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California State University San Bernardino’s School of Entrepreneurship Makes Top 10 Graduate Entrepreneurial Programs in the West

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The School of Entrepreneurship at the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) announced they have once again made the list of top graduate schools for entrepreneurship programs by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine.

CSUSB improved on previous rankings in every category. For Best Business Schools, the school was listed among 243 colleges and universities nationwide and 62 in the West. Under the MBA rankings, CSUSB was listed among the Best On-Campus MBA programs. In the Top 50 Best Online MBA programs, CSUSB was ranked 32nd in the nation, among the top 4 in California, and first in the state in public universities.

Similarly, in the Top 50 Graduate Entrepreneurship Programs in the world, CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship was ranked 44th globally, 8th in the Top Entrepreneurship Programs in the West, among the top 4 in California, specifically for its Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MSEI)_and MBA graduate programs focused on Entrepreneurship.

"Entrepreneurship studies at CSUSB continue to go from strength to strength," said Mike Stull, professor of entrepreneurship. "We have created an innovative approach to graduate education in both our Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the MBA program that excels at preparing students to be the future entrepreneurs of our region and beyond. Additionally, we have a robust ecosystem created by our Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) that supports and encourages experiential learning and startup activity."

The Princeton Review's annual ranking is based on a survey conducted of nearly 300 schools with entrepreneurship offerings, the rankings reported today took into account more than 40 data points about the school programs, faculties, students, and alumni. The 60-question survey included questions on: the percentage of faculty, students, and alumni actively and successfully involved in entrepreneurial endeavors; the number and reach of mentorship programs; scholarships and grants for entrepreneurial studies; and the level of support for school-sponsored business plan competitions.

"We recommend these schools highly and with great regard for the MBA programs they offer," said Rob Franek, The Princeton Review's Editor-in-Chief. "Since we developed our b-school rankings more than two decades ago, our goal, every year, has been to help applicants choose the MBA programs best for them. This is why we collect a broad range of data to compile rankings in multiple categories. In our opinion, no b-school is #1 in all aspects, nor is any b-school ideal for all applicants. However, every MBA program-on-campus as well as online-that made our lists for 2023 offers outstanding academics, superb experiential components, and impressive career services. As important, everyone garnered positive ratings from MBA students we surveyed who attend-or are recent grads of-the program."

For the full list of top undergraduate and graduate schools for entrepreneurship visit Princeton Review - https://www.princetonreview.com/business-school-rankings?rankings=top-west-entrepreneurship-grad.

About CSUSB's School of Entrepreneurship:

California State University San Bernardino's School of Entrepreneurship, the first and only academic school dedicated to Entrepreneurship in California, serves nearly 1,000 students each year by delivering a wide range of educational programs and experiential learning opportunities that create the next generation of innovative change makers and entrepreneurs. The School of Entrepreneurship is part of the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration.

The JHBC is fully accredited by the AACSB and NASPAA and is one of the leading business schools in Southern California. The mission of the college is as an applied business program plays a key role in developing an educated and entrepreneurial workforce that in turn enables the community to attract and keep quality jobs in the region. Providing over 17 concentrations in both undergraduate and graduate degree programs, with campuses in San Bernardino and Palm Desert, the JHBC has produced over 13,000 graduates--the majority of whom live and work in the growing and booming economy of Southern California.

For more information, visit https://entre.csusb.edu/.

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The School of Entrepreneurship at the California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) announced they have once again made the list of top graduate schools for entrepreneurship programs by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur Magazine.

Related link: https://entre.csusb.edu/

Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship Releases First-Ever State of Entrepreneurship Minority Report

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) has released the first-ever State of Entrepreneurship Minority Report. Among the key findings is 35% of inland businesses are owned by minority entrepreneurs with Hispanic owners representing the largest portion at 16%.

The report shows minority entrepreneurship is thriving in the Inland Empire region, growing to more than 50% and outpacing both California at 19% and the U.S. at 35% in 2021. African-American and Hispanic-owned firms are the primary drivers of minority entrepreneurship and have continued to grow in spite of the pandemic.

"Minority entrepreneurship is an incredibly positive indicator for the Inland Empire," said Mike Stull, Director of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship. "Overall, the rate of new entrepreneurs outpaces the national level; but lags when it comes to new ventures being created by individuals out of choice rather than necessity."

Stull continued "These necessity ventures tend to be those in which innovation and scalability are lacking and often do not have larger economic impacts such as extensive job creation and large multiplier effects throughout the supply chain."

As a result of evaluating the data, IECE has implemented a number of new programs to provide greater support to minority entrepreneurs such as Financial Fitness Bootcamp: 4-Day Small Business Training, Catapult Business Growth Network & Peer Mentoring, and the Procurement Center. Also in development are multiple Entrepreneurial Resource Centers (ERC), Microloan and/or seed grant programs, and a Food Entrepreneurship HUB.

The State of Entrepreneurship Minority Report analyzed monthly data from 2017 to 2021, from the Current Population Survey (CPS) by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. For a copy of the full report visit https://entre.csusb.edu/content/SOER.

About CSUSB's Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship:

The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) at Cal State San Bernardino is the largest and most experienced organization in the Inland Empire dedicated to supporting small business and entrepreneurship on campus for the Jack H. Brown College of Business & Public Administration's School of Entrepreneurship, and within the community throughout the Inland Southern California region. Established in 1999, the IECE has served nearly 150,000 individuals and business owners with comprehensive business counseling, mentoring, innovative training programs and engaging events.

These services have resulted in the creation and retention of nearly 40,000 jobs and an economic impact of nearly $400 million. The center is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and strives to continue to expand its reach across all business owners to support them through the post-pandemic repopulation and beyond.

The top tier segments of the IECE include the Women's Business Centers (IEWBC.org) (CVWBC.org), the Small Business Development Centers (IESBDC) (IEsmallbusiness.com) and the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) (californiaexport.org) and the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards (spiritawardsie.com.

To learn more about IECE and all of the programs available visit, https://entre.csusb.edu/.

The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) has released the first-ever State of Entrepreneurship Minority Report. Among the key findings is 35% of inland businesses are owned by minority entrepreneurs with Hispanic owners representing the largest portion at 16%.

Related link: https://entre.csusb.edu/

Nature Fluent begins offering free same-day delivery of its eco-friendly Cottontail bamboo toilet paper

MENIFEE, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Cottontail bamboo toilet tissue is now available for free same-day delivery in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee and other select South Riverside County cities on all online orders placed at Cottontailusa.com before 3 p.m. local time. The new service is being offered directly to consumers and businesses, and will expand to other areas in the coming months. The service is expected to be available to 50 percent of Riverside County by the end of 2021, including Riverside the most populous city in the Inland Empire.

"With a limited number of sustainable toilet paper options on the shelves of our grocery stores, we are eager to offer a low cost and extremely convenient way for the local community to become more sustainable while helping to support reforestation projects in the wake of major wildfires like those in Paradise, California," said Tricia Hall, a representative for the Cottontail brand. "Customers already love the idea of purchasing bamboo toilet paper and getting it delivered directly to their home - getting it same-day delivery is a game changer."

The convenience of same-day delivery means that shoppers no longer have to wait in traffic, visit a conventional checkout and wait in line to purchase toilet paper. With no minimum purchase amount required, in just a few clicks on their phones, tablets, or computers, the new service allows customers to receive their purchase the same-day when they shop Cottontailusa.com. In addition to free same-day delivery, through a partnership with One Tree Planted a tree is planted for every 24 rolls ordered.

Cottontail toilet paper is 3-Ply and made from an all-natural organic bamboo pulp and the unique composition of bamboo means that this toilet tissue has great tensile strength. When it comes to the softness of Cottontail, customers will find a happy medium between comfort and safe. Cottontail bamboo toilet paper is septic tank safe, biodegradable and without chemicals like chlorine or synthetic fragrances.

Customers can now purchase 24 rolls of Cottontail bamboo toilet paper for $29.99 with free shipping and same-day delivery, making Cottontail toilet paper very competitive compared to other popular bamboo toilet paper brands.

To purchase your 24 rolls today visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BKQ26CQ?ref=myi_title_dp

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About Nature Fluent

Nature Fluent is a sustainable consumer products company that advocates leading an organic lifestyle that supports the well-being of all individuals and the thriving of communities. For every 24 rolls of Cottontail bamboo toilet paper purchased, we plant one tree in order to preserve our planet for generations to come. To learn more, visit https://cottontailusa.com/.

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Cottontail bamboo toilet tissue is now available for free same-day delivery in Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee and other select South Riverside County cities on all online orders placed at Cottontailusa.com before 3 p.m. local time. The new service is being offered directly to consumers and businesses, and will expand to other areas in the coming months.

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Bright Road Recovery Contracts with Magellan to Provide Eating Disorder Treatment for Blue Shield Subscribers

CLAREMONT, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Bright Road Recovery, the Inland Empire's Premier Eating Disorder Treatment Program, announced today that they are now in-network with Magellan Healthcare. This is good news for Blue Shield subscribers in the Inland Empire who are looking for help with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or ARFID. Since Magellan is the mental health benefits administrator for most Blue Shield policies, many who have Blue Shield of California, or other Blue Shield policies, will have more access to excellent care, closer to home.

"We are so pleased to be able to provide services for more individuals in our community who are seeking help for their eating disorder," said Bright Road Recovery's Executive Director and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist Supervisor, Tamson Overholtzer, LMFT, CEDS-S. "The challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the need for support and treatment, and we look forward to being there for those who need us."

The pandemic has affected how everyone receives mental health or medical care; however, Bright Road Recovery was among the first eating disorder treatment programs to transition both their intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs to a telehealth format, maintaining almost completely uninterrupted services at the beginning of the shutdown in March.

"It was an amazing sight to see our team swing into action when it became clear that in-person programming wasn't going to be safe and a shutdown was imminent," Overholtzer stated. "We talked about how to make sure not to lose any of the effectiveness of the program, and then everyone pitched in to make sure their part was handled. We made the switch in only five days, and with almost zero glitches."

"We know that doing everything remotely on the computer is challenging and exhausting for everyone. We are proud of the ways we've kept the fidelity of our in-person program, so that there's no drop off in quality for our patients," says Katie Ingram, Program Manager. "We've also managed to keep many of the personal touches that help our patients feel connected to us and to the program. For patients who live nearby, we have daily meal pickups and a chance to receive materials for the day's group sessions--and for those who aren't nearby, we accommodate to make sure their needs are met in a different way."

While the Bright Road Recovery team looks forward to the days of in-person programming in the future, for now, they feel confident that they are providing excellent care of all their patients--including, now, those who have Blue Shield insurance---or other insurers who have partnered with Magellan for their behavioral health needs.

About Bright Road Recovery:

Bright Road Recovery has been the Inland Empire's premier eating disorder treatment program since 2014, providing intensive outpatient program (IOP) and partial hospitalization program (PHP) care. Bright Road Recovery also offers outpatient psychotherapy for individuals and families as well as professional nutritional counseling by registered dietitians.

Bright Road Recovery is accredited by the Joint Commission, and is the first eating disorder treatment center to receive accreditation from MET(T)A Protocol, which recognizes this program as having trauma-centered, mindfulness-based, EMDR-integrated program.

Located in the historic Claremont Village, Bright Road Recovery has easy freeway and Metrolink access. Parking is easy and plentiful in their private lot. For more information, please visit https://brightroadrecovery.com/.

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Bright Road Recovery, the Inland Empire's Premier Eating Disorder Treatment Program, announced today that they are now in-network with Magellan Healthcare. This is good news for Blue Shield subscribers in the Inland Empire who are looking for help with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, or ARFID.

Related link: https://brightroadrecovery.com/

Gifts of Hope While Battling the Eldorado and Bobcat Fires

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- Vibrant Green for Vibrant Peace and Vernon Dental Specialties pulled together with 911Biocare to show their gratitude and appreciation to the heroic firefighters who are effortlessly fighting to tame the Eldorado and Bobcat fires.

When COVID-19 struck San Bernardino County, businesses and food banks closed their doors causing a panic throughout the city. The owner of a Green Chrysler 300 took action and navigated the streets entering into different communities with a car full of emergency supplies, such as surgical mask, sanitizer, water, toilet paper and food assuring the people, aid was near and available. His selfless acts have never dwindled in light of the pandemic spearheading a movement to advocate and support our firefighters.

Eugene Weems, the owner of the Green Chrysler 300, has been recognized as being a strong pillar of the community, from feeding the homeless, supporting small businesses, mentoring young adults and our youth, to giving out companionship baskets to the elderly in San Bernardino County.

Weems is the Founder and CEO of Vibrant Green for Vibrant Peace a nonprofit organization. Eugene and a few of his local business partners are doing what they do best and that is giving back to the community. Only this time Vibrant Green for Vibrant Peace and Vernon Dental Specialties wanted to support the firefighters by acknowledging their hard work and efforts to tame the horrific fires happening in southern California.

This has been such a tragic time for the firefighters, working in extreme heat and in the process, losing a team member in the mist of it all. What is greater than showing their love and cherishing the firefighters by providing bags of hope filled with tee shirts, free dental care certificates, IV hydration bag gift cards, and other items to show thanks to all the fire fighters who work non-stop to preserve, save the property of the residents and keep the community safe.

Eugene Weems is an advocate for the unjust, and fight for "equal rights for all."

To learn more about Vibrant Green for Vibrant Peace please visit, https://vg4vp.org/

Vibrant Green for Vibrant Peace and Vernon Dental Specialties pulled together with 911Biocare to show their gratitude and appreciation to the heroic firefighters who are effortlessly fighting to tame the Eldorado and Bobcat fires.

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Sussman-Hoyt PROductions’ Wildomar Movie Ranch Brings A Major Film Production to The Inland Empire

WILDOMAR, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- SAG Production Comes to Wildomar! Surprisingly, in the midst of a pandemic when most businesses are operating in limited capacities or closed altogether, Wildomar Movie Ranch continues to develop partnerships with film producers to bring projects to Wildomar and Lake Elsinore areas of the Inland Empire.

Last month, as a result of Sussman-Hoyt PROductions' efforts, Wildomar and Lake Elsinore became hosts to a tightly controlled COVID-compliant, closed set SAG Hollywood film production. A recognized, award-winning-actress-turned-director, Jamie Anderson, was up against a tight deadline and had exhausted her search for ideal properties near LA to film her sitcom pilot. Along came Wildomar Movie Ranch!

Three properties offered by Sussman and Hoyt created the variety, immediacy, affordability, and privacy needed to complete the large 40-member cast/crew production and prepare it for anxious investors eager to fund the pilot in hopes of creating enough buzz to launch the series.

All this would not have been possible without the accommodating services provided by Sussman-Hoyt PROductions and their Wildomar Movie Ranch.

"They (Sussman and Hoyt) were so lovely and willing to do what it took to just make it work," Anderson said.

The Wildomar Movie Ranch locations were ideal and found in the nick of time plus Sussman and Hoyt offered local resources and amenities for the cast and crew from local restaurants, hotels, and other vendors so the production could continue as planned, on schedule, and under budget.

"We were pleased to have done our part to bring revenue to our local businesses, especially those hurt hard financially this year," said Hoyt.

Sussman passionately added, "And we do whatever it takes to prove that southwest Riverside county has the right stuff for the entertainment industry to produce its next projects right here. Wildomar Movie Ranch has other unique properties like caves, rivers, ranches and historic structures for filming. The region has the affordability and qualified talent. Plus, we have the added benefit of a professionally engineered sound studio and green screen room to create a world of possibilities. What else do you need?"

Endorsed by the local communities and the Riverside Film Commission, Sussman-Hoyt PROductions continues to build upon their one-stop-shop business model and is staking their reputation on being southwest Riverside County's premier, client-based, world-class service entertainment production company - whether small indie film productions, music producers, or as proven last month, top level SAG productions.

From feature and short films, documentaries, podcasts, commercials, vignettes, event commemorations, to set designs and full-scale music productions, recordings, arrangements, mixing, and compositions, Sussman-Hoyt PROductions, Inc. delivers a client-centric approach and multiple service options to accommodate most sized projects and budgets.

About Wildomar Movie Ranch:

Wildomar Movie Ranch is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sussman-Hoyt Productions, Inc. (S-Hp), a California based corporation founded by CK Sussman (CEO) and LE Hoyt (COO) - two seasoned professionals with back lot film studio and LA music studio work to their credits. Both Sussman and Hoyt are experienced musicians and industry professionals, with independent proven track records as successful business owners and entrepreneurs.

More information about the recent film production is available in the featured Valley News story by reporter Jeremiah Tatola (9-3-2020): https://myvalleynews.com/wildomar-movie-ranch-offers-film-production-opportunities-away-from-los-angeles/

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Learn more about the Ranch at: https://www.wildomarmovieranch.com/

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SAG Production comes to Wildomar! Surprisingly, in the midst of a pandemic when most businesses are operating in limited capacities or closed altogether, Wildomar Movie Ranch continues to develop partnerships with film producers to bring projects to the Inland Empire., Sussman-Hoyt PROductions announced.

Related link: https://sussman-hoyt.com/

Trailblazing Film Company Launches Wildomar Movie Ranch in the Inland Empire

WILDOMAR, Calif. /ScoopCloud/ -- The wait is over! The official launch of the newly formed Sussman-Hoyt Productions, Inc. is finally here. This includes the premiere of its nearby Wildomar Movie Ranch. Specialty entertainment services are taken to the next level in the infotainment and edutainment categories.

Born from the explosion of the independent (indie) film market and the need for more affordable alternatives to Los Angeles County, Sussman-Hoyt Productions, Inc. (S-Hpro) is fast building a niche business that offers a variety of affordable filmmaking services customized to best meet each client's individual production needs.

Nestled in the heart of SoCal's vast Inland Empire's Southern Riverside County region, the launch of S-Hpro's Wildomar Movie Ranch offers filmmakers a blank canvas of wide open, private and secure acreage with more cost effective and time-sensitive options of value-added services (i.e., city/town sets, animal extras, trailers, and props) than those found ninety minutes away in Los Angeles. Other filming properties throughout the Inland Empire are also available through S-Hpro.

No longer the need to drive the monotonous commute to Hollywood studios to find ideal filming locations, quality shoots, scheduled coordination, and professional results, Sussman-Hoyt Productions, Inc. offers a practical alternative, ideal for indie filmmakers and convenient for local clients. "The time is right for starting this type of venture and we are excited to welcome a production company to our area!" according to the Riverside County Film Commission.

From feature and short films, documentaries, vignettes, podcasts, commercials, event commemorations, to set designs and musical production/recordings, Sussman-Hoyt Productions, Inc. delivers a client-centric approach and multiple service options to accommodate most sized projects and budgets.

S-Hpro also offers a sound studio, drone photography and graphics, indoor/outdoor green screen services as well as an isolation green screen booth to engineer special effects and create limitless virtual location possibilities.

Reviews are in; their work is captivating. "Marvelous" and "Magnificent" expressed by acclaimed critics from Wasserman Media, describing Sussman-Hoyt Productions, Inc. recently released works.

About Sussman-Hoyt Productions, Inc.:

Sussman-Hoyt Productions, Inc. is a California based corporation founded by CK Sussman (CEO) and LE Hoyt (COO) - two seasoned professionals with back lot film studio and LA music studio work to their credits. Both Sussman and Hoyt are seasoned professionals with independent proven track records as successful business owners.

While CK Sussman learned the inner workings of the entertainment world early in his career from Universal Studios backlot, he has more recently attracted a loyal following, becoming a social media sensation for his original musical compositions and elaborate musical arrangements with accompanying videos. LE Hoyt earned her Bachelor's and Master's from prestigious Chapman University and is a part-time university professor in the California State University system. Hoyt started her career as a non-contracted studio musician for the Motion Picture industry, both as a pianist and as a singer.

Learn more at: https://sussman-hoyt.com

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The wait is over! The official launch of the newly formed Sussman-Hoyt Productions, Inc. is finally here. This includes the premiere of its nearby Wildomar Movie Ranch. Specialty entertainment services are taken to the next level in the infotainment and edutainment categories.

Related link: https://sussman-hoyt.com/