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Year-to-Date Economic Impact:

Capital Infusion: $76,493,721

Goal: $54,500,000

 

140 %

Jobs Created: 742

Goal: 414

 

179%

Jobs Retained: 670

Goal: 218

 

307%

New businesses Created: 67

Goal: 81

 

83%

Increase in Sales:
$24,921,664

Contracts:
$20,758,248

About Us

Mission Statement

The Orange County/Inland Empire SBDC Network stimulates economic growth in Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties by providing small businesses and entrepreneurs with expert consulting, effective training and access to resources.

Vision Statement

Leading the way for small business success.

Since 2003, the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network has been providing small businesses with the information and tools they need to thrive and prosper. Comprised of a Lead Center, based at the Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at California State University, Fullerton, and five primary service centers, Orange County SBDC, Inland Empire SBDC, Coachella Valley SBDC, LaunchPad SBDC and the Tritech SBDC, the Orange County/Inland Empire SBDC Network is focused on empowering small businesses. We provide support for the economic growth and development of the Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino County economies by advancing job creation and retention and business expansion through expert consulting, effective training and access to resources.

Economic Impact

The Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network provides oversight and support for SBDCs located in the Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. The Orange County/Inland Empire SBDC Network is a leader in providing no-cost consulting and low-cost training to the business community. The SBDC program supports the growth and development of the Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino County economies by assisting in job creation, job retention and business expansion.

The Orange County/Inland Empire SBDC Network has had a tremendous impact on the economies of the communities served.  Between 2006 and 2011, as result of consulting services received, clients verified over $211 million in financing, 2,669 jobs created, 1,326 jobs saved, and over $173 million recorded increases in sales.

Data for Orange County/ Inland Empire SBDC
Calendar Year 2006 – 2011