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Celebrate Small Business Saturday! Learn how you can support your local communities by shopping small this holiday season!

This November, we are excited to highlight Native-owned businesses, provide local resources, and share tips on how to support your local businesses!

Hispanic Heritage Month is here! Learn how you can support Hispanic-Owned Businesses this month, and every month!

Etsy is very effective in helping small business owners sell their products. Learn how to start a small business on Etsy today!

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Here are five steps to help you take your SEO knowledge to another level and make it easy for potential customers to find your website!

This year, we want to show appreciation to all LGBTQ+-owned businesses and their impact on our community. Stay tuned as we showcase some of our clients and the resources available.

Happy Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month! Join us this month as we celebrate APIDA-owned businesses.

Happy Women's History Month! This year's theme sheds light on all the remarkable women who provide healing and promote hope to their communities.

Happy Black History Month! As we continue to highlight some of our Black-owned clients, we’re shedding light on this year's Black History Month theme: Black Health and Wellness.

Join us as we celebrate and show our support for Native-owned business this Native American Heritage Month.

Hispanic Heritage Month

“One of the greatest things you have in life is that no one has the authority to tell you what

This story highlights the Outstanding Economic Development Partner Award granted to the CSUF SBDC by the City of Tustin.

Uncover economic forecasts and trade insights during the 2023 Orange County International Trade Forecast and Business Roundtable.

Orange County Businesses Learn About State Contracting Opportunities to Grow Their Business On Friday, April 28, The Orange County Inland Empire Small

Fullerton, November 2022 - In collaboration with the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network (OCIE SBDC Network,) the City of Tustin launched the first of its kind, the Tustin Level up Training and Grant Program, an initiative focused on providing growth opportunities to Tustin-based established small businesses through no cost training, no cost one-on-one consulting and access to $10K in grant funds.

We at the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center were fortunate enough to assist 40+ small business owners enter the marketplace and make their first sale through our MADE Program.

The OCIE SBDC is excited to announce the launch of 25 new businesses on Small Business Saturday at the OC Made ribbon cutting event.

City of Brea Small Business Clinic

On September 21, 2021, the California State University Fullerton Small Business Development Center (CSUF SBDC) hosted a small business clinic program offered in collaboration with the City of Brea and the Brea Chamber of Commerce at the Brea Civic Center located at One Civic Center, Brea, CA.

On August 25, 2021, the California State University Fullerton Small Business Development Center (CSUF SBDC) hosted a small business clinic program offered

Showcasing the launch of 13 new businesses in Orange County With the goal to assist entrepreneurs in accelerating the introduction of their

With a goal to assist brick-and-mortar businesses as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) hosted by California State University, Fullerton (CSUF), has launched the Main Street Digital program.

Written by: Molly B. Schmid, Ph.D., Senior Counselor, SBDC @ UCI Applied Innovation Orange County is the world’s primary hub of biomedical

If you own a small business or know someone that does, you’re probably aware of the notable impact local support has on

The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) was eager to show its support and welcome those attending the

Congratulations to Intrepid Escape Rooms on their Grand Opening! See how Jonathan Dautrich, Intrepid Escape Room's founder, was able to launch his business with the help of the SBDC network!

Rod Vandenbos started with an idea. After being assigned to bring cocktails to a BBQ, he took a long look at all

Anibal Martinez officially opened the doors of The A.M. Contemporary Furnishings in Buena Park on May 6 with the help of the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center.

Fara opened the doors to Skin and Brow Haus on April 22, 2022. Read how she started her small business with the help of the CSUF SBDC.

 On November 11th, 2012, I Like Pie – Bake Shop opened its doors in Claremont Village.  Although many people were present, and

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Situation Mr. Mark Vaca came to Inland Empire SBDC in Dec 2014 to meet with Karla Gonzalez, after attending a Certification Workshop

A quinceañera marks the transition from childhood to womanhood for young Latina girls. Anika Alexa believes planning a quinceañera can serve an

Desert Hot Springs Chiropractic Has Your Back, Neck, and Everything Else Dr. Tiffany Raith is proud to serve the chiropractic needs of

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