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Riverside County Small Business Thrive Program

Riverside County has been allocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support and help rebuild the Riverside County business startup ecosystem and support businesses that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding will provide small business startup assistance and support for existing businesses to stabilize and grow by providing needed technical and grant funding for operational costs.

The RivCo Small Business Thrive Program (Thrive Program) consists of training, technical and financial assistance with the collaboration of two partners: AmPac Business Capital (AmPac) and Cal State Fullerton University Auxiliary Services Corporation (ASC).

Grants will be awarded in amounts ranging from $1,000 - $5,000, depending on the type of business being started or expanded.

The program requires applicants attend one of the Thrive training webinars/workshops, receive one-on-one consulting services through ASC and financial literacy training from AmPac and/or SBDC in order to receive a grant.

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Thrive Workshops

Below are current Thrive workshops focused on starting or expanding your business. Check back often for additional workshops and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of program updates and opportunities to fuel your success.

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SBDC Level Up

SBDC Level Up is a program developed by the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network to assist small business owners in identifying when they are ready to expand and drive their business to the next level.

Riverside County MADE

Riverside County MADE is aimed at assisting Riverside County startup product-based businesses with entering the marketplace.
At the completion of the program, eligible participants can apply for a County of Riverside grant of $2,500.

Veteran Entrepreneur Business Start Program

Calling all veteran entrepreneurs! Successfully launch your businesses with this program as we cover topics on business planning, finance, market analysis, digital marketing, social media, licenses, permits, and more.

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For additional information on the Thrive Program please contact us at [email protected] or 951.955.8916. As programming is available, information will be shared on our social media and in newsletters.

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