No Cross-County Commute Required
Bringing much needed expertise, programming and solutions to your neighborhood.
Join us on Sep. 8th for the kick off in Corona!
Manufacturers don't need more information. They need the right conversations with the right people at the right time.
The Hops & Hardware Tour connects local manufacturing operations with the right combination of resource partners, public programs, and professional advisors to accelerate business initiatives through matchmaking at a local neighborhood brewery.
No Wasting Time, No Wandering, No Wasted Breath.
The Matchmaking Agenda: Sharing your needs at registration — connects you to solutions now.
| 4:30 PM | Registration | Grab your badge and start connecting. First 5 manufacturers receive 1-on-1 Modernization Sessions. |
| 5:00 PM | Spotlight | Welcome Series, Challenge & Local Hosts. Intros from UCR OASIS, and USGBC CA IE RLAB on available programs. |
| 5:30 PM | Matchmaking | Head to your Challenge Areas and connect with experts and regional resources. Challenge experts welcome. |
| 6:15 PM | Activations | Food & beverages served. Matches and activated resources announced. |
Prioritized By Your Challenges
Your priorities are matched to experts who can help, right here in the region. Every event is organized around common challenges the industry faces everyday.
- 3-Minute Needs Survey: Complete a rapid intake that flags your plant's specific operational priorities when you register.
- Targeted Matchmaking: Go straight to dedicated stations hosted by public partners, institutional leads, and industry advisors with direct solutions for your business.
- Neighborhood Brewery: Unwind after work with fellow Inland Empire plant leaders over local craft beer and food
- Take on Overhead & Tap into Millions: Access public grants, utility incentives, R&D tax strategies, and growth capital—anchored by institutional partners like UCR OASIS and USGBC California, alongside professional advisors like Citizens Business Bank and CLA Accounting.
- No Wandering, No Wasting Time: Skip generic speeches and trade show aisles. Our 3-Minute Needs Survey routes you directly to the exact experts and tools that solve your plant’s operational bottlenecks.
- Build A Brain Trust in One Evening: Connect face-to-face with top-tier specialists across public programs, banking, tax, legal, risk management, succession planning, and shop-floor automation.
For Manufacturing Operations & Leaders:"Stop looking for programs. Start building momentum."
- Who: Owners, CEOs, COOs, Plant Managers, Controllers, and Facility Engineers.
- Why: Whether you are purchasing equipment, expanding production, automating shop floors, cutting utility overhead, training your workforce or planning for succession—get matched directly with a team of resources needed to move your initiative forward.
For Public Programs & Resource Providers: "Meet manufacturers who actively need what you offer."
- Who: City EDO Leads, Chambers of Commerce, Workforce Boards, and Regional Agencies.
- Why: Stop searching for hard-to-reach manufacturers. Align your funding, rebate, or workforce training program directly with local operations actively seeking support.
For Professional Advisors: "Become part of the coordinated solution team."
- Who: Industry leaders like Citizens Business Bank and CLA Accounting, alongside specialists in Industrial Legal, Risk Management, Succession Planning, and Lean Tech.
- Why: Manufacturers rarely execute major modernizations through cold calls. Sit face-to-face with qualified local plant leaders seeking immediate expertise in commercial financing, tax strategies, and business advisory.
Thank You to Our Event Partners and Sponsors
Looking to become a Sponsor?
By partnering with us, you'll not only gain visibility and recognition, but you'll also play a pivotal role in advancing the conversation and fostering connections within the industry. Join us to elevate your brand and make a lasting impact!
USGBC-CA Inland Empire
Regional Leadership Advisory Board
Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors
