What free resources does the EDC provide and how?
| Resources |
Services & Methods |
| Employee Training |
Referrals to ETP funding; access to numerous education and training agencies |
| Business Planning |
Low-cost and SBA loan referrals; technology, manufacturing, and financing processes; supplier/vendor referrals |
| Site Selection |
Screening for available properties for lease/sale; referrals to qualified commercial real property experts |
| Technical Assistance Expediting Code Compliance |
Key resource people provide technical assistance to enable clients to get through "The Code"; referrals to specialists, SBDC, EDA, Economic Alliance, city/county permit and planning assistance |
| Red Team |
Assemble all available resources to bring crucial assistance to a business on the verge of failing or moving. Resources include government, utilities, investors, landlords, etc. |
| Project Finance |
Referrals to city and/or county government, SBDC's Certified Development Corp., local lenders / investors / accountants, Diamond Venture Forum. |
| Import/Export |
Referrals to SBDC, U.S. Dept. of Commerce, RCC Center for International Trade Development, California State World Trade Commission |
| Marketing |
In collaboration with local government, local Chambers of Commerce, Riverside County EDA, and other community agencies, help develop a comprehensive strategy to competitively represent the region to investors, employers, educators, and visitors. |
| Education/Outreach |
Newsletter; luncheons; workshops; press releases; email announcements; legislative action; public presentations |
| Business Enhancement |
Business visitation, recruitment visits, distribution of economic development materials, demographics, research and analysis of business climate, real estate database |
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