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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Veteran Entrepreneur Business Start - Thrive Program Workshop with Grant
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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Veteran Owned Business Expansion - Thrive Program Workshop with Grant
Veteran Owned Business Expansion is a program developed by the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center to assist Veteran small business owners in identifying when they are ready to expand and drive their business to the next level. Various approaches to growth will be identified and analyzed, including new revenue streams, entering new market segments / expanding customer base, expanding the team, acquiring new technology / equipment, adding strategic partners, new /additional locations, and mergers and acquisitions. Through this program, Veteran business owners will work on putting together their path towards controlled-risk growth as they evaluate and develop their metrics, benchmarks, teams, financials, and strategies to reach the next level of growth. At the completion of the program, eligible participants may apply for a County of Riverside Thrive grant of $2,500.
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Veterans Entrepreneurship Training Program
The Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program is a comprehensive program designed to equip veterans, active duty members and their spouses with the skills, knowledge, and mindset necessary to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape successfully.
Spanning over five months, the curriculum is divided into two phases, with the initial month focusing on foundational workshops and the subsequent four months dedicated to deeper exploration and individualized consulting. The top entrepreneur wins a $7,000 grant to start their business!
Mar 15, 2025 9:00 AM
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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.
County Resources
For more information on County resources available to Veterans, see links below.
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State Resources
For more information on State resources available to Veterans, see links below.
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Federal Resources
For more information on Federal resources available to Veterans, see links below.
Other Resources
For more information on other additional resources available to Veterans, see links below.