Riverside County Economic Development Agency

The Office of Economic Development’s mission is to elevate the economic position of the county and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, provide and promote cultural and learning opportunities for all.

About

The Office of Economic Development’s mission is to elevate the economic position of the county and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, provide and promote cultural and learning opportunities for all.

The Office of Economic Development has several units that aggressively promote Riverside County and its business development opportunities, including Economic Development, International Business Office, Libraries and Special Districts. The overarching goal of the department is to facilitate regional economic development efforts that promote job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Assistance opportunities include:

  • Site Selection
  • Permit Assistance
  • Hiring & Training Assistance
  • Riverside County Incentive Zones
  • Financial Resources & More

Services Provided

Economic and Site Development

  • Environmental Compliance
  • Site Location Assistance
  • Tax Credits
  • Economic Forecast

Business Planning

  • Diversification
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Demographic and Census Data
  • Identification and Research of Foreign Markets
  • Market Research

Financial Resources and Assistance

  • Loans
  • Government Funding
  • Tax Credits
  • Grant Funding
  • Microloans

Human Resources, Workforce and Talent

  • Recruiting
  • Workforce Training
  • Employee Development
  • Workforce Incentives

Import and Export Assistance

  • Networking/Exploring Exporting
  • Trade Education and Training

Internship Programs and Student Services

  • Internship Program

Libraries and Research

  • Demographic/Census Data

Management Issues

  • Recruiting Assistance

Marketing and Sales

  • Advertising/Brochure Design
  • Demographics/Census Data

Mentoring

  • One-on-One Counseling

Networking and Associations

  • Demographically Based
  • Geographically Based
  • Home Based
  • Industry Specific
  • International Trade
  • Small Business/General

Nonprofit and Social Enterprise

  • Funds Development
  • Human Resources

Space

  • Coworking
  • Site Location Assistance

Public Policy and Government Relations

  • City Business Issues

Regulatory Compliance

  • Government Requirements

Starting a Business

  • Business Research Resources
  • Registration, Licenses and Permits
  • Site Location

Accelerators and Incubators

  • Accelerator
  • Incubator

Events and Community Building

  • Hackathon / Startup Week or Weekends
  • Pitch Events
  • Neighborhood Fairs and Festivals
Contact Information
Jason Tang
Address
3403 10th Street
Suite 300
Riverside, CA 92501