Hagman Leads San Bernardino County Investment and Trade Delegation Mission to China

San Bernardino County Economic Development Agency, led by Vice Chairman Curt Hagman, in partnership with Ontario International Airport Authority, embarked on a nine-day investment and trade delegation mission to China in February 2017. "These are the first ever formal partnerships between San Bernardino County and foreign governments in over 160 years of San Bernardino County history," said Hagman.  With the support of the Board of Supervisors, and respective cities, the parties made a joint effort to strengthen the respect, trust, understanding and cooperation between people and business.  "The opportunities as a result of this increased cooperation could lead to mutually beneficial outcomes for both parties in areas of job creation, technology, infrastructure development, logistics and manufacturing," Hagman stated. In addition to signing the Memorandum of Understanding with Wuxi, Jiangsu Province China and Taoyuan City, Taiwan, the delegation engaged in high-level meetings with government officials, businesses and airline executives to solidify relationships and to introduce investment opportunities that could lead to job creation in San Bernardino County.  "This mission was important for the purpose of developing stronger relationships and business to business partnerships between our regions," noted Hagman.  "I am encouraged by the outcome of the dialogue that took place and although no business deals were made, we came away with a wealth of information and partnership that will enable our local businesses to grow and increase jobs." A large part of the mission also included the introduction of Ontario Airport to several overseas airports including: China Eastern, China Airlines, China Postal Airlines, Eva Airlines, Hainan Airlines and others.

Prado Park Repairs

If you traveled to Prado Park in March or even as of recently you may notice the lake is going through some changes.  San Bernardino County Park officials began to drain the lake to repair a network of concrete pipes from the lake's diversion system.

There are three diversion pools in the lake that remove waste and other debris from the water.  The water then diverts down through a concrete tube and washes out next to the lake.  Those concrete tubes have cracks in them from the normal wear and tear causing the water to not properly divert water.  The result of the water not properly diverting could be mosquitos congregation over stagnant water.

"We want to ensure that the infrastructure is properly maintained and running.  As soon as the proper repairs are made, the lake will be filled up and restocked with fish, including large-mouth bass," said Vice Chairman Curt Hagman.  

Along with restocking the fish, County Parks plans to add dead trees to the lake floor to provide places for the fish and turtles to hide from predators.  The reservoir is expected to return to its normal capacity sometime at the end of summer.

Upcoming Events 

April

• 04/15 - Coffee with Curt, 4870 E. Arrow Hwy, Montclair 
• 04/15 - Upland Spring Egg Hunt, Memorial Park, Upland 
• 04/15 - Easter Egg-Citement, Community Park 8280 Eucalyptus Ave., Chino Hills
• 04/15 - Easter Eggstavaganza & Pancake Breakfast, Montclair Community Center, 5111 Benito Street, Montclair, CA 
• 04/22-04/23;04/25-04/26
  Train Days, San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 Orange Tree Lane, Redlands
• 04/27 - Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino Legal Clinic, Chino Hills Community Center 14250 Peyton Drive, Chino Hills

Important Dates to Remember

• 04/16 - Easter 
• 04/17 - Tax Day 
• 04/22 - Earth Day
• 04/26 - Administrative Professionals Day