WELCOME TO THE OCIE SBDC

Your community
of business experts.

Whether you are looking to grow your business or are just getting started, the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC is ready to help you on your journey.

Helping businesses succeed.

With a team of more than 100 business owners and industry experts, the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network is the consulting firm you need for your business. We offer no-cost resources to entrepreneurs throughout the Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.

Westminster Small Business Expo

Join us for an informative and interactive conference in partnership with the City of Westminster! The event will feature expert panels, a business networking session, and insights on upcoming grants and programs that can fuel your growth.

State of California: Emergency Registry

Emergency contracting allows businesses to secure government contracts on an expedited basis, ensuring communities receive critical support when they need it most.

SBDC EATS

Are you interested in starting your own food business? SBDC EATS is a program that helps you learn what it takes to do so! Through this program, you will be guided through the necessary steps to plan, build, and launch your food business and products in the marketplace.

Our Services

Consulting

The OCIE SBDC offers confidential one-on-one expert business consulting. From planning and marketing to lease negotiations and government contracting, the OCIE SBDC team will be by your side working with your business to achieve that next milestone.

Trainings

From lunch-and-learn webinars to cohort training programs, we offer an array of learning opportunities designed to help you grow your business and achieve success. Our training programs are taught by both our team of experts and partners — all of whom are industry professionals positioned to answer your questions. 

Capital

Financing and refinancing your business is tough and it’s hard to know where to start. Our team of financial consultants will assist you in exploring your options, matching you with a credible lender from among our network of more than 100 institutions, and helping you determine the best loan terms.

Resources

There is a wealth of resources available to business owners, and the OCIE SBDC can help you access them. Whether you are positioned to utilize a hiring subsidy when hiring a new employee, need to connect with a public official, have human resources needs, or would like market research for your business, the OCIE SBDC can connect you with these resources and many more.
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