Colton Chamber of Commerce

09/02/2026

A photo dump of our last Rise n Shine and highlighting our Businesses of the month.

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

08/19/2026

Upcoming two-week MASONRY program that starts on September 14th!

Age requirement: 16-24 YEARS OLD!

Benefits of Masonry!
- The hours can count towards the State Registered Apprentice Program as a journeyman mason.
- Valuable skills that apply to various fields, including construction.
- Allows you to learn techniques in stone, brick and more.
- Great program for young adults that allows them to enhance their job skills.

The program introduces masonry skills training as a pathway to an in-demand occupation and career that teaches about:

- Tools
- Materials
- Layout for block and brick and more….

Please contact Mary Gonzalez at 909-387-6039 should you have any questions or would like additional information.

08/17/2026

🎉🤠 EARP DAY! 🤠🎉

Yeehaw! Colton had its 2nd Annual Earp Day this past Saturday, August 15, at 8:00 AM at The Paseo, next to Larsen’s Pharmacy!

All families enjoyed FREE fun, including:
🥞 Free pancake breakfast
🎯 Games for the kids
⛏️ Gold panning demonstration
🐴 Big horses to feed
🐐 Mini petting zoo

It truly was a family-friendly, kid-friendly, and just plain FUN! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who joined us! 🌵🐎

08/12/2026

The Back 2 Work Transitional Program is a paid, subsidized program through SBCCD that offers:

•Interviews are being conducted today and tomorrow, and participants can start as soon as Friday!
•A 90-Day paid program at $16.90 per hour with Caltrans.
•Participants must have a valid Identification card/Driver’s License.
•A Social Security Card, and/or Original Birth Certificate.
•Must be 18+ to be eligible.

Please contact Martha Gutierrez to provide names and phone numbers for potential participants.

Martha Gutierrez
Assistant Manager, Workforce Development
[email protected]
(909) 382.4069

08/05/2026

San Bernardino Community College District, Economic Development and Corporate Training has an upcoming Residential Construction Program that starts 8/31/26!!!

This excellent program will provide general labor/construction skills for individuals ages 18-24 years old.

- Great for young adults!
- We encourage female participants!
- Recommended for those who may have completed Masonry, for added skills!

SPACE IS LIMITED

This program provides hands-on training in:
• Framing
• Flooring
• Plumbing
• Electrical,
• Drywall
• Deconstruction
• Some Carpentry

CRITERIA:
- Age Criteria: must be 18-24 years old.
- Must be able to commit to four weeks of all-day lecture/hands-on training.
- Must be willing to attend the program and ready to learn.
- This program is not beneficial for youth who may still be attending school during the day.