Growing Region The Inland Empire is recognized as the fastest growing region in California and the fifth fastest in the U.S., indicating increasing economic activity and expanding market opportunities for business development solutions.

Economic Development Focus As the sole economic development organization supporting Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, IEEP offers a strategic platform for partnerships, promoting programs related to job creation and regional investment efforts that can benefit potential service providers.

Funding & Investment With recent investments totaling $18 million to enhance educational and workforce pipelines, there are opportunities for vendors specializing in educational technology, workforce development, and regional innovation programs to engage with IEEP initiatives.

Membership Engagement IEEP’s diverse industry-specific councils provide multiple touchpoints for marketing and collaborative opportunities in sectors such as education, technology, and public infrastructure, ideal for outreach to regional industry leaders.

Community Collaboration Partnering with major organizations like Charter Communications to improve broadband access demonstrates IEEP’s openness to technological solutions, presenting opportunities for tech vendors and service providers to support regional infrastructure projects.