Coachella Valley - OCIE SBDC

Welcome to Coachella Valley SBDC

Helping Your Business .

About Us

About

Business Consulting

Meet 1-on-1 with our specialized consultants for your business planning, marketing, funding, and management business needs. Schedule an appointment today.

Trainings

SBDC provides business workshops and training programs for current and aspiring business owners to start and grow their business at little to no cost.

Local Grants & Loans

Local cities are offering loan and grant programs to help businesses experiencing financial losses from COVID-19 in partnership with the SBDC.

SBDC Tech

We assist high tech, high growth, and scalable businesses looking to start their new tech venture, obtain angel/venture capital, or SBIR/STTR assistance.

Core Service Areas

Services

Marketing

Know your customers

Marketing

Your product or service has value for your customers – but who are they, how do you target them communicate with them, or reach them? Our marketing consultants can help you not only understand your customers, but also help you grow, retain and delight them.

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Funding

Find the best fit for your business

Funding

Ready to finance your business, but not sure where to start? Or looking to refinance debt or expand your business? Our financial consultants can help you explore your financing options, securely package your loan, introduce you to our network of over 100 funding institutions and help you obtain the best loan terms.

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Management

We keep things simple

Management

Our consultants can help you assess new technologies to create efficiencies in your business, help you review your inventory management processes, review your your costs, develop processes and more.

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Business Planning

We use a growth-minded approach

Business Planning

Whether you’re just starting or looking to expand your business, our consultants work with you step by step to identify your business objectives then develop a written plan of action to include financial, management and operational strategies over a specified timeline.

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The Latest

Blog

City of Tustin Grants CSUF SBDC the Outstanding Economic Development Partner Award

August 8, 2023

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

2023 Orange County International Trade Forecast and Business Roundtable

July 7, 2023

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

The Factorie’s Grand Reopening – More Than a Store

June 26, 2023

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

Metal Kitchen Food Truck Grand Opening

June 16, 2023

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

Testimonials

"Lupe keeps me informed and updated on any opportunities available for our business. She makes herself available to assist me with any business questions or concerns about strategizing for survival during these challenging times with COVID."

"My weekly meetings with Hugo were beneficial to bounce around ideas, collaborate on strategy and direction, and come together with a solid business plan for the startup of our new handyman business."

"SBDC was a resource that propped us up and provided much needed support. We learned so much along the way and we would not be here without Angela. She was a wealth of knowledge and a rock throughout our entire building process."

"Lupe possesses a wealth of knowledge about SBDC workings. With pleasant and selfless care she assisted us and guided us to obtain EIDL as well as valuable Grants our company received from the SBDC that enabled us to survive these challenging times."

Network Stakeholders

Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Funding is not an endorsement of any product, opinion, or service. All programs are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis.

Funded in part through a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.