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Tuesday, December 10, 2024Verizon Small Business Grants
The Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program is here to provide support for small businesses looking to stay competitive in the new digital economy. Visitors on the platform can now get quick tips and previews of all the free small business educational content on the site, including videos and articles authored by small businesses like you. As part of our goal to support 1 million small businesses by 2030, we’re partnering with LISC to provide more than $1M in grant funding to small businesses. A new
Monday, December 09, 2024IE Together: December 6, 2024
Inland Empire Together:The Inland Empire's Voice for Business and Quality of Life Issue No. 255 | December 6, 2024 MEMBERS AND PARTNERS UPDATES Sponsorship Opportunities for 2025 Annual Dinner & Awards Reception Join us for IEEP's Annual Dinner and Awards Reception on January 9, 2025! This event honors outstanding organizations and individuals helping the Inland Empire grow in size and representation. We invite all IEEP members, partners, and friends to celebrate another year of advocacy,
Monday, December 09, 2024Celebrate the Season of Small Business, prepare for severe winter weather, register for a marketing plan webinar, and more!
The holidays are the busiest time of the year for countless small businesses – many of which rely on the surge to meet annual revenue goals. Whether you’re shopping for gifts online or in store, two-thirds of every dollar spent at a small business goes back into your community. Support the job creators in your community by shopping, dining, and entertaining small throughout the Season of Small Business. Learn more Get a head start on your 2025 business goals during
Monday, December 09, 2024New Webinar in Spanish! Understanding Your Business Credit Score
Register for the program here!Regístrese para el programa aquí! New Program!Learn how your Personal Credit affects your Business CreditEnglish Understanding your personal and business credit can be the key to unlocking better financial opportunities for your business. Join us for a free webinar: &##128197; Wednesday, December 11th &##128347; 12:00 – 1:00 PM Gain valuable insights from an Experian expert on: • The connection between
Thursday, December 05, 2024RivCoED: Riverside County Economic Summit, Workshops, & More!
Last Chance! Join Us Tomorrow at the 2024 Riverside County Economic Summit – Register Online Today! Join the conversation at RivCoED’s Economic Summit on December 5th! This event will spotlight key issues like housing and our transportation network — both vital to elevating Riverside County’s growing economy. Hear the economic forecast from Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics LLC, get housing market insights from Lance Martin of Coldwell Banker Town and Country Properties, and
Tuesday, December 03, 2024Today at 6pm! New AI Marketing Program in Spanish
Register for the program here!Regístrese para el programa aquí! New Program!Transform Your Marketing: Advanced Strategies for Small BusinessesEnglish We invite you to our upcoming three-week program, Transform Your Marketing: Advanced Strategies for Small Businesses, at no cost. This program is designed for entrepreneurs and marketing professionals who want to learn how to apply artificial intelligence to improve their marketing strategy and capture the attention of their
Monday, December 02, 2024RivCoED: Small Business Week, OASIS Pitch Competition, & More!
Join RivCoED in Supporting Local Entrepreneurs This Small Business Saturday! November 30th: This Small Business Saturday, shop local—whether in person or online—and support small businesses this holiday season. Small businesses make up 96.4% of Riverside County’s economy, employing 340,510 people (41.8% of employees in the county) and bringing $11 million in payroll each quarter. When you #ShopRiversideCounty, you’re supporting job creation, driving economic growth, and enriching local communities. Stop
Saturday, November 30, 2024Shop Small on Small Business Saturday, don't miss your last chance to nominate your business for National Small Business Week awards, register for a market research webinar, and more!
SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman is urging Americans to embrace the spirit of the holiday season by supporting local small businesses on Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday is tomorrow and will kick off SBA’s 2nd annual holiday campaign, the Season of Small Business. The Season of Small Business will continue through December and encourages consumers to support small businesses throughout the holiday season. Learn more Tomorrow is Small
Monday, November 25, 2024IE Together: November 22, 2024
Inland Empire Together:The Inland Empire's Voice for Business and Quality of Life Issue No. 253 | November 22, 2024 MEMBERS AND PARTNERS UPDATES 2025 Annual Dinner and Awards Reception Join us for IEEP's Annual Dinner and Awards Reception on January 9, 2025! This event honors outstanding organizations and individuals helping the Inland Empire grow in size and representation. We invite all IEEP members, partners, and friends to celebrate another year of advocacy, collaboration, and
Monday, November 25, 2024Deadline Approaching in California for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Monsoon, Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding
Disaster Field Operations Center West Release Date: Nov. 25, 2024 Media Contact: Eslam M. ElFatatry, (916) 735-1500, Eslam.ElFatatry@sba.gov Release Number: CA 20296-02 Follow us on X, Facebook, Blogs & Instagram Deadline Approaching in California for SBA Working Capital Loans Due to Monsoon, Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding “As communities across the Southeast continue to recover and rebuild after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the SBA remains focused on its mission to provide support to
Monday, November 25, 2024Get tips to prepare your business for Small Business Saturday and the holiday shopping season, nominate your business for National Small Business Week awards, and more!
Next week! Small Business Saturday is November 30, a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. When your dollars stay in your community, you help small businesses thrive and your neighborhood prosper. Please join SBA and organizations across the country in supporting your local small businesses by shopping small. Learn more As a small business owner, chances are you’ve been gearing up for the annual post-Thanksgiving surge in consumer spending and
Monday, November 18, 2024Unemployment Up Again; Honoring Veterans in the Local Economy
UNEMPLOYMENT UP AGAIN, HONORING VETERANS IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY The Inland Empire’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 5.7% in October - up from 5.5% the prior month - according to new data released today. Regional unemployment is higher than the statewide rate and has increased in 6 of the last 7 months. Like last month, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rise has coincided with monthly job growth in the Inland Empire. Total non-farm employment last month was up 1.4% compared to
Monday, November 18, 2024THRIVE Newsletter
CA Jobs First Newsletter - October 2024 California Jobs First, formerly known as the Community Economic Resilience Fund, is a $600 million initiative aimed at promoting sustainable and equitable economic recovery post-COVID-19 by diversifying local economies and fostering industries that create accessible, high-quality jobs. It provides competitive grants across California's 13 regions, empowering historically disadvantaged communities. California Jobs First, antes conocido como el Fondo de Resiliencia
Monday, November 18, 2024IE Together: November 15, 2024
Inland Empire Together:The Inland Empire's Voice for Business and Quality of Life Issue No. 252 | November 15, 2024 MEMBERS AND PARTNERS UPDATES Regional Leadership Academy Session 3: SoCalGas On Friday, November 8th, 2024, the cohort visited SoCalGas’s Model Hydrogen Home and Energy Resource Center (ERC) in Downey. Regional Public Affairs Manager Kristine Scott provided an overview of SoCalGas's initiatives and advocacy efforts. After presentations, the group toured the ERC and the model
Monday, November 18, 2024Shop at local businesses on Small Business Saturday, celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week, and more!
Two weeks away! Small Business Saturday is November 30, a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. When your dollars stay in your community, you help small businesses thrive and your neighborhood prosper. Please join SBA and organizations across the country in supporting your local small businesses by shopping at a small business. Learn more On Wednesday, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman traveled to Dayton to celebrate the opening of Ohio’s very
Monday, November 18, 2024RivCoED: Business Resources, CBU Family Business Center Morning Meetups, & More!
In 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy issued a challenge to communities nationwide to coalesce around the goal of American reshoring and manufacturing. Aiming to strengthen our supply chain and create good-paying jobs in critical industries, the initiative is funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Blended Impact answered the call and quickly assembled a ten-party stakeholder group aiming to make the Inland Empire counties of Riverside and San Bernardino eligible to compete over the year and a half
Wednesday, July 17, 2024Longtime Board Member Randy Record Announces Retirement from EMWD's Board of Directors Effective January 2025
Longtime Board Member Randy Record Announces Retirement from EMWD's Board of Directors Effective January 2025 Perris, CA (July 17, 2024) — After 24 years representing Division 3 of Eastern Municipal Water District’s (EMWD) service area, Board Member Randy Record, announced today that he will not be seeking reelection in November 2024. He will be retiring from service on EMWD’s Board of Directors effective January 1, 2025. Since EMWD’s formation in 1950, there have only been four Division 3
Thursday, October 19, 2023Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Wednesday, September 20, 2023From Classroom to Boardroom: Tips for Teen Entrepreneurs
Being a teenager is an exciting time, full of opportunities and new experiences. One of the most rewarding things a young person can do is start their own business. With dedication, hard work, and the right guidance, it's entirely possible to create a successful venture even at a young age. In this article, we go over some essential tips to help teens get started on their entrepreneurial journey.Set Yourself Up for Success with Adobe Acrobat Teenage entrepreneurs can harness the power of Adobe
Thursday, March 09, 2023Find Success without Going to College: Tips for Building a Small Business
College isn't the only path to success in life and business. You can still become a successful entrepreneur with hard work, dedication, and the right resources. The Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce is here to help with a list of tips and resources you can use to get started; let's take a look.Start with an LLC Designation When starting your own business, one of the first steps is setting up an LLC designation. An LLC (limited liability company) will protect your personal assets from any potential legal
