Small biz programs open in Riverside

Two organizations that help small businesses in the Inland Empire have opened in a location in Riverside.

The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center the Inland Empire Women’s Business Center and the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship are located at 3985 University Ave., according to a statement.

Both entities are part of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship at Cal State San Bernardino.

Their new location in the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce building allows owners of small businesses to make contacts and access resources in one location.

“The Small Business Development Center and Women’s Business Center provide support to local small businesses in the community,” said Mike Stull, director of the entrepreneurship center, in the statement. “We are excited to expand this support to even more entrepreneurs through this partnership in our new location.