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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 Contracting Workshop

Join us January 25, 2025 for our Veterans Contracting Workshop. Click the flyer to the right to register.

Stay tuned for additional Veterans’ workshop announcements focused on starting or expanding your business, securing government contracts, and more, and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay on top of program updates and opportunities to fuel your success.

 

Veteran Entrepreneur Business Start Thrive Program Workshop

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. Veteran Entrepreneurs Business Start is specifically focused on military veterans that are looking to start their first business.

At the completion of the program, eligible participants can apply for a County of Riverside grant of $2,500.

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Veteran Business Resources NOW Program: How to Start Your Business - 2 Hour Workshop

Unlock Your Potential: Starting Your Veteran Owned Business

Take the first step in your entrepreneurial journey with our empowering workshop designed specifically for veterans. This session will guide you through the essentials of starting and growing your own business, helping you transform your skills and experiences into a thriving enterprise.

Key Topics:

  • Government Contracting
  • Veteran-Owned Small Business Certification
  • Government Contracting
  • Opportunities Resources Available to You
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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.
 

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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.