CVEP opened the Coachella Valley Small Business Development Center (CVSBDC) at the Rabobank Regional Business Center in mid-January of this year.  Funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of California and other private sector partners, the SBDC provides local businesses and entrepreneurs with expert consulting, training, access to capital and other resources.  Since opening its doors 8 weeks ago, the CVSBDC has met with over 30 clients totaling over 100 advising hours.  These clients include already established businesses here in the valley as well as several start-up companies. 

The CVSBDC can be credited with saving 8 local jobs and is currently working with companies to create over 50 jobs for local residents in the next few months.  In addition to advising, CVSBDC will assist businesses looking to obtain financing.  Currently they are working on securing over $4 million for local businesses.  This is a great new resource CVEP has at its business hub, the Coachella Valley SBDC program aims to support economic growth and development of the valley economy by advancing job creation, retention and business expansion, matching perfectly with the goals outlined in CVEP's blueprint.   Learn more about the day to day activities by "liking" the SBDC Facebook page.