Small business support and retention
Summary
With over 80% of Riverside businesses being small businesses, the SBDC reported $50 million in economic impact last year and is pushing a strategy to grow businesses under $100K in revenue into half-million-dollar operations. Small Business Week programming and Riverside Rewards incentives reinforce that effort.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Over $50 million in economic impact reached the city in 2025 through SBDC-supported businesses.
Small business owners, especially the smallest shops and family-owned businesses, plus job seekers in the community.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Economic Development Committee — November 19, 2026
Two Economic Opportunity Program grants are up: $50,000 for Riverside ExCITE to help clean and green startups, and $25,000 for Cal Baptist's Family Business Center to help family businesses navigate succession and operations.
Economic Development Committee — May 21, 2026
With over 80% of Riverside businesses being small businesses, the SBDC reported $50 million in economic impact last year and is pushing a strategy to grow businesses under $100K in revenue into half-million-dollar operations. Small Business Week programming and Riverside Rewards incentives reinforce that effort.
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