In Basket: Company to Upgrade Boys & Girls Clubs

Company to upgrade Boys & Girls clubs

Heery International – a program management, construction management, architecture, interior design, engineering and construction firm – is hosting its first Community Service Month in a big way.

The firm, which has an office in Long Beach, will be working with the local Boys & Girls Clubs chapter to upgrade several teen centers with new carpet and air conditioning systems this month. Heery has already been involved with the organization to paint, install carpet and replace the televisions in the Fairfield/Westside Center location.

“With so many Long Beach families in need, our office has always worked to better our community through philanthropic efforts with organizations such as the Salvation Army, Red Cross and International Children’s Choir,” said Richard Dilday, vice president in charge of the Long Beach office. “We’re pleased that we can continue assisting the Boys and Girls Clubs with the support of Heery nationwide.”

Molina Healthcare launches Go Green

Molina Healthcare is urging its employees to go green to work.

The company recently launched its Go Green program, which provides incentives to employees who ride the bus or rail, car pool, bike or walk to work.

Colleagues cheered Tuesday as Chief Financial Officer John Molina and employees rode the streets of Long Beach on alternative transportation to their workplace at One Golden Shore Drive.

“As a health-care company, it’s important that we are continually working to identify and implement programs that will help the environment and promote well-being,” Molina said. “With our transportation incentives, we help conserve energy and, at the same time, encourage employees to choose a healthier path to work by biking or walking.”Business author to speak at luncheon

Business adviser Marilyn August, author of “Wealthy U” and founder of Wealth & Wisdom Seminars, will headline Thursday’s Women’s Business Council Luncheon.

August has been a business consultant for the Small Business Development Center in Santa Ana, where she excelled at developing and implementing strategic business plans.

The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Coast Long Beach Hotel, 700 Queensway Drive. Call 562-432-8128 for more information.

Cerritos chamber to host Taste of Region

The Cerritos Regional Chamber of Commerce on Thursday will host Taste of the Region & Business Expo at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts.

The event devoted to “cuisine, culture and commerce” will include hundreds of sample-size servings from various restaurants.

The event will take place from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. Call 562-467-0800 or e-mail chamber@cerritos.org to RSVP or for more information.

Paramount Fiesta runs Friday through Sunday

Enjoy food, games and rides at the annual Paramount Fiesta this weekend.

The fiesta, sponsored by Clinica Medica Hispaa, will run from Friday to Sunday at 7900 All America Way. Call Maria Villasenor at 562-634-3980, Ext. 10 for more information.

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