The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network (OCIE SBDC) is part of a nationwide network that provides no-cost consulting to entrepreneurs at every stage of business development. The organization is committed to removing financial barriers to business support, ensuring that entrepreneurs from all income levels and backgrounds have access to quality guidance. With multilingual services and consultants who reflect the diversity of the communities they serve, OCIE SBDC takes a personalized approach to helping businesses launch, grow, and thrive.

LenPick connects aspiring entrepreneurs with the funding they need to achieve business ownership. Founded by CEO Porsha Brooks, the organization specializes in helping clients secure SBA loans to open their first franchise locations. Through a structured five-step process that covers an initial lending consultation through SBA pre-approval, LenPick guides customers through the complexities of franchise financing, including business plan development, financial projections, and document preparation.