Perris will have a 30-acre park by the end of 2025, part of the new Green Valley community.
The city and developer Raintree Investment Corp. are collaborating on Green Valley Park, which is considered the largest open space of its kind in Perris.
“We have been working with the City of Perris for several years to bring a truly unique and world-class park to our community,” said Charles Jackson, vice president of Southern California for Raintree. “It is a true joy to bring this beautiful facility to life.”
The groundbreaking ceremony took place last week. Cross Lake Partners is building the park based on a design by Albert A. Webb & Associates.
“Green Valley Park will be the 28th park in our city. That equates 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 to be completed by the end of 2025.
JD Sports Store opens in Inland Center shopping centre
UK-based fashion brand JD Sports opened at the Inland Center Mall in San Bernardino on August 24.
The retailer sells sneakers, athletic wear and accessories from brands such as Nike, Jordan, adidas, New Balance and Vans. Fashion and apparel are available in sizes and styles for adults and children.
The store is located near the center court of the shopping center.
Burlington moves to new premises in Riverside
Burlington Stores is opening a new store in Riverside this fall, but there’s a catch.
The new store at 3700 Tyler Street is actually a relocated Burlington, moving from the Tyler Street Plaza just a few blocks away.
Burlington takes over a vacant space next to Bob’s Discount Furniture.
The discount retailer, which sells clothing and home goods, has job openings. Interested applicants can apply online at BurlingtonStores.jobs.
The Riverside store is the 110th in the state.
Chipotle drive-in property sold for nearly $6 million
A three-tenant property anchored by Chipotle Mexican Grill and featuring a drive-thru at Veteran’s Plaza in Riverside recently sold for $5.84 million.
Hanley Investment Group in Corona del Mar represented the seller and the developer, Greens Development Inc. in Irvine. The buyer was a Los Angeles-based 1031 exchange investor.
Completed in 2020, the 63,000-square-foot facility is located on a nearly 44,000-square-foot lot at 22430 Van Buren Blvd. Other tenants include MA Dental and BHC Chicken, which are scheduled 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 a Circle K supermarket with a 76 gas station.
Career fair for high school students on 21 September
The 16th Annual College and Career Fair will be held Saturday, September 21, at the Temecula Promenade.
The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., aims to provide high school students with opportunities for higher education.
The organizers hope that at least 300 universities, vocational schools, military institutions and branches of the armed forces will be represented at the fair.
For more information, visit TemeculaCA.gov/TCSD.
Free business program for veterans coming to iHub
A free, five-month Veteran Entrepreneurship Program will start at the Palm Desert iHub in September.
The program is a collaboration between the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship and the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship, with the Riverside County Office of Economic Development as a financial sponsor.
Classes will begin on September 14 and will be divided into two phases.
A “top” participant who completes the program will receive up to $7,000 to start a business.
The iHub, a regional business resource center, provides training and consulting services for small businesses and entrepreneurs and also functions as a co-working and incubation space.
For more information or to register, visit pdihub.org
People in motion
Mark Goldman, previously director of resort operations at Trilogy Golf Club in La Quinta, has been promoted to general manager. He first came to the Coachella Valley in 1997, working first 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 are scheduled to reopen later this year.
Milestones
Kelly and Duane Roberts of the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside will receive the 2024 Historic Hotels of America Steward of History and Historic Preservation Award in November. The award is given annually to hoteliers who have demonstrated “exemplary dedication and commitment to the preservation of a historic hotel.” The award will be presented in late November at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia. The Mission Inn, which opened in 1902, will resume offering tours with paid guides in early September.
Retail review
Did you miss last week’s news? Here’s a quick summary:
Love it or hate it, Pumpkin Spice is back at Starbucks. The coffee chain released its seasonal favorite a few days early this year with some new flavors, Fielding Buck reports. New treats include Iced Apple Crisp Nondairy Cream Chai, made with oat milk, and a Raccoon Cake Pop, made with vanilla cake, buttercream, and chocolate frosting. Pumpkin Spice is 21 years old. Maybe it’s ready for some Baileys?
Your next Del Taco dish could be a creation of movie star and entrepreneur Danny Trejo. Your favorite food reporter also had the news about the taco chain teaming up with Trejo’s Tacosto to make roasted pork al pastor.
If you use apps to buy fast food, this one is for you. Subway is bringing back cheap 12-inch sandwiches as part of its push into the value meal wars. Starting today, Subway is selling any 12-inch sandwich for $6.99 when you buy it through the company’s app or website with the code “699FL.” The deal ends September 8.
Business news is compiled and edited by Business Editor Samantha Gowen. Send your stories to [email protected]. You can also submit high-resolution images. They take at least a week to publish. Stories are edited for length and clarity.
