Thrive Program | RivCo Office of Economic Development

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 $1,500 - $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.

Featured Thrive Program

Riverside County Made

Riverside County MADE is aimed at assisting Riverside County start-up product-based businesses with entering the marketplace to validate their concepts. Participants will discover the core concepts to create a successful business. Participants will be eligible for a $2,500 grant on completion.

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Upcoming and Past Thrive Programs

The following programs are upcoming or closed. Clicks the links for for information. Please stay tuned.

Main Street Digital Program

Will assist existing brick-and-mortar retail businesses to create a digital presence for their businesses. Participants are eligible for a $1,000 grant on completion.

Level Up

Level Up is a program developed to assist small business owners in identifying when they are ready to expand and drive their business to the next level. Participants are eligible for a $2,500 grant on completion.

MARKETING DIGITAL Para Negocios en la Calle Comercial

Marketing Digital para Negocios en la Calle Comercial es un programa de 6 sesiones de entrenamiento y capacitación que le ayudara a ampliar su conocimiento sobre conceptos y tácticas de marketing digital con instrucciones prácticas que le ayudaran a incrementar la presencia de su negocio en línea y ganar clientes. Al finalizar el programa, los participantes elegibles pueden aplicar para una subvención del Condado de Riverside

Veteran Owned Business Expansion Program

Veteran-Owned Business Expansion is a program is designed to assist Veteran small business owners in identifying when they are ready to expand and drive their business to the next level. At the completion of the program, eligible participants can apply for a County of Riverside grant of $2,500.

¡Mi Negocio, Mi Futuro!

¡En tan solo seis sesiones de entrenamiento, obtendrás la información y desarrollarás las habilidades para comenzar tu propio negocio!

Farm to Retail Program

For entrepreneurs and small farmer business owners wanting to sell retail products. Participants are eligible for a $5,000 grant on completion.

Starting a Home Childcare Program

Will assist entrepreneurs wanting to start a childcare business. Participants are eligible for a $5,000 grant on completion.

International Trade with Coupang

will assist existing county manufacturers with selling their products in Korea. Participants are eligible for a $5,000 grant on completion.

California Shop Small - Riverside County Edition

California Shop Small is a 6-week program to help product-based aspiring or existing business owners sell online. At the completion of the program, eligible participants can apply for a County of Riverside grant of $2,500.

Veterans Entrepreneur Business Start Program

Will assist Veterans to launch a small business and provide 30 participants with $2,500 grants. Starts January 11, 2023.

SBDC Start

Are you interested in starting your own business and unsure of where to begin? SBDC Start is a startup series designed to teach you how! Participants are eligible for a $2,500 grant on completion.

Eleva Tu Negocio

El programa te ofrece 6 módulos de aprendizaje que se centran en los principales impulsores de éxito para hacer crecer y elevar tu negocio. Al finalizar el programa, los participantes elegibles pueden aplicar para una subvención del Condado de Riverside.

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To learn more about the Thrive Program training , follow the SBDC button below or CLICK HERE.

For additional information on the Thrive Program please contact us at Bizinfo@rivco.org or 951.955.8916. As programming is available, information will be shared on our social media and in newsletters.

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