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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. For information on specific services please click on a link/graphic below.

Business Assistance Now Program

Business Assistance Now Program

Educational Opportunities

Educational Opportunities

Demographics

Demographics

International Trade Assistance

International Trade Assistance

THRIVE Program

THRIVE Program

Riverside County Film Commission

Riverside County Film Commission

What is Riverside County Economic Development?

What is Riverside County Economic Development?

2024 Economic Profile

2024 Economic Profile

Starting a Business in Riverside County

Starting a Business in Riverside County

Riverside County Intelligence Report 2024

Riverside County Intelligence Report 2024

Featured Event

Riverside County Innovation

Innovation has long been a hallmark of Riverside County, with its roots in the revolutionary California Navel Oranges that took hold within its borders almost 150 years ago. Today, the region continues to attract investors, visionaries, and entrepreneurs who are planting the seeds of innovation and giving it a new lease on life. To support this growth, Riverside County has established a network of Innovation Centers that have helped raise hundreds of millions of dollars for new ventures in the last decade, and are poised to attract even more investment to the region.

This ecosystem of Innovation Centers is not only driving investment but also job growth throughout the County. The Inland Empire, which includes both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, has outpaced the nation in tech job growth, with tech jobs growing 3.5% in the region in 2018, second only to the state. According to The Center for Social Innovation at the University of California, Riverside, innovation-related jobs in Riverside County have grown a staggering 74% over the last five years, cementing the region's position as a thriving center for innovation and job creation.

Click on the button below to read more about Riverside County Innovation!

Innovation Month           [email protected] 

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Business Resource Guide

Looking for resources for your start-up or existing business?

Click HERE to browse the County’s newest resource guide.

In this guide, find resources for businesses seeking to relocate or expand in Riverside County including federal, state and local business incentives, employee training, financial assistance and much more!

 

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About Riverside County

Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. It covers more than 7,300 square miles and is home to 2.4+ million residents.

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