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May 28,
2009
Cynthia
Schneider Receives the Prestigious Small Business Advocate
of the Year Award
Each year, the California Chamber of Commerce recognizes
small business leaders who have done an exceptional job with
their local, state and national advocacy efforts. Last week
in Sacramento, at the California Chamber of Commerce
Business Summit, Cynthia Schneider, former Corona Chamber
Board Chairman and current Chairman of the Corona Chamber’s
Legislative Action Committee (LAC) was honored with the
prestigious Small Business Advocate of the Year Award.
Cynthia Schneider is the Senior Vice President of American
Security Bank and a long-time active member and volunteer
leader of the Corona Chamber of Commerce. American Security
Bank has 7 full service branches (2 in Apple Valley; 1 in
the following: Corona; Laguna Niguel; Lancaster; Newport
Beach and Victorville ;) and one loan production office in
Palmdale.
Cynthia was recognized last
week by Allan Zaremberg, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Cal
Chamber as a visionary business leader who successfully
secured the support of the Corona Chamber Board of Directors
in 2006 to make an unprecedented investment in representing
the interest of our business community at all levels of
government. Since then, the Corona Chamber has built one of
the most active and results driven business advocacy
efforts.
Joining Schneider was her
husband David and a host of others: Corona Chamber Chairman
of the Board Linda Pearson (Corona Regional Medical Center);
Corona Mayor Steve Nolan; Corona Mayor Pro-Tem Karen
Spiegel; Former Corona Mayor, Darrell Talbert; Officer and
Board Member for Corona Chamber Chris Miller (Thomas Miller
Mortuary); Denea Breitenbucher (Corona Chamber Staff) and
Corona Chamber CEO / President Bobby Spiegel
“Since 2006, our Chamber has
activated our local business community on hundreds of
legislative proposals impacting Corona,” stated Bobby
Spiegel, President and CEO of the Corona Chamber of
Commerce.
“Cynthia was able to secure
hundreds of letters from our business community on each
issue, educate them through numerous email ‘Call to Action’
campaigns, and issue annual vote records to hold our
Legislators accountable to our positions. In 2007 and 2008,
each of our State Legislators voted with the Corona Chamber
100% of the time,” continued Spiegel.
Under Cynthia’s leadership, the
Corona Chamber has developed a more concise advocacy plan by
involving people in our process of developing positions on
behalf of our members. Cynthia created subcommittees of the
LAC where Chamber members review specific data detail by
detail and then report on their discussion at the monthly
LAC meeting. This process streamlined the entire decision
making process enabling the Corona Chamber to be more
productive on behalf of its business community.
Cynthia also successfully
rallied our business community to support the implementation
of the Sunrise Powerlink Project. This Project will help
protect the supply of reliable and affordable electricity
for Corona and our State. Cynthia built a grassroots network
of over 200 local business leaders to actively support the
project through letter writing campaigns. She also traveled
to San Francisco to be the lead business advocate testifying
in support of the California Public Utility Commission’s
approval of the project. After hours of testimony and at the
urging of many businesses in Corona, the Commission approved
the Project.
Cynthia is also active in
campaigns for elected officials. She works diligently on
local campaigns, citing her father’s guidance as a child was
to always use her talents to better others. Cynthia brings
her creativity, visionary plans and action to local
elections.
Corona Chamber of Commerce
funds the Legislative Action process through its Signature
Event, the Annual Magic of Monte Carlo (being held on
Friday, June 12 at Eagle Glen in Corona). Funds derived from
this event also go towards member benefits including
Legislative outreach. None of the dues collected through
membership fees are spent on Legislative matters. The Corona
Chamber has a membership just shy of 1,000.
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May 13,
2009
Submit Your
Letter Now:
Help Us Stop Another
Proposal That Kills Job Creation
Elected
officials in Sacramento are considering a proposed law,
AB 1358, that would prohibit any
vendor doing business in California from serving prepared food in a polystyrene food
container.
Why this
issue is important to you
AB 1358 would impose new and potentially costly mandates on
businesses without any consideration of functionality or
cost.
Submitting your letter below will help the Corona
Chamber send a message to elected officials in Sacramento that
anti-job creating proposals hurt EVERYONE no matter the
issue or targeted industry.
Why the
Corona Chamber opposes AB 1358
AB 1358 does not address the
major issue of whether a “recycling” or “composting”
container can be made readily available in a cost effective
manner.
Food service containers that are
easily “recyclable” and “compostable” are
expensive to produce and expensive to purchase.
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March 23,
2009
Corona Chamber Takes Action on
May 19,
2009 Statewide Special Election
The Corona Chamber of Commerce is urging the local business
community to familiarize themselves with the impact of six
statewide ballot measures on the May 19, 2009 special
election ballot. Propositions 1A through 1F are a series of
comprehensive proposals ranging from state budget reform to
closing the massive state budget deficit.
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March 1, 2009
Corona Chamber Seeks To
Minimize Impacts of Major Interchange Project on Local
Economy
The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), in
conjunction with the City of Corona, have planned
improvements to the Interstate 15/Cajalco Road Interchange
located in southern Corona, between Temescal Canyon Road and
Bedford Canyon Road.
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February
17, 2009
Corona Chamber
Issues Letter of Support to
Area Legislators on State Budget Negotiations
The Corona Chamber sent a
letter today to area legislators on the pending state budget
negotiations.
Click here
to read
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February
1, 2009
Corona
Chamber Looking Forward to Aggressive 2009 Agenda
Each year,
the Corona Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Action
Committee (LAC) convenes in a special Planning Session
to develop the Policy Platform for the following year.
The public policy priorities adopted serve as the
foundation for the Corona Chamber’s continuing effort to
improve the business climate in Corona and its
surrounding business areas.
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February
2, 2009
Take Action – Send Your Letter NOW: Help Secure
Needed Transportation Funding
Why
this issue is important to you! The
Corona Chamber of Commerce believes that the time has
never been greater for putting California back on the
road towards economic prosperity by investing in our
state’s transportation infrastructure. Thousands are out
of work and the unemployment rate continues to rise,
especially in Riverside County. Investing in the state’s
transportation infrastructure will put people back to
work and update our outdated roadways and highways.
The situation is critical!
California faces one of the largest budget
deficits in history coupled with a rapidly increasing
unemployment rate. We have an opportunity to create jobs
right here in Corona. The Corona Chamber needs
your help in sending a letter to United States Senator
Barbara Boxer urging her to support increasing the
investment of federal transportation infrastructure
funding from $27 billion to $50 billion.
The current versions of the federal proposals do not
invest enough in transportation infrastructure to have a
meaningful impact on our state and local economy.
Click here to
send your
letter of support! |
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January 5, 2009
Corona
Chamber Scores Perfect Record in Sacramento
2008 Report: For the Second Consecutive Year,
Senator Jim Battin and Assembly Member Todd Spitzer Vote
with the Corona Chamber 100% of the time
In 2008, the Corona Chamber of Commerce focused its
efforts on 16 proposed laws with provisions that would
impact our business community. The Chamber studied each
proposed law and took a position of support or
opposition on each. They then communicated each position
local legislators – asking for their support of the
Chamber’s position. For the second consecutive year,
Corona-area state legislators voted with the Chamber’s
state positions 100% of the time.
Click here
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December 30,
2008
Corona Chamber Issues Formal
Statement on the I-15 / Cajalco Road Interchange Project
The Corona
Chamber issued the following statement to the California
Department of Transportation regarding the I-15 / Cajalco
Road Interchange Project:
The Corona Chamber of Commerce has supported the early
efforts of the Mid-County Parkway Project. We will continue
to assist the Riverside County Transportation Commission
(RCTC) by educating our business community on the importance
of this major transportation investment. However, we do have
some concerns regarding the Interstate 15 Cajalco Road
Interchange Project.
It is our understanding that the proposed version of the
interchange project would greatly increase the bottlenecking
of traffic near the interchange. The Chamber believes that
the current decision to construct half-diamond lanes instead
of the full diamond lanes would be a major contributor to
the bottlenecking. The Chamber is concerned that Corona’s
local economy would be severely impacted due to the
limitation of consumer access to the I-15/Cajalco exits.
We would ask that you revisit this issue and review other
alternatives when constructing the interchange.
Click here
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December 29,
2008
Corona
Chamber Takes Action in 2008
2008
was an active year for the Legislative Action Committee of
the Corona Chamber of Commerce. We successfully represented
the interests of the Corona business community by lobbying
for pro business legislation with representatives at all
levels of government. The Chamber spearheaded many countless
issues, ranging from solving our state’s water crisis and
calling for increased conservation to ending state and
federal legislation that mandated millions of dollars in new
taxes on businesses.
Click here
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December 28, 2008
New Laws
Take Effect on January 1st
The Corona
Chamber of Commerce wants you to be aware of new laws,
taking effect on January 1, 2009. The mission of the
Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee (LAC) is to assume
responsibility for representing the interests of Corona
businesses at all levels of government. One of the ways in
which we accomplish this is to ensure that you stay on top
of changing or new legislation. Below, we have provided
information on new legislation which may impact your
business or your ability to create new jobs.
Click here
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December 23, 2008
Chamber Successfully Secures Reliable Energy Supplies For
Corona Businesses
The Corona Chamber of Commerce attended the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) meeting in San
Francisco last week to publically testify in support of the
proposed Sunrise Powerlink Project. The Chamber officially
supported the Project earlier this year.
The
Project will help ensure that the Corona business
community has reliable electric service. After hours of
testimony from members of the public, the Commission approved
the Project.
“The Sunrise Powerlink Project is a forward thinking
energy solution to our region and will be beneficial to
the business community,” stated Cynthia Schneider, Chair
of the Corona Chamber's Legislative Action Committee.
“This project is an example of clean energy by using
solar and wind technology and will eliminate much of the
greenhouse gases that are generated by conventional
power plants,” Schneider continued.
Why This Is
Important To You
Corona's residents and businesses receive their
power via a network of interconnected transmission lines
that work together to provide reliable electric service
to homes and businesses throughout California. A
disruption or breakdown of major transmission lines can
compromise the entire system and put consumers across
the state at risk for blackouts and energy shortages.
The Sunrise Powerlink will have enough capacity to power
more than 650,000 homes and businesses throughout the
Corona region.
The Sunrise Powerlink would also expand access to new
supplies of clean solar, wind and geothermal energy in
the Imperial Valley that are waiting to be tapped and
help California move towards a greener energy future. In
this new era of “Green” Energy, the Sunrise Powerlink
transmission line is will provide the needed capacity of
renewable power to homes and businesses, while at the
same time having minimal impact on the environment. This
type of project falls in line with AB 32, Global Warming
Solutions Act of 2006 that positioned California as a
world leader in effort to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
The following
statement was delivered by Corona Chamber Legislative Action
Committee Chair Cynthia Schneider at the December 18, 2008 CPUC
Meeting in San Francisco:
Good
morning (CPUC) President Peevey and Commissioners. My name is
Cynthia Schneider and I am chair of the Corona Chamber of
Commerce’s Legislative Action Committee.
I am here today on behalf of the Corona Chamber of Commerce to
urge you to adopt President Peevey’s alternate decision that
approves the Sunrise Powerlink transmission line.
Despite the rosy reports, implementation of California’s
aggressive plans to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and
increase green power usage is going to cost ratepayers –
especially small business owners – a lot of money.
In order to implement these clean energy policies – and keep
energy costs low - we must invest in cost-effective
infrastructure projects like the Sunrise Powerlink. Otherwise,
we will continue to drive business out of California to other
states where the cost of doing business is much lower.
According to President Peevey’s alternate decision, the Sunrise
Powerlink will save ratepayers over $125 million in energy
costs. Given the economic downturn we’re facing, this is welcome
news.
Please know that the Sunrise Powerlink isn’t just about San
Diego or Imperial Valley. This is a power line for all Southern
California ratepayers. After all, utilities up and down the
state will use the Sunrise Powerlink to access the solar, wind
and geothermal energy in the Imperial Valley.
So while the Sunrise Powerlink won’t directly serve Corona, we
still stand firmly behind it. Because we know approval of the
line will mean businesses in the Inland Empire will also have
access to cleaner and more affordable power supplies.
This vote today represents a
test of the state’s commitment to a cleaner energy future.
Failure to approve the Sunrise Powerlink means all this talk
about combating climate change and shifting from fossil fuels to
cleaner sources of electricity is just that – talk.
On behalf of the thousands of business owners and ratepayers who
live and work outside of San Diego, please support President
Peevey’s alternative supporting the Sunrise Powerlink. We are
counting on you to do what’s right.
Thank you.
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November
25, 2008
Take Action
Now
on Important Employee Reforms!
The
Corona Chamber of Commerce urges you to contact Governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger and ask him to support flexible work
schedules and clarification to the state’s meal period
requirements.
Why
Are These Issues Are Important To You?
Governor Schwarzenegger called
a special session of the Legislature in early November 2008
and proposed a combination of cuts, taxes and economic
stimulus measures to address a budget deficit now estimated
at $11.2 billion. The Governor’s proposals called for
providing overtime exemptions and allowing more flexible
work schedules to increase productivity to keep high-paying
jobs in the state, as well as clarifying meal and rest
period rules to save businesses litigation costs.
Flexible work schedules are important because it allows
employees to deal with family matters and save on commute
costs; it allows for employees to accommodate their personal
needs outside of work; it reduces traffic and greenhouse gas
emissions that are harmful the environment due to less
workers traveling to and from work; and, it allows employers
to be competitive when retaining jobs.
Also, the Governor’s proposal will help to keep jobs in the
state and by helping to clarify meal period laws save
California businesses on litigation costs. California needs
a solution to fix the complex, misinterpreted meal and rest
period requirements.
Click here to submit your
letter of support! |
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October
22, 2008
Corona Chamber Takes
Action on November Ballot, Recommends Positions
The Corona Chamber of
Commerce reviewed six statewide propositions set for the
November 4, 2008 statewide
ballot, only considering positions on those propositions
that would have a specific impact on the Corona business
community.
“Statewide propositions
have a direct impact on the Corona business community,”
stated Cynthia Schneider, Chair of the Chamber’s
Legislative Action Committee, “and the Corona Chamber
has the obligation to provide the information that may
guide our member businesses when they are ready to make
their decisions on each proposition,” Schneider
continued.
Click here
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October
20, 2008
Corona
Chamber Works and Wins on Behalf of Member Businesses
The Corona
Chamber of Commerce is pleased to highlight some of its
legislative victories. The Chamber and area businesses
helped to stop many proposed laws that would have
unreasonably cost employers millions of dollars in new taxes
and fees. The victories were made possible by a coalition of
individuals, businesses and community members that
contributed time and effort to the Chamber’s legislative
priorities for the year.
Click here
for more information. |
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September 30, 2008
Corona Chamber Releases Statement on
Financial Crisis
Rachel Rola, Chairman of the Corona Chamber's
Board of Directors and Cynthia Schneider, Chairman of the
Corona Chamber's Legislative Action Committee issued a
letter this morning to United States Senators Dianne
Feinstein and Barbara Boxer and Congressman Ken Calvert in
response to the current financial crisis facing our nation:
Dear
Senator Feinstein, Senator Boxer and Congressman Calvert:
The Corona Chamber of Commerce urges Congress to immediately
pass the bipartisan financial rescue package to stem the
financial panic. Congress must not adjourn without taking
action to stabilize the financial markets.
Yesterday’s failure to approve legislation addressing the
financial crisis has resulted in uncertainty and turmoil
that have dramatically affected the markets, and lowered
equity prices, eroding individual savings and destroying
billions of dollars of household wealth. Make no mistake:
when the aftermath of Congressional inaction becomes clear,
Americans will not tolerate those who stood by and let the
calamity happen. If, on the other hand, Congress supports a
plan to successfully restore the financial system and
preserve the flow of credit to the economy, the American
people will recognize that act of courage.
The Chamber urges Congress to immediately pass financial
rescue legislation.
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Upcoming Event: October
2, 2008
You Are Invited To Meet
The Candidates
Rachel Rola, Chairman of the Board, and Bobby Spiegel,
President/CEO of the Corona Chamber of Commerce cordially
invite you to attend a special VIP Reception to Meet the
Candidates.
As a leader of our business community, we feel it is
important that you have the opportunity to meet and chat
with all the candidates for our local elections in an
informal setting.
All candidates for City
Council, City Treasurer, School Board, and Water District
Board have been invited and are scheduled to attend.
October 2,
2008
11:00am to
1:00pm
Historic
Corona
Civic Center
815 W. Sixth Street
Community Room
This event is complementary,
and is by invitation only. Please respond to Denea
Breitenbucher at 951-737-3350 or
Denea@CoronaChamber.org
A voluntary donation of $40 is
requested to benefit Corona-Norco Settlement House. Light
lunch-time refreshments will be served, courtesy of As You
Like It Catering.
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September 29, 2008
Corona
Chamber Takes Action – Calls for Comprehensive Statewide
Water Reform
The Corona Chamber of Commerce urges state legislators
to place a comprehensive water bond on the statewide
ballot to ebb California’s water crisis. The current
water crisis threatens our environment, the long-term
stability of our economy and the overall quality of life
in our community. The Chamber’s call to action comes as
Governor Schwarzenegger called a state of emergency due
to severe water shortages after declaring a statewide
drought a few months ago.
Click here for more information. |
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September 18,
2008
Act
Now !
Help Improve Traffic Throughout The Corona Region
On
Monday,
September 22,
The United States
Secretary of Commerce will hear an appeal of the California
Coastal Commission’s objection to the Transportation
Corridor Agency’s 16-mile extension of the 241 Toll Road.
The California Coastal Commission denied the project earlier
this year, forcing the Transportation Corridor Agency to
file an appeal to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
Click here to take action! |
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August 25, 2008
Corona Chamber Urges
Legislators For Comprehensive Water Reform
The Corona
Chamber of Commerce urged state legislators today to
place a comprehensive water bond on the November 2008
ballot. California’s water crisis threatens our
environment, our economy and our quality of life.
Click here
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August 18, 2008
Corona Chamber
Fights Efforts to Reduce Transportation Project Funds
The Corona Chamber of Commerce firmly believes that state
transportation funds should not be used to balance the state
budget. The Corona Chamber is working with the Riverside
County Transportation Commission (RCTC) to inform Corona
businesses about the impact to our region should we lose
these vital funds.
Click here
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August 18, 2008
Corona Chamber
Comes to the Aid of Business as it Stops Multi-Billion
Dollar Paid Sick Leave Mandate
Strong opposition from the Corona Chamber of Commerce and
its member-businesses stopped a proposed law in a California
State Senate Committee that would have unreasonably expanded
employer’s expenses and liability. The Corona Chamber of
Commerce hand-delivered nearly 50 letters of opposition from
Corona businesses and personally raised its voice in
opposition of the proposed law by testifying on the floor in
Sacramento this past week. The Chamber took a strong
position to oppose this mandate as it was introduced and
consistently communicated its position to its members
throughout the first half of this year.
Click here for more
information on this issue.
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July 18,
2008
Chamber Leads
Local Effort to Support Proposals that Reduce Business Costs
The
Corona Chamber of Commerce is supporting two proposed laws
that will reduce business costs.
The first proposal, SB 691, will specifically impact junk
dealers by making it easier for police to check their
records for the intake of large amounts of metals and other
related materials that may have been stolen.
The second
proposed new law, SB 1608, will control litigation against
business owners relating to unreasonable disability access
requirements.
Click here
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July 16,
2008
Corona Chamber Opposes
Mandatory Sick Leave Proposal
The Corona Chamber of Commerce is stridently opposing a
proposed new law that would unreasonably expand
employers and local government agencies’ costs and their
liability by mandating paid sick leave for employees who
have worked for a couple for only 7 days. If approved,
AB 2716 will place an undue burden on many Corona
businesses. This mandate could also impact every county
and city in the state as it would apply to interns,
seasonal, part-time, temporary employees and provisional
hires.
Click here
for more information and to take action! |
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June 25,
2008
TAKE
ACTION NOW ! Lawmakers Need To Hear From You On
The Issues That Matter Most
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The Corona Chamber continues to build off of its
recent successes in helping to defeat two key
proposals:
- SB 1057 would have reversed the rights of rental car
companies to charge a tourism commission fee.
This fee is currently used to fund and promote
California and our region as a tourist
destination.
- SB 1165 would
have prevented economic growth by restricting
environmental impact statements to a five-year
lifetime. This would have delayed the permitting
of any projects and would have opened the door
for frivolous lawsuits in an attempt to block
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The Corona Chamber of Commerce
continues to support and oppose proposed legislation that could
impact local businesses and regional economy.
The
Corona Chamber is committed to fighting legislation that
threatens jobs and supporting legislation that secures the economic prosperity of our local
businesses.
Through the Chamber's efforts and the responsiveness of
our business community, participating in letter
writing campaigns ensures our voice is heard in Sacramento.
We must all work together to stop anti-job legislation and
secure passage of pro-job legislation so that our region and
state can move forward to economic recovery.
Click here to take action on issues impacting YOU! |
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June 2,
2008
Corona
Chamber Positions on June
3, 2008 Statewide Propositions
Proposition 98
Regulation
of Private Property
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Corona Chamber Position:
OPPOSE
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Proposition 98 aims to protect private property, including
businesses and farms, from government profiting by seizing
property from one private property owner and giving it to
another private entity.
Private property may not be taken by eminent domain for
private use under any circumstances (e.g. to build a
shopping center, auto mall or industrial park).
Proposition 99
Acquisition
of Owner-Occupied Residence
Corona Chamber Position:
NO POSITION
Proposition 99 Aims to prohibit the government from using
eminent domain to take a home to transfer to another private
party.
Will not change state or local rent control laws or
ordinances as Proposition 98 would abolish rent control.
Click here for more
information on both propositions. |
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May
29,
2008
Corona Chamber Leads
Efforts to Save State Park Funding
Throughout California, 48 state parks have been proposed
for closure, including 17 state parks, 17 state historic
parks and museums, 3 state beaches, 9 state recreation
areas, and 2 state reserves. The 48 parks slated for
closure represent 17 percent of the entire state park
system.
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May 27,
2008

Support
Efforts To
Decrease Truck Traffic and Increase Movement of Goods By
Rail
The
Freight Rail Infrastructure Capacity Expansion Act (FRICEA)
currently being considered by Congress will increase
freight rail transportation.
Why this
is important to you!
It is important for elected officials to enact
policies that will save taxpayers’ money, increase
opportunities for economic development within our
communities, improve our air quality, build a more
efficient transportation system, and reduce our
dependence on oil.
Under the burden of increased freight truck traffic, our
highways are crumbling and are overburdened. These
trucks are lengthening our commute times, frequently
endangering other highway passengers, and polluting our
environment. Railroads have proven to be safer and
cleaner.
Click here to take action! |
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May 16, 2008
Corona
Chamber Leads Renewed Effort to Extend Toll Road
The
Corona Chamber of Commerce is urging the United States
Secretary of Commerce to override the California Coastal
Commission’s objection to the proposed SR-241 Toll Road
extension. The Corona Chamber supports the Toll Road
extension which will provide an alternative to I-5, the only
north-south route between the city’s of Los Angeles and San
Diego.
Click here for more |
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May 15, 2008
Corona
Chamber Supports Proposals to Ease Traffic on SR-91 and I-15
The
Corona Chamber of Commerce and the Riverside County
Transportation Commission (RCTC) support two proposed new
laws that will help reduce traffic impacts on Corona by
expanding SR-91 and I-15.
“Our region needs these improvements to make it easier to
commute in and out of Corona,” stated Cynthia Schneider,
Chair of the Corona Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee.
“Our region depends heavily on SR-91 and the I-15 as they
are vital economic links through our region,” continued
Schneider.
Click here for more |
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May 5, 2008
Submit Your Letter of Support!
Support Efforts To Expand The 241 Toll Road
Improving Traffic Throughout Corona Region
The
Corona Chamber is working to urge the United States
Secretary of Commerce to override the California
Coastal Commission’s objection to the Transportation
Corridor Agency’s application for the proposed State
Route 241 Toll Road expansion.
This is important to you because completing the 241
is critical to the economy of Southern California.
It provides an alternative to Interstate 5, the only
north-south route between Los Angeles and San Diego.
Traffic on I-5 is already gridlocked and traffic is
expected to increase 60 percent by 2025 if the road
is not completed. The increase in trade from Mexico
and the Far East is imposing enormous demands on the
Southern California regional transportation system.
The completion of State Route 241 is essential to
relieve congestion on I-5 attributable to increased
international trade.
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April 24,
2008

Corona
Chamber Supports Governor's Proposed Budget Rainy Day
Fund
The
Corona Chamber of Commerce supports Governor
Schwarzenegger's proposed Budget Stabilization Act. This
Act will establish a Revenue Stabilization Fund (RSF),
which is simply a savings account for excess revenues
taken in by the state each year.
This
proposal is important to you because it
will limit future budget
deficits from impacting Corona and our region from drastic
cuts in important services such as education and
transportation funding.
"California’s economy
continues to grow, in spite of the current housing
downturn, and the state continues to enjoy overall job
growth," stated Cynthia Schneider, Chair of the Corona
Chamber's Legislative Action Committee. "However,
California still faces a projected $14 billion budget
gap that necessitates across-the-board-cuts. Something
needs to be done and the Governor's Revenue
Stabilization Fund is the right idea at the right time,"
continued Schneider.
Click here to take
action! |
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April 11, 2008
Submit Your
Letter of Support on Two Important Potential Laws Impacting
Transportation Throughout Corona
ISSUE 1:
AB
1954 is important to you because it will ease traffic congestion
in our region and improve the operation and construction of
carpool lanes (high-occupancy lanes).
AB
1954 will
allow for the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC)
to apply to the California Transportation Commission in regards
to developing and operating high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes,
including the administration and operation of a value pricing
program and exclusive or preferential lane facilities for public
transit.
Click here to submit your letter of
support on AB 1954!
ISSUE 2:
SB 1316 is important to you because it will streamline
improvement projects to State Route 91.
SB
1316 will give authority to the Riverside
County Transportation Commission (RCTC) over the existing toll
lane on State Highway Route 91 (SR-91) of the Riverside County
portion.
This bill essentially eliminates the Orange County
Transportation Authority’s (OCTA) rights and obligations of the
riverside portion of SR-91.
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April 8, 2008
TAKE ACTION NOW! Submit Your
Letter Supporting Meal Period Reform
This issue is important to you because
it is a comprehensive solution that serves employers and
employees across all industries regardless of size or union
status, providing clarification so employees have the
opportunity to take meal breaks, enter into on-duty meal period
agreements in appropriate situations, and collectively bargain
for meal periods.
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April 2, 2008
Corona Chamber Continues Effort
to Protect Workers Compensation Reforms
As California’s workers’ compensation system continues its
historic transformation, employers need to remain vigilant in
the legislative, regulatory and legal arenas to protect
hard-fought reforms and ensure any future changes promote the
reform goals of increased efficiency, less litigation and better
outcomes for injured workers. The Corona Chamber has continued
to fight against repealing any of the reforms that have allowed
the workers compensation system to what it is today.
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March 26, 2008
Take
Action! Submit
Your Letter of Opposition on Another Healthcare Tax
This
proposal is important to you because it is estimated that it
would cost tens of billions of dollars to operate the health
care system envisioned by this proposal. These costs would
be financed through new health care taxes on consumers,
employees and businesses in California.
SB 840 creates a new government run,
multi-billion dollar socialized health care system built from a
yet to be specified tax increase, and on false premises and
failed attempts in past legislative sessions. California voters
have twice rejected a government-run health care system
– most recently in Proposition 72 in November 2004 and
in another initiative in 1994. Focus groups and numerous
opinion polls on health care reform have reinforced that
California residents do not want a single payer
government run system.
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March 20, 2008
Take
Action! Submit Your Letter of Support on Workplace Flexibility
Proposal
This
proposal is important to you because it allows businesses to
offer a flexible schedule in the workplace without having to
pay overtime.
The
Corona Chamber urges your support of
AB 2127, the Small Business Family Scheduling
Option of 2008. This state legislative proposal would allow employees and employers flexibility
in work schedules to help accommodate employees' diverse family
obligations, personal pursuits, commuting issues and
environmental concerns by allowing a small business to agree to
provide scheduling options requested by an employee.
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March 20, 2008
Corona Chamber Supports
Clean and Reliable Energy Project
The Corona Chamber of Commerce partnered with the
Californians for Clean and Reliable Energy Coalition
which supports the Sunrise Powerlink Project. The
Sunrise Powerlink Project will help ensure that the
business community and the region have reliable electric
service.
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February 22, 2008
Corona Chamber Supports Redistricting Reform Concept

The Corona Chamber of Commerce
supports the California Voters
FIRST Act concept
which seeks to reform the way
state legislators are elected. Every 10 years, after the
census, new boundary lines for the United States Congress
and California Senate, Assembly and Board of Equalization
districts are drawn. Currently, the California State
Legislature draws those lines.
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February
14, 2008
Corona Chamber Defeats
Mandated Healthcare Tax
A highly
controversial proposed healthcare reform failed to pass
the State Senate - ending a year-long debate over how to
fix California’s failing healthcare system. The Corona
Chamber of Commerce voted to oppose the Governor’s
proposal when, in the fall of 2007, he called a special
session of the legislature to deal with the reform
proposals.
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