We are taking input for a couple more weeks on our employer needs assessment. Your input will provide insight on what you're looking for in summer interns. We'll continue to grow this internship program in partnership with our local school districts and employers. Click here to access the survey.

Each April, partners across Riverside County collaborate to highlight and elevate innovation across the county. Don't miss the Quick Pitch happening in Wildomar on April 10th!

Businesses interested in participating can register using the QR code below. 

Membership in IAMC is very coveted and comes with a long waiting list. But, after around 3 years of waiting, we are glad to announce that we have been accepted to the Industrial Asset Management Council. 

This will aid in our mission to reach top global companies looking to grow and highlight this region's competitive advantage for business. 

Our membership comes with the ability to bring partners to conferences. If any partners are interested in learning more, please reach out to Connie: [email protected] 

We're committed to helping our local employers build out their talent pipelines of the future. To do this, we need to hear from you! Please take a moment to fill out our Employer Needs Assessment Survey. Your input will provide insight on what you're looking for in summer interns. We'll continue to grow this internship program in partnership with our local school districts and employers. Click here to access the survey.

The City of Menifee was recently voted Best City in the Inland Empire by the readers of Inland Empire Magazine. We'd like to congratulate the city on this exciting achievement! To read about this award, click here.

The 2025 State of the Region was held February 18th at the Ontario Convention Center. The theme was "Five Years Later, Four Years Ahead" and the event was presented by the Inland Empire Economic Partnership and San Antonio Regional Hospital. Click here to read the report by keynote speaker Manfred Keil, Chief Economist for Inland Empire Economic Partnership.

The City of Temecula has issued the following traffic advisory:

The month-long closure of the Winchester Rd loop-ramp going northbound onto the I-15 began on February 18th. Along with this full ramp closure, contractors will need to install traffic control barriers and striping, resulting in the full closure of Winchester Rd loop ramp until March 14, 2025. For more information, click here.

The Inland SoCal Accelerate Hub is a dynamic initiative designed to unify and bolster the efforts of entrepreneurial support organizations, accelerators, and incubators within the Inland Southern California region.

The EDC was recently appointed to UC Riverside's I-HUB coordination committee.

To attend the next meeting on February 4th, email Connie [email protected] 

MSJC Career Services & Experiential Learning is hosting a Partnering for Progress discussion on February 11th at the Temecula Campus. Community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and community-based organizations are invited to attend. The event will kick off with a breakfast at 9 AM. To register, use the QR code in the flyer below.

The City of Lake Elsinore's Office of Economic Development is hosting a Commercial Real Estate Broker Appreciation Breakfast on February 5th at Launch Pointe. You'll learn about the City, new and upcoming projects, and valuable opportunities including pocket-listings. To register, please contact the Lake Elsinore Economic Development Team. 

CSUSM Temecula is now offering a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program. With over 1.4 million annual openings in the United States, the demand for skilled nursing assistants is rapidly growing. 

Based at the CSUSM Temecula campus, the ten-week program offers flexible scheduling with both traditional and evening formats. This hybrid program combines online and in-person learning, providing a comprehensive and convenient educational experience. The first CNA cohort will launch in Spring 2025 and applications will open soon. Those who are interested in the program can attend an online orientation session on February 4th or 5th from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. For more information, click here.

Neighborhood Healthcare is offering tours of two of their local facilities in February. PACE Murrieta tours are available on February 18th from 11:30 to 12:15; Menifee Health Center tours are available on February 19th from 12:15 to 1:00. Please note that all tours are by appointment only. To book your tour, please email Bryan Chavez.