What you can get
Free private meetings with a business mentor.
Who it's for
Entrepreneurs and small-business owners in Riverside County and the Coachella Valley.
What you need to know
- Use your ZIP code to find a mentor who serves your area.
- Explain the business goal or problem you want to work on.
- Mentoring is free; some separate classes may charge a fee.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: SCORE Inland Empire free business mentoring
Benefits and limits
Free confidential mentoring for starting, growing or strengthening a small business.
Full requirements
Entrepreneurs and small business owners in Riverside County and the Coachella Valley can request a mentor through SCORE's ZIP-code matching or local chapter page. Mentoring is free; workshops may be free or charge a stated registration fee. Share the business goal during matching and confirm the mentor's availability and meeting format.
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.
SCORE explicitly lists Riverside County and the Coachella Valley in this chapter's service area, which includes Desert Hot Springs.
Areas listed in the source
Desert Hot Springs
Where this information comes from
SCORE Inland Empire - 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.