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On the CoverThe Race to Monte Carlo is the signatureevent for the Chamber. Featuring incrediblefood and luscious desserts, lounges fordancing and relaxing – and of course gaming (craps, blackjack, roulette andTexas Hold ’Em) for raffle tickets and fabulous prizes!

You won’t want to miss this wonderfulevening of fun, with proceeds benefittingour members and community.

Cover Photos:Roulette Wheel: © istockphoto/Anton BalazhMonte Carlo Event: Jim Dorsey Photography

2010 Publications Committee Jason Kimes, Chairman

Phil Adishian Jim Dorsey Bobby SpiegelLinda Carlberg Phyllis Russell Casie TryonPam Cunningham Stephanie Shapiro

Publication StaffPublisher BrandLand MarketingAdvertising Sales Casie Tryon

Corona Business Monthly is owned and published by the Corona Chamber of Commerce, which is solely responsible for its content. It is mailed monthly to all Corona Chamber of Commerce members and to all non-member Corona businesses.Total circulation: 8,100 copies. For information about advertising, call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350.

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Legal Opinions 24New in Town 26New Chamber Members 27Technology Bytes 28In Our Community 29Calendar of Events 30Corona Business Archive 32Referrals 32

Feature Stories

A Success Story: 11The Manufacturing Technology Council

Destination: Corona 14

Summer Entertainment in Corona 16

Membership Recognition Luncheon 18

The Great Taste 2010 21

Monthly ArticlesMessage from the Chairman 4Message from the President 5Legislative Update 6 Building Business Relationships 8Long-Time Chamber Member 12Anniversary Recognition 13Allan Borgen’s Restaurant Review 20Going Green 22

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he Inland Empire boasts unparalleled recreation, beauty, history and culture. From openvalleys to rolling hills and vast deserts and metro-politan areas, our region provides its residentswith a wide array of choices. Whether you are anoutdoor enthusiast who enjoys backpacking, skiing, mountain biking, camping and rock climbing – or an individual who prefers fine dining, shopping and indoor entertainment – you will be hard pressed to find an area that offersso much variety and diversity.

The City of Corona has several amenities that provide a great quality of life for its residents andvisitors. The hundreds of acres of parks, sportsfields, basketball courts, playgrounds, tenniscourts and skate parks offer great opportunities tolead an active and fun-filled life. Cultural hubssuch as the Fender Museum of Music and the Artsprovide artistic and educational programming.

The main mission of the Corona Chamber ofCommerce is to positively impact the quality of lifein the region, while supporting the growth andprosperity of our chamber members. In this issue,you will find profiles of companies engaged in theentertainment and food businesses, and I hope ithelps you appreciate the quality and variety ofbusinesses that we have right here in Corona!

continue for 24 hours while participants raisemoney and awareness for this renowned organization. As of press time, 80 teams totaling657 participants were already registered for the relay, and there's still time to sign up! Visitwww.RelayForLife.org to learn more and find out how you can be a part of this amazing event.

Next, continue your summer fun with the City of Corona's Fourth of July WeekendCelebration. The Main Street USA parade willbegin at 10am on Saturday, July 3, followed by afamily festival at Santana Park on Sunday, July 4beginning at 4pm. This festival will be completewith food, fun and great live entertainment, cappedoff with a spectacular fireworks show after dark.

As the spring months give way to the summer, you have plenty of reasons to leave the house andhave a great time with your family, friends and colleagues, whether it be music, movies, outdoorfun, amusement parks, golf or food, you can restassured that a lot of it can be found right here inour city and in your neighborhood. A more in-depth listing of events can be found on page 16.

So take it slow, have a great time and let the goodtimes roll!- Kerry L. Pendergast, Chairman of the Board

I encourage you not only to become familiar withthese places but to patronize them as well.

Make it a point to shop, entertain and eat locally.Supporting local businesses is good business; and remember, each dollar spent in Corona willsupport public safety, libraries, parks, infrastruc-ture improvements, and more, while at the sametime helping to create more local jobs. At all ofthe wonderful retailers in our very special Coronaneighborhoods, from the Promenade Shops atDos Logos to The Village at Eagle Glen and theHidden Valley Plaza, you're sure to find the entertainment and culinary adventures that suityour taste. So go ahead, enjoy life, and supportour local economy.

Speaking of having a great time while helping animportant cause, the Chamber's signature event,The Race to Monte Carlo, will be held at EagleGlen Golf Club on Friday, June 25. This is a perfect opportunity to mix, mingle, network andplay in a festive environment with your family andfriends. You definitely don't want to miss this! Be sure to mark your calendar and purchaseyour tickets early.

On June 26, the American Cancer Society's Relayfor Life will kickoff at 9am at Santana Park and

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hat a great city Corona is for all ages, and opportunity exists for readers who own businesses to take advantage of – and promote –the city's amenities for everyone’s benefit.Sprinkled throughout our publication you willfind a sampling of areas that make Corona agreat place to live, work and play! An expandedlist is always available online atwww.CoronaChamber.org orwww.DiscoverCorona.com.

The Corona Chamber prides itself on providingresources for the business community, and indoing so we rely on various funding sources.One is membership investments. In order for us to keep our annual dues as low as possibleand still lobby for business-friendly legislation,promote pro-business legislation and other ben-efits, we hold a signature event annually. This year our event is The Race toMonte Carlo and will be held Friday, June 25 at Eagle Glen Golf Club.

Entertainment is our main theme this month, and appropriately enough, the Chamber will provide the finest entertainment for greaterCorona area residents. Sponsorships opportuni-ties are still available and we would welcome anysupport you can offer.

Through our Legislative Action Committee, the Corona Chamber of Commerce continues tobe the voice of business. With over 38 bills introduced to State Legislation last year, theCorona Chamber campaigned diligently to ensurebusiness-friendly legislation and against any job-killer bills. Our purpose is to provide a basisfor the Corona Chamber to act on local, state and federal government issues and have agood working relationship with its elected officials, thus creating a favorable and profitablebusiness climate.

The Legislative Action Committee (LAC) consistsof up to 15 voting members and composition is representative of the general Corona Chambermembership. LAC membership is open to allCorona Chamber members in good standing andLAC meetings are open to all members of theCorona Chamber.

Beginning in October of each year, the LAC develops a Policy Platform consistent with theLAC's mission statement that shall serve as thepublic policy priorities for the following year. For 2010 our three top priority issues are:

Priority Issue #1: State and LocalGovernment Reform• Monitor proposed ballot initiatives outlining

the call for a Constitutional Convention and a part-time legislature

• Seek ways to reform the Government structuredealing with fiscal reform and eliminate the confusion of a “fee” versus a “tax” when legislation is passed

• Renew our commitment to working with local legislators to minimize anti-jobs legislation and communicate our efforts with the community

• Oppose state mandated business regulations that put the greater Corona business commu-nity at an economic disadvantage

Priority Issue #2: Workforce Issues• Protect the 2004 statewide workers'

compensation reforms• Promote healthcare reform without placing

Corona businesses and their employees at a disadvantage from securing healthcare

• Seek opportunities to strengthen our state's education system to support the transition of young people into the workforce

Priority Issue #3: Resources For LocalBusiness• Support local programs and efforts to attract

and retain businesses• Oppose efforts to increase business license

fees in order to retain businesses

• Support programs such as Shop Locally to ensure our local economy remains strong

• Seek opportunities to secure local and state tax incentives to attract and retain businesses in the greater Corona area

Most businesses would need to budget six figuresto obtain the lobbyist assistance equal to ourcommittee structure. We are pleased to continueour efforts again this year. Your assistance andpartnership is vital to the Corona Chamber beingable to offer these valuable services along withother member benefits.

There are various sponsorship levels for the2010 Magic of Monte Carlo. The success fromour prior five years provides our enthusiasticoutlook for this year. Again, we could use yourassistance and if sponsorship is not possible,please consider purchasing tickets to the eventfor $125 per person or $200 per couple.

Should you have any questions, please feel freeto contact us at (951) 737-3350.

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he Corona Chamber is supporting AB 2283,which would legalize alkaline hydrolysis (a process that speeds up the natural decomposition process) in California. The proposal was authored in the StateLegislature by State Assemblymember JeffMiller and sponsored by Chris Miller (no relation), owner of Thomas MillerMortuary and a member of the CoronaChamber of Commerce's Board of Directorsand Legislative Action Committee. Chris Miller has become the statewide spokesperson in support of the proposal.

Alkaline Hydrolysis is defined as a water-basedchemical resolving process using strong alkaliin water at temperatures of up to 180°C(350°F) to rapidly yet sympathetically reducethe body to ash. It is essentially a highly accelerated version of natural decompositionchemistry. Hydrolysis, as the name suggests, is the process of forcing water moleculesbetween the chemical bonds holding large tissue molecules such as fats, DNA and proteins together. This process breaks the tissue down to its original small molecularbuilding blocks. This is a natural processfound in body decomposition after death.

AB 2283 would require the Cemetery andFuneral Bureau to adopt regulations for thesafe operation of alkaline hydrolysis chambersby July 1, 2011. Under current law, the Cemetery and Funeral Bureau licenses and regulates crematoria and various

awaiting a hearing in the AssemblyAppropriations Committee.

Log on to www.CoronaAdvocacy.biz formore information on this and other issuesimpacting the Corona business community.

professions relating to the disposition of human remains. Violating these provisions isconsidered a misdemeanor.

“The Corona Chamber is proud to support one of our Chamber leaders in his effort tobring positive changes to his industry,” stated Cynthia Schneider, Chair of the CoronaChamber's Legislative Action Committee. “In any industry, change that is accomplishedthrough meaningful policy reform at thestatewide level and led by someone at the locallevel is something we need to rally behind.Chris's ability to gain not only this Chamber'ssupport but the support of many legislatorsthroughout California is deserving of recognition. The Corona Chamber ofCommerce is proud to have such an entrepreneurial individual as part of our business community and our Board,”Schneider continued.

In a recent article in the Press-Enterprise,Assemblyman Jeff Miller was quoted as saying,“I'm excited! It just gives Californians an optionon how they want to bury their loved ones.”Chris Miller was also quoted, saying, "I thought,'Wow, this could be a nice alternative.' It doesn't seem as violent as people think cremation is. And … it doesn't create any sortof carbon footprint."

AB 2283 has passed out of the AssemblyCommittee on Business, Professions and Consumer Protection and is now

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Corona Chamber Member Leads Legislative Proposal Effort in Sacramento

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Below Right: Dwight Cromie of Altek Media Groupreceives a display from 2010 Chairman of the Board KerryPendergast (Premier Service Bank) for his company's sponsorship of our Quarterly Membership Meeting.

Right: Keynote Speaker Corona Mayor KarenSpiegel gives the annual State of the City address.

Left: Volunteer of theQuarter Mike Ryanof PrudentialFinancial Services is visited by 2010Chairman of theBoard KerryPendergast (Premier ServiceBank) before hereceives his award.

Left: Award of Excellence in Manufacturing winners Kobelco EDTI Compressors,Inc. are recognized by 2010 Chairman of the Board Kerry Pendergast (Premier Service Bank). They are, from left to right: Phil Olivier, Engineering Manager; Merzi Taraporewalla, Production Manager; Pendergast; and Tetsuya (Ted) Kakiuchi, President.

Left: Good Morning Corona sponsor Judy Marburger of imortgage receives a plaque for her company's sponsorship from Chamber President/CEO Bobby Spiegel and 2010 Chairman of the Board Kerry Pendergast (Premier Service Bank).

Right: 2010 Chairman of the Board Kerry Pendergast (Premier Service Bank) and Corona Mayor Karen Spiegel congratulate Linda and Chuck Keagle of BlackWoodAmerican Grill for winning the Award of Excellence in Retail.

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Right: Don Kindred and Walt Straiton of Corona Symphony Orchestra are recognized by the Corona Chamber of Commerce, 2010 Chairman of the Board Kerry Pendergast (Premier Service Bank) as an Outstanding Non-profit.

Left: Front Porchowner Val Munsonstands in her newlyopened showroom.Front Porch offersPottery, Wall Decor,Live Plants, PatioFurniture, Fountains,Bird Baths, andGarden Accessories tosuit your every need.Stop by the shop at1701 Hamner Ave.in Norco or give them a call at(951) 789-6466today!

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Left: Jim and Gail Mullenix of Inland Audio Visual are recognized by the CoronaChamber of Commerce, Corona Mayor Karen Spiegel and 2010 Chairman of the Board Kerry Pendergast (Premier Service Bank) for the Award of Excellencein Service.

Right: King Buffet, located at 591 N. McKinleySt., Ste. 100 in Corona, has been serving up diverseand delicious food for years,and they are growing! A ribbon cutting was held inhonor of their expansion, which now includes breakfast on the weekends.Offering a large menu andfair prices, this is one placeyou will definitely want totry. (951) 898-8311. Ph

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Above: (From left to right) Brittany Barton, Owners Eric and Donna Schauers, and Jeff Kincaidand Garrett Munyer smile as their frozen yogurtdream becomes a reality with the Grand Openingof Froyoland. Located at 540 Hidden ValleyPkwy, Ste.103 in Corona, their vast array ofyogurt and topping choices are sure to satisfyyour sweet tooth. Stop by or give them a call at(951) 739-9575 today!

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Above: Harold Wasson and Sharon Rotondo toastto the 20th Anniversary Celebration of Re/MaxPartners. Whether you're buying or selling, theseexperienced realtors are ready to help you findthe home of your dreams. Re/Max Partners islocated at 390 N. Mc Kinley St., Ste. 106 inCorona and can be reached at (951) 278-8755or online at www.remaxpartners.com.

Right: The Board of TheCorona-Norco SchoolsEducation Foundationare enthusiastic about the future of the newly formed non-profit, which was established tomeet some of the unfunded needs of the students in our community. The CNSEF fundsAcademic Intervention Programs, Technology Upgrades, Arts and Music Programs, and After School Enrichment. For more information on how you can get involved, call (951) 736-5000 or visit their website, www.cnsef.org.

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Join us for our next Good Morning Corona on June 24th at

Eagle Glen Golf ClubSponsor: Altura Credit Union

Call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350 or visit us online at www.CoronaChamber.org to

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istorically, a long-standing key component of the business community in Corona has been manufacturing. One of the ways theCorona Chamber of Commerce is a resource for prosperity for local manufacturers is by offering a forum known as the ManufacturingTechnology Council (MTC). The purpose of this resource is to focuson manufacturers working for and with other local manufacturersfor the development of successful business strategies,management leadership, performance excellence techniques and networking.

Jack Mobilia (Mobilia & Associates) heads up this effort as chair ofthe MTC and utilizes his extensive management experience as theformer president of several manufacturing companies to provide aviable and active MTC. Significant progress has been made in theachievement of the MTC's goals and its members are seeing astrong return on the time they invest in the bimonthly meetingswith featured guest speakers on timely topics.

Executives of numerous local manufacturers who have joined theMTC have expressed their solid support for the continuation of theMTC and the benefits it provides them. An additional side benefitthat has recently occurred has been the utilization of products andservices among the MTC members themselves. The interfaceamong local manufacturers in a customer/vendor relationship hasnot only provided advantages of reduced freight cost and improvedon-time delivery performance, but also the opportunity for face-to-face dialogue on technical projects. It has also benefitedthe city of Corona by keeping “dollars” in the community and contributing to employment within local companies.

The partnership between the MTC and the local manufacturershelps bring recognition to our businesses for excellence inadvanced manufacturing capabilities, providing a vital resource to the city of Corona for continued growth, success andeconomic stability.

If you are a manufacturer and wish to participate in the MTC,please contact the Corona Chamber at (951) 737-3350 or Jack Mobilia at (951) 667-5082.

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A Success Story: The ManufacturingTechnology Council

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and financial statements; all services toimprove business for her clients. “We operateon the principles of integrity and experience,”says Glenn. As a CPA that realizes the value ofquality accounting, Glenn also says, “I wouldencourage business owners and individuals tosee an accountant before they are in trouble,or close a big deal, and not afterwards.” She explains that often clients hesitate tospend the money to speak with a professionalbefore it's too late. “We can help give yousome financial information that is accurateand can help you manage your business to getthrough these tough times,” says Glenn.

If you are looking for a CPA that has you andyour company's best interests at heart, look nofurther than Susan Glenn and Associates. The numbers may not always be on your side,but she and her team certainly will be. SusanGlenn & Associates, CPA’s, Inc. is located at2275 S. Main St., Ste. 202 in Corona andcan be reached at (951) 737-1731 or onlineat www.segcpa.com.

Since that time Glenn has worked hard toserve her clients and grow her business base.She joined the Corona Chamber of Commercein 1986 and set about networking and building professional relationships with thecommunity she served. Her involvement in theChamber proved very profitable and exposedher to a number of new people. To this day,the majority of Glenn's business, which ismade up of both individual clients as well asbusinesses, comes from referrals. “TheChamber is a great source of information forthe business owner,” says Glenn, who recallsjoining the Chamber because “it seemed agood way to find other business owners andget to know people.” Glenn's Chamber involvement has been lengthy, but she stillattends quarterly Chamber meetings, the annual Installation and Awards Gala, and the occasional mixer.

For Susan Glenn, accounting is a way that shecan give back to fellow business owners. She provides a variety of services including taxpreparation, accounting, review and audits

There may be several Certified PublicAccountants (CPA) in Corona, many tax preparation services, and other offices thatcan handle reviews and audits, but there isonly one Susan Glenn. For nearly 25 years shehas uniquely served the Corona communitywith her skills as a CPA and her commitmentto make local businesses better.

In the mid 1980s, Susan Glenn was a wife andmother raising her family in Corona when shedecided to put her degree in mathematics toproper use in the field of accounting.“Working with numbers seemed interesting,”says Glenn, who soon went to work as a staffaccountant for a company in Orange County.While working there, the inevitable thoughtoccurred to her that if she was going to workthat hard for someone else, it made bettersense to own her own business and work thathard for herself. That thought led her to further her education by taking necessaryaccounting courses. A couple of years later,she passed the difficult CPA Exam andemerged a Certified Public Accountant.

The next course change for Glenn came soonafter and was “almost sheer luck” accordingto her. Local CPA John Board was retiring andcontacted Glenn in the hopes that she wouldpurchase his practice and take it over. While Glenn is sure they must have hadfriends or acquaintances in common, hisphone call proposition was certainly a surprise for the fledgling CPA. They met andfleshed out the details, and before long therewas a new CPA firm in town by the name ofSusan Glenn & Associates, CPA’s, Inc.

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95-YEAR MEMBERSouthern California Edison Co.

42-YEAR MEMBERSmurfit-Stone Container Corp.

39-YEAR MEMBERGlen Eden Sun Club

33-YEAR MEMBERCitizens Business Bank

31-YEAR MEMBERMartin Associates Brokerage

26-YEAR MEMBERHamner Towing, Inc.

25-YEAR MEMBERZAP Printing & Graphics

23-YEAR MEMBERCorona Mortgage Financial

21-YEAR MEMBERAmerican Electric Supply, Inc.

20-YEAR MEMBERAltura Credit Union - Campus Parkway

16-19 YEAR MEMBERSA S J Industrial Hose & FittingsCouts Heating & Cooling, Inc.Dr. Seth Bernstein & Dr. Lisa BenhamRiverside Medical ClinicSpiegel Enterprises /

Publications & Marketing

11-15 YEAR MEMBERSArbor Gardens at CoronaCorona Public Library FoundationEmerald Escrow, Inc.Honda Cars of Corona Hunnys RestaurantLaw Offices of Brad HusenLee & Associates - SchumakerPrimerica Financial Services - ZellerQuality Toyota

6-10 YEAR MEMBERSAmerican CleanersCorona Elks Lodge #2045D F I - DiGerolamo Family InsuranceDuralum Products, Inc.Inland Color GraphicsLake Elsinore OutletsMichael D. Reaume Insurance Services, Inc.Mudge Fasteners, Inc.Nature's Specialties Mfg.

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1-5 YEAR MEMBERSAKM Consulting EngineersAlbertson & Davidson, LLPAVT, Inc.Best Wireless T-Mobile Exclusive DealerBRC Networking and EducationBrookwood Villas ApartmentsCorona DermatologyCorona Police Community Partnership (CPCP)Cosmedx ScienceD R Horton

Image MagazineLabor ReadyMarie Callender's #89 Plak SmackerTemescal Palm Lodge #314Thermal StructuresTMK Music & Entertainment

Productions, Inc.Vantage Vehicle InternationalUS Bank - Ontario Ave. (inside Albertson's)Wal Mart Stores, Inc. - McKinley

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...not only for the extraordinary choiceof amenities within the city itself,but for its ideal proximity to the addedattractions of Orange County,San Diego, Palm Springs, Temecula's wine country, and winter sports at local mountains.

In the mix of Corona's restaurants thereis hardly a country that isn't gastronom-ically represented. If you can't start yourday without sushi or need a hot currybefore bedtime, you don't have to go far to indulge your eclectic taste.After dinner, Corona's nightlife boasts an unusual variety of entertainment:nightclubs with dancing and live music;comedy venues; sports bars;local taverns with pub food andkaraoke; movies; music; and theater.

Daytime activities and sightseeing arefilled with family-friendly fun. Tennis,golf, skate parks, and fishing are part ofa comprehensive array of things to do inor near Corona. In addition, there aredozens of museums that hold specialappeal in art, history, music, classic cars,wildlife, and natural history.Unique venues such as Tom's Farms can entertain families all day with trainrides, a carousel, amusement gallery, andgourmet gifts. Not far away, the FenderCenter houses a recording studio for the

As residents know and tourists quicklydiscover, Corona is one of the bestdestinations in Southern California...

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kind rooms furnished with antiques toeconomy suites with kitchens and family facilities. Many are pet friendly.

For a community as geographicallyadvantageous as Corona, not only is

today prosperous, tomorrow portendseven more remarkable developments -clearly one of the most 'happening'cities of the future!

public, guitar museum, rock n' rollevents, and rooftop dining. Since theearly 1900s the Inland Empire has alsoattracted passionate race fans from allover the U.S. with world-class auto- and motorcycle races. And Corona'sannual street parades have been a joyouscelebration for many generations.

After a good breakfast, shopping awaits!The choices are hard to beat:The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos orThe Crossings create a delightful day inbeautiful surroundings. In addition tomajor national stores, Corona has aplethora of unique retail shops.The sophisticated diversity includesAmerican arts and crafts, Italian leather,British china, international wines,and rare books. For shopping on abudget, several outlet centers featurediscounted designer clothing and goodsfor the entire family.

The business end of Corona is a successstory in itself. For decades the city hasfocused on creating a prosperous com-munity with a livable environment anda solid economic base. Industrial firmshave been relocating to Corona foryears due to modern facilities,reasonable lease rates and competitivelabor costs. Retail, commercial,and office development is booming.Businesses recognize the value of accessible transportation centers such asOntario International Airport,freeways and rail lines. As an addedincentive, Corona has proximity to thebrightest graduates at over a dozenfour-year colleges, and attracts top executives, professionals and technologyworkers. Closer to home, the Corona-Norco education system works diligentlyto prepare students for a high-technology world. Corona's police andfire departments are respected by thecommunity, which is reflected in thecity's relatively low crime rate.

Tourists and business travelers areextended a warm welcome at a widechoice of hotels throughout the city,from well-known national chains withevery conceivable amenity to one-of-a-

Photos courtesy ofFilmCorona.com andCity of Corona

No doubt the biggest crowd will gather for theFourth of July Weekend Celebration hosted by

the City of Corona. On Saturday, July 3, the Main St.U.S.A. Parade will roll down Main Street from Ontario Avenueto Olive Street, beginning at 10 a.m. On July 4, Santana Parkwill be the site of the Family Festival at 4 p.m., with foodbooths, a children's fun zone and hourly live entertainment.The formal program will begin at 8:30, and end with a spectacular fireworks show. For more information on thisevent, call (951) 736-2241.

The ninth annual Corona Antiques & Collectibles Faire, with live entertainment by Cornbread WashtubBand, will be held on Saturday, June5, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Corona Heritage Park & Museum,510 W. Foothill Pkwy. The faire features everything from vintage items to original pieces of art andplants for sale, and is a great opportunity to explore this hidden gem nestled within the city.For more information on this event,call (951) 898-0687.

While the south lawn of the CoronaCivic Center isn't exactly the GreekTheatre, it is a neat place to listen tolive music – and parking is a lot easier.

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What do outdoor movies, concerts, an antique fair, fireworks, dance lessons and a parade have in common?

Other than sounding like a lot of fun, these and a host of otherevents are on tap this summer - and all are in Corona!

Sure, you can hop in the car and drive to Disneyland, LagunaBeach, Big Bear or Palm Springs. Corona is blessed with alocation that puts all of those attractions within an hour or soon the freeway. But you don't have to fill the tank and battletraffic to have a great time this summer. In no particular order,here are some things to do to cool off in the summer heat.

Summer By Peter Fischetti

Citris Splash Zonein Corona is open May 1 through

September 30th10AM to 6PM

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Christian Arts & Theatrewill perform “TheAdventures Of TomSawyer,” Mark Twain'sclassic story of ateenage boy growing upin the heartland ofAmerica, on June 4-6 atthe Corona Civic Center.Purchase tickets online at www.catcorona.org. For moreinformation on this event, call(951) 279-2298.

Hungry? With your doctor's permission, you may want to fastuntil Saturday, June 5, when more than two dozen Coronarestaurants combine to serve up The Great Taste, from 5 to 8p.m. at 1250 Corona Pointe Ct. Music will be provided by

The Hypnotics. For tickets, visit www.GreatTasteCorona.com.For more information on this event, call (951) 739-4979.

That's just the tip of the iceberg, as they say. Check the City calendarat www.DiscoverCorona.com and the Chamber calendar atwww.CoronaChamber.org for updated information on upcomingsummer events.

The city's Parks and Community Services Department has assembled a variety of musical acts for its Free Concerts on the Green. All shows begin at 7 p.m. on

Thursdays. Bring your own chair; food and beverages will be available for sale.

The schedule is as follows:

July 15: Abbey Road, a tribute to the BeatlesJuly 22: Hotel California, with music by the EaglesJuly 29: Cold Duck, a mixture of rock 'n roll with Latin rhythmsAug. 5: Swing Cats, featuring big band favoritesAug. 12: Suave, more Latin and rockAug. 19: The Answer, with classic rock tunesFor more information on this event, call (951) 736-2241

Not enough live music? ThroughSept. 24, the Dos LagosAmphitheater will host a series offree concerts, called Friday NightBand Jam, beginning at 7 p.m. Bandswill play an assortment of music: rock,jazz, blues, r&b, reggae and pop. Sit in thestadium or on the patio of four restaurants next to the amphitheater. Visit www.PromenadeShopsAtDosLagos.comfor announcements on the band schedule.

And there's more! The Promenade ConcertSeries will host smooth jazz shows eachSaturday in July from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.In August, the tune is turned to classic rock,with performances every Saturday in August from 7 to 9 p.m. All shows are at the amphitheater.

The Promenade Shops will also host FreeFamily Movies every Thursday night in June,beginning at dusk. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. The schedule: June 3: “Willy Wonkaand The Chocolate Factory”; June 10:“Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs”; June 17: “Where the Wild Things Are”; June 24: “The Wizard of Oz.”

Like to dance? Salsa Lessons are on themenu on Saturdays in June at the Dos LagosPlaza from 7 to 11 p.m. The lessons are free,and prizes will be awarded.

Entertainment in Corona

Photo courtesy of Christian Arts & Theatre

The Corona Chamber ofCommerce is pleased to haveRiverside County Supervisor JohnTavaglione as our guest speaker onJuly 22 for the Quarterly MembershipLuncheon. Location is Crossroads Church - 2331 Kellogg Avenue,Corona, CA 92881. Tickets are now available and Chamber membersreceive a special discount - early bird pricing is $50 per person untilJuly 2; Call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350.

In addition to our Supervisor speaking, the Corona Chamber will honorthe following businesses with the coveted Awards of Excellence: AVT,Inc. (Manufacturing); Pete's Road Service (Service); LucasEnterprises, Vinyl Fencing (Retail). Additionally, the Fender Center(Outstanding Non-Profit) and Ty Fleming of TMK Music andEntertainment (Volunteer of the Quarter) will be recognized. Again, tickets are available now.

Guest Speaker Supervisor John TavaglioneSupervisor John Tavaglione has been a huge supporter of the business community and specifically the Corona Chamber. Tavaglione and his representatives are trained professionally in customer service and respond quickly to calls and emails. Through Tavaglione's leadership, quick response and communicationwith various governmental agencies have prevented costly delays in construction and build-out projects.

The supervisor has a soft spot for children and, working closely with the Corona City Council, the county/city partnership will open El CerritoPark on June 5 this year. The El Cerrito Sports Park is the ideal recreationarea with something for every family member to enjoy. The park will feature two full-size baseball/softball diamonds, two little leaguebaseball/softball diamonds, one T-ball multi-use field, two full size soccer fields, two basketball courts and two tennis courts. Also includedin the plans are facility parking, restrooms, tot lots, a concession standand a space set aside for a future 5,000 sq. ft. community center building.

As a member of the Board of Supervisors, Tavaglione has been creditedfor his leadership in regional transportation issues, community and economic development and for his strong fiscal and organizational management. Supervisor Tavaglione is dedicated to improving the economic and social future for the residents of Riverside County and theInland Empire Region.

As an advocate for youth, Tavaglione is a strong supporter of collaborativeprograms that provide educational and growth opportunities for theCounty's youth population. Supervisor Tavaglione is a Board Member andpast President of the Southern California Dollars for Scholars GoverningBoard. Tavaglione and his wife Jan have helped to send hundreds of students to college by hosting an annual fundraiser where all proceeds go towards scholarships for graduating seniors in his district.

Tavaglione was elected to represent the Second Supervisorial District onNovember 7, 1994, and was sworn into office on January 3, 1995. The Second District includes the cities of Corona and Norco, the unincorporated communities of Coronita, El Cerrito, Home Gardens,Jurupa Valley and the western half of the City of Riverside, excluding theLa Sierra Area. Supervisor Tavaglione is currently in his fifteenth year ofoffice and has run unopposed in the last three elections. Tavaglione haspresided as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors three times during histenure, most recently in 2007. Throughout his service as our Supervisor,Tavaglione has served on numerous agencies and boards. He consistentlywatches out for his constituents, ensuring the best quality of life for all ofRiverside County.

A fourth generation resident of Riverside County, Tavaglione has spentmuch of his life dedicated to the Inland Empire Region. Prior to his election to the Board of Supervisors, he served on the Riverside CityCouncil and was a member of the Riverside Public Utilities Commission.His professional career spanned nearly 25 years as a commercial realestate executive. Tavaglione received his Bachelor's degree in BusinessAdministration from California Baptist University. Mr. Tavaglione is proudto be a U.S. Army veteran.

John and Jan have two children, Heidi and Chris, a daughter-in-law,Jennifer, granddaughter, Madelin Rose and grandson, William Christopher.John and Jan reside in Riverside with their cat Lucy. His hobbies arewoodworking and singing/performing with his 60's classic rock group,The Legendary Mustangs. John specially enjoys babysitting and spendingtime with his grandchildren.

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Corona Restaurant ReviewMantra Fine Indian Cuisine

Allan is the host of the Let’s Dine Out Food, Travel &Entertainment radio show that airs on News Talk 590,KTIE every Saturday afternoon from 3 pm to 5 pm.You can contact Allan at allan@ktie590.com or by phone(909) 910-3463. You can also visit his website,www.letsdineoutshow.com.

Indian cuisine, in my opinion, is one of the most complex and most flavorful cuisines in the world. Mantra Fine Indian Cuisine is located ina large, beautiful freestanding restaurant site that has only been openfor a few months, but judging from the delicious food I sampled,they should be around for a long time. The dining room is tastefullydecorated; helping to soothe the soul while your stomach is treated tosome mighty fine food. If you are in need of a place to hold a largeevent, their banquet room located upstairs can accommodate up to150 lucky people.

The menu features all of the classic Indian dishes you would expect to find in an Indian restaurant, in addition to many original dishes.I started my culinary journey through India (via Corona) with the Meat Samosa ($4.95), Tandoori Mixed Grill ($15.95), and the LasuniChicken ($10.95).

Samosas are wonderful fried pastries filled with potatoes and peas,however, these crisp and delicious Samosas were stuffed with a niceseasoned mixture of turkey and lamb with ginger and peas. This wasone of the best renditions of Samosas that I have ever had and I knowall of you will love this great appetizer too. The Tandoori Mixed Grillfeatured chicken legs and thighs, chunks of chicken, chunks of beef,Mahi Mahi and Lamb Boti (small pieces of lamb). All of the meats weremarinated and cooked in the Tandoori oven which gives a unique flavor

to the meats. All of the meats were tender, juicy and absolutely delicious,and served on a sizzling hot plate with onions. The last dish of this flight ofdishes was the Lasuni Chicken, oven roasted boneless breast of chickenmarinated with garlic, mint, cilantro and other Indian spices. The chickenwas served with tasty rice in a nice metal plate with handles. The chickenhad a great, assertive tangy lime flavor and was extremely moist. I lovedthis dish!

The next set of dishes included Garlic Mushrooms ($8.95), Chicken TikkaMasala ($10.95) and Shrimp Biryani ($10.95). The Garlic Mushrooms consisted of a large portion of sautéed button mushrooms cooked in a luscious garlic sauce with an assortment of Indian spices and herbs.This original dish was excellent, especially when eaten with rice. TheChicken Tikka Masala featured chunks of boneless chicken breast cookedin a rich tomato and butter gravy. The sauce was outstanding and complimented the chicken very well. If you enjoy basmati rice, you have totry the Shrimp Biryani. Imagine a huge portion of Basmati rice with raisins,cashews, saffron and shrimp. What an outstanding combination of flavors!

My favorite dish of the evening was the Lamb Pasanda Nawabi ($11.95),which featured chunks of lamb cooked in the Tandoori clay oven andsautéed with a rich butter, cream and coconut milk sauce with pistachios.A culinary treat!!!!!

In closing, I was extremely happy with my dining experience at Mantraand would easily rate them as being one of the best Indian restaurants inthe Inland Empire. I also highly recommend the daily lunch buffet whichfeatures over 12 hot items and an assortment of condiments and desserts,all for only $7.99. You'd better try this buffet before the owner is hit in thehead by a horse and realizes that he should charge a whole lot more.Corona, you are lucky to have such a first class Indian restaurant.

Photos by Jim Dorsey Photography

Mantra Fine Indian Cuisine & Banquet480 N. Main St. / Corona, 92880(951) 739-9401Hours: Open 7 days a week

Lunch: 11am to 3pmDinner 5pm to 10pm

Price Range: Lunch Buffet $7.99 to $9.95Dinner $8.95 to $15.95

Indian Cuisine

Allan Borgen’s

Above: One of the delicious entree specialtiesMantra is famous for

Above: Interior of Mantra Fine Indian Cuisine Above: Chef Ajit Singh (left) and Owner SumitSharma (right)

Above: The Great Taste 2009.

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The 11th annual Great Taste will take place on Saturday, June 5,2010 between 5-8pm at the Rexco Center, located at 1250 CoronaPointe Ct. (behind Lowes). Live music will be provided by the band The Hypnotics. Each ticket entitles the holder to sample from any/all ofthe 26 participating restaurants.

The restaurants participating this year are: As You Like It Catering,At My Place, Austin's Sports Grill, Backwoods BBQ Steakhouse,BJ's Restaurant & Brewery, BlackWood American Grill, Bobby A'sAmerican Eatery, Chick-Fil-A (on Hidden Valley Pkwy.), CrumblesCookies, Dalia's Pizza, Dizzy Desserts, Golden China, Graziano's,Jersey Joe's Italian Ice, King's Fish House, Lone Star Steakhouse &Saloon, Miguel's California Mexican Cocina, Mi Tortilla, Philly's Best,RA Sushi, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Sizzler, Starbucks, TAPS Fish House& Brewery, TGI Friday's, and Twisted Gourmet. Water and sodas areincluded in the price of the ticket. Beer and wine can be purchasedseparately the day of the event.

This year's Title Sponsor is Honda Cars of Corona, and the Jr. TitleSponsors are Anchor Blue, Best, Best and Krieger, and RexcoDevelopment. All proceeds from this event are divided equally betweenthe Corona Police Community Partnership (CPCP) and the Corona Fire Safety Foundation (CFSF). The CPCP works to enhance the

communication and cooperation between the police department and the citizens of Corona. Membership is open to any person age 18 orover who lives or works in the city of Corona. All proceeds from theirfundraisers go back into the community to assist in crime preventionprograms. The CFSF also works to provide a partnership between thecommunity and the fire department to expand public safety for the citizens of Corona. The CFSF implemented the Vial of Life program,which aids in emergency preparedness. Presale tickets are availablefrom any Corona Fire Safety Foundation or Corona Police CommunityPartnership Board member.

Tickets can also be purchased at the new Police facility (730Corporation Yard Way), Fire Headquarters (400 S. Vicentia Ave.,2nd floor, Ste. 215) or online at www.GreatTasteCorona.com.Presale prices are $20.00 for adults and $5.00 for children ages 3-9.Event day prices are $25.00 for adults and $8.00 for children ages 3-9.This is one event you won't want to miss!

The Great Taste 2010

Photo by Jim Dorsey Photography

6/30/10.

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Green is no longer just a color, it's alifestyle. There are many things thatyou can do in order to lead a greenlife, and many of them can actuallysave you money. It may seem overwhelming with all of thechanges that seem to be necessaryto lead a green lifestyle, but even afew tweaks can lead to a betterenvironment and more money inyour pocket. Try one or two of thefollowing tips and you should seeresults in next month's bills.

• Wash your laundry in cold water AND in the evening - The reasoning behindthis is that during the evening, there arefewer users of electricity and the cost ofelectricity is less. Cold water doesn'trequire the use of the water heater and therefore uses less gas/electricity usage.Take it to the next step and air dry your clothes to eliminate the use of the dryer,which requires gas or electricity usage as well.

• Unplug your electronics while theyare not being used - Electricity runs through appliances like cell phone chargers, hair dryers, and laptops; eventhough they are not turned on.

And, by unplugging the appliances,you are also decreasing potential fire hazards.

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• Adjust the thermostat - A little warmer in the summer and a little cooler in the winter (throw on a sweater and a pair of socks).

• Install a low flow shower head - You won't sacrifice pressure or even notice the difference. The City of Corona has adopted a drought ordinance in response to drought conditions in the State of California, so this is a good ideaanyway to help out with this situation.

• Ditch bottled water - Buy a water filter for your faucet and drink out of reusable aluminum water bottles.You are cutting back on your plastic usage which requires petroleum to make, therefore saving a non-renewable resource all at the same time.

• Cut back on your printing - Ask yourself if you really need to print that email next time.

• Have your printer's ink cartridgesrefilled - Many office supply stores offer this service and the cost is much less than buying a new cartridge every time.

• No more paper towels - Use cloth dish towels and cloth napkins to cut down on waste and added costs over time.

When 'going green', you need to think ofimplementing these tips and others as alifetime commitment and investment,not only financially speaking,but environmentally as well. Some thingsrequire initial upfront costs such as thewater filter for your faucet and the reusable water bottles, but the cost isdepreciated as time goes on and is wellworth it.You don't have to go as far as converting your car's engine to run on

grease, but implementing even just a couple of these tips will contribute toreducing your carbon footprint and ensuring more money in your pocket at theend of the month.

Becky Rhodes is a recent graduate of California StateUniversity, Fullerton and can bereached atbecky.rena.rhodes@gmail.com.

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The second exception protects ordinary course of business transfers. If the debt on the account of which the transfer was made was incurredin the ordinary course of both the debtor and the transferee, if thetransfer itself was made in the ordinary course of both the debtor andthe transferee, and if the transfer was made according to ordinary business terms, then the transfer is protected. The purpose of thisexception is to leave undisturbed normal financial relations, because itdoes not detract from the general policy of the preference section to discourage unusual action by either the debtor or his creditors duringthe debtor's slide into bankruptcy.

The third exception is for enabling loans in connection with whichthe debtor acquires the property that the loan enabled him to purchaseafter the loan is actually made, as it allows for and permits certain security interests.

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n these tough economic times, businesses are watching theirAccounts Receivable with an eagle eye, determined to address collection problems before they get out of hand. No one wants theirbusiness to be the one that goes under. So it is a shock when a diligent collection policy results in having to defend an adversaryproceeding brought by a Trustee in Bankruptcy, alleging a preference or even a fraudulent transfer, and demanding that yourbusiness “turn over” the funds or other consideration you receivedfrom the debtor company. If I was owed the money paid to me, why should I have to give it back?

In Bankruptcy Code section 547(b), a trustee in bankruptcyis authorized to avoid a transfer if five conditions are met.“Avoid” essentially means to “undo” the transfer. These are the fiveelements of a preference action. First, the transfer must be to or forthe benefit of a creditor. Second, the transfer must be for or onaccount of an antecedent or prior debt owed by the debtor beforethe transfer was made. Third, the transfer must have been madewhen the debtor was insolvent. Fourth, the transfer must have been made during the ninety days immediately preceding the commencement of the bankruptcy case. If the transfer was to aninsider, the trustee may avoid the transfer if it was during the periodthat begins one year before the filing of the petition and ends ninetydays before the filing, if the insider to whom the transfer was madehad reasonable cause to believe the debtor was insolvent at the timethe transfer was made.

Fifth, and most significantly, the transfer must enable the creditor toor for whose benefit it was made to receive a greater percentage ofhis claim than he would receive under the distributive provisions ofthe Bankruptcy Code. In other words, the creditor must receivemore than he would if the case were a liquidation case, if the transfer had not been made, and if the creditor received payment of the debt to the extent provided by the provisions of the Code. So, if by getting the payment, your business receives more than whatwould be its pro rata share out of the bankruptcy estate, the transfer,or its value, must be returned to the estate in bankruptcy.

Subdivision (c) contains the exceptions to the Trustee'savoiding power. If a creditor can qualify under any one of theexceptions, he is protected to the extent of the exception. If he canqualify under several, he is protected by each to the extent he canqualify under each, to the extent they are not coextensive.

The first exception is for a transfer that was intended by all parties to be a contemporaneous exchange for new value, and was in fact substantially contemporaneous.

LEGAL OPINIONSWhat do you mean I have to give it back?Preferences and Fraudulent Transfers in Bankruptcy

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The fourth exception codifies the “net result rule”. If the creditor and the debtor have more than one exchange during the90-day period, the exchanges are netted out according to the for-mula in paragraph 4. Any new value that the creditor advancesmust be unsecured in order for it to qualify under this exception.

Preferences do not present the Trustee's sole source of authorityto avoid transfers, some of which may actually have occurredyears before the bankruptcy filing. Under section 548 of theBankruptcy Code, the trustee may avoid fraudulent transfers orobligations if made with actual intent to hinder, delay, or defrauda past or future creditor. Transfers made for less than a reasonably equivalent consideration are also vulnerable if thedebtor was or thereby became insolvent, was engaged in business with an unreasonably small capital, or intended toincur debts that would be beyond his abilityto repay. Section 548(c) protects good faithtransferees taking for value. Under the definitions in that section, value includes thesatisfaction of a present or antecedent debt.

Bankruptcy Code section 547(f) providesthat with respect to the recovery of preferential transfers, the Debtor is pre-sumed to have been insolvent on and duringthe ninety days immediately preceding thedate of the filingof the petition. As such, thedebtor is presumed to have been insolvent atthe time it made such transfers.

Analysis of the timing and effect of transfersoccurring between a creditor and debtor inthe period leading up to a bankruptcy filingrequires counsel to have a thorough understanding of your business, the businessof the debtor, and standards for the paymentof debts and obligations within your industry.In addition, should a resolution of a preference or fraudulent transfer action benegotiated, knowledgeable counsel will beable to preserve your interests in a distribution of proceeds from the bankruptcyestate, and possibly even better your overallposition vis a vis other creditors. A bankrupt-cy filing does not necessarily require writingoff the whole amount of an obligation as baddebt, to the ultimate detriment of your business. Investigate the alternatives.

Irena Leigh Norton is a partnerin the Litigation Department atShulman Hodges & Bastian LLP. Reach her at (951) 275-9300or inorton@shbllp.com.

It is always advisable to consult with legal counselabout your own situation, since matters can vary indegree and nature.

Shelli Alaina Caperelli always knew she wouldone day own her own flower shop, and inApril 2009 her hard work and dues-payingreached fruition when she became the ownerof Alaina's Flowers and Gifts. Shelli took overan existing flower shop in Corona andrenamed it with her middle name – truly adream come true.

“I've been interested in flowers and gardeningfor many years and got into the business shortly after my mother passed away, in 1995. I started out designing and selling flowers forfriends in the floral industry, gaining a lot ofgood hands-on experience,” said Shelli. She also feels lucky that her business is inCorona. “I think Corona is a beautiful city with many friendly and caring people who ive and work here. I'm glad to be a part of itand hope to make many new friends and customers over time.”

Shelli's business plan is simple and effective:offering the freshest flowers at the best pricespossible. She advertises as much as her budgetwill allow and has the business listed onFacebook and MySpace. She also offers freedelivery to local churches, businesses, andfuneral homes. And, out of the goodness ofher heart, she often takes flowers to convales-cent homes, at no charge. Shelli supportsother local businesses and hopes they will dothe same for her. “I do what I can to help mycustomers by allowing them to leave theirbusiness cards at my shop. We all need to help

each other. Eventually, I'd like to be known byeveryone local and earn their business.”

So far, she said, her plan is working. “I've received a lot of positive feedback frommy return customers, many of whom buy flowers weekly. They say they love my shop,and that gives me the motivation and determination to succeed and try harder.”With wedding and graduation season in theoffing, Shelli is busier than ever.

In addition to flowers, Shelli's abiding love inlife is for shelter animals, and she devoteswhat free time she has encouraging people to

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adopt a cat or dog from local shelters. “Peoplethink the problem is too big, but if just one out of50 people would adopt one animal, it's amazingwhat people could accomplish in saving thesepets' lives.”

Alaina's Flowers and Gifts is located at 606 W. Sixth St. in Corona. To order flowers, call (951) 898-7630 or emailAlainasFlowersAndGifts@yahoo.com. You can find more information about Alaina's onFacebook and MySpace. Coming soon will be herwebsite: www.AlainasFlowersAndGifts.com.

Above: Shelli Caperelli, owner of Alaina’s Flowers and Gifts, displays her creations

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Steel FabricationCapgard Steel & Fabrication134 N. Sherman Ave.Corona, CA 92882William Grandy (951) 582-0437

Truck/Trailer RepairEmco Truck & Trailer Repairs, Inc.15777 Valley Bl Unit 6Fontana, CA 92335Kevin Mayhew (909) 822-4004www.emcoequipmentsales.com

TutoringSkills for Success Reading Center1217 Sixth St.Norco, CA 92860Carleen Paul (951) 858-1643www.skills-for-success.com

Utility/WaterMetropolitan Water District of SouthernCalifornia700 N. Alameda St.Los Angeles, CA 90012Patricia Arlt (909) 635-4809www.NWDH20.com

Video ProductionLife Memories1256 Old Hickory Rd.Corona, CA 92882Cindy Holmes (951)314-0505www.lifememoriesnow.com

New Chamber MembersAttorneyGresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden, APC3750 University Ave., Ste. 250Riverside, CA 92501 (951) 684-2171www.greshamsavage.com

Bank1st Enterprise Bank3281 E. Guasti Rd., Ste. 875Ontario, CA 91761Keith Cerwinski (909) 544-5555www.1stenterprisebank.com

Mutual of Omaha Bank3281 E. Guasti St., Ste. 400Ontario, CA 91761TJ McCree (951) 232-8543www.mutualofomahabank.com

ChiropractorSouth Corona Chiropractic Center2205 Vesper Cir., Ste.101Corona, CA 92879Dr. Brian Heller (951) 738-0660www.southcorona.com

Contractor - GeneralBuchanan Construction127 “B” Business Center Dr.Corona, CA 92880Bill Buchanan (951) 898-8877

R. T. Stevens Construction, Inc.420 McKinley St., #111-313Corona, CA 92879Patty Stevens (951) 280-9361

Contractor - PavingRegan Paving230 Helicopter Cir.Corona, CA 92882Luis Munoz (951) 735-8100www.reganpaving.com

Manufacturers - Automotive GrilleT-Rex Truck Products, Inc.2365 Railroad St.Corona, CA 92880Ben Mizban (951) 270-5388www.trexbillet.com

Manufacturers - GasketsO. G. Supply, Inc.150 Vander St.Corona, CA 92880Mike Muir (951) 279-7840www.bluemaxgaskets.com

Non Profit/Community ServiceOrganizationPrevent Child Abuse - Riverside County1945 Chicago Ave., Ste. B - SouthRiverside, CA 92507Tamra Alexander (951) 522-9653www.pcariverside.org

Payroll ServiceJavelin Payroll495 E. Rincon St., Ste. 101Corona, CA 92879John Zanelli (951) 326-8020www.javelinpayroll.com

Pet GroomingFoxy Fur Pet Salon18691 Granite Ave.Riverside, CA 92508Lora Sowder (951) 398-8990www.foxyfurpetsalon.com

Real Estate - ResidentialWindemere Real Estate850 N. Palm CanyonPalm Springs, CA 92662David Rees (909) 744-2600www.reesgroup.net

Safety Training - ConsultantSafety Si4067 Hardwick St., Ste. 346Lakewood, CA 90712Javier Mendez (562) 428-1806

School-TradeITT Technical Institute4160 Temescal Canyon Rd., Ste. 100Corona, CA 92883Gary Lopez (951) 277-5400www.itt-tech.edu

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Not a perfect world: You must have a Gmail™ account in order touse these phones (after all, Google owns the operating system).Android's corporate email interfaces well with Exchange but haslimitations: you cannot create a default signature or work withfolders. For this to work you can either use Gmail (of course!) orpay $19.99 for an app which lets you work with folders and createyour own signature, while using your corporate email account.

Some of the apps might sound trivial, but once you use them it isamazing how you find practical uses for them. Bottom line, the limitto what you can do with these phones is really your own imagination. Gone are the days when we got excited that we couldplay Solitaire on our computer. So the next time a new gadgetcomes out and your kids can't seem to put it down, take a closerlook before you criticize it; you might be using one at work soon.

Mario Zapata is the President of The PC Masters,and has been specializing in networking and technology support for small to midsize businesses since 1977. He can be reached at (877) 529-3035or mario.zapata@thepcmasters.com.

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oday's hottest gadget of choice is distributed through wirelessservice providers - it's the Smartphone. Whether it is an iPhone™

or an Android™-supporting device, these little pocket companionsare nothing short of portable computers with more power thanmany people give them credit for. Since enough has been saidabout the iPhone, I’ll talk a little about the Android-driven phones.

Android is the operating system supporting manyphones such as the popular Droid by Motorola.While all iPhone applications come from or must be sanctioned by Apple™ (for instance,Adobe® Flash® does not work on the iPhone),Android is an open-source system, which means

anyone can write software for it. This is obvious when you see thenumber of applications (apps) written specifically for the Androidphones and the number of companies writing them. With manyenthusiasts who love to write code, there are a multitude of freeapps for this platform. In case you were wondering, Adobe is in theBeta testing phase of a Flash version for Android.

It's all about Information: Want to know what the weather isgoing to be like? There are apps for that. Want to find a specifictype of restaurant within a radius of where you are? There are apps for that too. You can find out information about a song playingin the loudspeakers while waiting for your food at a restaurant,you can check your stocks, read an e-book and use a dictionary,among other options. If you must be connected to your social network, there are apps for Facebook™, Twitter™, MySpace™, etc.

Killer Apps: Decided not toinvest in a navigation systemwhen you purchased yourlast vehicle? Use GoogleMaps™ on your phone andget turn-by- turn directionsdelivered directly to yourphone (in real time if usingthe 3G network). The phoneuses GPS to determine yourcurrent location. You have aproduct in your hand andwould like to know where tobuy it? Load an app whichturns your phone into a barcode scanner, scan theproduct and the phone tellsyou what it is, where to buy

it online, and the best prices available. Need to hang a picture butdon't have a level handy? Turn your phone into an accurate level bydownloading a free app.

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Not Just Phones Any Moreby Mario Zapata

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June 2010 TV Guide Produced by Tina Hunt

June 1 & 8 Good Morning Corona HighlightsHost: Kerry Pendergast, 2010 Corona Chamber

of Commerce Chairman of the BoardSpecial Guest: Dr. Gregory Gray, Chancellor of

the Riverside Community College District“Riverside Community College District Update”

June 15 & 22College FairHost: Tina HuntSpecial Guest: Universities, Colleges and

Youth Organizations“Highlights of Inland Empire National College Fair”

June 29Corona Chamber of Commerce Host: Kerry Pendergast, 2010 Corona Chamber

of Commerce Chairman of the BoardSpecial Guest: Corona Mayor Karen Spiegel“State of the City Update”

Coming in July:Rob Field, Assistant County ExecutiveOfficer/Economic Development Agency (EDA) -Riverside County

In OurCommunity

Airs on Time Warner Cable TV(Channel 29) at 7 p.m.

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Calendar of EventsEvents listed are open to the public. Call contact person before the eventto verify time and place. Some events are free, while others are not.For a complete listing of community events, call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350, or go to www.CoronaChamber.org for the latest updates.

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Tuesday, June 1 5PMVISALUS “BODY BY VI” GRAND OPENING/RIBBON CUTTINGCost: FREELocation: Eagle Glen Golf Club,1800 Eagle Glen Pkwy.Contact: Blanca Cisneros (951) 454-3113

Wednesday, June 2 & 16 6:30PMCORONA CITY COUNCIL MEETINGCost: FREE, open to the publicLocation: Council Chambers,400 S. Vicentia Ave.Contact: City of Corona Management Services

(951) 736-2370

Thursday, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 9AM S.C.O.R.EBusiness counseling & advice Cost: FREELocation: Corona Chamber of Commerce904 E. Sixth St.Contact: Chamber for appointment

(951) 737-3350

Thursday, June 3 11:30AMGOVERNMENT & TRANSPORTATION LUNCHEONCost: $30 Chamber members /

$50 Non-membersLocation: The Sizzler, 1461 Rimpau Ave.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350

Thursday, June 3 5PMCORONA MOTORHOME RENTALS GRAND OPENING/RIBBON CUTTINGCost: FREELocation: 2185 Hamner Ave., NorcoContact: Mike Bandfield (951) 906-2972

Friday, June 4 12:30PMPRIMECARE 1ST ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENTSponsor: PrimeCare Medical Network, Inc.Cost: $150 per golfer/$500 per foursome Location: Eagle Glen Golf Club,1800 Eagle Glen Pkwy.Contact: Jeanette Brody (760) 724-1033Booths available.

Friday, June 4 1PMTHE FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENTSponsor: The Foundation for Community

and Family HealthLocation: Hidden Valley Golf Course,10 Clubhouse Dr., Norco Contact: Stephanie Goldowski (951) 270-0536

Friday, June 4 2PMUNIVERSITY OF RIVERSIDE GRANDOPENING/RIBBON CUTTINGCost: FREELocation: 11840 Pierce St., Ste. 200, RiversideContact: Elizabeth Tracy (951) 637-0100

Saturday, June 5 8AM2010 ARTHRITIS WALKSponsor: The Arthritis FoundationCost: FREELocation: Fairmount Park,2601 Fairmount Blvd., RiversideContact: Catherine Grinnan (951) 320-1540Booths available.

Thursday, June 10 & 17 11:30AMCORONA NETWORKING $OLUTIONSCost: $20 ($15 with RSVP) Location: Mi Tortilla, 487 Magnolia Ave.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350

Saturday, June 12 HOMELESS TASK FORCE OF CORONA 1ST ANNUALSPAGHETTI DINNERLocation: Crossroads Church, 2331 Kellogg Ave.Contact: Victoria Fisher (951) 310-7204

Monday, June 14 12PMAMBASSADORS MEETINGCost: FREELocation: Corona Chamber of Commerce,904 E. Sixth St.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350All are welcome to attend.

Saturday, June 19 10AMCOUNTY OF RIVERSIDE BACKYARD COMPOSTINGPROGRAM WORKSHOPCost: FREELocation: Glen Avon Library, 9244 Galena St.Contact: (951) 486-3200

Thursday, June 24 6:30AM GOOD MORNING CORONA Sponsor: Altura Credit UnionCost: $20 members ($15 if paid one week in advance)/$30 Non-members Location: Eagle Glen Golf Club,1800 Eagle Glen Pkwy.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350

Thursday, June 24 11AMCORONA VETERANS FUNDRAISERSponsor: Corona Veterans Memorial DivisionCost: regular price of entree -

25% goes back to the organizationLocation: El Torito, 2240 Griffin WayContact: Ruben Rasso (951) 232-7338

Saturday, June 5 8AMANTIQUE FAIRSponsor: Corona Heritage ParkCost: FREELocation: Heritage Park, 510 W. Foothill Pkwy.Contact: Ted Taylor (951) 898-0687Booths available.

Saturday, June 5 9AMJAZZERCISE WITH THE STARSCost: $20Location: Santiago High School gymnasium,1395 Foothill Pkwy.Contact: Stephanie Goldowski (951) 270-0536

Saturday, June 5 5PM11TH ANNUAL GREAT TASTESponsor: Honda Cars of CoronaCost: $20 adults/$5 kid's 3-9 presale

$25 adults/$8 kids 3-9 day of eventLocation: Rexco Center, 1250 Corona Pointe Ct.(behind Lowe's)Contact: Becky Gunnoe (951) 316-4888

Monday, June 7 8TH ANNUAL ABILITY COUNTS GOLF TOURNAMENTCost: $150 for individuals/$600 foursomeLocation: Country Club at Soboba,1020 Soboba Rd., San JacintoContact: Alan Schwerdt (951) 734-6595

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Monday, June 7 12PMCOMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK MEETING (SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS)Cost: FREELocation: Corona Chamber of Commerce,904 E. Sixth St.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350All are welcome to attend.

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Saturday, June 26 9AMRELAY FOR LIFESponsor: American Cancer SocietyCost: FREELocation: Santana Park, 598 Santana WayMore information: www.RelayForLife.orgBooths available.

Saturday, June 26 10AMCOUNTY OF RIVERSIDE BACKYARD COMPOSTING PROGRAM WORKSHOPCost: FREELocation: Hemet Public Library,300 E. Latham Ave.Contact: (951) 486-3200

Thursday, July 1, 8 & 15 11:30AMCORONA NETWORKING $OLUTIONSCost: $20 ($15 with RSVP) Location: Marie Callender's, 160 E. Rincon Ave.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350

Monday, July 5 12PMCOMMUNITY SERVICES NETWORK MEETING (SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS)Cost: FREELocation: Corona Chamber of Commerce,904 E. Sixth St.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350All are welcome to attend.

Monday, July 12 12PMAMBASSADORS MEETINGCost: FREELocation: Corona Chamber of Commerce,904 E. Sixth St.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350All are welcome to attend.

Thursday, July 22 11:30AM QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEONSponsor: Gresham, Savage, Nolan & Tilden, APCSpeaker: Riverside County Supervisor

John TavaglioneCost: $50 or $450 Table of 10 Chamber

members by July 2, $60 or $550 Table of 10starting July 3, $75 or $750 Table of 10 Non-members

Location: Crossroads Church, 2331 Kellogg Ave.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350

Tuesday, July 27 4:30PMNEW MEMBER RECEPTIONCost: FREE to new membersLocation: Backwoods BBQ & Steakhouse,370 N. McKinley St.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350

Thursday, July 29 6:30AM GOOD MORNING CORONA Sponsor: The Foundation for

Community and Family HealthCost: $20 members ($15 if paid one week

in advance)/$30 non-members Location: Eagle Glen Golf Club,1800 Eagle Glen Pkwy.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350

Friday, June 25 6PMRACE TO MONTE CARLOCost: $125 per person or $200 per coupleLocation: Eagle Glen Golf Club,1800 Eagle Glen Pkwy.Contact: Corona Chamber (951) 737-3350

Coming in October BUSINESS EXPO

CAREER FAIR QUARTERLY LUNCHEON

Call the Corona Chamber for details at (951) 737-3350

2��3�&����� ���4�����)��5622�7)��8�����9��Are you doing business with a non-Chamber business? Do you have a friend who could benefit from Chamber membership? Of course you do!

The Chamber is providing somemotivation for you to refer potential members:

First, when your prospect joins theChamber, your name, company andphone number will be listed in theCorona Business Monthly.

Second, you’ll receive $25 credittowards up to half of any Chamberpurchase, such as your own membership fees and attendance atChamber events.

Finally, when you refer five applicants who become Chambermembers, you’ll receive a FREE one-eighth page color ad in CoronaBusiness Monthly – a $480 value!

For a referral form and more information about the program,call the Chamber at (951) 737-3350.

Below is the newest list of memberswho have referred new members:

Congratulations to TamaraSchaefer of Paychex, Inc. forreferring five new membersand earning a FREE ad inCorona Business Monthly.

Tamara SchaeferPaychex, Inc.(951) 202-3567

David AndersonLakeshore Plaza(909) 900-9428

Dwight CromieAltek Media Group(951) 781-8624

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