Glendora Chamber
CalChamber Names Flexible Work Schedule Bill as Job Creator
By Ashley Hoffman - March 16, 2023 Legislation making it easier to set up flexible work schedules has been named a job creator by the California Chamber of Commerce. SB 703 (Niello; R-Sacramento) allows for an employee-selected flexible work schedule and relieves employers of the administrative cost and burden of adopting an alternative workweek schedule per division, which accommodates employees, helps retain employees, and allows the employer to invest these savings into growing its
Executive Action Directs Storm Flows to Recharge Groundwater
By Brenda Bass - Cal Chamber - March 15, 2023 California’s recent storms have pounded the state, quickly moving the state from extreme drought to flood conditions. Since January, California has seen repeated flooding across the state and multiple feet of snow in the higher elevations as one atmospheric river after another dumps precipitation. The fact that California has an abundance of precipitation but no way to store it has made national news. The Wall Street Journal recently highlighted the issue,
Governor Issues Order to Increase Water Held in Reservoirs
By Brenda Bass -February 17, 2023 (Cal Chamber) Earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an Executive Order intended to allow officials to hold more water in reservoirs. The order updates an earlier one issued last March. Specifically, the order maintains the prior California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) suspension for projects that prioritize efficient uses of water, which has been utilized by groundwater recharge projects, among others, in the past year. New in the latest order is a
Identifying The Best Time to Change
Perfect timing foe a newsletter subject right at the end of one year and the begging of another. A high concentration of homogeneous players operating in a single market leads to elevated consumer satisfaction levels and the inability of a company to provide a consumer with preferred services and products which leads to consumer switching. To avoid such disastrous consequences and remain in competition, many companies would resort to different means of change. There could be a change in management
Federal Legislation Provides Funding for Glendora’s People Movement Project
DOWNLOAD THE PRESS RELEASE Glendora, CA - On December 23, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the Senate amendment to H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, which provides $1.7 trillion to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2023. Over $33 million dollars for community project funding in the San Gabriel Valley are part of this legislation, which includes $5 million dollars for Glendora's People Movement Project. "I am thrilled that the package also includes
At Citrus College, high school students can earn college credit with dual enrollment
By Patricia A. Rasmussen, Ed.D.Citrus College Governing Board Member Over the years, dual enrollment has provided high school students from across California with an opportunity to take college classes on their own high school campus – free of charge. By taking part in this program, which is also referred to as Early College, high school students can earn both high school and college credit. In Citrus College’s case, dual enrollment has benefited thousands of students at nine high schools in the San
Cal/OSHA Extends COVID-19 Regulation for 2 Years
By Robert Moutrie - December 16, 2022 The Cal/OSHA Standards Board voted 6-1 yesterday to continue California’s COVID-19 regulation until December 2024. As part of the transition from an emergency COVID-19 regulation into a nonemergency one, Cal/OSHA has made some changes that will improve feasibility for California’s workplaces.What Stays the Same for Workplaces? The basic framework of the nonemergency COVID-19 regulation is going to be familiar to human resources professionals and lawyers who have
A Glendora, CA Entrepreneur's Guide to Harnessing Innovation for Business Development
As an entrepreneur, you can use technology in many ways to give your business a competitive edge. From cloud computing to artificial intelligence, cutting-edge developments make it easier than ever to streamline processes and reduce redundancy at the workplace. Even small businesses without large tech budgets should consider getting tech tools. As Winman reveals, continual investment in innovation helps to boost productivity, enhance efficiency, finetune quality, and boost customer service. Discover how
