2nd Annual State & Federal Policy Update

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Venue Location

The Enterprise Building fka Andreson Building

320 North E Street
San Bernardino, California

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Organizer: Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce (IERCC)

Phone: +1 9094568900

Contact Person: General Info

Email: info@iechamber.org

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Join the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce, Small Business Majority & the U.S. Chamber of Commerce inSanBernardino for our 2nd Annual State & Federal Policy Update regarding the effects current policies are having on business.

When: Wednesday, June 26th
Time: 10:00 am
Location: The Enterprise Building, Downtown San Bernardino
Cost: FREE
Vendor booths available ($75)

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce will discuss the following topics:

U.S. Chamber policy priorities in 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Tariffs
Immigration
Infrastructure
Getting things done (or trying to) in a divided congress
The business community's role in rebuilding the governing middle

The Small Business Majority will discuss the following topics:

Advocacy 101: Make Your Small Business Voice Heard -- Have you ever wanted to engage in local or statewide policy as a small business owner? Are there issues you're interested in speaking out about as a small business or community advocate?
How to become a small business advocate and how entrepreneurs can use their voices to impact local and statewide change.
Learn about ways small business owners have partnered with Small Business Majority and other business groups to move the needle on important legislation.
Best practices when reaching out to policymakers and legislators
How to get engaged with the media
Tips on tying in your small business story/perspective
Current legislation and issues to get involved within 2019, including healthcare, retirement, access to capital and more!

Agenda

10 AM - 10:20 AM
Registration/Networking
Registration/Networking
10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
Welcome Remarks
Edward Ornelas Jr.
President & CEO of Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce
10:30 AM - 12 PM
Program Begins
Program Begins
Jennings Imel
Western Region Executive Director of United States Chamber of Commerce
Claudia Moreno
Southern California Outreach Manager at Small Business Majority

Speakers

Jennings Imel

Western Region Executive Director of United States Chamber of Commerce

Jennings Imel

Western Region Executive Director of United States Chamber of Commerce

https://www.uschamber.com/

Jennings Imel is the Executive Director of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Western Regional Office. The office is responsible for legislative and political grassroots activities in California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Hawaii in support of the U.S. Chamber’s national public policy goals.

Before joining the U.S. Chamber staff in 2013, Jennings worked in Washington, DC at the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress and at the public affairs firm of Mercury, Clark & Weinstock. Prior to moving to DC, Jennings worked in the California State Assembly; he also managed and worked on several successful congressional and state legislative campaigns, mostly in the Southern California region.

Jennings received a master’s degree in international affairs from The George Washington University and bachelor’s degrees in political science and German from the University of California, Riverside.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation, representing more than 300,000 companies, trade associations and chambers of commerce. More than 96% of the Chamber’s business members have 100 or fewer employees.

Claudia Moreno

Southern California Outreach Manager at Small Business Majority

Claudia Moreno

Southern California Outreach Manager at Small Business Majority

https://smallbusinessmajority.org/team/claudia-moreno

Claudia Moreno manages Small Business Majority’s outreach, education and policy efforts in the Southern California and Inland Empire/Central California regions. In her role, Claudia develops relationships with both Spanish and English-speaking business organizations and small business owners across the region. Claudia also works closely with both the Deputy Director and California Director on statewide policy efforts. An Inland Empire native herself and the daughter of a small business owner, Claudia is passionate about giving back to her community and working to empower underserved communities of entrepreneurs.

Prior to joining Small Business Majority, Claudia worked for Deloitte and PriceWaterhouseCoopers where she coordinated with key stakeholders to better understand business hiring needs. She previously worked at the White House during the Obama Administration in the Executive Office of Presidential Correspondence where she served as an intermediate between the President and the American people. She also took lead in the Office's Spanish Analytical Department as an interpreter to support the President’s vision to serve all communities.

Edward Ornelas Jr.

President & CEO of Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce

Sponsors and Partners

Tickets

IE Regional Chamber Members

Inland Empire Regional Chamber Members register here

Free

Non Regional Chamber Members

Non Regional Chambers members please register here.

Free

Vendor Display Booth

Vendors must provide their own table. (2) chairs will be provided. Your registration secures your placement.

$125

Exhibitors

Vendors

The following vendors will be displaying their products and services.

County of San Bernardino

Boplan USA Inc.

Boplan USA Inc.

www.youtube.com/embed/7MzxvSQYzeM?rel=0j.solum@boplan.com

The top manufacturer of safety products

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SAFETY SYSTEMS DEPLOYED WORLDWIDE
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AT THE TOP WITH A BELGIAN PRODUCT
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Our mission
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Transportation Corridor Agencies (The Toll Roads)

Fairplex

Founders First Capital Partners, LLC.

American Benefits Exchange
Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Community

How are today's State & Federal Policies affecting business? Join us in San Bernardino and hear from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce & Small Business Majority

Registration/Networking

Registration/Networking

Welcome Remarks

Welcome Remarks

Program Begins

Program Begins

Jennings Imel

Western Region Executive Director of United States Chamber of Commerce

Claudia Moreno

Southern California Outreach Manager at Small Business Majority

Edward Ornelas Jr.

President & CEO of Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce

IE Regional Chamber Members

Non Regional Chamber Members

Vendor Display Booth

Vendors

The following vendors will be displaying their products and services.

Connect with 92 people attending this event

2nd Annual State & Federal Policy Update

How are today's State & Federal Policies affecting business? Join us in San Bernardino and hear from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce & Small Business Majority

Registration/Networking

Registration/Networking

Welcome Remarks

Welcome Remarks

Program Begins

Program Begins

Jennings Imel

Western Region Executive Director of United States Chamber of Commerce

Claudia Moreno

Southern California Outreach Manager at Small Business Majority

Edward Ornelas Jr.

President & CEO of Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce

Organizer

Partners

Thank you to our partners for your collaboration efforts.

Venue Host

IE Regional Chamber Members

Non Regional Chamber Members

Vendor Display Booth

Vendors

The following vendors will be displaying their products and services.

Connect with 92 people attending this event