Inland California, comprised of the Inland Empire and Central Valley, have always been overlooked when comparing itself to Coastal California. This is quickly changing as the long serving industrial and agricultural backbone of the state are becoming the employment, innovation, and opportunity center of the United States. Riverside hosted the second regional summit between leaders from both regions to ensure that “California’s future is inland. Critical investments in the region’s innovation economy, civic leadership, health, and education, are vital to ensuring prosperity in the region and fulfilling the promise of 'California for all.'"

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