State of the County 2025: Building a Stronger Tomorrow

San Bernardino County will hold its annual State of the County event, hosted by GOCAL – Greater Ontario California, at the Ontario Convention Center on Sept. 17.

Each year, this high-profile event attracts a wide range of business, government and community leaders looking to gain insight into what makes San Bernardino County a leading choice for business investment and job creation.

The 2025 State of the County, themed “Building A Stronger Tomorrow Together,” will be hosted by Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor Dawn Rowe and will include an overview from each of the county supervisors on the individuals, companies and places that are leading remarkable growth across the region. Topics to be explored include manufacturing, technology, mining, tourism and workforce development.

“San Bernardino County is a region rich with natural resources, passionate entrepreneurs, innovative industries and committed business leaders who are investing in the future,” said Rowe. “Our State of the County provides a fantastic platform to share why San Bernardino County is the leading choice for tourism, business and population growth.”

The event includes a presentation from the Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP) Inland Empire chapter, who will host a pre-event panel from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Registration for the State of the County will start at 4:30 p.m., with the main event beginning at 5:30 p.m. Following the State of the County, a business networking event featuring live entertainment and heavy hors d’oeuvres will begin at 6:30 p.m.

The 2025 State of the County will be held at the Ontario Convention Center located at 2000 E. Convention Center Way in Ontario. Tickets are $50. To register for the event, please visit SelectSBCounty.com/major-initiatives/state-of-the-county.

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