The City of Coachella’s Business Toolkit is your one-stop source for commonly requested information and services. We are committed to helping businesses like yours stay focused on what’s important – your business.

CLICK HERE to access the National Resource Guide (English) - Resource guide for small business, national edition.

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Regional Resources 

Surrounded by four picturesque mountain ranges and long sought-after by travelers for its inspiring scenery and sense of adventure, Greater Palm Springs is Southern California’s most storied resort oasis. Greater Palm Springs encompasses nine cities — Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio and Coachella — each offering its own blend of experiences as endless as our blue skies.

The WBC's mission is to empower the women of the Coachella Valley to become successful and financially independent through entrepreneurship. At every stage of developing and expanding a successful business, the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center is there to counsel, teach, encourage and inspire!

Career and Workforce Solutions Center

The mission of the Career and Workforce Solutions Center is to enhance student success by empowering students with the tools and skills necessary to be active participants in their career development. The Center supports the economic vitality of the Coachella Valley and beyond by serving as a bridge between individuals seeking gainful employment and diverse industries needing to attract and retain a skilled and educated workforce.

SBDC is proud to be a vital resource to tens of thousands of businesses each year. Our no-cost services, including advising, training, and capital assistance continue advancing entrepreneurial success— ultimately leading to prosperous local communities.

The DBA is focused on business promotion, economic development, educational, and humanitarian causes that support diversity, equity, and inclusion for all of our communities.  

We assist members in the promotion and development of their businesses by providing networking opportunities, educational seminars, advertising opportunities, a member business directory, member promotions and discounts, events, and event participation.

State Resources

The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, or GO-Biz, serves as the State of California’s leader for job growth, economic development and business assistance efforts in the world’s fourth largest economy.

We offer no-cost consultation to business owners for attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, small business assistance, international trade development, assistance with state government, and much more.

The following resources on this webpage outline the business development services and programs that the California Business Investment Services (CalBIS) team provides.

https://business.ca.gov/resources/incentives-grants-and-financing/calbis-resources

The Employment Training Panel (ETP) provides funding to employers to assist in upgrading the skills of their workers through training that leads to good paying, long-term jobs. The ETP was created in 1982 by the California State Legislature and is funded by California employers through a special payroll tax. ETP has a tripartite governing structure, with appointed Panel members representing business, unions, and state government. The ETP is a funding agency, not a training agency. Businesses determine their own training needs and how to provide training. ETP staff is available to assist in applying for funds and other aspects of participation.

The California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) supports economic growth by providing resources and support to the state’s 4.1 million small businesses, including non-profits and startups. Our mission is to help all California small business-owners find and navigate resources, programs and regulations so they can start, manage, grow, become more resilient, and thrive. By ensuring equitable access to capital, markets and networks, we aim to help Democratize Access to Capital, Diversify the Innovation Economy and Drive Economic Mobility through Entrepreneurship.

Outsmart Disaster is your preparedness partner. We guide you step by step through creating a Resiliency Roadmap so you can plan during the calm and bounce back when things get tough. We also provide business preparedness tips and recovery resources.

Manufacturing Resources

The Manufacturers’ Council of the Inland Empire (MCIE) supports education and workforce training on behalf of manufacturers throughout the region, offering expertise in a variety of topics including innovative workforce solutions. Resources and problem-solving strategies, that are provided through MCIE membership, generate positive economic impacts to employers, employees, students (from grade school through college), and the community at large.

• We are recognized as the only organization exclusively servicing the manufacturing sector.
• We have the capability to deliver a broad array of services from the production floor to the discovery of new products and markets.
• We offer incentives to proactive manufacturers who want to grow their businesses.
• We deploy third-party surveys to measure customer impact and value.

The Made in California Labeling & Marketing Program is your badge of quality, innovation, and trust. Open to manufacturers of all sizes, it helps elevate your brand, boost sales, and expand market reach.