SAN BERNARDINO, CA – The future of business in the Inland Empire depends on the success of small businesses and access to vital resources such as capital, technology, networks, and information. The BBOP Center, in partnership with Entrepreneur High School, proudly announces the inaugural State of the Inland Empire Entrepreneurship Address & Awards taking place on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Entrepreneur High School in Highland, CA.
This event will spotlight entrepreneurs and leaders who have driven innovation throughout the Inland Empire, often without recognition. These local changemakers have taken bold risks, overcome challenges, created jobs, and contributed significantly to the region’s resilient economy.
The Address will offer a transparent look at the region’s entrepreneurial landscape, celebrating
achievements while addressing challenges founders continue to face. Central to this progress are community leaders, business owners, investors, policymakers, and public officials who have supported economic growth in the Inland Empire.
BBOP provides access to capital, information, networks, technology, and a dedicated space for entrepreneurs to build, grow, and scale their ventures. Our model supports community-rooted businesses and attracts growth-minded, investment-ready founders. From local to global, we believe in growing our own and catapulting opportunities beyond our region.
In the spirit of Teddy Roosevelt, BBOP embraces the belief that “Entrepreneurship starts where you are. Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
This event aims to ignite that mindset, honoring those leading the way and ensuring the Inland Empire remains fertile ground for the next generation of entrepreneurs.
