City of Riverside, CA - Community & Economic Development Department

A new training opportunity is now open in Riverside:

Cohort 3 of the Voltu EV Training Program is now accepting applications for a June 15, 2026 start date in Riverside, CA 📍

This 5-week, hands-on training program offers:
• 🔧 Real manufacturing experience
• 🎓 An industry-recognized certificate
• 🚀 A pathway to full-time roles at Voltu for top performers

Interested candidates can apply directly at: voltumotor.com/joinus

Save the date! Join the City of Riverside for Developer Day on June 10, 2026.
 
Learn about new development initiatives with development-ready sites and local programs in Riverside.
 
📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
⏰ 10–11 A.M.
💻 Virtual Event
 
To register, please email [email protected] by Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
 

Building international partnerships that create local opportunity. 🌎🤝

The City of Riverside welcomed Consul General Guo Shaochun and his delegation for a productive visit focused on strengthening economic and cultural ties.

Riverside’s Economic Development team highlighted the city’s continued growth, investment opportunities, and commitment to innovation and business expansion.

We’re live at ICSC Las Vegas 🎉

Come visit us at Booth 2960K in Central Hall. Connect with our team and learn why Riverside is where business grows.

Driving growth, creating opportunity, and building Riverside’s future 🌟
 
This Economic Development Week, we’re celebrating the impact of economic development in the City of Riverside—from supporting local businesses to attracting new investment, jobs, and innovation.
 
Economic development is about more than numbers. It’s about creating a stronger, more vibrant Riverside for businesses, residents, and future generations.
 

This week we’re celebrating both Economic Development Week and Small Business Week 🎉
 
🏪 Small Business Week celebrates our local entrepreneurs and businesses.

📈 Economic Development Week highlights the programs and planning that help support a strong, growing local economy.
 
Together, they help create jobs, support local businesses, and strengthen Riverside’s quality of life.
 

Bringing global investment to Riverside 🌍

The City of Riverside joined regional partners to host the first Inland SoCal SelectUSA Spin-Off.

With 13 international companies participating, this experience included the Riverside County Fast Pitch event, networking with the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, a business support panel at UC Riverside, and a behind-the-scenes tour of CE-CERT.

This event reflects the City’s ongoing efforts to attract international business and expand economic opportunities locally.

Riverside, California isn’t just a place. It is a strategic gateway to global growth. 🌎

The City of Riverside is at the SelectUSA Investment Summit this week, connecting investors and businesses with opportunities to grow and thrive in the heart of Southern California.

As California’s 12th largest city and home to more than 300,000 residents, Riverside offers a diverse workforce, major consumer markets, and one of the most dynamic logistics networks in the country.

Visit Booth 511 or scan the QR code in the graphic to explore the data and opportunities firsthand. Let’s build something big together. 🤝