EDA Winter Newsletter

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Economic Development

NEW DOWNTOWN RIVERSIDE BUSINESS CENTER

The Downtown Business Center, located in the Riverside Centre office campus, features a modern, retail storefront offering personalized economic development services that include demographic and market data, workforce development, and permitting services. The Center welcomes clients in a modern setting where they receive holistic and efficient customer service. EDA Concierge staff provides information about the county’s economy, programs and services based on the important “local knowledge” of the county’s market and sub-markets. Technology aids in remote service delivery with information provided in downloadable formats.

Services available:  Workforce Development Service Coordination  Entitlement & Permitting Assistance  Demographic & Market Analysis Data  International Trade Assistance  Small Business Assistance from Strategic Partners Other complimentary benefits of using the Center:  Conference Space for Business Meetings  Individual Work Space to use while in Downtown  Networking Events  Free Wi-Fi Connectivity  Adjacent to ExCITE High-Technology Incubator  Business Financing Programs  Arts and Tourism Information

Business Center Grand Opening - December 2, 2015

Important to the mission is its connectivity to the county’s many partners. The Center is conveniently located adjacent to the County Administrative Center and shares the Riverside Centre campus with the ExCITE business incubator. Partners in the center include the University of California, Riverside and the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center. The Center also provides art and tourism related information to clients who wish to access the many cultural and recreational amenities the region offers.