Laurie Aldern, Author at IECF

Spotlight on Inland Empire Community News: Adapting to changing media landscapes

Aug 13, 2024 | blog

Walter Cronkite once said, “Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy, it is democracy.” Before his death in July 2009, 15 years ago this summer, the revered broadcaster also took the country to task, noting, “We are not educated well enough to perform...

Bill Lemann: Veterans are supported through estate planning with purpose

Aug 12, 2024 | blog, pac stories

Circumstances often dictate the best course of action when estate planning, says Bill Lemann of Fullerton, Lemann, Schaefer & Dominick, LLP, an Inland Empire law firm. When advising client Rohn Rookstool, Lemann recommended setting up a testamentary trust that...

Inland Empire Community Foundation’s annual summit focuses on solutions

Aug 12, 2024 | blog

Creating a unifying vision for the future of our region is one of the driving forces behind the Inland Empire Community Foundation’s Policy and Philanthropy Summit: Investing to Thrive. “Our policy journey has been made possible through the generous support of the...

2024 IECF Policy and Philanthropy Summit Agenda

Jul 29, 2024 | blog

IECF Policy and Philanthropy Summit Agenda Location: Riverside Convention Center Date: August 1-2, 2024 Day 1: Seeing Together 8:00 AM Registration and Buffet Breakfast 9:00 AM Welcome Remarks Michelle Decker, President & CEO Inland Empire Community Foundation...

In Memory of Reggie Webb, IE entrepreneur and philanthropist

Jul 29, 2024 | blog

IECF is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of entrepreneur and philanthropist Reggie Webb. A cherished member of the community and founder of Webb Family Enterprises Inc., Mr. Webb was a visionary leader driven by a profound generosity that empowered others to...