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Prepare for tomorrow,but savor today
 SPRING. Soft winds, cool air, bright blue Southern California skies and the scent of freesias spilling into the garden. Calm? No way, life is busier than ever.
 This month we look into the back-story of a local company that has been an engine of growth in the Inland Empire for what feels like forever. Writer Will Bigham explores the culture of the Lewis Group of Companies and reports on the four brothers who are running this local empire and the next generation, two of the grandchildren of founders Ralph and Goldy Lewis, who are now vice presidents.
One takeaway: when the economy is in transition, use the moment to strategize, plan and prepare for the next big push because, eventually, it will come.
Melding community profiles and business is our package on social entrepreneurs, led off with an essay from Ira A. Jackson, dean of the Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management. Jackson is an ideal candidate to set the tone for these profiles with his MBA from the Harvard Business School and his research co-authoring Profits with Principles: Seven Strategies for Delivering Value with Values.
Don’t forget the fun – we are about lifestyle. Diana Sholley has stopped into My Girlfriend’s Kitchen and found a fun way to put together great meals to cook at home. Gino L. Filippi explores new wine bars in the I.E., including a wine and art spot in downtown Pomona, dba256.
We asked beloved local garden columnist Jack Christensen and some other local experts for ideas on spring color, and we sent Michel Nolan to the spa where she found the green movement is making headway even there. There’s more: decor, golf, health, fitness and wedding ideas. Enjoy and don’t hesitate to send us your suggestions!
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cover story | lewis group
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APRIL 2008 ISSUE
COVER STORIES
 FAMILY & EMPIRE
THE FOUR BROTHERS AND THE NEXT GENERATION
IN ALL FAMILIES, there comes a time when the torch is passed from one generation to the next. [Read More]
 BREAKFAST with the bosses
TO AN OUTSIDE OBSERVER, the Lewis Company’s periodic employee breakfasts may seem difficult to comprehend. [Read More]
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 DIY dinners
TRENDY & SENSIBLE- Enjoy delicious meals without the fuss
WHEN Sandie Deon tried out a trendy new do-it-yourself dinner place, she loved it so much she decided to, well, do it herself. [Read More]
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 A GUIDE TO THE THE "short pour" WINE TASTING IN THE I.E.
LOOKING FOR SOMETHING to add a little “spring” to your step?
With longer days upon us and warmer weather ahead, now’s the time to discover some fun and wine-friendly places in our own backyard. That’s right, the nectars of the vine are nearby and awaiting your arrival! [Read More]
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 Fusion of fine tastes
Put your appetite into the hands of a master
Omakase! In Japanese, it means to trust your dining experience to the chef. The lucky diner sits back and enjoys course after course of the chef’s finest cuisine. [Read More]
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 When you're serious about coffee
ENOUGH OF video game systems, sunglasses with MP3 players and portable electronic accessories. [Read More]
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 DENIM - GLAM THAT WEARS WELL
IN 1980 when a strikingly beautiful 15-year-old girl named Brooke Shields purred, "Nothing comes between me and my Calvins," America fell in love with the "designer jeans generation" and the idea that those "true blues" liberated a woman's inner sex appeal. [Read More]
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better living | home decor
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 SPACE redefined
Design flip solves troublesome problem in Lake Arrowhead home creating a comfortable new upstairs room
LIVING in Lake Arrowhead comes with crisp fresh air, secluded forest backyard and, in many cases, complete silence except for the chirping of migratory birds. [Read More] |
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 A color palette for spring
Looking to brighten up your garden? There's no better time to go outside and dig in the dirt. In the spirit of the season we asked local gardeners for ideas on how to add color and pizzazz to your garden. [Read More] |
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 CAMP WORKOUT
Exercise gets kicked up a notch during these fitness programs
IT'S A FEW MONTHS into the new year ... how's that self-motivated workout coming? Let's face it. When it comes to working out, for many people the body is willing but the spirit is weak. [Read More]
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 THE SMART 6
TRAINING TIPS TO SHAPE UP WITHOUT GETTING HURT
WHETHER shedding that pesky 5 or 10 pounds of winter weight or just getting toned up for spring, it pays to be smart when ramping up workouts to score that trim physique we all long for. [Read More]
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 PAMPERED BLISS GOES GREEN
Relax and say,‘spa’ in eco-oriented luxury
BORA BORA? A rain forest? A mountain lake? You choose. Escape without a passport or worries about out-of-this- world gas prices. [Read More]
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 When life gets in the way of golf
TO DESCRIBE MYSELF as an "occasional" golfer these days probably does a disservice to the word "occasional." In the middle of a round a few weeks ago, I realized I hadn't played since the previous spring, and was hitting the links for just the third time in about a year. [Read More]
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better living | occasions
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 Sharing wedding memories
WEDDING FAVORS are often an afterthought.
Planning a wedding can be overwhelming, so when you get to "that little thingie that'll be on the table," it would be tempting to take the easy way out – the cliché. [Read More]
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arts & culture | girls with glasses
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 You are what you wear
SPRING FEVER IS A FUNNY THING.
It can undo the best-laid plans for an organized morning the first time an unseasonably warm day hits. [Read More]
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 Putting innovation to work
THE LATE PETER DRUCKER, while teaching and writing in Claremont, was the first to identify innovation and creativity as the drivers of the knowledge economy. [Read More]
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 Putting values to work
These men and women of action believe in not waiting for the world to change. Instead, they're doing their parts today. They have innovative ideas and solutions aimed at tackling some of society's hardest social problems. Their solution is combining business and social work. It's a win-win situation. [Read More]
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