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IE Together: February 21, 2025
Inland Empire Together:
The Inland Empire's Voice for Business and Quality of Life
Issue No. 266 | February 21, 2025
MEMBERS AND PARTNERS UPDATES
Thank you to all who joined us at the 2025 State of the Region! Your presence and engagement were instrumental in making this event a success.
Click Here to Read the 2025 State of the Region Report by Dr. Manfred Keil 
Regional Leadership Academy Session 6: Loma Linda University Health
On Friday, February 14, the 12th RLA cohort gathered for Session Six: Healthcare, hosted by Loma Linda University Health (LLUH).
Held on the Loma Linda University Campus, this session provided a deep-dive into the session focus: Healthcare. The cohort toured the hospital and simulation labs, ending with a visit to the top helipad, led by John Marshall, Director of Security at LLUH. Throughout the session, the cohort engaged with a distinguished lineup of speakers who shared their insights on community partnerships, cancer research at LLUH, healthcare in our region, personal and executive health, and more:
- Dr. Juan Carlos Belliard, Assistant Vice President, Community Partnerships, Loma Linda University Health
- Dr. Ronald Carter, Provost, Loma Linda University
- Dr. Richard Hart, President, Loma Linda University Health
- Dr. Anthony Hilliard, CEO, Loma Linda University Medical Center
- Dr. Andrew Mock, Co‐Medical Director, Center for Health Promotion, Loma Linda University
- Jemma Nate, Director, Community Health Worker Program, San Manuel Gateway College
- Dr. Mark Reeves, Vice President, Institutes; Director, Cancer Center, Loma Linda University Health
IEEP extends its gratitude to Nikki Nicolas, Office of the Provost, Loma Linda University for the continued partnership between our organization and LLUH. Further, for the Loma Linda University’s work and investment in the wholistic well-being of the Inland Empire.
The next RLA session is March 14th, 2025: Nonprofits, hosted by Goodwill!
LA Wildfires: Updates
Caruso-backed nonprofit partners with builder to give prefab homes to fire victims
A $15-million donation from Joe Gebbia will underwrite the distribution of factory-made homes built by Samara, a company Gebbia co-founded.
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USC researchers to assess immediate and long-term health impacts of LA wildfires through Project Firestorm
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Read More BUSINESS
Ontario Airport Expands Nonstop Flights to Los Cabos, Chicago, and Taiwan via Volaris, United, and STARLUX
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is expanding its international and domestic reach with new nonstop flights to Los Cabos, Chicago, Taiwan, Morelia, and León. Volaris will introduce 14 weekly flights to Mexico in July, United Airlines will begin daily service to Chicago O'Hare in May, and STARLUX Airlines will launch flights to Taiwan in June.
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Register for this FREE Business Emergency Resiliency Training (BERT) class and learn how your business and employees can be prepared for an emergency.
All businesses are welcome. Business does not have to be located in Rancho Cucamonga. Thursday, March 27, 2025 |
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Read More EDUCATION
School officials unsure what Trump administration threat to education funding really means
Many local administrators won't weigh in publicly yet, but some experts question how a letter from the Department of Education will apply and how much money is at stake.
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Claremont Graduate University Marks 100 Years of Innovation and Impact Honoring Legacy of Peter Drucker and Distinguished Faculty
Claremont Graduate University (CGU) is celebrating its centennial, commemorating 100 years of academic exploration, research, and leadership development. Established in 1925, CGU has long fostered a tradition of interdisciplinary scholarship and forward-thinking education. The centennial celebration will include a series of events that reflect the university's ongoing commitment to thought leadership and societal progress.
Read More LOCAL
Rialto Appoints Tanya Williams as Its New City Manager
The City of Rialto is pleased to announce the appointment of Tanya Williams as its new City Manager, effective immediately. Williams, who has served in the City Manager's office since 2022, brings more than a decade of local government service to the Rialto's top staff position.
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Colton High Yearbooks Find a Permanent Home in Museum, Preserving 123 Years of Student Stories
The Colton Area Museum Association has expanded its highly regarded Colton High School yearbook collection with the addition of the 2022, 2023, and 2024 editions. The donation, made last week, ensures the preservation of student history for future generations.
Read More HOUSING
IHO Welcomes First Residents to Affordable Housing Community for Transitional Age Youth in Riverside
Innovative Housing Opportunities (IHO), one of California's leading affordable housing developers, has opened its latest affordable housing community in the City of Riverside. Called The Aspire, the community, at the corner of 3rd Street and Fairmount Boulevard, features 33 fully furnished housing units for transitional age youth including young people aging out of the foster care system.
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Big homeowner rate hike from State Farm shot down by California regulator
State Farm wanted to hike California home insurances rates 22% but the state insurance commissioner blocked the plans
Read More NONPROFITS
Emerging Beauty, Inc. helps young women in the Inland Empire build self-esteem, self-love
"I'm eager to keep helping young girls who might not know anything about us," said Dr. Ayanna Blackmon-Balogun.
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SoftwareOne expands modernization partnership with United Ways of California
SoftwareOne has announced an expanded partnership with United Ways of California to enhance operations of the 211 hotline.
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