Small Business Development Center

The Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a division of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP), provides the small businesses and entrepreneurs in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties with business assistance services from various locations in the Inland Empire. Business Plans, Marketing Advice, Consulting, SBA Loan Programs, Business Seminars. Office hours at Copper Mountain College.

San Bernardino County Department of Economic & Community Development

The Economic Development Division provides a variety of programs and services designed to attract new industry to the County while retaining existing businesses, with the ultimate objective of maximizing employment opportunities and increasing capital investment in the area. The Division offers a variety of incentives financing programs, demographic and statistical information, provides technical assistance and referral services, and financing programs to businesses. Services: Business Financing, Demographic and Statistical information, Employee Training and Wage Reimbursement, Motion Picture Industry Permitting, Office of Small Business Development, Tourism.

Score

SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with free, confidential face-to-face and email business counseling.

California Business Information

The State of California website (Business page) offers a variety of related links and information about starting and operating a business in California.  Also, the California Business Portal, sponsored by the California Economic Development Partnership, provides a portal to various resources about starting, growing, financing, expanding, or relocating a business in California.

Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was established in 1953 as an independent agency of the Federal Government in order to help people get in business, stay in business and grow. Small businesses generate more than half of the nation's Gross Domestic Products, and employ more than 58% of the private workforce. In addition to providing government guaranteed loans through lending institutions, the SBA provides disaster assistance to victims of disasters who have suffered damage to residential, personal and business property.

Chamber of Commerce

The Twentynine Palms Chamber of Commerce has a variety of membership services available to new businesses and can meet you to discuss your needs and advise you as to loans, business plans, realtors, and community interests. They have a variety of information available to put you in touch with local appraisers, vendors, lenders and contractors. Please contact the Chamber or Commerce for more information. 73484 29 Palms Hwy., Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 ~ (760)367-3445

Twentynine Palms Realtors

Real estate agents in the City are well acquainted with land uses, permits, locations and the local economy. They can help you choose the right location for your business and put you in touch with local appraisers, vendors, lenders and contractors. See list of Twentynine Palms Realtors.