The Hubs for Business Support & Entrepreneurial Resources for the Region!
Led by CSUSB’s Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE), the strategically positioned ERC locations are your go-to resource centers for aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to elevate their success! Our expert team offers a comprehensive range of focused services, including business counseling, training, and access to essential resources. Whether you’re crafting your business plan, navigating licensing, boosting your marketing, or securing capital, the ERCs are here to ensure your ventures start strong, thrive, and grow!
Visit the San Bernardino ERC Location
Located inside the Studio D coworking community in downtown San Bernardino’s Chase building, ERC San Bernardino is the perfect place for attending training, receiving one on one counseling or hosting your next business event.
Learn more about our services, programs or to host an event.
POWERED BY:
Thanks to the generous support of the City of San Bernardino the San Bernardino ERC location went from concept to opening its doors in November 2023.
Visit the Temecula ERC Location
Located inside the Temecula Valley Entrepreneur’s Exchange, the entire second floor is dedicated to business education, technical assistance and one on one counseling.
Learn more about our services, programs or to host an event.
POWERED BY:
Thanks to the generous support of the City of Temecula and the Riverside Office of Economic Development the Temecula ERC went from concept to opening its doors in January 2024. Located on the 2nd floor of the Temecula Valley Entrepreneurs Exchange.
Discover the ERC Service & Program Providers
The ERCs, at its core, will provide both short and long-term business counseling and training services from programs such as the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IESBDC), Inland Empire Women’s Business Center (IEWBC) that will assist business owners at every stage of development, from startup to growth. In addition, we will provide a range of specialized programs and services. Including, but not limited to, areas of focus such as licensing, permitting, legal references, access to capital, potential grant opportunities, and workforce development.
Become an ERC Affiliate Service Provider
We are always seeking smart and effective support services for the entrepreneurs and small business owners of the Inland Empire!
Specifically we are classroom-based business skills training programs targeted toward companies owned by minorities, women, veterans, and other underrepresented microentrepreneurs. Training will work to deliver relevant skills for the ever-evolving set of problems microentrepreneurs face. The program can be for startup entrepreneurs who want to participate in local marketplaces (farmers markets), online e-commerce platforms, or service providers. In addition, the program can target existing small businesses if the program can deliver measurable results.
Does that sound like you and your organization? Then please we encourage you to submit a proposal...
ERC Affiliate ApplicationThe Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC) Affiliate program is looking for organizations for the purpose of small business training and entrepreneurial enhancement programs and resources. The ERC may support your programs’ efforts with space for training or operations (where available), marketing support, client registration and tracking, and operational funding. If you or an organization you work with currently support small business initiatives and would be interested in becoming an affiliate partner, please submit your proposal
Service Objectives & Expectations of Our Partners:
- • Ensure that all current and aspiring small business owners have consistent access to the resources they need to start and grow their businesses.
- • Provide long-term small business support that ensures sustainable success.
- • Address disparities in small business ownership and entrepreneurship by focusing on Latinos and others from underrepresented groups.
- • Increase coordination and collaboration among entrepreneurial support organizations working within the region to establish a clear and easy-to-access continuum of support for entrepreneurs and small business owners.