It’s Your Time: An Entrepreneurial Training Series (IYT) Interest List 2026

What is It's Your Time: An Entrepreneurial Training Series (IYT)?

It's Your Time: An Entrepreneurial Training Series (IYT) is a 9-week program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses. Join a community of like-minded individuals, gain essential business skills, and build the confidence to take bold steps forward. With IYT, you’ll have the tools and connections to turn your vision into a lasting success.

Who Qualifies?

• Anyone who wants to start a business or is in the early stages of launching one.

• Residents and business owners in the Inland Empire

Here's how it works:

• Length: 9 Weeks

• Program Cost: FREE

• Dates: September 8, 2026 - October 20, 2026

• Time: 5:00 PM

• Location: Zoom and In-person

• Topics: The IYT program covers essential business skills, from startup planning and financial mindset to branding, marketing, and legal basics, among other topics.

• Business Counseling: You will have the opportunity to schedule business counseling sessions with our counselors regarding your business needs.

• Elevator Speech: You will attend a session designed to help you create and practice these skills.

• Graduation Ceremony: TBD

• Program will have some virtual classes with some in person check ins at San Bernardino location.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Melanie Gonzales, Program Coordinator, at Mgonzales@iewbc.org.