Business Resources

Moreno Valley Provides the Tools, Analytics and Support You Need to Succeed

Companies consistently choose Moreno Valley because we deliver.

The City of Moreno Valley is committed to both growing and maximizing the success of local businesses. The Economic Development Team provides connections, tools, data, and programs to support companies with their business needs.

Support ranges from site selection and navigating the development / permitting processes to fulfilling your business’ workforce recruitment needs.

Tools

Services

Start-up MoVal

As new businesses get started within the city boundaries, there are always permits and inspections required. For the City of Moreno Valley, this review process typically includes the Planning, Building & Safety, Fire Prevention and Business License offices. To help you get started, the City created “Start-up Kits” (below) to describe the process that you will need to complete and the information that you will need to provide.

Start-up Kits

To complete the permitting and inspection steps, you will need to meet with City staff in person at City Hall. These meetings generally occur on a walk-in basis. Most businesses fit into either Commercial Location or Home Based Business categories.

If you have general questions about the process, please contact a member of the Business License team at 951.413.3080 or by email at businesslicense@moval.org. If you have specific questions, you can call one of the numbers below for assistance.

Entitlement & Permitting Concierge

Take advantage of our concierge service to businesses and developers. We serve as your project partner at City Hall during all phases of the site selection, due diligence, entitlement, permitting, and construction processes. If an issue arises, the ED Team collaborates with the City’s Development Divisions and outside agencies, as necessary.

Let us track down solutions! Contact us by phone at 951.413.3460 or by email at EDTeam@moval.org.

Business & Employment Resource Center

Hire the best talent. The City’s Business & Employee Resource Center (BERC) operates a one-stop job resource center that provides workforce development, recruitment, and job fair support to connect Moreno Valley businesses with the right staff.

The City of Moreno Valley encourages our businesses to hire locally. We want to be a helpful resource in this effort by promoting employment opportunities and supporting your workforce recruitment efforts. The City and Riverside County Workforce Development staff members work hand in hand with our businesses to conduct

  • Recruitment Advertising / Outreach

  • Employment Testing & Pre-screening

  • Interview Support

  • Job Fairs

Recruitment events can be hosted at your choice of location, including FREE use of the Business & Employment Resource Center facility. These services are provided at NO COST to Moreno Valley businesses!

The City also connects businesses to employee training incentives. Funded by the State of California, the BERC can connect Moreno Valley businesses with Employment Training Panel (ETP) dollars and conduct various types of customized training programs.

Check out our Hire MoVal Job Board for an up to date list of local companies hiring today at www.moval.org/jobs!

Contact us to get started with your workforce recruitment.

Business & Employment Resource Center
12625 Frederick Street, Suite K-3
Moreno Valley, CA 92553

Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Business Workshops & Consulting

Small Business Development Center

The City of Moreno Valley contracts with the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IE-SBDC) to provide services for our booming small business community.

One-on-One Business Consulting

IE-SBDC provides one-on-one Business Consulting sessions for new and existing businesses. All sessions are confidential and FREE of charge for Moreno Valley residents and businesses. Topics include:

  • Starting & Expanding a Business
  • Business Planning/Business Plan Resources
  • QuickBooks Consulting & Financial Projections
  • Loan & Funding Assistance: Small Business Administration and Conventional
  • Government Contracting & Marketing

Sessions are scheduled in advance and hosted at the Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce located at 12625 Frederick Street, Suite E-3, Moreno Valley, CA 92553.  Call 951.781.2345 to schedule an appointment today!

Workshop Training Schedule

The IE-SBDC also provides FREE business development workshops throughout the year for Moreno Valley businesses and residents.  Whether you are a new business owner, thinking of starting a business, or have been in business for years, these workshops provide valuable information for entrepreneurs at every stage. A sampling of topics includes starting a new business, learning financial tools, email marketing, and social media. Check out the full line-up of workshops scheduled for this year!  Sign-up for one of the following FREE workshops online at https://ociesmallbusiness.org/inland-empire/ or call 951.781.2345 to reserve your seat today!

SCORE

The Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) is a national, non-profit association dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and helping small businesses start-up or grow. SCORE is an active partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). The effort in Moreno Valley is part of the Inland Empire Chapter.

SCORE provides Moreno Valley’s small businesses with FREE business mentoring. They also offer business workshops and webinars to Moreno Valley businesses.

To register for a workshop or webinar, or to request a mentor, contact SCORE online at www.score.org.

AMPAC 

AMPAC is a non-profit Community Development Corporation, certified by the Small Business Administration, that provides financial literacy workshops to Moreno Valley businesses. Workshop topics include how to receive an SBA loan, what banks are really looking for, and how to read and prepare a balance sheet. Please visit AMPAC’s website for additional information on workshops and services provided.

Programs

Business Spotlight

“Spotlight on Moreno Valley Business” is a free business recognition program that promotes awareness about Moreno Valley’s variety of local businesses.  The Spotlight is a 30-second professionally produced video created by the award winning City of Moreno Valley media team to promote your business.

The Spotlight lives on the MVTV-3 YouTube Channel. Businesses receive a copy of the video on a DVD. It runs on MVTV-3 and is showcased on the City’s website for approximately two weeks. It is also posted on the City’s Facebook page. Businesses selected for the program are highlighted during a scheduled special presentations segment of City Council meetings. At that meeting, the video will be played and your City Council Member will present a certificate of recognition to the business.

[00:00] Welcome to Paw Perfection where we specialize in helping your pets look their best.
[00:06] We are a full-service grooming salon and boutique for cats and dogs.
[00:09] We offer pick-up and drop-off services at Paw Perfection.
[00:13] Our expertly trained staff of care takers will treat your pet like family.
[00:17] Cats and dogs agree we are paws down the best groomer in town.
[00:22] So if its paws or claws, Paw Perfection will make you say aww.
[00:29] [Music]

Eligibility

All businesses and nonprofit organizations with a valid City of Moreno Valley business license that occupy a commercial business location or utilize a permitted vehicle for mobile businesses are eligible to apply. The prestigious Spotlight slots are limited; the Mayor and City Council each recognize four businesses per year.

Process

  • City staff reviews the application for completeness and verifies the business license status.

  • City staff contacts the business to schedule an interview/video shoot time and date.

    View the Council District Map to find your Council District.

    Download the Photo/Video release form (Required upon selection)
    You can download, complete, scan and e-mail to mvtv3@moval.org or mail to:
    MVTV3
    14177 Frederick Street
    PO Box 88005

  • City staff contacts the business to schedule an interview / video shoot time and date.

MoVal Direct

Connect with MoVal Direct

The MoVal Direct program promotes dialogue between the business community and City officials. Events are hosted five times annually, once in each Council District. Attendees include business owners and managers representing retail, restaurants, services, non-profits, industrial, and development firms within the city.

MoVal Directs are held at establishments located within the Council District. The meal is provided and RSVPs are required.

View the Council District Map to find your Council District.

Contact the ED Team to learn when MoVal Direct is coming to your District by phone at 951.413.3460 or by email at EDTeam@moval.org.

Benefits and goals of MoVal Direct:

  • Meet with Council Members and City staff

  • Share information about your business

  • Provide feedback about the City’s business environment

  • Connect with fellow business owners

  • Meet with local business service providers

  • Stay up-to-date on the latest Economic Development news

Business Visitation

City Executive Team members and key business development staff visit Moreno Valley companies to open the lines of communication and maintain good working relationships with our business community.

Based on each company’s interest, the City provides one-on-one consultations to describe City programs or services that can save the business money.

To request a Business Visit, contact the ED Team at 951.413.3460 or email EDTeam@moval.org.

Shop Moval

Shop Moval and support Local Business!

The City of Moreno Valley supports our retail businesses by encouraging residents and businesses to shop locally.  With more than 40 shopping destinations to choose from, shopping in Moreno Valley is easier than ever! Shopping MoVal is the best way to get great deals, retain local jobs, support other Moreno Valley business owners, and expand the economic health of our City.  Plus, when you Shop MoVal, your hard earned dollars help keep sales taxes in our city to help fund vital services.

Contact

Helpful Contacts:  We’ve collected a database of organizations – City, Government, Utility, and Resource Partners (organizations focused on business development and financing assistance for startups and well established businesses, plus chambers of commerce, export assistance agencies, and many more):

Click below to sort contacts by category

  • Provides capital to help businesses grow and expand!

    22365 Barton Rd, Ste 210

    Grand Terrace, CA 92313

    (909) 915-1706

    http://www.ampac.com/

  • CalGold can assist you in finding the permit information you need for your business, including contact information for the various agencies administering the permits.

    http://www.calgold.ca.gov/

  • Administers the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act

    3737 Main Street, Ste 900

    Riverside, CA 92501

    (951) 782-4400

    http://abc.ca.gov/

  • Provides consulting services to small and mid-size manufacturers in Southern California.

    690 Knox Street, Ste 200

    Torrance, CA 90502

    (310) 262-3060

    http://www.cmtc.com/

  • The Secretary of State supports California Businesses by registering and authenticating business entities and trademarks, and enabling secured creditors to protect their financial interests.

    1500 11th Street

    Sacramento, CA 95814

    (916) 653-6814

    http://www.sos.ca.gov/business/

  • The BOE collects taxes and fees supporting state and local government services.

    3737 Main St, Ste 1000

    Riverside, CA 92501

    (951) 680-6400

    http://www.boe.ca.gov/

  • You’re at the front door of CDC Small Business Finance, a nonprofit with a passion for helping Main St. small businesses grow and create jobs. We offer a variety of low-interest financing – including Community Advantage and SBA-504 loans – that fit the needs of small businesses no matter where they are in the growth […]

    2448 Historic Decatur Rd #200

    San Diego, CA 92106

    (619)291-3594

    https://cdcloans.com/

  • The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) was created by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. to serve as California’s single point of contact for economic development and job creation efforts. GO-Biz offers a range of services to business owners including: attraction, retention and expansion services, site selection, permit streamlining, clearing of regulatory hurdles, […]

    1400 10th Street, 2nd Floor

    Sacramento, CA 95814

    (951) 322-0694

    http://www.business.ca.gov/

  • Through its business assistance programs dedicated to helping existing or aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners in the community and formal educational programs and experiential learning activities leading to degrees in Entrepreneurship at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), IECE is the catalyst for entrepreneurial activity in the region.

    5500 University Parkway Jack Brown Hall, Room 284

    San Bernardino, CA 92407

    (909) 537-3708

    https://ociesmallbusiness.org/inland-empire/

  • The Inland Empire SBDC provides existing and start-up businesses with technical assistance designed to improve their competitive standing in the marketplace. SBDC clients receive expert guidance and benefit from the experiences of staff and other businesses. The Inland Empire SBDC focuses on doing things that have positive impacts on the clients and the local economy.

    15490 Civic Dr

    Victorville, CA 92392

    (909) 983-5515

    https://ociesmallbusiness.org/

  • The Inland Empire Women’s Business Center (IEWBC) is a program of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship at California State University, San Bernardino. In partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, the IEWBC provides business counseling, training and mentoring designed for and targeted to woman business owners. The program provides targeted services to Latina business […]

    3780 Market Street

    Riverside, CA 92501

    http://www.iewbc.org/

  • The IRS provides information about basic federal tax information for people who are starting a business, as well as information to assist in making basic business decisions.

    290 N. D St.

    San Bernardino, CA 92401

    https://www.irs.gov/businesses

  • The Moreno Valley Chamber of Commerce supports our community, fosters the growth and strength of our members, and engages federal, state and local officials on behalf of business interests.

    12625 Frederick St

    Moreno Valley, CA 92553

    (951) 697-4404

    http://www.movalchamber.org/

  • Moreno Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit membership organization representing the unified interests of Moreno Valley business.

    25920 Iris Ave. Suite 13 A, PO Box 342

    Moreno Valley, CA 92555

    (951) 571-5199

    http://mvhcc.org/

  • The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) is the only dues-based national organization representing the interests of all women entrepreneurs in all industries. It currently has over 8,000 members in over 80 chapters nationwide and is affiliated with the Les Femmes Chefs d’ Enreprises Mondiales (World Association of Women Entrepreneurs) in 35 countries. NAWBO’s […]

    P.O. Box 1501

    Upland, CA 91785

    http://www.nawbo-ie.org/

  • The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) designated the University of California, Riverside Libraries as a Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) to stimulate patent development, economic development, and technology transfer within southern California. UCR is the only PTRC within the UC system and one of three centers located in southern California. The Patent and […]

    900 University Ave.

    Orbach Science Library

    https://library.ucr.edu/

  • The Office of Economic Development at Riverside Community College District is committed to advancing our community’s economic growth, our constituents’ personal growth and workforce competitiveness through high quality training and services focusing on continuous workforce development, community improvement, job creation and business attraction, retention, and development. Partnering with representatives from business, labor, civic agencies, and […]

    152 East 6th Street

    Corona, CA 92879

    https://www.rccd.edu/admin/iaed/Pages/index.aspx

  • Congress created the Procurement Technical Assistance Program (PTAP) to help businesses seeking to compete successfully in federal, state and local government contracting. Funded through Cooperative agreements between DoD and state/local entities, PTACs provide a range of expert services at little or no charge.

    152 East 6th Street

    Corona, CA 92879

    (951) 571-6442

    https://www.rccdptac.com/

  • The County Clerk Provides the Following Services: Files fictitious business name statements. Files statements of abandonment of use of fictitious business name. Files withdrawal from partnership operating under a fictitious business name.

    4080 Lemon Street, 1st Floor

    Riverside, CA 92501

    (951) 486-7000

    http://www.asrclkrec.com/

  • The mission of the Department of Environmental Health is to enhance the quality of life in Riverside County through implementation of environmental health programs that protect public health and safety as well as the environment. The County of Riverside Department of Environmental Health offers a wide range of services listed below: District Environmental Service (DES): […]

    3880 Lemon Street, 2nd Floor

    Riverside, CA 92501

    (951) 955-8982

    http://www.rivcoeh.org/

  • The Office of Foreign Trade (OFT) is part of the County Economic Development Agency and is the official agency and representative body for international trade, development, and foreign investment within the County of Riverside. The OFT assists business owners, corporate officers, investors, and entrepreneurs with export and import assistance with the objective of creating new […]

    3403 10th Street, Suite 500

    Riverside, CA 92501

    (951) 955-9812

    http://www.rivcoeda.org/Default.aspx?alias=www.rivcoeda.org/oft

  • SCORE, America’s premier source of free and confidential small business advice for entrepreneurs and small businesses, is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. Since 1964, SCORE volunteers have provided mentoring and training support to more than 9 million entrepreneurs and small business owners. More […]

    11801 Pierce Street

    Riverside, CA 92505

    (951) 652-4390

    https://www.score.org/

  • We are responsible for administering two of California’s major tax programs: Personal Income Tax and the Corporation Tax. We also have responsibility for administering other nontax programs and delinquent debt collection functions, including delinquent vehicle registration debt collections on behalf of the Department of Motor Vehicles, and court–ordered debt.

    300 S. Spring Street, Suite 5704

    Los Angeles, CA 90013

    (800) 852-5711

    https://www.ftb.ca.gov/

  • At the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network, we offer business consulting, training, and online courses to entrepreneurs and business owners throughout the Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties at no cost. This is made possible because we are partially funded by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as well as other […]

    3403 10th Street, Suite 120

    Riverside, CA 92501

    619-892-2565

    https://ociesmallbusiness.org/sbdc-tech/

  • The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) was created in 1953 as an independent agency of the federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation. We recognize that small business is critical to our […]

    455 Market Street, Suite 600

    San Francisco, CA 94105

    (818) 552-3434

    https://www.sba.gov/

  • USTDA is an independent U.S. Government foreign assistance agency that is funded by the U.S. Congress. USTDA’s mission is to help companies create U.S. jobs through the export of U.S. goods and services for priority development projects in emerging economies. USTDA links U.S. businesses to export opportunities by funding project planning activities, pilot projects, and […]

    1000 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1600

    Arlington, VA 22209

    (703) 875-4357

    https://www.ustda.gov/