The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce (GCVCC) is a regional chamber formed in 2016 to support a diverse business community that spans nearly 45 miles and serves the needs of nearly half a million year-round residents and over a million visitors each year.

As a registered 501 (c)(6) non-profit business membership organization, GCVCC is supported through the generous investment and support of over 1,300 members. They strive to enhance the overall business climate for its membership by being a: Catalyst for local commerce through economic development programs; Convener of elected officials, business professionals, and thought leaders through many member and public events; and Champion for the local business community through advocacy work.

Contact the GCVCC at (760) 347-0676 or via email at info@gcvcc.org.

The Coachella Valley Economic Partnership (CVEP)'s mission is to incite vision-driven transformation in the Greater Palm Springs region.

Established in 1994, CVEP has emerged as a vital innovator of regional business development initiatives. The partnership promotes a diversified, year-round economy by facilitating programs that stimulate job creation in key industries through business attraction, retention, and expansion.

CVEP serves innovators and entrepreneurs at every stage of business – from incubation to launch to daily operation. The organization manages the Palm Springs Innovation Hub (iHub), the Business Services Center, and organizes a robust schedule of professional training events.

Contact CVEP at (760) 340-1575 or via email at elevate@cvep.com.

The Desert Valley Builders Association (DVBA) is an association of building industry professionals, representing all levels of the construction industry and committed to ensuring that building of all types remains vibrant and strong in our region. DVBA is dedicated to providing excellence in community development while protecting the natural beauty of the Coachella and Imperial Valleys.

Contact DVBA at (760) 776-7001 or email Gretchen Gutierrez, CEO, at GG@TheDVBA.org.

The SCORE Mentors Coachella Valley is a non-profit 501(c)(3) association, part of the U.S. Small Business Administration and is dedicated to educating entrepreneurs in the formation, growth, and success of small businesses. SCORE has over 11,000 volunteer mentors nation-wide with vast experience in all aspects of guiding entrepreneurs through the business process.

SCORE Mentors Coachella Valley provides mentoring and education to thousands of start-up and existing businesses. Here are some successes over the past year:

• In 2021, 48 new business were started, with 82% of ‘in business’ clients still in business at the end of 2021
• A total of 135 jobs were created in 2021
• 74% of clients confirmed SCORE helped them with their business and 86% of clients would recommend SCORE
• 61% of 'in business' clients reported an increase in revenue

Contact SCORE at (760) 773-6507 or via email at help@score.org.

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development's mission is to elevate the economic position of the County and foster economic vitality, encourage business growth, build a positive business climate, preserve and enhance neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, and provide cultural and learning opportunities for all.

The Economic Development division offers support as you look to grow or expand your business in Riverside County. They partner with over 75 economic development partners to foster growth and build assets in communities across the County. There are many reasons to locate or expand a business in Riverside County.

Contact the Riverside County Office of Economic Development at (951) 955-0493 or via email at bizhinfo@rivco.org.

WorkCompLab is an educational site, by business owners - for business owners. They provide information and resources on worker's compensation coverage for small business owners, but also have an outstanding comprehensive guide for starting a business.

Thinking about starting a business but need assistance to get it started? For more information, review the WorkCompLab Comprehensive Guide to Starting a Business.

Contact WorkCompLab at https://workcomplab.com/about-us/.