Helping founders find community and connections
Foundational entrepreneurship program for women at Hera Hub Mission Valley, designed to help early-stage founders develop and launch their business ideas. Delivered within Hera Hub's coworking and mentorship ecosystem, with access to workshops, expert office hours, and peer community support.
Offers courses, workshops, and individualized support to Latina entrepreneurs, focusing on cooperative business development, financial literacy, leadership, and technology, while fostering community, providing technical assistance, and creating opportunities for networking and business growth.
Learn more →Capacity-building training and resources for microenterprise organizations and business coaches to improve service delivery to small business clients.
Learn more →Free digital literacy and small business online training for entrepreneurs and business owners in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Covers computer basics and 'Get Your Small Business Online' curriculum. Part of EDC's UPSKILL workforce development initiative, which also provides employer training, job seeker support, and small business owner education.
Learn more →Free training program for veteran entrepreneurs covering Contracts 101, government contracting, networking strategies, and business development fundamentals.
Learn more →Intensive yearlong program helping entrepreneurs launch cooperative businesses through workshops, technical assistance, and peer learning, focusing on advanced business, communication, and cooperative skills such as marketing, operations, governance, and decision-making.
Learn more →Entrepreneurship and business training for international partner companies and researchers entering the U.S. market. Programs range from a few days to 2 weeks, including customer validation, business modeling, and mentorship. Includes the Global Entrepreneur Accelerator (GEA) for startups seeking to establish U.S. market presence. Partners with Japan, Korea, and other international ecosystems.
Learn more →90-day cohort-based entrepreneurship training program for women in San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Participants attend a minimum of 13 workshops, meet individually with a business counselor, and develop a business plan. Cost ranges from $25–$130 based on income. Graduates have launched successful businesses across sectors including beauty, health/wellness, and professional services.
Learn more →Low-cost training workshops on business topics including marketing, finance, government contracting, and business operations.
Learn more →Year-long extracurricular program for SDSU undergraduate and graduate students of all majors. Provides hands-on workshops, mentorship from San Diego's entrepreneurship community, networking, and career guidance to develop entrepreneurial skills and mindset.
Learn more →Free and low-cost weekly business development workshops hosted every Wednesday at the Moreno Valley Business & Employment Resource Center in partnership with the IE-SBDC. Open to new and established business owners, covering topics such as starting a business, financial tools, email marketing, and social media. The Chamber also facilitates connections to IEWBC, SCORE, and other regional support organizations.
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