has also released new revisions to 2011-2012 payroll employment data, which has shown that the California labor market recovery...
The 2013 State of the County, titled “Vision In Action,” will be held on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Citizens Business Bank Arena located in Ontario, Calif. The event will provide more than 1,200 business, community, civic and education leaders with an opportunity to hear the latest on the Countywide Vision as well as gain insight from industry leaders. “We look forward to sharing our successes and to discussing the future of our region,” San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chair and Second District Supervisor Janice Rutherford said. County Government worked closely with San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG), the county’s 24 cities and towns, residents, and community leaders to create a Countywide...
SAN BERNARDINO, California – The County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board is recruiting unemployed young adults, ages 18 to 24, for the launch of the Linking Innovation Knowledge and Employment project (@LIKE). @LIKE is a collaborative effort among three of the region’s Workforce Investment Boards, San Bernardino, Riverside and Imperial Counties. The program serves young adults who have not been in school, working or serving in the military for at least 90 days. This initiative will address career challenges young adults currently face. Factors such as the high cost of post secondary education, competition with more experienced adults for entry...
Ready to tackle a new year and new opportunities, NAIOP Inland Empire welcomes its 2013 leadership board. The 43-member board and administration team will carry out the chapter’s mission to advance real estate and economic development in the region. NAIOP Inland Empire is the definitive resource for the region’s commercial real estate industry and is dedicated to providing leading-edge education, proactive legislative support and business development opportunities. This year the chapter’s board will focus on legislative affairs affecting the region and work to unite the voice of commercial real estate industry. Nationally recognized for its leadership in legislative and government...
COACHELLA VALLEY WOMEN’S BUSINESS CENTER PRESENTS A WEBINAR: COACHELLA VALLEY ENTERPRISE ZONE PALM DESERT, Calif. – Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center will present webinar on “Coachella Valley Enterprise Zone” from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Friday, February 15. Join Atay Ramirez for an hour and learn about the 5 major business tax incentives, how to claim the hiring and sales tax credit, and much more. For more information, or to register for the workshop, contact Kim Scanlan at (760) 345-9200. To register online, visit the CVWBC website at cvwbc.org. The Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center’s hours are Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5...
Ontairo, CA – Regional support for local control of Ontario International Airport (ONT) has grown to unprecedented levels with 100 plus endorsements received from elected officials, public agencies, newspapers, businesses and civic organizations. The 110 major endorsements received to date are posted at SetONTarioFree.com. There you can also view the resolutions, letters and a sampling of staff reports associated with the endorsements. “The Set ONTario Free movement has exceeded our greatest expectations and continues to gain momentum,” said Ontario Councilmember Alan D. Wapner. “This vital issue has united Southern California as never before. The resounding message is that ONT will be better managed and operated, and make a greater...
San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board provides funding for entrepreneurship training programs Available to San Bernardino County residents 18 and older 60 positions are available Deadline to enroll extended to June 4 Enrollment is online at: www.sbcstartup.com or through one of the Employment Resource Centers Program requires a one-year commitment San Bernardino, CA – The San Bernardino County Workforce Investment Board invites dislocated workers, veterans and county residents 18 years and older who want to launch their own Internet or service-based business to enroll in an entrepreneur training program. The board will fund training for 60 participants and the deadline has been extended...
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