We Welcome Karla – Our New EDC Intern

Karla Martinez is an undergraduate senior at the University of California, Riverside studying Public Policy with a concentration on Social, Family, Cultural Policy and Policy Institutions and Processes. Karla was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and has been living in the City of Riverside throughout the course of her undergraduate career. She is

KTM North America | Expanding & Bringing Business Opportunities to the French Valley Area

The area that many refer to as French Valley is compromised of Murrieta and Winchester zip codes. According to the Census results of 2020, the Median HH Income is $111,052 and the population is now 35,280 and growing! It is no wonder the area is expanding its retail business space as well as drawing companies such as

2022 Legislative Summit

February 3, 2022 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM (PST) Description The 2022 Legislative Summit is the place to be for advocacy and policy expertise! This year’s event will be offered in person at South Coast Winery Resort and Spa with a presentation from some of our best-in-class experts. Join us as we discuss how Enforcing

California Competes

The next California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) and California Competes Grant Program (CCGP) application period starts Monday, January 3, 2022, with $140 million in available tax credits and $120 million in grant funding. Businesses interested in applying can register to view a live webinar explaining the application process.  The deadline to submit applications for both programs

California water districts to get 0%

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Water agencies in drought-stricken California that serve 27 million residents and 750,000 acres of farmland won’t get any of the water they’ve requested from the state heading into 2022 other than what’s needed for critical health and safety, state officials announced Wednesday. It’s the earliest date the Department of Water Resources

Temecula Celebrates 32nd Birthday By Launching Historical Exhibit

TEMECULA, CA — In celebration of Temecula’s 32nd year of cityhood on Dec. 1, the city announced a new exhibit titled “City Founders: The Path to Incorporation,” that’s now available for viewing online at TemeculaCA.gov/CityFounders. For history buffs who want to geek out on Temecula, the exhibit contains a trove of information, including primary documents, biographies,

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2022 National Small Business Week Awards! Now Accepting Nominations The SBA Orange County Inland Empire District Office is accepting nominations for National Small Business Weeks Awards 2022. The Deadline to submit nominations is January 11, 2022. Please contact Sylvia Gutierrez at sylvia.gutierrez@sba.gov for any questions.  Learn More  Updated Guidance Regarding Applicant Deadlines for COVID Economic Injury Disaster

California Venues Grant Program

The California Venues Grant Program (“Program”) will support eligible independent live event venues that have been affected by COVID-19 in order to support their continued operation. Grants awarded under this Program shall be in an amount equal to the lesser of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) or 20 percent of the applicant’s gross

Governor Newsom Statement on October Jobs Report

Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement regarding today’s jobs report showing that California created 96,600 new jobs in October, more new jobs than any other state: “California has again created more new jobs than any other state – averaging six figure job growth for nine months straight – an unprecedented achievement as our economy continues to recover