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Thursday, April 13, 2023
California Restaurant Foundation's (CRF) Restaurants Care Resilience Fund
LOS ANGELES (April 12, 2023) – Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced that grant applications for the California Restaurant Foundation's (CRF) Restaurants Care Resilience Fund will open April 15 to May 7, making $5,000 grants available to 177 restaurants in SoCalGas’ service area, with a total of 360 grants available statewide for qualifying independent restaurants. The grants will go towards technology adoption, equipment upgrades, employee onboarding and retention, or unforeseen
Thursday, April 06, 2023SCE's Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Southern California Edison (SCE) has submitted its 2023-2025 Wildfire Mitigation Plan to California’s Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety. The plan builds on our wildfire mitigation efforts to date, incorporates the lessons learned from prior years and reflects SCE’s continued commitment to reducing wildfire risk and promoting public safety in the communities we serve. Since 2018, SCE has reduced the probability of wildfires associated with utility equipment by 75%-80%. This has been accomplished
Thursday, April 06, 2023SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Businesses and Residents Affected by the Fairview Fire
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California businesses and residents affected by the Fairview Fire that occurred from Sept. 5 - Oct. 3, 2022, announced Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Following the denial of the state’s request for a major disaster declaration, SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster in response to a request SBA received from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s authorized representative, Nancy Ward,
Wednesday, April 05, 2023Peer Mentorship & Business Growth Advantage!
Peer Mentorship & Business Growth Advantage! JUMP IN - We have the right seats for the right owners who are ready to grow... *Full scholarships are available for qualified applicants. Learn More & Apply - TWO Cohorts AvailableTWO Spring Cohorts Available:FOUR select dates to be held at Temecula Valley Entrepreneur's Exchange (TVE2) 1st Cohort: Four Consecutive Fridays - April 14, 21, 28, and May 5 2nd Cohort: Four Consecutive Tuesdays - May 16, 23, 30, and June 6 See what our
Monday, April 03, 2023APRIL’S RIVERSIDE COUNTY INNOVATION MONTH IS HERE!
The month-long celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship will feature many great opportunities for individuals that are wanting to connect into the growing Riverside County startup business community. Innovation Month fosters the entrepreneurial spirit by connecting innovators and entrepreneurs to workshops, panels, business leaders, investors and more. Throughout the month of April, stakeholders throughout the county will host many events including regional fast pitch competitions that will showcase
Monday, March 20, 2023February Student of the Month
Pictured are February’s Students of the Month; Front Row: Genesis Morales, Heritage High School; Ella Stenerson, Paloma Valley High School; Cherylann Burke, Perris Lake High School; and German De Lara, Perris High School. Back Row: Sally Myers, Founder; Nancy Salazar, City of Perris; Grant Bennett, Superintendent, Perris Union High School District; Councilmember Bob Karwin, City of Menifee; Jason White, Menifee Valley Chamber of Commerce; Jerry Sepulveda, Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce; Jorge Savala,
Thursday, March 09, 2023Find Success without Going to College: Tips for Building a Small Business
College isn't the only path to success in life and business. You can still become a successful entrepreneur with hard work, dedication, and the right resources. The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce is here to help with a list of tips and resources you can use to get started; let's take a look.Start with an LLC Designation When starting your own business, one of the first steps is setting up an LLC designation. An LLC (limited liability company) will protect your personal assets from any potential legal
Tuesday, March 07, 2023EMWD’s Honored With WateReuse Award for Excellence
Perris, CA (March 7, 2023) — Yesterday, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) was honored by the national WateReuse Association with its Award for Excellence for its innovative recycled water retrofit and landscape transformation at The Lakes at Hemet West community. EMWD received the award at the WateReuse Symposium in Atlanta. The awards recognize individuals and projects that have made significant contributions in support of greater adoption of recycled water usage. The WateReuse Association is a
Monday, March 06, 2023Funding Opportunity Announced: CHIPS for America
As Part of Implementing the Bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act, Department of Commerce Seeks Applications to Revitalize Domestic Semiconductor Industry and Bring Supply Chains Back to the U.S. The Biden-Harris Administration through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology has launched the first CHIPS for America funding opportunity for manufacturing incentives to restore U.S. leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, support good-paying jobs across the
Monday, March 06, 2023EMWD Secures $4.5M in Federal Funding for Desalination Program
Perris, CA (March 3, 2023) — Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) this week received a multi-million dollar funding commitment from the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) to construct infrastructure to support EMWD’s groundwater desalination program. The Army Corps Fiscal Year 2023 workplan included $4.5 million for Phase 2 of the Valley Boulevard and Murrieta Road pipeline project in Menifee. The pipeline will deliver untreated water to EMWD’s desalination facility. Of the 13
Friday, January 27, 2023December Student of the Month
Pictured are December’s Students of the Month; Front Row: Ariana Garcia, Perris High School; Joseph Jara, Paloma Valley High School; Carlos Serrato, Heritage High School; not pictured, Christopher Reed, Perris Lake High School. Back Row: Juan Santos, Principal - Perris High School; Nancy Salazar, City Clerk - City of Perris; Grant Bennett, Superintendent - Perris High School District; Councilmember Bob Karwin - City of Menifee; Mayor Michael Vargas - City of Perris; Lee Alfred, Principal - Perris Lake
Monday, November 28, 2022The Big Benefits of a Holiday Shop Local Campaign For Your Perris, CA Business
'Tis the season for giving, and what better way to give back to your community than by launching a holiday shop local campaign? Not only will this support the local economy, but it will also strengthen the relationships between businesses and their customers. Here's everything you need to know about how to make your holiday shop local campaign a success courtesy of the Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce.Business and Holiday Giving One of the best things about the holidays is that it's a time when people
Monday, October 03, 2022How to Be Your Own Boss, Made Easy: Tips for Aspiring Perris, CA Entrepreneurs
Who says taking care of business must be complicated or expensive? If you’re interested in starting your own business, you have choices. You can buy a small franchise or start your own home-based business. A few easy businesses you can start from home include freelance writing, arts and crafts, catering, or dog walking. Keep in mind that regardless of the type of your dream business, there are common steps you need to complete first. The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce explains them belowConsider Your
Thursday, September 01, 20226 Factors to Consider Before Starting a Business
You’re thinking about diving into the world of entrepreneurship, but you don’t know what kind of business you should start. Perhaps you’re bouncing around a few different ideas right now. To narrow down your list of possible ideas, take these factors into consideration. What’s Your Passion? Naturally, you want to start a business that you feel truly passionate about. Before settling on a business idea, consider what makes you excited to get up in the morning. Your passion should be at the core of your
