“The IYT program helped me reinvent both my business and my life. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to learn more about my business and myself through the education, emotional support and community of like-minded members that are IYT. Thank you!”

"It goes without saying that starting a small business by yourself is challenging, and when you're brand new in town you can add  'overwhelming with a touch of lonely'! I feel so lucky to have found CVWBC within the first few months of starting Yucca Valley Material Lab, as they instantly became my go-to for advice, networking and education. They have taught me everything I know about quickbooks, they connected me to a solid tax accountant and whenever I need a professional reference they have a list of names ready to share. Yucca Valley Material Lab got off to a great start because of the women at CVWBC and I am forever grateful."

"This program is amazing! They gave me all the tools that I needed to take my business from existence to thriving!!! Not only did it define success for my business, but I also found myself during the program. You can expect to take away confidence, knowledge, friends, and inspiration from CVWBC. Thank you for helping me follow my dreams!"

Mary Bullock, a counselor at the Coachella Valley Women's Business Center, has proven to be an invaluable asset to me and my business. Without my knowledge, she proactively showed a keen interest in both me and my venture. Recognizing that my cat cafe could benefit from a financial boost, she took the initiative to reach out, introduce herself, and, over the span of a few months, provided me with several grant opportunities that she believed would be advantageous for my business. As a result, I subsequently applied for and received two grants, one from NGLCC GrubHub and another from the State of California Department of Rehabilitation. These grants have played a pivotal role in fostering the growth and expansion of my business. I am immensely grateful to Mary and wholeheartedly endorse the Coachella Valley Women's Business Center.

The Coachella Valley Women's Business Center is an asset to the valley, it has helped me start and get to be where I am today. Furthermore, the organization continues to support me such as attending my ribbon cutting earlier this year and, more recently, allowing me to present my business journey to the Summer 2023 cohort class. CVWBC will always have a place in my business story.

If you're a woman looking to open your own business or need help with your current business, you would be wise to consult with the folks at CVWBC. This organization offers business training, knowledgeable counselors and has access to tremendous resources for the new and seasoned entrepreneur. I would not be as far along on my business journey without the guidance and support of this generous and stalwart organization. Thanks CVWBC!

With the help of CVWBC, I gained the confidence to continue to grow my business with improved marketing, Quickbooks, and operational skills.  What started as a dream became a full-fledged business with a great community reputation.  I now receive referrals from local physician offices and as a result of community presentations and articles I write for the Desert Health Newsletter.

The Coachella Valley Women’s Business Center is the best place for women in the Coachella Valley who want to own a business, currently own a business or want to expand their business. The counselors all have a wide variety experience and are seasoned veterans in their prospective industries. The coaching and support I received was thoughtful, genuine and supportive. The webinars during the It’s Your Time Program covered a wide array of topics and really touched on each aspect of entrepreneurship. I am confident that without the IYT Program and support given from the CVWBC it would have been impossible to receive the California Dream Fund Grant. I refer every woman I met in the Coachella Valley to the CVWBC and the incredible team there for entrepreneurial support.

This year we have achieved great growth and success. I'm so thankful for the CVWBC for all they have done for us to contribute to our business growth. We had full enrollment all year and we were even able to obtain a wait-list. We offered our first summer camp and we took double the amount of students we take for our school year. We changed our schedule for the summer time and operated Tues-Thurs for 4 weeks. My husband was able to work with me during summer camp as well as a high school volunteer that was one of my former students from years ago. We invested the grant money into improvements for the backyard such as a shade structure, water play equipment and misters to keep the children cool during these very hot days. Our estimated monthly gross sales were $5,500 for the 4 weeks. I haven't done our financials for the month to figure out the net profit yet. Thank you for all that you do.

Mary Bullock and the center provided me with something you cannot begin to understand unless you have walked in another person's shoes like mine; they gave me my confidence back.

The center showed me that women can and should be in business because they put their money where their mouth is. They showed me my value in the valley, a place that was new to me, I had a property here but did not live here until 2020. So by making mutually beneficial introductions and making time for me, my family and I began to feel right at home. And they amplified my voice by inviting me to be a speaker and letting me run the events how I like to, which is having a rough outline but letting the participants tell me what's most important to them.

I love that I can be a leader in the community to women and girls everywhere by sharing what's most relevant given the current socio-economic climate we're in and building upon. The CVWBC and their unrelenting resources made a world of difference to my personal drive and motivation for success in the Coachella Valley. We're really grateful and continue to appreciate the introductions to new clients and opportunities to amplify our vision of financial security for all. I'm eternally grateful to Mary, both Michelles, and the whole team at Coachella Valley Women's Business Center for their unwavering commitment to helping women know that we all belong with money.

I started working with one counselor Mary Bullock who was referred to me by Jackie Scott at the Small Business Development Center.  I was encouraged by Terry Rose to enroll in the IYT program.  This 12-week program was the best I could have asked for.  With each workshop, I became more knowledgeable, especially in writing a business plan. The business plan was the missing piece that I needed to help advance my business. The staff and consultants are amazing. It was their expertise and willingness not to give up on me that I received a $5,000 grant.

The Coachella Valley Women in Business Center opened the doors for me to meet ladies and gentlemen in my community who have been where I am.  I’ve been surprised that so many successful and resourceful people were available and eager to help with so many valuable ideas, advice and clear instructions that would’ve taken years to collect on my own.  I’m proud of our community to have resources that have brought so much value to my business.