Today, cities, local governments and members of the Building Industry Association Baldy View Chapter discussed the development of business-friendly best practices to help sustain an environment of economic prosperity in our region. This draft Business-Friendly Best Practices Inventory has been compiled as one way to help achieve the goal. While “business…
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Jennifer Araiza is part of the change we wish to see in the world, a Supermom of the 21st century. If working full-time and taking care of four children wasn’t enough—two years ago Araiza and a group of local supporters started a nonprofit organization from the grassroots up, called The…
When you drive by a local Goodwill you might see racks of clothes, shoppers darting to-and-fro to find a hip outfit at a great price, or a neighbor making an in-kind donation. What you may not see are the Goodwill employees and the unique role they play in the community…
A former gang member turned community leader, Terrance Stone has lived a story you’d expect to see in a movie. But instead of lending his story to Hollywood, he’s given his life to empowering the lives of thousands of young men and women in our community. Stone is the CEO…
An article in Inland Empire Community Newspapers highlights the Community Cabinet meetings being held by the Colton Joint Unified School District to help achieve the Cradle to Career goal set forth in the Countywide Vision. During the meetings, parents, educators and members of the community come together to discuss initiatives…
Endangered Habitats League praises Vision stakeholders for initiating a comprehensive habitat conservation approach. Read more about it on their website at: http://bit.ly/1lnG3PT
California’s educational system is undergoing tremendous change as it transitions to new state standards, as well as new ways public schools receive funding and have to account to their communities. Those were highlights of San Bernardino County Superintendent Gary Thomas’ annual State of Education Address on Tuesday. Thomas delivered his…
An article posted in Public CEO discusses ways mayors and legislative bodies can support collective-impact partnerships and cradle-to-career initiatives. Read about it here: 5 Ways Mayors Can Support Collective Impact
The San Bernardino Sun newspaper reported that Indian Springs High School opened a new medical manufacturing lab on February 5 for students to learn crucial skills they can apply at new high-paying jobs when they graduate. To read more about the high-tech manufacturing curriculum in the San Bernardino City Unified…
The San Bernardino County Board of Education adopted a roadmap on Monday for achieving a regional goal of the Countywide Vision – to partner with all sectors of the community to support the success of every child from cradle to career. The roadmap identifies key milestones in a child’s personal,…