Riverside’s Entrepreneurship Month efforts culminate with business hub, resources guide

The City of Riverside’s celebration of National Entrepreneurship Month culminated in a partnership with the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, Inland Empire Small Business Development Center, and the Women’s Business Center to launch the Riverside Business Hub and Riverside Business Resource Guide.

“We are thrilled to establish the Riverside Business Hub in our building,” said Nicholas Adcock, President and CEO of the Riverside Greater Chambers of Commerce. “This is a reflection of our unwavering dedication to being a central resource for small businesses in our community. We want every entrepreneur to know that the Chamber is here to support them, from startup to growth.”

Catering to the needs of both startups and existing businesses, The Riverside Business Hub offers no-cost business support services provided by the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center and the Women’s Business Center. Led by expert business consultants, business support programs provide insight, resources, and opportunities tailored for new and existing businesses, including no-cost one-on-one consulting sessions for personalized guidance and support.

“The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center offers valuable training and resources at no-cost to business owners to help empower them to thrive,” said Paul Nolta, Director of the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center. “Our team of experts provide guidance on business planning, financial management, marketing, and strategy, helping entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of starting and growing a business. We want to see all Riverside businesses prosper from the services we provide.”

Business advisors encompass current or former business owners, practicing attorneys, angel investors, procurement experts, former bankers, marketers, web designers, CPAs, student interns, and more. Staff speaks Arabic, Armenian, Assyrian, Cantonese, Chiuchow, Farsi, French, German, Gujarati, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin, Marathi, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.

As another resource for businesses, the newly launched Riverside Business Resource Guide is now available at City Hall and The Riverside Business Hub. The Riverside Business Resource Guide brings together the vast array of resources from numerous entrepreneurial support organizations to provide businesses with a single, comprehensive guide to easily navigate their entrepreneurial journey. The Riverside Business Resource Guide can be found at https://online.fliphtml5.com/ltghc/jvru/#p=1.

“The Riverside Business Resource Guide is designed to be a one-stop guide for entrepreneurs, providing all the essential information and tools in one place to help businesses succeed,” said Miranda Evans, Economic Development Manager for the City of Riverside. “By consolidating resources on funding, regulations, permits, and support services, it simplifies the process of starting, growing, and sustaining a successful business. With the launch of this guide, we want you to know that Riverside is committed to providing a streamlined, business-friendly experience, ensuring that entrepreneurs have the resources and support they need to succeed every step of the way.”

The Riverside Business Hub will be hosting a variety of events to provide educational workshops, networking opportunities, and guidance on navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship. These events are open to all and designed to encourage collaboration and growth within the small business community. 

The Riverside Business Hub is located on the second floor of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce building located at 3985 University Avenue and is open to provide business services Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Riverside Business Resource Guide is available online to assist new and experienced business owners. 

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