Perris will boast a 30-acre park by the end of 2025, part of the new Green Valley community.
The city and developer Raintree Investment Corp. are partnering on Green Valley Park, touted as the largest such open space in Perris.
“We have been working with the city of Perris for several years to bring a truly unique and first-class park to our community,” said Charles Jackson, vice president of Southern California for Raintree. “It is a true pleasure to bring this beautiful amenity to life.”
A groundbreaking was held last week. Cross Lake Partners is building the park, designed by Albert A. Webb & Associates.
“Green Valley Park will be the 28th park in our city. That amounts to nearly one park per square mile, an incredible feat for a city of our stature,” said Perris Mayor Michael M. Vargas.
The park is scheduled for completion in late 2025.
The city of Perris and developer Raintree Investment Corp. recently broke ground on the 30-acre Green Valley Park. Touted as the city’s largest park, the project should be complete by the end of 2025. (Photo courtesy of Raintree Investment Corp.)
JD Sports store opens at Inland Center mall
The UK-based fashion brand JD Sports opened Aug. 24 at Inland Center Mall in San Bernardino.
The retailer sells sneakers, sportswear and accessories from brands including Nike, Jordan, adidas, New Balance and Vans. Fashion and apparel comes in sizes and styles for adults and children.
The store is located near the mall’s center court.
Burlington Stores is opening a new store at 3700 Tyler St. this fall in Riverside, relocating from a smaller, existing store a few blocks away. (Photo courtesy of Burlington Stores)
Burlington moving to new digs in Riverside
Burlington Stores is opening a new store this fall in Riverside, but there’s a catch.
The new store at 3700 Tyler St. is actually a relocated Burlington, which is moving from Tyler Street Plaza just a few blocks away.
Burlington is taking over a vacant spot next door to Bob’s Discount Furniture.
The discount retailer, which sells apparel and housewares, has jobs available. Interested candidates can go to BurlingtonStores.jobs to apply online.
The Riverside store is the 110th in the state.
A three-tenant property anchored by Chipotle Mexican Grill with a drive-through in Veteran’s Plaza in Riverside recently sold for $5.84 million. (Photo courtesy of Hanley Investment Group)
Chipotle drive-through property sells for nearly $6 million
A three-tenant property anchored by Chipotle Mexican Grill with a drive-through in Veteran’s Plaza in Riverside recently sold for $5.84 million.
Hanley Investment Group in Corona del Mar represented the seller and developer, Greens Development Inc. in Irvine. The buyer was a Los Angeles-based 1031-exchange investor.
The 6,300-square-foot pad, completed in 2020, sits on nearly an acre at 22430 Van Buren Blvd. Other tenants include MA Dental and BHC Chicken, expected to open in October.
Veteran’s Plaza, which includes a hotel complex, was developed by Greens Development and includes In-N-Out, Starbucks, a Hampton Inn + Home2 Suites, and Circle K convenience store with a 76 gas station.
Vocational fair for high-schoolers is Sept. 21
The 16th annual College & Vocational Fair takes place Saturday, Sept. 21 in at Promenade Temecula.
The event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. is aimed at connecting high school students with a higher education opportunities.
Organizers hope to have at least 300 colleges, vocational schools, military institutions and military branches at the fair.
For information, go to TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD.
Free business program for veterans coming to iHub
A free, five-month Veteran Entrepreneurship Program launches in September at the Palm Desert iHub.
The program is a collaboration between the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship and CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship, which partnered with the Riverside County Office of Economic Development, the financial sponsor.
Classes start Sept. 14 and will be divided into two phases.
A “top” participant who completes the program will receive up to $7,000 to put toward starting a business.
The iHub, a regional business resource center, provides training and counseling services to small businesses and entrepreneurs, and also functions as a co-working and incubation space.
For more information or to register, go to pdihub.org
Mark Goldman, previously Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta’s director of Resort Operations, has been promoted to general manager. (Photo courtesy of Trilogy Golf Club)
People on the move
Mark Goldman, previously Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta’s director of Resort Operations, has been promoted to general manager. He first came to the Coachella Valley in 1997, first working as clubhouse manager for Chaparral Country Club in Palm Desert and then Thunderbird Country Club in Rancho Mirage. Goldman joined Trilogy in 2005. The golf course, clubhouse, and restaurant recently underwent a multi-million-dollar renovation and is expected to reopen by the end of the year.
Milestones
Kelly and Duane Roberts at The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside will be honored in November with the 2024 Historic Hotels of America Steward of History and Historic Preservation Award. The award is given annually to hoteliers who have shown “exemplary dedication and investment in the preservation of a historic hotel.” The honor will be presented in late November at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Va. The Mission Inn, which opened in 1902, will resume tours with paid guides in early September.
Pumpkin Spice Latte has become a seasonal favorite at Starbucks since its launch on Oct. 10, 2003. (Photo by Fielding Buck, The Press-Enterprise/SCNG)
Retail recap
Missed the news last week? Here’s a quick recap:
Love it or hate it, Pumpkin Spice is back at Starbucks. The coffee chain rolled out its seasonal favorite a few days early this year with some new flavors, reports Fielding Buck. New treats include Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai, made with oatmilk, and a Raccoon Cake Pop, made with vanilla cake, buttercream and chocolaty icing. Pumpkin Spice is 21 years old. Maybe it’s ready for some Baileys?
Your next Del Taco meal might be a creation of movie star and entrepreneur Danny Trejo. Your favorite food reporter also had the scoop on the taco chain’s collaboration with Trejo’s Tacosto make roasted pork al pastor.
If you use apps to buy fast food, this one is for you. Subway is bringing back cheap footlong sandwiches, part of its venture into the budget menu wars. Starting today, Subway is selling any footlong for $6.99 if you purchase it via the company’s app or website using the code “699FL.” The deal ends Sept. 8.
The business briefs are compiled and edited by Business Editor Samantha Gowen. Submit items to sgowen@scng.com. High-resolution images also can be submitted. Allow at least one week for publication. Items are edited for length and clarity.
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