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The city of Indio’s Economic Development Department recently introduced Indio Business Connect, an exciting new program created to support the growing needs of the city’s thriving business community.
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The free Mini MBA program offered by the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship and Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship provides entrepreneurs valuable training to start or upscale their business.
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The free Veteran Entrepreneurship Program, designed for Riverside County veterans, active-duty members and their direct family members, will teach the skills, knowledge and mindset needed to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape.
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The partnership leverages CSUSB’s renowned expertise in entrepreneurship education and innovation alongside the city’s commitment to cultivating a thriving business environment.