Weekly Wire Roundup: Walmart Closes Fulfillment Centers, Davids Natural Toothpaste, Happiest Ours at Techstars, and more

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Apr 2, 2023

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Walmart to Close Five e-Commerce Fulfillment Centers, including One in Chino, San Bernardino.

 Walmart has asked hundreds of workers to find other jobs in the U.S. within the next 90 days. The company is shrinking its workforce as many retailers complain about declining sales. Walmart has informed Reuters that it is laying off at five fulfillment centers in Pedricktown, New Jersey; Fort Worth, Texas; Chino, California; Davenport, Florida; and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Transform your business in 2023 with UC Riverside’s no-cost technology consulting program: TACIES

UC Riverside’s consulting program will help small businesses transform themselves in 2023. The TACIES program explores cutting-edge technologies to help boost the productivity of companies. The consultation program covers data analytics, 5G and IoT, Cybersecurity, and Automation/Robotics.

Davids Natural Toothpaste relocates corporate headquarters to Menifee, boosting the local economy.

Davids Natural Toothpaste moves its corporate headquarters to Menifee, bringing high-quality premium toothpaste to the community. The move will diversify Menifee’s economy and create new tech-focused jobs within the Innovation District. Davids Natural Toothpaste’s sustainable and naturally sourced ingredients outperform conventional competitors packaged in recyclable components.

Virtual Enterprise: Empowering Young Entrepreneurs Through Real Business Experiences

1200 California, Arizona, and Oregon students participated in the Virtual Enterprise event hosted by CSUSB’s Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship. For the first time, an event was hosted at CSUSB through IECE. These career-oriented programs help pave educational pathways by providing students with career education and on-job training.

IECE at CSUSB: Making an Economic Impact in the Inland Empire

IECE had a $130 million net positive economic impact on the region’s economy in 2022. IECE introduced innovative entrepreneurship programs, including the Catapult Business Growth Network, Financial Fitness Bootcamp, and SBDC Center for Contracting. The actual economic impact of IECE on the region may be even more significant than $130 million due to multiplier effects.

Happiest Ours: One of the 12 Startups Selected for Techstars LA Accelerator Spring Class of 2023

The Techstars LA Accelerator Spring Class of 2023 comprises 12 innovative startups from various fields. Happiest Ours, a Corona-based startup, is one of the 12 startups selected. The platform provides a one-stop digital service for booking mobile bartending and equips bartenders with the tools they need to run their businesses. Techstars LA Accelerator program provides mentorship and resources to help these startups grow and scale their businesses, culminating in a Demo Day event on June 8th, 2023.

Events

  1. 2023 Coachella Valley Business Conference & Economic Forecast – Thu. Apr 20 – 7:30AM  [Fantasy Springs Resort Casino]
  2. CBU Family Businesses Center Breakfast Series – Thu. May 11 – 7:30 AM [CBU Innovators Auditorium]
  3. Annual LEILA Awards by National Latina Business Women Association – Inland Empire – Fri, May 12 [DoubleTree Hotel / Ontario Convention Center]

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