Inland Empire Economic Partnership

Announcing 2025 Southern California E-Commerce and Logistics Summit Panelists! ?? Join us for a dynamic closing panel as our distinguished speakers discuss the future of logistics. Meet our Panelists:? ??Moderator: Paul Granillo, President and CEO, Inland Empire Economic Partnership ??Rodolfo H. Torres, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and the Vice Chancellor of Research and Economic Development, University of California, Riverside (UCR) ??Kome Ajise, Executive Director, Southern California Association of Governments ??Stephen Maduli-Williams, Senior Manager, Economic Development Policy, Amazon ??Kim Snyder, Executive Director, Prologis? ??Dr. Mark Nechodom, Senior Director for Science & Technology, Western States Petroleum Association ?? April 17, 2025 | 8:00am – 2:00pm ?? Sheraton Fairplex Convention Center | Pomona, CA ??? Secure your seats today with Early Bird pricing: https://lnkd.in/gghQUSDV?

IEEP is excited to welcome Tim Carmichael, President & CEO of the California Council for Environmental and Economic Balance (CCEEB), as a speaker at the 2025 E-Commerce & Logistics Summit! ??About the Speaker:? Mr. Carmichael has over 20 years of leadership in both the non-profit and private sectors. Most recently, Mr. Carmichael served as State Agency Relations Manager for Sempra Utilities. Previously, Mr. Carmichael led the California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition, a group of vehicle and engine manufacturers, utilities, fuel providers, and fleet operators. Mr. Carmichael began his public policy career at the Coalition for Clean Air, serving as President from 1998-2007, where he helped negotiate key emissions reduction and climate change policy, including the legislation that paved the way for California to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from passenger vehicles. ?? Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 8:00AM - 2:00PM ?? Sheraton Fairplex Convention Center | Pomona, CA ??? Secure your tickets at: https://lnkd.in/gghQUSDV

At the 2025 E-Commerce and Logistics Summit, this panel will dive into the ramifications of AB 98 and share insights you won’t want to miss. Announcing our Panelists: ??Moderator: Ruben Duran, Partner, Best Best & Krieger ??Matthew Hargrove, President and CEO, California Business Properties Association (CBPA) ??Jonathan Shardlow, Partner, Allen Matkins ??Mayor Acquanetta Warren, Mayor, City of Fontana ??Supervisor Curt Hagman, Fourth District Supervisor, San Bernardino County ?? April 17, 2025 | 8:00am – 2:00pm ?? Sheraton Fairplex Convention Center | Pomona, CA ??? Secure your seats today with Early Bird pricing: 2025 E-Commerce and Logistics Summit https://lnkd.in/gnRcwMaK

Announcing the 2025 Peter Drucker Award Recipient: Lupe Valdez! ? We are proud to honor Lupe Valdez, Senior Director of Public Affairs at Union Pacific Railroad, for her outstanding leadership in supply chain and logistics management. ? Since joining Union Pacific in 2005, Lupe has served the Los Angeles Basin—including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Imperial Counties—as well as Arizona and Southern Nevada. Her duties include working with local elected officials and community groups and dealing with environmental policy.? ? Her career in transportation spans Metrolink, the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the Southern California Rapid Transit District, Los Angeles County Transportation Commission (LACTC) and MTA, now known as Metro. ? We commend Lupe for her continuous record of excellence in supply chain and logistics management and are honored to present this award in collaboration with the Peter F. Drucker Graduate School of Management.? ? ???April 17, 2025 | 8:00am – 2:00pm ???Sheraton Fairplex Convention Center | Pomona, CA Secure your seats today with Early Bird pricing: https://lnkd.in/gghQUSDV

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2025 E-Commerce & Logistics Summit! For more information, please reach out to Melanie Fernandez at [email protected]. As a driving industry for our region and nation, the E-Commerce and Logistics Summit provides a platform for our logistics partners to share their expertise on the ramifications of land use initiatives, the future of clean and sustainable intermodal goods movement, and the educational efforts toward a stronger sector for all. To secure your seats for this event, please visit https://lnkd.in/gghQUSDV ???Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 8:00am-2:00pm ??Sheraton Fairplex Convention Center | Pomona, CA

??Save the Date for IEEP’s 2025 E-Commerce and Logistics Summit! As a driving industry for our region and nation, the E-Commerce and Logistics Summit provides a platform for our logistics partners to share their expertise on the ramifications of land use initiatives, the future of clean and sustainable intermodal goods movement, and the educational efforts toward a stronger sector for all. ???Thursday, April 17, 2025 | 8:00am-2:00pm ??Sheraton Fairplex Convention Center | Pomona, CA ??? Secure your seats here: https://lnkd.in/gKE32z9z Stay tuned for more details!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2025 State of the Region! Your presence and engagement made this event a success. The event brought together leaders and community members to reflect on the Inland Empire’s growth and explore new opportunities for the years ahead. We look forward to building a stronger, more resilient future for the region.?#2025SOTR A special thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible, and to our incredible speakers and panelists for sharing their expertise:? ?? Michael Krouse, President and CEO, GOCAL (Greater Ontario California) ?? John T. Chapman, President and CEO, San Antonio Regional Hospital ?? Dr. Anthony Hilliard, CEO, Loma Linda University Health ?? Dr. Manfred Keil, IEEP Chief Economist; Associate Director, Lowe Institute of Political Economy, Robert Day School of Economics and Finance at Claremont McKenna College ?? Dr. Robert Kleinhenz, Principal Economist & Founder, Kleinhenz Economics ?? Dr. Ken P. Miller, Rose Professor of State & Local Government/Director of the Rose Institute, Claremont McKenna College ?? Dr. Fernando Lozano, Morris B. & Gladys S. Pendleton Professor of Economics, Pomona College ?? Eleanor Torres, Managing Director of Strategic Advocacy Bureau, Port of Long Beach ?? Bansree Parikh (Moderator), President, Bank of America Inland Empire

??The 2025 State of the Region is SOLD OUT! IEEP would like to thank everyone who secured their spot– we can't wait to see you on Tuesday, February 18! If you have any questions, please reach out to Events and Operations Manager, Melanie Fernandez at [email protected] #SOTR2025

Time is Running Out?Ticket Sales Close TODAY at 3 PM! Don't miss your chance to attend the 2025 State of the Region. Join us for expert insights, engaging speakers, networking opportunities, and an economic forecast for the Inland Empire region.?We hope to see you there! ??? Tuesday, February 18, 2025 ?? Ontario Convention Center ??? Click here to secure your seats before sales close at 3 PM TODAY: https://lnkd.in/gwxjAaAD #SOTR2025

Only one week away ?? IEEP is honored to announce Dr. Anthony Hilliard, CEO of Loma Linda University Health Hospitals, as a 2025 State of the Region speaker! Join us for expert insights, networking opportunities, engaging speakers, and an economic analysis of the Inland Empire region. ??? Tuesday, February 18, 2025 | 11am-1:30pm ?? Ontario Convention Center IEEP would like to thank our co-host San Antonio Regional Hospital and co-presenters GOCAL - Greater Ontario California & Loma Linda University Health! Secure your tickets today at: https://lnkd.in/gwxjAaAD #SOTR2025