Thank You Partners, Spon...

April 27, 2010
Thank you to our April 29 Business Insight Series Sponsors, Partners and Exhibitors. We’re going to have an amazing,  information-filled day capped by an amazing keynote by NBA Legend Earvin Magic Johnson of MJE. All of it wouldn’t be possible without everyone’s hard work and support. Thank Business Insight Series Partners: Arrowhead Credit Union, Center for International Trade Development; Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce; Fontana Chamber of Commerce, Colton Chamber of Commerce, Inland Action, Inland Empire Economic Partnership...

Final Event Features Ear...

April 15, 2010
The County of San Bernardino, Estrada Strategies and San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino will present a special keynote presentation by Earvin “Magic” Johnson. This will be the sixth and final session in the highly–successful Business Insight Series. From its inception, the Business Insight Series was designed to help Inland Empire businesses survive and thrive despite a turbulent economy. Each session featured inspirational entrepreneur success stories along with a strong value-added business workshop.  Mr. Johnson is the Chairman and...

How Do You Define Succes...

March 22, 2010
If you only know the name Magic Johnson from sports highlights that include five national championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, 3 MVP awards, 12 NBA All-Star games and a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, then you don’t know the full breadth of his success. Magic Johnson’s success has exceeded well beyond the basketball courts providing even more reason to attend the April 29 Business Insight Series event where he will be our featured keynote speaker. What is really remarkable is not just his financial success but...

Inspiration From Feb. 25...

February 10, 2010
At the age of five, when Maria Contreras-Sweet’s family emigrated from Mexico, her mother told her that with hard work, someday she could be a secretary. With tremendous drive, ambition and a deep appreciation for the opportunities afforded to her in America, Contreras-Sweet realized her dream not as a note taker, but as a legislator, when she became the first Latina in California state government to hold a cabinet position as Secretary of Business, Transportation and Housing. At the podium, the incredible tale of her rise from poverty to...

Advice for Business Succ...

January 28, 2010
Attendees just loved the January 28 presentation by Keynote John Semcken. He graciously shared stories about his career from his role as a Navy pilot to a film advisor to when he first entered commercial real estate and eventually went to work for Ed Roski at Majestic Realty. A career of three people at least, John Semcken seems to have followed a few very good rules for success that he shared with our sold-out crowd: 1. Learn to be comfortable in front of large groups. He encouraged public speaking and a willingness to get in front of people...

Read About Our January K...

January 14, 2010
In March 2009, Los Angeles Business Journal ran a Q&A with our January Keynote Speaker John Semcken. Following is an excerpt. Don’t miss a compelling presentation from one of the region’s important architects of change. Sky’s the limit: John Semcken was a Top Gun Navy pilot and an adviser on the Tom Cruise film. Now he’s trying to get an NFL stadium off the ground. Life has turned out very differently for John Semcken than how it looked from the cockpit of an F-14 fighter jet. Back then he was a Navy pilot landing...

The Ultimate California ...

November 25, 2009
The Business Insight Series takes place at The Pines at San Manuel. We’re honored to enjoy this beautiful venue and service. If you haven’t been by The Pines. now is the time to check it out. It is one of the Inland Empire’s premier dining locations as well as hottest lounges. Featuring intimate and semi-private dining areas, The Pines offers an eclectic selection of mouthwatering food cooked to perfection and presented with award-winning style. Set in a relaxed, modern decor, The Pines is the perfect place for any special...

Are You A Tribal Leader!...

October 29, 2009
Find out on November 19 from our Keynote Speaker John King, co-founder and senior partner of CultureSync and author of Tribal Leadership. According to the book, since the dawn of civilization people have formed tribes, and research demonstrates that humans are genetically programmed to form into groups. Within every company there are tribes, often several, consisting of 20 to 150 people who know each other and work together.  But while everyone tribes, the culture of each tribe is different, as is its effectiveness.  Improving a tribe’s...

Attendees Loved It!...

October 2, 2009
Look what CEO participants of the Business Insight Series first session had to say: * The Best business seminar I have ever attended! * The Speakers were Amazing! *This is EXACTLY what the business community needs! * I must bring my customers to the next one! * The business networking and sharing of best practices was very useful! * I left this seminar with real, actionable tips and ideas to improve my business! If you missed Session One, DON’T WAIT, register NOW for the November 19th session. Check out Tribal Leaders co-author Dave...