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Read what BBOP founders are building and what the Center is offering next.
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TFCF x BBOP: The Festive Reminder of What Matters Most
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Big Welcome: Tomorrow’s Talent Comes to BBOP
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Workforce Development & Economic Mobility: Building the Economy from the Ground Up
Because a stronger community starts with a skilled, empowered workforce. Economic mobility isn't a talking point at BBOP, it's the mission. Every program we run, every entrepreneur we train, every business we help scale…
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Financial Empowerment, Wealth Building & Access to Capital: Know the Moves That Matter
Your business is only as strong as the financial foundation beneath it.
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Entrepreneurship Innovation Business Demos: Come See What's Being Built
The Inland Empire's boldest ventures. One room. One day. Some of the most powerful business relationships in this region have started in a BBOP room. The Entrepreneurship Innovation Business Demos is our signature…
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Your AI Questions Answered: What Actually Works for Small Teams, Schools, and Nonprofits
You've heard the buzz. Maybe you've even tried a chatbot or two. But for most small businesses, nonprofits, and schools, the real question isn't whether AI is powerful. It's whether AI is practical for an organization…
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Beyond the Bank: Smart Financing Options When Traditional Loans Aren't the Answer
A line of credit from a bank sounds great, until you're told the approval will take 60 days, requires three years of financials, and comes with a personal guarantee. For many growing businesses and entrepreneurs,…
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Spring Clean Your Finances: Five Money Leaks Draining Your Business Right Now
April isn't just tax season. It's the perfect moment to take a hard look at where your money is actually going. Many small business owners and entrepreneurs discover their biggest financial problems aren't dramatic…
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Inland Empire Leaders Unite to Launch the Kinetic AI Hub, Region’s First Applied AI Training Center
San Bernardino, CA, March 2, 2026, On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Kinetic AI Hub officially opened at The BBOP Center in San Bernardino, drawing elected officials, education leaders, and regional decision-makers to…
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Redefining Wellness for Women Leaders: A BBOP Entrepreneur’s Retreat-Driven Approach
Meet one of our entrepreneurs, La Shaunn Spivey-Angeletti, who's building something powerful: a business that forces successful women to stop, breathe, and actually rest.
· Radio/TV
Dr. Dennis Morrison Featured on Black Perspectives IE
Dr. Dennis Morrison, Chief Economic Development Officer of the BBOP Center, was recently featured on Black Perspectives IE discussing entrepreneurship, access to capital, and economic empowerment in the Inland Empire.…
· Radio/TV
Remarkable Woman 2025 | Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman
2025 Honoree, Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman as the 2025 winner for her work helping formerly incarcerated women through her Time for Change non-profit, turning personal adversity into empowerment and…
· Business Tips
Stronger Loan Applications Start With the Four C's of Credit
Securing a business loan is not just about having a good idea; it’s about proving to lenders that your business is financially sound. The Four Cs of Credit give lenders a 360-degree view of your business’s ability to…
· Business Tips
The Pasadena, UCLA Dispute: A Warning for Every Business Owner
Failing to modernize your business model can result in losing your most valuable customers, just like what’s happening between the City of Pasadena and UCLA. Pasadena relied on a decades-old model built around the Rose…