# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Inland Prosperity Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Welcome to the 2026 Inland Prosperity Conference! Start, Grow & Lead as Women-Owned Business Owners with Confidence.About this EventInland Prosperity Conference 2026Join the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center for the Inland Prosperity Conference 2026, a regional conference created to help women entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses access the tools, capital, connections, and strategies they need to start, grow, and lead with confidence.This conference is open to all small business owners and entrepreneurs, with a primary focus on advancing women-owned businesses across the Inland Empire and surrounding region.Whether you are preparing to launch your business, working to stabilize and strengthen operations, seeking capital, pursuing contracts, expanding your customer base, or stepping into your next level of leadership, this conference is designed to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.About the ConferenceThe Inland Prosperity Conference brings together women entrepreneurs, small business owners, lenders, public-sector leaders, community partners, and economic development stakeholders for a day focused on business growth, access to opportunity, and regional economic impact.This year’s theme is:United in Business. Start Strong. Grow Smart. Lead Boldly.The program is designed to move beyond inspiration and provide practical, action-oriented support for women business owners at every stage — from startup to growth to long-term leadership.What You’ll LearnConference sessions and conversations will focus on the key drivers of business readiness and growth, including:Access to capital and lender readinessFinancial documentation and business operationsProcurement, contracting, and supplier opportunitiesMarketing, customer growth, and revenue strategyTechnology, AI, and digital tools for small businessesLeadership, workforce, and capacity buildingGrowth strategies for women-, minority-, veteran-, and immigrant-owned businessesRegional economic opportunity across the Inland EmpireWho Should AttendThis conference is designed especially for:Women entrepreneurs preparing to start a businessWomen-owned businesses ready to grow, scale, or stabilizeFounders seeking capital, contracts, customers, or new partnershipsBusiness owners who want to strengthen operations and financial readinessEntrepreneurs looking to build confidence, visibility, and leadership capacityLenders, resource partners, and community-based organizations supporting women-owned businessesPublic-sector and economic development leaders committed to inclusive business growthWhy AttendWomen-owned businesses are essential to the economic strength of the Inland Empire. This conference is designed to help women entrepreneurs connect with resources, build relationships, prepare for opportunity, and take practical next steps toward sustainable growth.Attendees will leave with stronger connections, useful tools, and a clearer understanding of how to prepare their businesses for capital, contracts, customers, and long-term success.RegistrationSpace is limited. Register today to join women entrepreneurs, business leaders, lenders, and community partners for a day focused on helping businesses start strong, grow smart, and lead boldly.Sponsorship and exhibitor tiers are also available.Agenda?: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMCheck-In, Breakfast, Resource Tables & Networking?: 08:30 AM - 08:50 AMWelcome / Opening Remarks / About the WBCInfo: Jasmine Gudino, CVWBC leadership / Randall W. Lewis or Mike Stull, Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation / Jackie Scott, Director, Inland Empire Womens Business Center?: 08:55 AM - 09:10 AMWhat Women-Owned Businesses Need to Be: Ready, Resilient, and BankableInfo: Fiona Ma, CPA – California State Treasurer?: 09:10 AM - 09:50 AMPanel 1: What Women Are Building Across the Inland EmpireInfo: Michelle Radmand, Chief Deputy Director, California Arts Council / Jennifer McLain Hiramoto, Executive Director, Economic Development Agency / Invited: Matthew Mena, IEGO / Ellen Way, Past State President of California Women for Agriculture (CWA) and current Co-President of the Coachella Valley and representative from ETP?: 09:50 AM - 10:10 AMFireside Chat: Connected by OpportunityInfo: Connected by Opportunity: How Relationships Fueled an Entrepreneur's Journey from Buyer to Business Leader - David Swanson, President/ Owner, Advanced CNC Industries Inc, and Jackie Scott, Inland Empire Womens Business Center?: 10:10 AM - 10:30 AMTEDx Talk: How Local Stories Build Local EconomiesInfo: Community, Content, and Commerce: How Local Stories Build Local Economies - Jessica Qattawi, CEO, Founder, Politician, Humanitarian NV Media, LLC & Smilemaker's Foundation "?: 10:30 AM - 11:10 AMPanel 2: Capital, Credit & Cash Flow: Getting Ready Before You Need the MoneyInfo: Capital, Credit & Cash Flow: Getting Ready Before You Need the Money - Moderator: Celia Garcia, Director of Training & Financial Educator, SoCal Financial Education / Hilda Kennedy, Founder & CEO, AmPac Business Capital / Kara Dutton, Vice President | Business Relationship Manager, Business Banking, Bank of America / Karen Serrano, Community Development Officer, Organization First Community Capital?: 11:25 AM - 12:15 PMBreakout 1A : Power on the Red DotInfo: Power on the Red Dot: A TEDx-Inspired Masterclass for Women Entrepreneurs Ready to Be Seen - Sonali Fiske, Cultural Curator, Speaker Coach & Story Architect?: 11:25 AM - 12:15 PMBreakout 1B: Contracts, Certifications & Bigger Customers Info: Breakout 1B: Contracts, Certifications & Bigger Customers - Coach Volker Jaeckel?: 11:25 AM - 12:15 PMBreakout 1C: Your Voice, Amplified: Communications and AI for Growing BusinessInfo: Breakout 1C: Your Voice, Amplified: Communications and AI for Growing Businesses - Brandi Richard Thompson Founder and CEO, Operation Growth LLC "?: 12:15 PM - 01:05 PMLunch + Women Building Inland Prosperity Showcase?: 01:05 PM - 01:55 PMBreakout 2A:From Pop-Up to ProfitInfo: Breakout 2A: From Pop-Up to Profit: Retail, Food, Beauty, Events & Mobile Business Growth - Jessica Anguiano, Founder & CEO Maravillosa Movement"?: 01:05 PM - 01:55 PMBreakout 2B: What's Your Exit Strategy?Info: Breakout 2B What's Your Exit Strategy? Preparing Your Business for the Next Chapter or Legacy by Design: Planning for the Future of Your Business - Jennifer Doughty, CVWBC, Counselor, Coachella Valley Women's Business Center?: 01:05 PM - 01:55 PMBreakout 2C: Own Your GrowthInfo: Breakout 2C: Own Your Growth: The Small Steps That Build Big Momentum - Dr. Christiane Schroeter, TEDx speaker, Fulbright Scholar, and Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship?: 02:05 PM - 02:45 PMPanel 3: How Gov't Leaders and Small Businesses Can Build Prosperity TogetherInfo: Panel 3: How Local/State Leaders and Small Businesses Can Build Prosperity Together - Silvia Paz, Founder & Executive Director Alianza CV (agricultural/nonprofit/community development) / Invited: Asm Greg Wallis / Asm Jeff Gonzalez / Kate Anderson, Aqua Caliente (tribal and tourism/lodging/entertainment) / Monét Warren, Associate Director, Inland Empire Black Worker Center (IEBWC); and Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez?: 02:50 PM - 03:30 PMPanel 4: From Small Business Owner to Regional LeaderInfo: Panel 4: From Small Business Owner to Regional Leader - Moderator: Dr. Jasmine Reed, Founder & CEO, Ubuntu Psychological Services | Founder, Dr. J Reed Wellness Collection Executive Coach | Licensed Clinical Psychologist / Prema Walker / Tia Lynn Johnson & Erica Jorden, Co-founders of Three Little Blue Byrds Boutique / Lisa Burford "?: 03:35 PM - 03:50 PM90-Day Growth Plan: Turn Today Into ActionInfo: IEWBC and CVWBC advisors lead attendees through a practical action plan.?: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PMSponsor Recognition / Closing RemarksInfo: IEWBC/CVWBC leadership - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/riverside/2026-inland-prosperity-conference/100001991960832472 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, pop-ups, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 95, max: 95, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Riverside - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center - **lat**: 33.9856907 - **long**: -117.3729493 - **full address**: Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center, 3400 Market Street, Riverside, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Inland Prosperity Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4400c97a7d7abcaaefd3729c0b5d575a16998bd38ce9691186786bedb77fd2a7-rimg-w1200-h600-dc580154-gmir.jpg?v=1781645423 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Inland Prosperity Conference being held? - **A:** 2026 Inland Prosperity Conference takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Marriott Riverside at the Convention Center, 3400 Market Street, Riverside, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Inland Prosperity Conference? - **A:** 2026 Inland Prosperity Conference is organized by Inland Empire Women's Business Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Inland Prosperity Conference is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Riverside, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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