Innovative programs and educational resources provided for local entrepreneurs and small business owners include:
Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - free business counseling and training
Inland Empire Women's Business Center (IEWBC) - free business counseling and low and no-cost training
Coachella Valley Women's Business Center (CVWBC) - free business counseling and low and no-cost training
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) - Support for local firms to develop export markets
Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards - awards program recognizing successful entrepreneurs and small businesses
Own It! Workshops - Free Single Day StartUp Experience for Innovative Changemakers
Entrepreneurial Professional and Entrepreneurial Technician - Training Course in Entrepreneurship
Upstarters Discovery Camp - Immersive Experience in Entrepreneurship for High School Students
Open University - Comprehensive Entrepreneurship courses available for non-degree seeking students
Economic and Site Development
Buying or Selling a Business
Business Planning
Financial Resources and Assistance
Human Resources, Workforce and Talent
Import and Export Assistance
Internship Programs and Student Services
Legal Services
Management Issues
Manufacturing, High Tech, Life Sciences Development
Marketing and Sales
Mentoring
Networking and Associations
Nonprofit and Social Enterprise
Product Development
Public Policy and Government Relations
Selling to the Government and Large Corporations
Starting a Business
Technical Assistance
Training
Accelerators and Incubators
Events and Community Building