Business Information
Companies receive a unique variety of business services and assistance through the City's Economic Development Department. The City seeks to actively assist companies with their business needs which range from customized employee training to site selection.
Select a topic to learn more about the City's programs:
Business Support Services
Economic Development Department staff offers business support services to businesses. Go to Economic Development Business Support Services to learn more about the many services provided to local businesses:
- Business Roundtable
- Business Visitation
- Business Breakthrough
- Small Business Development Center
- Chambers of Commerce
- Resource Agencies
Site Selection Assistance
Customized site-selection packages, including information on property ownership, utility services, and demographics are created to assist qualified businesses in finding the right location.
For more information, contact the Economic Development Team by calling 951.413.3460 or sending e-mail to EDTeam@moval.org.
Ombudsman Services
Economic Development Department staff offers many ombudsman services to businesses and developers. These services include but are not limited to:
- Assembling discovery meetings with relevant staff from the City and other agencies to support businesses or developers in their due diligence site/development research.
- Assisting businesses or developers navigate the development process.
- Troubleshooting planning or entitlement issues for businesses and developers.
To learn more, go to Economic Development Business Attraction. For additional information about the City’s development process go to the Developer's Help Desk .
Development Service Center
The City’s Development Services Departments work together to offer a one-stop service counter for many project plan reviews, permits, clearances, and approvals. Development projects and tenant improvements are processed easily and conveniently in one location at City Hall. City staff is available to provide direction and answer questions to assist new businesses and applications to expedite their projects and obtain the proper permits and licenses.
Questions or concerns about the development services process should be directed to the Development and Permit Liaison program
Workforce Recruitment
The City partners with Riverside County’s Workforce Development Agency, which provides assistance with the hiring and training of employees. Services and benefits include:
- Provision of pre-screened qualified job candidates
- Creation of customized training programs
- Reimbursement of "on-the-job" training costs
- Identification of tax benefits and incentives
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