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Business Assistance for Veterans

Riverside County Veterans Business Resources NOW Program provides valuable business resources to our Veteran community.

Learn more about procurement opportunities, financing options, hiring and training incentives, and starting or expanding a business at quarterly workshops, and keep up to date on current events and resources.

Contact us today for assistance.

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Veterans Business Resources Now Program - Riverside County Office of Economic Development

Veteran Startup

If you are an aspiring business owner, you won't want to miss this workshop! An SBDC consultant will show you the steps needed to
start your own business successfully.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

10 a.m. - Noon

In-Person: Temecula Valley Entrepreneur's Exchange

43200 Business Park Dr.

Temecula, CA 92590

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Veteran Skills Accelerator Program

No out-of-pocket costs for participants. A virtual skills training program for Veterans based in Moreno Valley, CA. Small, cohort-based groups where participants receive one-on-one support to achieve career success.

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SBA Celebrates 13th Annual National Veterans Small Business Week

WASHINGTON ─ Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it will celebrate the 13th year of National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW) from Nov. 9–13, 2026. The week honors America’s 1.6 million veteran-owned small businesses and the commitment to excellence, quality, and strength that defines veteran entrepreneurship. The theme of this year’s NVSBW is “Honoring Veteran-Owned, American Made.”

 

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Riverside County Resources

There are many County, State, Federal and other resources available to assist Veteran business owners and entrepreneurs in their journey to start or expand a business. See links below to explore.

State Resources

For more information on State resources available to Veterans, see links below.

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Other Resources

For more information on other additional resources available to Veterans, see links below.

Accessity

Small business loans that offer a 1% loan discount to Veterans.

LinkedIn Premium

Veterans receive one year of LinkedIn Premium and LinkedIn Learning for free.

Second Service Foundation

Supporting Veterans, Military Spouses, and Gold Star Families as they grow their ideas and small business from startup to the stars.

VetFran

VetFran's mission is to connect talented and patriotic veterans with so much to offer with franchise business ownership opportunities.

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