Riverside County establishes Office of Economic Development

The Riverside County Office of Economic Development is committed to providing the highest level of service to customers, businesses, residents and patrons. Focused on sustainable economic development in the region, the Office of Economic Development is dedicated to investing in the county’s future, fostering economic vitality, preserving and enhancing neighborhoods, as well as promoting learning for all Riverside County residents.
“Establishing the Office of Economic Development as its own entity exemplifies Riverside County’s commitment to reopening and recovery for the entire region,” said Board Chair Karen Spiegel, Second District Supervisor. “We have a lot of heavy lifting ahead of us to jump-start and provide ongoing support to our regional economy. We want to send a clear message to our business community and those seeking investment opportunities that Riverside County has strong growth potential and it’s open for business! The time is now, and we have allocated the dedicated resources to make things happen for Riverside County businesses.”
With a strong emphasis on raising the importance of economic development in our region and for the county’s economic recovery, the department will continue to forge solid partnerships, collaborating on industry build up and business attraction, concentrating on providing resources for responsible economic growth and creating programs that are accessible countywide.
“The Office of Economic Development will focus on economic recovery and long-term growth while elevating the economic profile of the region. The department will create programming, provide tools and offer resources for measurable accomplishments to serve our businesses and communities within Riverside County,” said Suzanne Holland, director of Office of Economic Development.
Riverside County Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez added how the Office of Economic Development will support rebuilding the tourism and hospitality industries to the region.
“The pandemic hit hard Coachella Valley backbone industries including tourism, hospitality and restaurants among many others,” said Perez. “The time to resurrect our economy is now and I am very proud to announce that the county of Riverside is once again reopening with our newly established Office of Economic Development. I look forward to bringing investment, creating opportunities and restarting the economy.”
For more information, visit RivCoBizHelp.org or call 951-955-8916.