Check out Eco-Friendly information and resources to manage an eco-friendly business.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
The SCAQMD is the air pollution control agency for all of Orange County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. For businesses handling hazardous materials (such as gas stations, auto body shops, dry cleaners,) please visit the AQMD (South Coast Air Quality Management District).
Green Small Business
To achieve greenhouse gas reductions in a cost effective way, resources on our site have been developed to help small businesses save money and limit their environmental impact.
Business Voice of Green Economy
GreenBiz advances the opportunities at the intersection of business, technology and sustainability. Through its websites, events, peer-to-peer network and research, GreenBiz promotes the potential to drive transformation and accelerate progress — within companies, industries and in the very nature of business.
E-Cycling Center Map
Dispose of hazardous materials used to make electronics properly and find an e-cycling center close to you.
Water Conservation
Review policies and laws for water safety and quality.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fact sheet about water-saving practices.
As 2024 concludes, the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) Network proudly reflects on a year of impactful service and significant achievements. Serving the counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino, the OCIE SBDC provided essential no-cost consulting and training to 14,919 local entrepreneurs.
Blanca’s journey into small business ownership is one of resilience and determination. After being impacted by layoffs, Blanca turned to pottery as both a creative outlet and a source of income. She launched her initial venture, Bunnytopia, during the pandemic, creating custom pieces and attending local street fairs and pop-up events across Palm Springs.
The OCIE SBDC held a graduation ceremony for participants of the MADE program culminating in first sales and successful business launches.
After successfully launching a mobile tutoring service in 2021, Anwar Abdul-Rahman, leveraging years of teaching experience, wanted to take the next step to expand his educational offerings.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
Mike Daniel is the network director of the Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network, which assists aspiring entrepreneurs and current business owners throughout Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties. Mike was formerly the director of the SBDC office at Long Beach City College. As business owner and entrepreneur himself, he started his career as the owner of a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory location in Manhattan Beach and went on to open a second location in Long Beach in 2001. In 2007, Mike sold the Manhattan Beach store for an above-market offer then invested in several additional locations as a minority shareholder. Mike further expanded his candy empire with venture located in Shoreline Village in Long Beach called Sugar Daddies Sweet Shoppe, based on fill-it yourself candy options.
Mike has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Fullerton.
