Inland Empire Small Business Development Center

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

10/12/2026

For those that were not able to attend the in-person AI workshop with SBDC and Moreno Valley's BERC, we invite you to participate in the upcoming online training. Scan the QR code to register!

Missed the first session of MoVal's AI for Small Business Workshop Series?

It's not too late to join! Attend this special virtual kickoff to explore how AI can help your business work smarter 💻📈

MEET YOUR HOST
Join Donnell P. Layne, AI Fellow with the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office and Director of the iMAKE Innovation Center at Moreno Valley College.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
➡️ Identify business challenges and opportunities for AI.
➡️ Explore practical AI and data applications.
➡️ Share your business needs to help shape future workshops.
➡️ Prepare for the next in-person session on October 28.

🔗 REGISTER NOW:
https://conta.cc/4i0u9wl

09/28/2026

Yadira Dominguez, one of our expert consultants will be part of this year's 18th Annual Connecting Faith & Business Conference! On Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Ontario Airport they explore how faith and purpose help business leaders find their direction and move forward with confidence.
Register at qrco.de/CFB2026

09/23/2026

Ready to sell your products at local holiday markets?

Join the Inland Empire SBDC Marketplace Accelerator starting September 30! Master permits, pricing, marketing, and booth design.

Plus, 20 selected vendors will make their first sales at Riverside’s Festival of Lights on December 5.

Don't wait. Register today: https://Mktpl-Retail-Vendor-2026.eventbrite.com

09/22/2026

🎉 What an incredible Latin Market Fest in Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday, September 20!

A huge thank you to the Viva Foundation, IE SBDC, and all the amazing local vendors who showed up and shined! 🛍️✨

Ready to turn your products into a profitable market booth? 🚀

Join the Inland Empire SBDC’s FREE 4-Week Marketplace Accelerator cohort starting September 30. Weekly sessions on Wednesdays | 6:00–8:00 PM Hybrid.

Plus, 20 selected vendors will get to sell LIVE at the Riverside Festival of Lights on Dec 5! 🎄✨

📲 Register today: https://Mktpl-Retail-Vendor-2026.eventbrite.com

09/18/2026

Italian Sweet Treats — From Local Pop-Ups to Wider Demand
Rosalinda of Italian Sweet Treats came into the Desiree Shank program looking for better marketing and a way to grow beyond weekend markets. Inside the Startup Collective, she learned how to position her dessert cart for events, pitch wineries and coordinators, and show up consistently on social media. She built a brand instead of just a pop-up booth — and that shift brought in new bookings, new partnerships, and a bigger audience that now recognizes her business across Temecula and beyond.

You too can turn your Market Booth Into another Success Business Story!
Apply for the COMPLIMENTARY 1:1 Consultation with Desiree Shank: https://forms.gle/jN3dcww6J6PDTqbr6

09/17/2026

Unlock key resources for your winery in just 60 minutes! 🍷
Join us on September 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for expert guidance on hiring, state incentives, permitting, and marketing strategies.

In just one hour, state and regional experts will walk through valuable programs designed to support your operation:
* Hiring and workforce training resources
* Permitting and planning assistance
* State business incentives
* Succession planning
* Marketing and business expansion strategies

Reserve Your Spot Today! https://tv-wineries-Workshop.eventbrite.com