Chamber Honors Teachers of the Year
The La Verne Chamber of Commerce celebrated the best of the city’s 13 public, nonpublic and private primary- and secondary-school educators at its 20th Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Banquet, held May 18, 2023, at Mountain Meadows Golf Course. Schools selected their honorees based on their own criteria.The event, emceed by Ramona Middle School Principal James Ellis, was dedicated to the memory of Board Member and Workforce Development Committee Chair Teri Muse. Muse, who passed away earlier in the month,
Employee Retention Tax Credit: What You Need to Know
Dig deeper into the ERTC and learn if you’re eligible for thousands of dollars in funds at this month’s Business Connections mixer, Wednesday, June 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Guest speaker will be Shelley Torres, regional sales manager, The Platinum Group. Click here to register! The following information is courtesy of the US Dept. of the Treasury. Overview The employee retention tax credit is a broad-based refundable tax credit designed to encourage employers to keep employees on their payroll. The
New Mt. SAC Transit Center Opening June 29
A new transit center is opening on Friday, June 29 at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC). The new Transit Center and the Class Pass are a perfect pair that helps your colleagues (who are students) and staff save money, the environment and the hassle of parking.Slight changes beginning June 12, 2023, the eastbound bus stop at Temple Avenue and Mt. SAC Way (StopID 2551) for Lines 190, 194, 289, 480, and 486 will close permanently due to transit center. Please let your colleagues know they can use alternate bus
President Lieberman’s State of the University Shares Retrospective of Her 12 Year Legacy
The University of La Verne community came in droves to President Devorah Lieberman’s last State of the University address, where she took the university on a celebration journey through the years, highlighting key moments from her tenure as president. The retrospective was organized on how the university started, where it is today, and where it is going, and included points of pride. Some of which included the new and renamed academic colleges, including the newest College of Health and Community
Camp IVRT In-person Theatre Classes Begin June 26
Get on stage with Camp IVRT! Inland Valley Repertory Theatre (IVRT) proudly announces musical theatre summer camps. Students ages 7-13 will have a blast creating an original play with songs from hit Broadway musicals, making new friends, and working together in a positive, creative, and encouraging atmosphere.“We are very honored to receive funding from the California Arts Council, through the Creative Youth Development grant program, as well as additional funding this year from the city of Claremont
Top 10 Tips for Buying a Business
Disclaimer: This information was put together for informational purposes and should not be used in lieu of consulting with a licensed professional. Asset vs. Stock SaleTypically, there are two ways to buy a business: asset sales and stock sales. An asset sale is where the buyer sets up a new business entity and simply purchases the assets from the seller, whereas a stock sale is the purchase of the owner’s shares in the corporation. Generally, when you buy a business, you will do an asset sale. This is
Chamber Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
The La Verne Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients of our 2023 Scholarship Program. Each of the seven recipients, all from Bonita High School, received $500 toward their higher education. We will feature each of them in social media posts in the coming weeks.Danielle GutierrezElise HongKatelyn RoneyAmore MasonMalia ManahanTrinity YangMaxwell WilderEach applicant was graded on their goals and aspirations, grade point average, community involvement, work experience, financial need,
How Monitoring Your Website Performance with Tech Like a Traffic Data Checker and PDF Editor Benefits Your Business
Your website is one of the most important ways you present your brand to the world. Since you compete in a crowded field, your site needs to be great. But did you realize that your website could provide you with information to make your site - and your business - even better if you utilize tools like traffic data reports and a PDF editor? Review essential categories you must monitor on your site to find what works and what you need to improve to meet evolving customer expectations. This guide from the La
Why Your La Verne, CA Small Business Should Have an Email Newsletter
If you're a small business owner, you know how important it is to grow your customer base. One of the most effective ways to do this is by creating an email newsletter. Newsletters are a great way to keep your existing customers up-to-date on what's new with your business, as well as attract new customers. Below, the La Verne Chamber of Commerce takes a look at why newsletters can be so effective and how you can make yours stand out from the rest.Why Newsletters Can Be Effective One of the main reasons
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