The Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC), established by the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) and the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship, has announced a new  partnership with U.S. Bank, aimed at providing enhanced support for small business owners and entrepreneurs in the Inland Empire.

This one-year collaboration will focus on delivering essential education in business planning and financial management to local entrepreneurs. U.S. Bank will work alongside the ERC at its locations in San Bernardino and Temecula, helping to fulfill the center’s mission of fostering entrepreneurial growth and long-term sustainability for local businesses.

“We are excited to expand our relationship with U.S. Bank,” said Mike Stull, professor of entrepreneurship and director of IECE and the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship. “Many entrepreneurs lack the financial education needed to take their business to the next level. U.S. Bank will be able to provide the necessary training and resources to help these companies thrive.”

The ERC, which celebrated the grand opening of its second location in Temecula last year, has quickly established itself as a vital hub for entrepreneurial training and services in the Inland Empire. Through workshops, multilingual counseling and specialized programs, the center supports small business owners and entrepreneurs, particularly among underrepresented groups.

With the addition of U.S. Bank as a partner, the ERC is poised to offer even more robust resources to the business community. U.S. Bank’s expertise in financial management and extensive national presence — operating more than 2,000 branches across the country — makes it a valuable ally in supporting the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.