What you can get
Free private business advice from a Small Business Development Center adviser.
Who it's for
People starting or running a small business in the Coachella Valley.
What you need to know
- Your business or planned business must be within the center’s service area.
- Start with an intake appointment so staff can match you with an adviser.
- Advice and loan preparation do not guarantee a grant or loan.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: Coachella Valley SBDC business consulting
Benefits and limits
No-cost confidential business consulting for startups and existing businesses.
Full requirements
For aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners within the network's service area, which includes Riverside County and the Coachella Valley. Start with the intake appointment so the team can match your needs to a consultant. Advice can cover planning, marketing, financing and operations; consulting does not itself award a grant or guarantee a loan.
Read the program's requirements Checked Oct 30, 2026
Key requirements, not the complete provider checklist. Final eligibility, address and funding decisions belong to the provider.
Availability and area
Provider confirmation needed
Listed by the provider. Confirm current enrollment, appointments or funding with the provider; participation and assistance require its review.
The network explicitly serves Riverside County; county material identifies the Coachella Valley center as serving Cabazon east to Blythe, including Desert Hot Springs.
Areas listed in the source
Desert Hot Springs
Where this information comes from
Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network - official program information
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
Direct official-source review on October 30, 2026. This listing summarizes the program; the provider decides eligibility and approval.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.