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:
EATS: A RECIPE FOR FOOD BUSINESS SUCCESS (4-WEEK WEBINAR SERIES)
About: The online four-week SBDC EATS program is designed to guide participants through the essential steps of planning, building, and launching a food business.
Where: Online
When: Thursdays, April 16th - May 7th, 5:15 - 7:15 PM
Register Here!
FINDING PROFIT: PRACTICAL WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR BOTTOM LINE (ONLINE WORKSHOP)
About: Ready to make your business more profitable? This online workshop helps small business owners understand their financial health and take actionable steps to improve profitability.
Where: Online
When: Thursday, May 7th, 5:15 - 6:45 PM
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BE BOLD, BE SEEN: BUILDING CONFIDENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA (ONLINE WORKSHOP)
About: Be Bold, Be Seen is an online workshop designed to help small businesses build confidence and visibility on social media. This engaging session dives into the fundamentals of creating impactful content and developing effective social media strategies that help businesses grow and captivate their audience.
Where: Online
When: Thursday, June 4th, 5:15 - 6:45 PM
Register Here!