INLAND EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY CENTER (IETC)

Our Client: The Inland Empire Technology Center (IETC) is a regional hub focused on fostering innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. The IETC serves as a catalyst for economic development by providing resources, support, and networking opportunities for startups, tech companies, and entrepreneurs.

Our Challenge: JCI worked with the Inland Empire Technology Center to construct an innovative green tech development. IETC included a significant buildout of infrastructure to support hydrogen production and fueling, low carbon cement production, diverse materials recycling, solar energy production, onsite energy storage and a micro grid. The energy industry is complex, and requires specific permitting and delicate coordination between government, private businesses, nonprofits and associations and unions.

Our Approach: JCI performed outreach to key stakeholders in green technology, developed engagement strategy for IETC’s communication with elected officials, and conducted extensive market research. JCI is currently compiling grant funding opportunities for the center.

Our Results: JCI effectively connected IETC with high profile stakeholders in the energy industry at the local, state, and federal levels. JCI also refined IETC messaging as a leader in green tech and sustainability, and compiled various grant funding opportunities.