City of Rialto
City of Rialto Business License
Apply for a new license or renew an existing one through the City finance department.
Resources
Tools and links for Rialto businesses.
A curated collection of the websites, forms, and programs that help Rialto businesses start, run, and grow. Bookmark this page; we keep it updated.
Starting a business in Rialto
Starting a business in Rialto
Everything you need to file paperwork, get licensed, and open your doors.
California Secretary of State
Form an LLC or Corporation
File LLC, corporation, and other business entity paperwork online via bizfile.
IRS
Get an EIN (Employer ID Number)
Free federal tax ID, required for hiring employees or opening a business bank account.
U.S. Small Business Administration
SBA loan programs
7(a) loans, microloans, disaster relief, and lender match for new and growing businesses.
Inland Empire Small Business Development Center
Inland Empire SBDC
Free 1-on-1 advising, workshops, and access to capital, hosted out of San Bernardino County.
SCORE Inland Empire
SCORE free mentorship
Volunteer business mentors offering free, confidential advice for new and existing businesses.
California Employment Development Department
EDD employer registration
Register as an employer, manage payroll taxes, and access workforce services.
Growing your business
Growing your business
Marketing tools, training, and grant programs that move the needle once you are open.
Google Business Profile
Free local-search listing. Customers find you on Google Search and Maps; first thing every Rialto business should claim.
Yelp
Yelp for Business
Free business owner account to respond to reviews, post photos, and update hours.
Inland Empire SBDC
SBDC training calendar
Free workshops covering marketing, finance, e-commerce, and government contracting.
Canva
Canva for Small Business
Free templates for flyers, social posts, and email campaigns. The Alliance recommends Canva for member co-marketing.
California Office of Business and Economic Development
GO-Biz grants and incentives
State-level grants, tax credits, and incentives for California businesses.
San Bernardino County
San Bernardino County grants
Periodic small business grant programs run by the County. Check the Economic Development section.
Member resources
Member resources
Member-only downloads and assets. Available to active members; ask the board for access.
Members only
Alliance brand kit
Logo files, color palette, and the "Member of" graphic for your storefront and digital marketing. Coming soon; email the board to request a copy in the meantime.
Members only
Quarterly member newsletter
Local commerce news, member spotlights, warm intros, and event previews. Sent to the email on file with your membership.
Members only
Co-marketing request form
Request a feature in the Alliance Instagram or newsletter. Available to Regular Business members and above. Coming soon.
Alliance documents
Alliance documents
Governance, transparency, and meeting records.
Coming soon
Bylaws
The bylaws governing Alliance membership, voting, and board operations. Will be posted as a PDF when finalized.
Coming soon
Annual report
Year-in-review report covering activities, finances, and impact. Published each January.
Coming soon
Meeting minutes archive
Public board meeting minutes, archived by month.
Know of a resource we should add?
Email info@rialtobusinessalliance.org with a link and a one-sentence description. We refresh this page every quarter.