Start a Business

One of life's most exciting and rewarding challenges is small business ownership. Small business owners represent one of the fastest growing segments of the economy. Riverside is a great place to start or grow your business and the Chamber in partnership with the City of Riverside’s Economic Development Department is here to help. Located in the fastest-growing economic region in the State, this award-winning City is ranked #1 among all Inland Empire cities in virtually every economic indicator, including number of jobs, number of businesses, amount of office, industrial and retail space, assessed valuation and bank deposits.

Here you’ll find information on the different forms of business organization, the establishment of a basic business plan, securing adequate financial support and more:

• SCORE Business Tools
• Business Resource Guide
• Office of Economic Development