Free Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Program in Riverside Begins March 15

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - March 4, 2025 - PRLog -- The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) and CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship is partnering with the Riverside County Office of Economic Development to support veteran entrepreneurship in Riverside County. 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 to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape.

"It's an honor to empower our Veterans and service members by enhancing the skills they need to thrive as entrepreneurs," said Kimberly Wright, Economic Development Manager for the Riverside County Office of Economic Development. "Through this program, we express our gratitude for their service and sacrifice."

The 5-month program starts March 15^th and is divided into two phases, with foundational workshops covering mindset priming, problem ideation, validation, and market entry strategies, followed by individualized consulting, pitch competitions and specialized knowledge sessions. Instruction is provided by top faculty from Cal State University, San Bernardino's School of Entrepreneurship (ranked among the Princeton Review's Top 50).

Program Highlights:

• Week 1 Laying the Groundwork
• Week 2 One-on-one Consulting
• Week 3 Customer Discovery
• Week 4 One-on-one Consulting
• Phase Two Individual Consultations

Upon completion of the program, the top entrepreneur will receive a $7,000 grant towards starting their business.

"Thank you to the Riverside County Office of Economic Development for once again sponsoring this vital program," said Mike Stull, a professor of entrepreneurship and director of the IECE and the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship. "Veterans are increasingly turning to entrepreneurship as a post-service career path and programs like this help to give them the skills to succeed in the business world."

The Veterans Entrepreneurship Training program will be held at the Riverside Business Hub at the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, 3988 University Ave, Riverside, Calif. For more information or to register, visit http://www.ThinkLikeAnOwner.org.