Join us for the 2025 Banking & Finance Industry Outlook: Insights & Trends, hosted by the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce. This highly anticipated event brings together top industry leaders and business professionals to explore the latest economic trends, challenges, and opportunities that will shape the Inland Empire and California in 2025.

Event Highlights

Keynote Address by California State Treasurer Fiona Ma

Treasurer Fiona Ma will deliver a powerful keynote covering three essential topics:

  • The Future of Public Infrastructure Financing – Discover how California is leveraging state-funded projects to drive economic growth, particularly in the Inland Empire.
  • Leveraging State Resources for Sustainable Development – Learn about green initiatives, tax incentives, and funding opportunities that support sustainable business practices.
  • Empowering Underserved Communities Through Financial Literacy and Inclusion – Gain insights into financial programs like CalABLE and ScholarShare 529 that promote economic empowerment.

Featured Speaker: Ivo Tjan, Chairman, President & CEO of CommerceWest Bank

Ivo Tjan will present an in-depth analysis of the economic outlook for 2025, focusing on critical financial data relevant to the banking industry in the Inland Empire and California. 

Special Presentation by Hilda Kennedy, President & Founder of AmPac Business Capital

Hilda Kennedy will share her expertise on loan programs designed to support small businesses. Learn how to access capital and leverage funding opportunities to drive growth and stability in your organization.

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Agenda

11

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11

30AM

Keynote Address

Fiona Ma, CPA

Topics of Discussion:

1. The Future of Public Infrastructure Financing:
Treasurer Ma will explore how California is leveraging state-funded projects, including clean energy and transportation, to drive economic growth. Learn how these initiatives can benefit the Inland Empire and open up new opportunities for businesses.

2. Leveraging State Resources for Sustainable Development:
With sustainability at the forefront, Fiona Ma will discuss California’s latest green initiatives, tax incentives, and funding programs designed to support businesses in adopting eco-friendly practices. Discover how your company can take advantage of these resources to align with California’s sustainability goals.

3. Empowering Underserved Communities Through Financial Literacy and Inclusion:
Fiona Ma will share her vision for improving financial literacy and banking access for underserved communities. She will highlight impactful programs such as CalABLE and ScholarShare 529, aimed at promoting economic empowerment and financial stability for individuals and businesses alike.

11

30AM

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12

00PM

Financial Economic Outlook

Ivo Tjan

Topics of Discussion:

1. The State of Small Business Lending and Access to Capital
2. Opportunities and Challenges in Commercial Real Estate Financing

12

00PM

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12

30PM

Small Business Landscape

Hilda Kennedy

Topics of Discussion:

Small business resiliency, consistency and possibilities -- Post Election

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