SANTA ANA, Calif. -- Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County (SBDC-OC) is a new member of the Inland Empire Regional Chamber of Commerce effective Sept. 22, bringing closer partnerships between SBDC-OC, the chamber and the businesses, government entities, nonprofits and stakeholders it serves.

The Inland Empire chamber is a top regional business advocacy and economic development driver based in Ontario. Its members include such notable players as Google, American Red Cross, the Better Business Bureau, the County of San Bernardino, Inland Empire 66ers, Southern California Edison and many others, as well as chambers of commerce in cities around the area.

SBDC-OC administers the state’s Small Business Loan Guarantee program that offers financial collateral to eligible small businesses and nonprofits, allowing them to acquire the needed financing to advance their businesses and organizations.

“We are privileged to join this impactful organization which has been supporting the business community, not only through its own member base, but through other chambers of commerce in the three-county area that are also members of the IE chamber,” said SBDC-OC Chief Executive Officer Michael A. Ocasio. “This interconnectedness is a powerful driver of economic interaction and growth for inland Southern California and we are excited to be a part of it.”

For further information about the IE Regional Chamber of Commerce visit https://www.iechamber.org\