Inland Empire Small Business Development Center

10/30/2026

Our Business Consultant, Robert Usher, was on-site representing the Inland Empire SBDC, hosting resource tables and connecting local entrepreneurs with completely FREE business support, consulting, and services! 💼✨

A huge thank you to Accessity.org for presenting such a fantastic event and for inviting us to participate. We love continuing our dedicated support for our local business community! 🙌🎉

10/29/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who joined our Bookkeeping Bootcamp in Lake Elsinore! 🚀

A massive shoutout to expert speakers Giovandi Lewis & Susanne Guo, plus our amazing partners at the City of Lake Elsinore and Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce. Empowering local businesses to thrive! 💼✨

10/28/2026

Yesterday morning at the Temecula Valley Entrepreneurs Exchange, local manufacturers and contractors gathered for Capital for Growth: Commercial Financing for Manufacturers! 📈

Attendees learned how SBDC works directly with businesses to get them bank-ready. by offering no-cost, 1-on-1 specialized consulting with expert business advisors who guide you through every step of the financing process before you submit an application.

Ready to position your business for funding and long-term growth? Connect with an SBDC advisor today! 💡

Also, a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who attended! And a HUGE THANK YOU to Uriel Argüelles, our Finance Specialist and SSBCI Program Manager at OCIE SBDC for sharing insights on these programs.

10/28/2026

Rain did not stop these San Bernardino business owners, local leaders, and resource partners as they came together for a hands-on day designed to connect you with the people, programs, and opportunities that can help your business grow.

This special OCIE SBDC event focused on three key pillars for success:
🤝 Connections: Building relationships with local leaders and fellow entrepreneurs.
🛠️ Resources: Accessing programs and tools specifically designed to support small businesses.
📈 Trainings: Participating in hands-on sessions to develop actionable growth strategies.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated and made this event a success. Let’s keep moving San Bernardino business forward!

10/22/2026

Ready to make this holiday season your most profitable one yet? 🚀💰

Don't let the biggest shopping rush of the year pass you by! Join us for Holiday Marketing Made Simple: SBDC Strategies to Boost Small Business Sales and unlock proven tactics to crush your seasonal revenue goals.
📅 When: Thursday, November 5 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Where: Montclair Library: Theater Room (9955 Fremont Ave, Montclair, CA)
🎟️ Register Today: Holiday-Marketing-2026.eventbrite.com

10/22/2026

🏭 Ready to scale your manufacturing business?
Join the IE SBDC and TVE2 for an essential workshop on securing capital and boosting your production capacity.
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, October 27 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Temecula Valley Entrepreneur's Exchange (43200 Business Park Dr, Temecula, CA 92590)
🎟️ Register today: Manufacturing-Business-Loans.eventbrite.com

10/16/2026

Yesterday, we gathered for the 18th Annual Connecting Faith & Business Conference! Every journey needs clear direction, and this event provided the tools and confidence to navigate today’s fast-changing economy. Whether you are a business owner or ministry leader, this was a powerful day to connect and lead with purpose.

It was an honor to have our very own Yadira Dominguez as a presenter at this year's event. Thank you to the incredible partners for making this possible.

10/14/2026

IESBDC Invites you to upcoming workshops. Reserve your seats today!
10/20, E-Commerce: https://e-commerce-rc.eventbrite.com/
10/21, Bookkeeping Bootcamp: https://bookkeeping-lakeelsinore.eventbrite.com/
10/22, Holiday Marketing Made Simple: https://holiday-marketing-2026.eventbrite.com
10/22, Small Business Resource Summit in San Bernardino: https://sb-summit.eventbrite.com/
10/27, Financing for Manufacturers: https://manufacturing-business-loans.eventbrite.com
Riverside County Office of Economic Development San Bernardino County Lake Elsinore - City Hall City of Montclair Economic Development City of Montclair City of Temecula - City Government

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Join us this week, Wednesday 10/14 to learn in a 2-hour session on how to start your Food Startup Business!
register here: https://food-startup-mv.eventbrite.com/

Make your food business startup a reality THIS WEDNESDAY!

Meet SBDC's culinary industry expert and learn how to start your home kitchen and special events startup 👨‍🍳💫

Key Topics:
☑️ Permit Options
☑️ Menu Design
☑️ Equipment + Operational Needs
☑️ Costs and Price Points

+ Join us for a discussion on the Supplier Development & Technical Assistance Program with SoCalGas & SDG&E💡

Secure your spot, register today:
https://conta.cc/4AOF44B