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January Newsletter

1/27/2025

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2025 Membership Goals
We value our members and all that you do to make our work possible!

Thank you to each and every one of our members! Not a member yet? Well, 2025 is the year to get involved and support your community through economic development. To learn more about membership, email Connie at [email protected]. 

We love to see new faces at our meetings and discover what we can achieve for the region together. To register a guest, please contact Deana at [email protected].
UC Riverside Inland SoCal Accelerate Hub

The Inland SoCal Accelerate Hub is a dynamic initiative designed to unify and bolster the efforts of entrepreneurial support organizations, accelerators, and incubators within the Inland Southern California region.

The EDC was recently appointed to UC Riverside's I-HUB coordination committee.

To attend the next meeting on February 4th, email Connie [email protected] 

MSJC Partnering for Progress

MSJC Career Services & Experiential Learning is hosting a Partnering for Progress discussion on February 11th at the Temecula Campus. Community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations are invited to attend. The event will kick off with a breakfast at 9 AM. To register, use the QR code in the flyer below.

City of Lake Elsinore Commercial Real Estate Broker Appreciation Breakfast

The City of Lake Elsinore's Office of Economic Development is hosting a Commercial Real Estate Broker Appreciation Breakfast on February 5th at Launch Pointe. You'll learn about the City, new and upcoming projects, and valuable opportunities including pocket-listings. To register, please contact the Lake Elsinore Economic Development Team. 

CSUSM CNA Program in Temecula

CSUSM Temecula is now offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program. With over 1.4 million annual openings in the United States, the demand for skilled nursing assistants is rapidly growing. 

Based at the CSUSM Temecula campus, the ten-week program offers flexible scheduling with both traditional and evening formats. This hybrid program combines online and in-person learning, providing a comprehensive and convenient educational experience. The first CNA cohort will launch in Spring 2025 and applications will open soon. Those who are interested in the program can attend an online orientation session on February 4th or 5th from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. For more information, click here.

Thrive Inland SoCal
Thrive Inland SoCal Catalyst Grant awardees will be announced in early February, followed by an appeals process. The third round of Catalyst Funding will be opening shortly thereafter.  For more information about the grant opportunities, visit Thrive Inland SoCal.

Please stay tuned for future meeting dates. For questions, please reach out to Connie at [email protected]. 
Neighborhood Healthcare Facility Tours

Neighborhood Healthcare is offering tours of two of their local facilities in February. PACE Murrieta tours are available on February 18th from 11:30 to 12:15; Menifee Health Center tours are available on February 19th from 12:15 to 1:00. Please note that all tours are by appointment only. To book your tour, please email Bryan Chavez.

February Board Meeting
Our next Board meeting will be held on February 6th at 9am at the TVE2. We will be welcoming the University of California Riverside to speak about their new I-HUB program. We hope that you'll join us. If you'd like to bring a guest, please contact Deana at [email protected].
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December Newsletter

1/2/2025

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Happy New Year!
2024 was a terrific year for the EDC. We would like to thank our members and sponsors for your unwavering support. All that we do is made possible through your generosity, starting with your membership dues and your time dedicated to attending meetings, assisting on projects, advocating for the EDC, and supporting our region in so many ways.

We look forward to serving Southwest Riverside County further in 2025. Have a happy and successful new year!
Temecula Traffic Advisory

The City of Temecula has issued the following traffic advisory for the coming months:

I-15/French Valley Parkway Improvements: FULL ROAD CLOSURES ON WINCHESTER ROAD ON-RAMPS

Please be advised that the Winchester Road on-ramps will be fully closed for extended periods in the coming New Year. These closures are necessary to construct essential connections to the newly added lanes.

Please note the following closures and plan your travel accordingly:

  • Straight Ramp, West Bound Winchester going North Bound on the I-15: COMPLETELY CLOSED JANUARY 12 through FEBRUARY 14, 2025
     
  • Loop Ramp, East Bound on Winchester going North Bound on the I-15: COMPLETELY CLOSED FEBRUARY 18 through MARCH 14, 2025
     
  • Both the Loop Ramp and the Straight Ramp: 55-Hour Weekend Full Closure – DATE TBD
For more Information, click here.
SoCal OASIS Climate Action Conference

UC Riverside invites you attend the upcoming 2025 SoCal OASIS™ Climate Action Conference, hosted by Office of Technology Partnerships! The event will include a mix of climate tech entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors and banks, and anyone who is interested in discussing entrepreneurship in the climate action space. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all attendees, and the event is free and open to the public. For more information, click here. 

Higher Education Coalition Meeting

The South West Riverside County Higher Education Coalition serves the local community through a unique partnership between MSJC and CSU San Marcos. This partnership was formed to establish a permanent CSU San Marcos campus in the Temecula Valley, providing local students with a variety of higher education options. The next Higher Education Coalition meeting will be held Tuesday, January 21st at 1pm at the Murrieta Library. For more information, click here. 

Sponsorship Opportunities
The New Year means renewed budgets and opportunities to support local organizations like the EDC! If you can consider becoming an EDC Annual Sponsor or increasing your membership level, January is a great time to do so.

Sponsorship opportunities for 2025 are still available! For additional information, please contact Connie at [email protected].

Thank you to Southwest Healthcare and Menifee VFW Post 1956 for already committing to their annual sponsorship! 
Thrive Inland SoCal Updates
The third round of Catalyst Funding will be opening after the first of the year. For more information about the grant opportunities, visit Thrive Inland SoCal.

Also, please stay tuned for future meeting dates. For questions, please reach out to Connie at [email protected]. 
 
January Board Meeting
Our next Board meeting will be held on January 9th at 9am at the TVE2. Our speakers will be Jeremy Goldman and Troy Nguyen from Southern California Edison. We hope that you'll join us. If you'd like to bring a guest, please contact Deana at [email protected].
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Connie Stopher, CEcD
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Cell: 951-557-8040
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