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Inland Action

Inland Action. Working For A Vibrant Community February 20, 2014 American Council of Engineering Companies. What is Inland Action?.

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Inland Action

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  1. InlandAction Working For A Vibrant Community February 20, 2014 American Council of Engineering Companies

  2. What is InlandAction? • InlandAction is a non-profit, non-partisan corporation of public spirited leaders who have joined togetherto be catalysts for the economic well-being of the Inland Empire region of California. • Fiftieth Anniversary in October 2012 • Organization with involvement in a broad range of issues and geographical interest from San Bernardino County to the entire Southern California region

  3. Why InlandAction? • To provide a strong voice from private sector representatives on a broad range of issues which effect our communities and the region in support of community betterment and economic vitality • Establish on-going relationships with elected representatives which encourages open dialogue for creative solutions and provides mutual support for meeting the unique needs of our communities and the region

  4. Who is InlandAction? Executives of over fifty businesses in the region, which includes: • Major computer technology, environmental, and communications businesses • Leaders of the major colleges, universities, and medical institutions in the inland counties • Railroads, utilities, and banks • Attorneys, accountants, and other professional services

  5. InlandAction - How we do it! • Establish on-going relationships with local elected officials through regular meetings in their offices and hosting them as speakers at our meetings • Sponsorships of community events to highlight exceptional service and provide opportunities for businesses to engage with officials • Annual advocacy trips to Washington, D.C. and Sacramento

  6. InlandAction Partnerships • The Monday Morning Group • Mobility 21 • League of California Cities • UCLA Land Use and Transportation Collaboration • Advisory Boards to SANBAG, SCAQMD, SBCO

  7. InlandAction Platform Workforce Development Education Health Care Economic Development Environment Transportation Ontario and San Bernardino International Airports

  8. InlandAction on Transportation • Passage of State Bond for Transportation • I-10 Corridor Interchanges • Widening of I-215 through San Bernardino • Devore Interchange • Tippecanoe Interchange • Colton Crossing

  9. InlandAction on Express Lanes • Coalition with CalState Business Alliance to educate more of the Business Community • Sponsored Decision Time Ahead – Tolls, Carpools, or Congestion • Business Coalition for Express Lanes

  10. Business Coalition for Express Lanes “I am pleased to support this initiative.” Albert K. Karnig, President Emeritus California State University, San Bernardino

  11. “The Express Lanes projects are an excellent example of how Measure I transportation sales tax revenues were intended to leverage other State and Federal funds for transportation improvements in San Bernardino County.” Larry Sharp, Co-Chair, Measure I Renewal Committee Member, the Independent Taxpayers Oversight Committee Our blood mobiles and staff use the commuter lanes whenever we can. These lanes have a huge impact on our ability to start drivers on time and to get blood products back to the lab from drives, as well as to hospital partners. We support this whole heartedly!” Piper Close, Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations LifeStream

  12. Growing for the Future Business Coalition for Express Lanes

  13. InlandAction Highest Transportation Priority Rail to Redlands • Promised to voters in 1990 and 2010 • Extension from Santa Fe Depot to Redlands • Serving SB, Loma Linda, Redlands • Partnerships with Esri and University

  14. InlandActionStrengthening Our Communities and the Region Contact us at 909.382.4018 Visit us on the Web at www.InlandAction.com

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