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SUMMARY:North OC Manufacturers Growth Academy
DESCRIPTION:\nWednesdays | August 12 – September 2, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n\n\n\nThe Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network (OCIE SBDC), in partnership with the Cities of Cypress, La Palma, Buena Park, and Garden Grove, is offering the North OC Manufacturers Growth Academy, a four-week program designed to help local manufacturers strengthen their business strategy, access growth resources, and compete in today’s economy.\n\n\n\nThis hands-on academy will provide participating manufacturers with expert guidance in key areas that support business growth, including strategic planning, workforce development, access to capital, government contracting, and market expansion. Throughout the program, participants will work toward developing a customized growth plan tailored to their business goals, challenges, and opportunities.\n\n\n\nThe program is designed for manufacturing businesses that are ready to evaluate their next stage of growth, improve operations, explore new markets, and connect with local and regional business resources.\n\n\n\nParticipants Will Gain Access To\n\n\n\n\nCustomized business growth planning support\n\n\n\nIndustry-specific market insights and research guidance\n\n\n\nCapital access and funding readiness resources\n\n\n\nWorkforce development strategies and talent resources\n\n\n\nGovernment contracting and procurement readiness guidance\n\n\n\nMarket expansion support, including domestic and international opportunities\n\n\n\nConnections to city, regional, state, and federal small business resources\n\n\n\nPeer learning and networking with other North Orange County manufacturers\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule:\n\n\n\n\nWeek 1: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n\n\n\nWeek 2: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n\n\n\nWeek 3: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n\n\n\nWeek 4: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nOnly live attendees will receive a copy of the recording and slide deck after the webinar. If you miss the session, these materials will not be shared.\n\n\n\nRegister Here:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    var exampleCallback = function() {\n        console.log('Order complete!');\n    };\n\n    window.EBWidgets.createWidget({\n        // Required\n        widgetType: 'checkout',\n        eventId: '1991402615831',\n        iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-1991402615831',\n\n        // Optional\n        iframeContainerHeight: 425,  // Widget height in pixels. Defaults to a minimum of 425px if not provided\n\n        onOrderComplete: exampleCallback  // Method called when an order has successfully completed\n    });\n\n
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