The small business community has a chance to breathe. A new relief grant program is here.
Businesses that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic can now receive COVID-19 relief funds, thanks to a new Riverside County grant program.
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Member-owned grocer expands access to quality, local food with fresh produce boxes
The 'Crop Box' helps feed Riverside with fresh, seasonal produce while sustaining local farms and economies.
Sustained economic growth in the Inland Empire: A snapshot for 2021
The region, which encompasses both Riverside and San Bernardino counties, sees continued economic growth surpass U.S. average.
Made, Voted Riverside’s 10 Best
Should we start with the origin story of Made? RICO: Yeah, we could start there. It’s crazy how the things in your life that you never thought would add up–this little one, this little one, this little one–put you in a position to feel like you can tackle this other big thing. In 2012, my father-in-
Mission Inn Hotel throws a ‘Hail Mary’
Hopeful developers tried to appeal a Riverside City Commission’s decision before the city council on Tuesday in an attempt to save their building project, but the Mission Inn intervened. Real estate investment firm, Greens Ehrenberg, LLC (Greens), has proposed with developers Overland Development Co
The Empire Barber Club, Voted Riverside’s 10 Best
How did the Empire Barber Club come to be? “My husband has been a barber for more than 15 years now. He wanted to open a shop that would be a friendly environment for any customer and employee. We see everyone as our family. We try to get more personal with each person who comes […]
The Wax Lounge, Voted Riverside’s 10 Best
When and how was The Wax Lounge founded? “The Wax Lounge began as a small skincare studio, rapidly growing its reputation for excellence in skincare services. For many years, we partnered with Riverside Community Hospital and extended our complimentary services to hospital staff to honor Nurses and
California job growth must push through possible COVID-19 resurgence
California’s economy has added nearly 600,000 jobs over the past five months, the largest surge the state has seen since the summer of 2020. According to a report published by Beacon Economics LLC, an independent business research and consulting firm, Southern California and the Inland Empire in par
Vintique Alley, Voted Riverside’s 10 Best
How and when did you decide to open Vintique Alley? “It was a dream really, I was born and raised in Riverside and I was a stay-at-home mom for 22 years. I was raising my twin daughters and my son. My girls were in 10th grade and they were very proud when I finally decided […]
Chamber announces 8th Annual Emerging Entrepreneur
The founder of Riverside’s civil engineering firm Woodard Group, Andrew Woodard, was recognized by the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce and Riverside Business Week as the Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year. “I think the biggest thing about receiving this award is that it’s the recognition that
Kindle Fitness, Voted Riverside’s 10 Best
When and how was Kindle Fitness founded? “We opened in March of 2013 but first, we started working out in a friend’s garage and then moved to hosting workouts in the park. We would promote it any way we could– word of mouth, texting and getting them to show up early in the morning. It […]
Connor Concrete Cutting & Coring, Voted Riverside’s 10 Best
When was Connor Concrete Cutting & Coring founded? “It was started in September 2012 after the owners, Bruce and Laurie, lost their son in an accident on the freeway. He was working for a construction project and it was a full freeway closure. A drunk driver got onto a closed freeway and struck him.
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Altura Credit Union Secures $40,000 Downpayment Grant for First-Time Homebuyer
The grant came through a Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco program for middle-income buyers squeezed by rising home prices.
Noteworthy
Goodwill SoCal is opening a brand-new retail store next door to its Riverside Warehouse Outlet at 1049 Spruce St., celebrating with a Nov. 6-8 weekend of thrift finds, giveaways and special offers.
Downtown’s revitalization is drawing new businesses, jobs and foot traffic, according to an NBC4 segment on the “Riverside renaissance” by reporter Christian Cazares that aired Monday.
Castle Park's Ride Park will pause operations beginning November 2 as the park plans a reimagined experience, while Mini Golf and the newly upgraded Arcade stay open year-round and Castle Dark runs through November 1.