Resources
Startempire Wire
Connecting you with the best startups, people & events in the Inland Empire
Economic Development Coalition
Uniting public and private stakeholders to leverage the region's competitive advantage, attract business, and support a high-quality of life.
CDC Small Business Finance
Finding entrepreneurs financing that best matches their goals.
Small Business Administration
Initiatives that help small businesses succeed and empower future leaders.
Uplift San Bernardino
Building a generation of successful adults committed to growing roots in San Bernardino.
GO-Biz
State of California's leader for job growth, economic development, and business assistance efforts.
Inland Economic Growth & Opportunity
Promoting inclusive economic growth in the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino
Fourth Sector Innovations
A network of safe, engaging and impactful offline and online spaces through innovation and entrepreneurship.
MakerUSA
The MakerUSA model is designed to fill a critical human capacity and talent gap, while having the potential to scale at significant rates.
Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center
Resources, encouragement and inspiration for women business owners at every stage of development and expansion.
State of Entrepreneurship Report
Statistics and trends in entrepreneurship in the Inland Empire, an inventory and assessment of the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and entrepreneurs share their opportunities and challenges.
EntreEd
A strong collective network for entrepreneurial educators and professionals
Inland Empire Innovation Ecosystem
IE Squared is a collaboration of stakeholders in higher education, industry, local government, community, and investment and funding organizations.
Tuition Free Certificates at RCCD Colleges
RCCD Colleges offer tuition-free certificates, including Customer Relations, Emerging Leaders, Social Media for Business and Workplace Essentials.
National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship
NACCE unites community college presidents, educators, administrators and center directors focused on igniting entrepreneurship on their campuses and in their communities.
Growing Inland Achievement
GIA is a regional network of partners focused on improving the economic outlook of the Inland Empire by raising the region's educational attainment rates.
California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) helps small businesses to begin to export, and helps companies expand by exporting into new markets.
Riverside County Innovation Month
Bringing awareness to innovation and entrepreneurship in Riverside County.
The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative
The world's leader in entrepreneurial mindset education, training and professional development.
Inland Empire Women’s Business Centers
Resources, encouragement and inspiration for women business owners at every stage of development and expansion.
CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship
Provides innovative programs and educational resources to entrepreneurs and small business owners.
MicroEnterprise Collaborative
A portal of small business help and resources in Inland Southern California, connecting small business owners to the help and support they need to start and run successful businesses.
Inland Empire SBDC
Assistance and consulting for businesses throughout San Bernardino County and Western Riverside County.
Business & Entrepreneurship Sector
Whether you are a student, business owner or faculty member, the Business & Entrepreneurship Sector has resources for you.
Desert Colleges
The Inland Empire/Desert Regional Consortium partners work together to provide the region with workforce development programs that address real needs and contribute to economic prosperity.