First Choice Business Brokers named new Community Support Affiliate for Entrepreneurial Resource Centers in the Inland Empire

(Inland Empire, CA) May 5, 2025 – The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) is excited to announce the addition of a NEW community service affiliate partnering organization – First Choice Business Brokers (FCBB). FCBB is a Business Brokerage and M&A firm that facilitates business transactions through connecting qualified buyers and sellers.

FCBB will be holding no-cost, in-person workshops at the Entrepreneurial Resource Centers to guide current and future business owners through the essentials of selling a business — from understanding the process to getting prepared to what potential buyers look for in a business and how it makes a difference to plan ahead, even if you’re years away from making a move.

“We are honored to join the Entrepreneurial Resource Center as an affiliate and look forward to helping local business owners succeed,” said First Choice Business Brokers president, Felizardo Gaxiola. “Success starts with preparation, and we are here to guide that journey. Our workshops are designed to empower entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools needed to maximize the value of their businesses.”

Interested entrepreneurs and business owners are encouraged to register now for one of the upcoming workshops. All classes run from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Temecula Entrepreneurial Resource Center

43200 Business Park Drive 2nd Floor Temecula, CA 92590

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center

37023 Cook St Suite 102, Palm Desert, CA 92211

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

San Bernardino - Entrepreneurial Resorce Center (Studio D)

330 N D St, San Bernardino, CA 92401 - 5th Floor

Support organizations interested in providing services at the ERC can apply online at: entre.csusb.edu/content/ERCapp.

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About IECE’s Entrepreneurial Resource Center Program

Located in San Bernardino and Temecula, the Entrepreneurial Resource Centers (ERC) are strategically located and easily accessible regional hubs for small business training and technical assistance. The primary focus of the ERCs is to provide business counseling, training and specialized program services and ensure that all current and aspiring small business owners have consistent access to the resources they need to start and grow their businesses. These services, provided by the Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IESBDC) and Inland Empire Women’s Business Center (IEWBC), aid in ensuring that both current and aspiring small business owners have a streamlined pathway of support and increased accessibility to essential resources for launching and expanding their enterprises. The ERCs are committed to fostering sustainable success by addressing inequities in small business ownership and providing targeted support focused on underrepresented and disenfranchised groups. Additionally, by enhancing coordination and collaboration among regional entrepreneurial support organizations the ERCs increase collective reach and impact. This concerted effort aims to create a seamless, accessible continuum of resources that empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners to thrive.

About CSUSB’s Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship

The Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) at Cal State San Bernardino is the largest and most experienced organization in the Inland Empire dedicated to supporting small business and entrepreneurship on campus for the Jack H. Brown School of Entrepreneurship, and within the community throughout the Inland Southern California region. Established in 1999, the IECE has served over 193,000 individuals and business owners with comprehensive business counseling, mentoring, innovative training programs and engaging events. These services have resulted in the creation and retention of over 42,000 jobs and an economic impact of nearly $800 million. The center is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and continues to expand its reach to all business owners to support them through the post-pandemic repopulation and beyond.

The top tier segments of the IECE include the Women’s Business Centers (IEWBC.org) (CVWBC.org), the Small Business Development Centers (IESBDC) (IEsmallbusiness.com), International Trade Development Program (cbecasia.com), Entrepreneurial Resource Center – San Bernardino (entre.csusb.edu/content/ERCSB), Entrepreneurial Resource Center – Temecula (entre.csusb.edu/content/ERCT), Palm Desert iHub (pdihub.org) and the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards (spiritawardsie.com).

To learn more about IECE and all of the programs available visit, entre.csusb.edu.