Palm Desert ERC (Entrepreneurial Resource Center)

The Palm Desert ERC (Entrepreneurial Resource Center), formerly the Palm Desert iHub, sponsored by the City of Palm Desert and the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) with the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship, is an innovation-focused business resource center and incubator for aspiring and existing entrepreneurs and small business owners in Palm Desert and the greater Coachella Valley. The Palm Desert iHub serves as a dynamic hub for business counseling and training services, seamlessly integrating offerings from renowned programs like the Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center (CVWBC) and the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship. These resources are specifically designed to guide business owners through every stage of development, offering invaluable support from the initial startup phase to the challenges of sustained growth. Our commitment extends to providing a diverse array of specialized programs and services, catering to crucial aspects for business success - including expert guidance in licensing, permitting, securing access to capital, crafting effective marketing strategies, and formulating expansion plans. Our comprehensive suite of expertise is tailored to address the diverse needs of aspiring and established entrepreneurs, encompassing those engaged in innovative or technology-based ventures. At Palm Desert ERC, we provide resources as a regional co-working hub specifically for innovative startups, home-based businesses, remote workers, business meetings, and relocating enterprises to Palm Desert or the surrounding region, especially those that have not transitioned into a dedicated commercial space.