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    • January 23, 2025
    • 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
    • DoubleTree, 22 N Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91764
    Register


    Jump start 2025 and join DMA for a dinner and economic forecast discussion with Dr. Thomas Turk. What does our economy look like over the next year? How has the election impacted our inland empire community? Dr. Turk will update us all on what he believes will impact us.

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    About Dr. Turk:

    Thomas (Tom) Turk is a management professor at Chapman University, where he previously held the Leatherby Chair in Entrepreneurship. He joined Chapman University in 1992 after spending five years on the faculty at Texas A&M University. Dr. Turk obtained his Ph.D. in Strategic Management from the University of California, Irvine, in 1988.

    His research encompasses corporate strategy, governance, and executive compensation, with publications in prestigious academic journals such as the Academy of Management Journal, Academy of Management Review, Economic Inquiry, Human Relations, Journal of Management, Journal of High Technology Management, Strategic Management Review, and Journal of Economics and Business. Additionally, his work on corporate governance, mergers, and hostile takeovers has been featured in "Corporate Governance" and "The Management of Corporate Acquisitions," both collections of articles by esteemed scholars.

    Currently, Dr. Turk's research aims to enhance resource allocation by utilizing property rights theory within organizational management. Turk is a sought-after speaker in executive education programs for both public and private sectors. He regularly consults with businesses on strategic planning, change management, and executive compensation. Over his career, he has provided management training and consulting services to more than 100 clients, including notable companies like Ford Motor Company, Koch Industries, Time Warner Communications, Boise Cascade, Toyota, Marsh McLennan, Allergan, First American Financial, and various government, non-profit, and for-profit organizations. He also acts as an expert witness on issues related to top executive compensation and business valuation.

    Dr. Turk's research and consulting work focus on helping firms streamline their operations and enhance their ability to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.


    • May 08, 2025
    • Eagle Glen Golf Club: 1800 Eagle Glen Pkwy, Corona, CA

    Save the Date! May 8th

    • September 18, 2025
    • September 19, 2025
    • Ontario Doubletree, 222 N Vineyard Ave Ontario, CA 91764


    Registration will open in 2025. Save the Date!

Past events

December 10, 2024 Wild West Christmas Party!
October 30, 2024 Pathway to Progress: Fair Chance Hiring Event
October 24, 2024 Cruise Tour of the Port of Los Angeles
October 24, 2024 Inland Empire Cybersecurity Summit 2024
October 23, 2024 Future of Supply Chain Workforce Summit
September 13, 2024 2nd Annual Supply Chain Summit & EXPO
August 07, 2024 Summer Baseball Social- Postponed
July 31, 2024 Logistics & Community Colleges Roundtable Discussions
June 11, 2024 SOLD OUT Member-Only Lunch & Tour with NIKE, Presented by DMA
May 09, 2024 22nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Fundraiser
April 26, 2024 Lunch & Tour at Walmart Automated Consolidation Center- SOLD OUT!
April 25, 2024 2024 Supply Chain Summit at Mt. SAC
March 28, 2024 The Future is EV: Dinner and Presentation with Samantha Galltin
February 01, 2024 DMA Casino Night- SOLD OUT
January 23, 2024 Navigating the Future: ESG Essentials for Sustainable Business Success
November 15, 2023 Members Only: Exclusive Guided Tour of STIIIZY LA
October 24, 2023 Tour of LA Port
September 27, 2023 State of the County - San Bernardino
September 18, 2023 DMA's Inaugural Supply Chain Summit & EXPO
August 17, 2023 DMA Summer Social~ CANCELLED
July 13, 2023 EV and the Future for Supply Chain: What Can EV Trucks do for You?
June 15, 2023 DMA Long Beach Port Tour
May 18, 2023 DMA's 21st Annual Charity Golf Tournament & Fundraiser
April 27, 2023 Everyone Communicates, Few Connect- CANCELLED
April 20, 2023 Supply Chain Networking Event
February 23, 2023 Everyone Communicates, Few Connect- POSTPONED TO APRIL
February 16, 2023 Port of Long Beach- Update & Dinner
January 19, 2023 Member-Only Lunch & Tour with NIKE, Presented by DMA
December 06, 2022 DMA Holiday Party
November 17, 2022 Supply Chain Panel
October 05, 2022 Members-Only Tour: Ontario Intl Airport
September 27, 2022 Tour Dodger Stadium with DMA
September 22, 2022 Long Beach Port Tour
July 21, 2022 Summer Social at Last Name Brewing
June 24, 2022 Get to know DMA!
June 09, 2022 Managing Your Supply Chain Beyond the Pandemic
May 27, 2022 Get to know DMA!
May 16, 2022 DMA Annual Charity Golf Tournament
April 29, 2022 Get to know DMA!
April 21, 2022 Tour Angels Stadium with DMA! Registration now closed
March 17, 2022 ECONOMIC UPDATE WITH DR. THOMAS TURK
September 11, 2021 Fall Conference
July 31, 2021 Annual General Meeting
April 01, 2021 Spring Gala

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