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Riverside County Office of Economic Development

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development (RivCoED) department has been established to provide the highest level of service to our customers, businesses, patrons and residents. RivCoED is committed to foster economic vitality, to preserve and enhance neighborhoods, to improve the quality of life and to promote learning for all residents of Riverside County. Through a wide range of economic development programs, the department is dedicated to creating a system for responsible economic growth in the unincorporated regions as well as with city partners. RivCoED is the distinctive combination of knowledge and method to successfully deliver these public services to Riverside County businesses and residents.

The Office of Economic Development has several units that aggressively promote Riverside County and its business development opportunities, including Economic Development, International Business Office, Libraries and Special Districts. The overarching goal of the department is to facilitate regional economic development efforts that promote job growth, investment, entrepreneurship, and innovation; the office also creates a business-friendly climate that supports the efforts of the private sector.

Mission

RivCoED is committed to foster economic vitality, to preserve and enhance neighborhoods, to improve the quality of life and to promote learning for all residents of Riverside County. Through a wide range of economic development programs, the department is dedicated to creating a system for responsible economic growth in the unincorporated regions as well as with city partners.

Vision

RivCoED is the distinctive combination of knowledge and method to successfully deliver these public services to Riverside County businesses and residents. The reorganization of the Economic Development Agency (EDA) presented an opportunity to create a new department with a focused purpose to effectuate achievement and success. Staff have been given the opportunity to use their leadership skills to create a streamlined and efficient level of service, while continuing to be flexible to address issues quickly and seize opportunities to enhance the quality of life in the region.

Divisions

Economic Development

The Economic Development division is here to offer support as you look to grow or expand your business in the County of Riverside. We partner with over 75 economic development partners to foster growth and build assets in communities across the County. Riverside County is the perfect place for your business and investment. There are many reasons to locate or expand a business in Riverside County.

Community Facilities Districts

Community Facilities Districts (CFDs), more commonly known as Mello-Roos, are special districts established by local governments as a means of obtaining additional public funding. The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (named after it authors, former State Senator Henry Mello and former Assemblyman Mike Roos) is a flexible tool to help finance needed maintenance and services through the levy of voter approved special taxes.

County Service Areas

The Community & Cultural Services Division oversees the operation of 60 County Service Areas (CSAs), including 21 CSAs with community advisory boards appointed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. Each CSA is authorized to provide services based on the needs of each community. The CSA collects special taxes and assessments to provide services to specific areas of the County. CSA jurisdiction covers the entire unincorporated Riverside County and provides municipal services.

Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens

The Edward-Dean Museum was founded in 1958 in Cherry Valley by Edward Eberle and Dean Stout to showcase their collection of 16th to 19th century Asian and European furnishings and decorating arts. In 1964 ownership and operational responsibility was transferred over to the County of Riverside. In 1999, the Riverside Economic Development Agency assumed the primary role for the administration and operations of the Edward-Dean Museum & Gardens. With 16 acres of stunning beauty and tranquility nestled in picturesque Cherry Valley, the Edward-Dean Museum is the ideal location.

Edward-Dean Museum garden with a statue and gazebo

Perris Valley Cemetery District

An enabling act creating public cemeteries was adopted in 1909. The purpose of the act was to assure that California cemeteries would be cared for in a dignified and respectful manner. Today, over 256 communities are served by public cemetery districts throughout California, including the ten districts within the County of Riverside. The Perris Valley Cemetery District was created in 1927. In January of 2002 the Riverside County Board of Supervisors became trustees. With the Board of Supervisors as trustees the district became a dependent special district.

Riverside County Library System

The Riverside County Library System (RCLS) is a network of 36 libraries, two bookmobiles, and a city museum. The network provides services to over one million people across the county. During fiscal year 2017-2018, RCLS logged over 3.2 million visitors, and loaned more than 2.4 million items out of the RCLS collection that contains 1,337,332 items. Visitors also logged more than 386,000 computer sessions. We issued over 41,000 library cards to new customers which increased the total amount of library card holders to 665,128. More than 8,900 Library patrons also took advantage of the resources offered at our two Bookmobiles which service the Western Riverside County and the Coachella Valley. We were joined by more than 13,000 volunteers donating over 49,000 dedicated hours.

Inside of a library with shelves and books

Riverside County Demographic Highlights

2,454,453 Population

36.2 Median Age

73,000 Median Household Income

45,800 Per Capita Income

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