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.
Free Business Counseling
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 CVWBC ofrecerá asesoría empresarial bilingüe (inglés y español) gratuita todos los jueves de 13:00 a 17:00 en el Ayuntamiento. Asesoría empresarial IGNITE
Quarterly Workshops and 4-Week Programs
Each quarter, IGNITE offers workshops and a 4-week program on rotating topics at City Hall. This quarter's programming includes:
AI ACCELERATOR: SUPERCHARGE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS! (4-WEEK PROGRAM)
About: Are you ready to unlock the power of AI to revolutionize your small business? Join our 4-week program designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness AI for growth and success. Learn how to leverage AI for strategic planning, marketing, sales, and other business functions. No technical expertise required!
Where: Cathedral City - City Hall
When: Thursdays, February 5th - 26th, 5:15 - 7:15 PM
REGISTER HERE!
I NEED CAPITAL - FUNDING STRATEGIES FOR SMALL BUSINESS (WORKSHOP)
About: Is your small business ready to take the next step? Are you seeking funding to expand, innovate, or overcome financial challenges? Join us for this 90-minute insightful webinar to explore strategies for securing funding, preparing for business debt, understanding today's lending landscape, and discovering how we can support your success!
Where: Cathedral City - City Hall
When: Thursday, March 12th, 5:15 - 6:45 PM
REGISTER HERE!
LLC AND CORPORATE DOCUMENT COMPLIANCE (WORKSHOP)
About: This 90-minute workshop aims to provide small business owners with a comprehensive understanding of the compliance responsibilities of LLC (Limited Liability Company) and corporate documents. Attendees will learn the essential steps to maintain good standing with state and federal regulations, ensuring their business operations remain compliant and protected.
Where: Cathedral City - City Hall
When: Thursday, March 19th, 5:15 - 6:45 PM
REGISTER HERE!