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Built for Better Business Conversations

To Tell Us What You Need
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Hops & Hardware was built around a simple idea: manufacturers don’t need another room full of business cards. They need relevant conversations with people who can actually help.
Our quick needs survey helps identify what you’re working on so we can create more purposeful connections around those challenges.

Meet the People Who Help Move Business Forward

Connect with professionals, public resources and industry partners who understand the challenges manufacturers face — and can help turn conversations into action.

George Sevilla

Citizens Business Bank (Challenge Sponsor)

Craig Russom

Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center

Derrick DeBruyne

CLA Accounting (Tour Sponsor)

Paul Smith

US Small Business Administration

Dr. Tim Gramling

CEO of Corona Chamber of Commerce

Tour Sponsor

Challenge Sponsor

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Why Hops & Hardware Exists

Because networking works better when there’s a reason for the conversation.

What Our Community Says

Hear from manufacturers, partners and professionals who’ve experienced Hops & Hardware firsthand.

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Craig Russom

Small Business Development Center

★★★★★

Events like this create an opportunity for manufacturers to connect with the resources and support available to help their businesses grow.

Dr. Tim Gramling

CEO of Corona Chamber of Commerce

★★★★★

It’s really about bringing people together, building relationships, and creating opportunities to support and grow the manufacturing community.

George Sevilla

Citizens Business Bank (Challenge Sponsor)

★★★★★

It’s about making the right connections, finding the right resources, and creating opportunities that can really help businesses move forward.

Paul Smith

US Small Business Administration

★★★★★

There are so many resources available to manufacturers, and bringing everyone together in one place makes it easier to build connections and find the support you need.

Derrick DeBruyne

CLA Accounting (Tour Sponsor)

★★★★★

It’s great to connect with people, learn about the resources available, and build relationships that can help our businesses grow.