BDA / IE – Business Development Association of the Inland Empire

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March 31 – Women’s Leading Construction Forward

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Isabel
This event is curated for women and allies across the built environment and business development ecosystem — a must-attend!

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April 28 – Together We Build the Extraordinary: The Power of Collaboration in Higher ED

Posted on March 4, 2026 by Isabel

Join us on April 28 to hear from industry leaders from the higher ed world!

Join us to hear from experts in the field of Higher Ed! This is a great opportunity to interface with academic personnel, and learn how you can do business with school districts throughout the region.

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Upcoming Events for 2026

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Isabel
Join us for a year of fun and new opportunities to connect!

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Upcoming Events

  • March 31, 2026- Women's Leading Construction Forward
  • April 28, 2026- Building the Extraordinary: The Power of Collaboration in Higher Ed

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For more information about membership and corporate sponsorship opportunities, please contact Kay Toliver at toliver@geoconinc.com or Erika Bennett at erika.bennett@zuirail.com.

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Meeting and Venue Information

BDA/IE meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of each month (with the exception of November and December) at the Ontario Holiday Inn, 2155 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, CA. Registration/networking begins at 11:30am, luncheon at 12:00 noon and speaker presentations at 12:30pm.

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Who Attends BDA/IE Meetings?

Monthly meetings are formatted to allow time for making new contacts and cementing existing working relationships. In addition to business development/marketing professionals and professionals who market or do business development, our meetings draw representatives from public agencies and the private sectors throughout the Inland Empire and Southern California.

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BDAIE - Business Development Association of the Inland EmpireThursday, February 19th, 2026 at 7:21pm
🌟 MEET THE LEADERS DRIVING CONSTRUCTION FORWARD 🌟LevelUP Collective Business Development Association Inland Empire

The future of the built environment is being shaped by women who lead with vision, strategy, and impact — and they’re all coming together in one room.
Join us for Women’s Leading Construction Forward, featuring an exceptional lineup of executives, public-sector leaders, and industry changemakers who are influencing how infrastructure is delivered across California and beyond.

🎤 Featured Speakers Include:
🔹 ILEANA HOLGUIN
Executive Director of Operations | The PENTA Building Group, Food Sponsor
➡️ Driving operational excellence and leadership in large-scale construction delivery
🔹 Josie Gonzales
San Bernardino County Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk
➡️ Public-sector leadership, governance, and service at scale
🔹 Monica Castellanos
Associate Vice President, Practice Leader – Smart Mobility & Tolling | HNTB, Program Sponsor
➡️ Advancing smart infrastructure, transportation innovation, and mobility solutions
🔹 Christine Brown, PE
Senior Project Manager, Group Leader | David Evans and Associates, Inc.
➡️ Leading complex infrastructure projects with precision and collaboration
🔹 Roxanne Petteway
CEO & President | Petteway Management Group, Photographer Sponsor
➡️ Championing inclusive leadership, program excellence, and supplier diversity
🔹 Samantha Combs
Senior Manager, Infrastructure Risk Management & Program Assurance | LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games
➡️ Supporting risk, readiness, and delivery for one of the world’s largest global events

đź“… Tuesday, March 31, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton | Ontario Airport

đź’ˇ Why leaders should attend:
• Hear directly from women leading major programs, agencies, and firms
• Gain insight into collaboration, innovation, and inclusive leadership
• Build relationships across public agencies, private firms, and small businesses
• Elevate your impact in construction, transportation, aviation, and infrastructure

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✔️ Invite a colleague, mentee, or future leader
✔️ Share this post to help amplify women leading the industry forward
✨ Unlocking the magic of collaboration. Together, we build the extraordinary.
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