IGNITE Program

The IGNITE Program is Cathedral City’s Economic Development initiative designed to spark entrepreneurship through networking, workshops, and resource-sharing for new and growing businesses. Programming is offered in collaboration with the Coachella Valley Women's Business Center (CVWBC) powered by the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship at CSUSB and the Riverside County Office of Economic Development.

The CVWBC will offer free bilingual (English and Spanish) business counseling every Thursday from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM at City Hall. Book your appointment here!

IGNITE Business Counseling

El Programa IGNITE es una iniciativa de Desarrollo Económico de Cathedral City diseñada para impulsar el emprendimiento mediante la creación de redes, talleres e intercambio de recursos para empresas nuevas y en crecimiento. El programa se ofrece en colaboración con el Centro de Mujeres Empresarias del Valle de Coachella (CVWBC), impulsado por el Centro Randall W. Lewis para el Emprendimiento de la CSUSB y la Oficina de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Riverside.

El CVWBC ofrecerá asesoría empresarial bilingüe (inglés y español) gratuita todos los jueves de 13:00 a 17:00 en el Ayuntamiento. ¡Reserve su cita aquí!

Asesoría empresarial IGNITE

Each quarter, the Riverside County Office of Economic Development will offer two workshops on rotating topics at City Hall. Next quarter's topic in English will be:

Cada trimestre, la Oficina de Desarrollo Económico del Condado de Riverside ofrecerá dos talleres sobre temas rotativos en el Ayuntamiento. El tema del próximo trimestre en Español será:

    • Tema: Cumplimiento de Documentos para Propietarios de Pequeñas Empresas
      • Fecha: Jueves 6 de noviembre (17:15 – 18:45 h)
      • Este evento ha pasado.

Each quarter, the Riverside County Office of Economic Development will offer a 4-week program on rotating topics. A certificate of completion will be awarded to individuals who attend at least three of the four dates. This quarter's topic will be:

    • Topic: Level Up – Growth and Expansion Strategy
      • Dates: October 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th (Thursdays)
        • Time: 5:15 – 7:15 PM
      • This event has passed.

 

Development Dashboard

The Development Dashboard showcases the major current developments throughout the City in a GIS format, from submittal to completion:

Cathedral City Development Dashboard

            

 

Business Grand Openings

Opening a new business? The City proudly offers Grand Opening events at no cost to in-town businesses!

Email the Economic Development team at EconDev@cathedralcity.gov or call 442-471-1479 to schedule your Grand Opening.

 

Additional Business Resources:

Starting a Business in Riverside County 

  

Cathedral City Real Estate Resources:

*Information should be verified through each listing's provided contact

 

REsimplifi Commercial Listings*

*Information should be verified through each listing's provided contact

 

 

Cathedral City’s business-friendly environment helps companies of various sizes and industries to start-up, grow, thrive, and succeed. The City fosters real partnerships and collaborations with local businesses in order to contribute to their continued success, as integral members of the Cathedral City community.

Many visitors and residents are drawn to Cathedral City for its climate, desert beauty, and family-oriented atmosphere. The City of Cathedral City created the Economic Development Team to provide specialized services to the business community.

With a proven track record of fostering innovation and supporting business growth, Cathedral City stands out as the premier destination for companies looking to succeed in a vibrant and collaborative community.

 

 Staff Member
  Contact
Erick Becerril
 Economic Development Manager
 ebecerril@cathedralcity.gov
(760) 770-0336
 Victor Gomez
Administrative Analyst II 

 vgomez@cathedralcity.gov

(760) 770-0312

Community and Economic Development
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero 
Cathedral City, CA 92234