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.
The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network (OCIE SBDC) is proud to announce the successful completion of the “De pintor a empresario: pinta tu futuro” program!
Andrew and Jessica Park wanted to create a space where people could unwind and recharge.
After years of experience in the wellness industry, YiNing Wang identified a gap in the market for medium to high-end facial and massage services in South Orange County.
OCIE SBDC Appoints New Leadership The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network (OCIE SBDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of three
Bark’n Beauty Spaw Grand Opening Shelby Hernandez was working as a dog groomer and was often disappointed in the cleanliness and level of care available
The Face Company Grand Opening Owners and founders Polina and Anton Nikolaev traveled from Boston, Massachusetts to Orange County to open a business. Anton quit
2024 Southern California Contracting Conference On June 6, the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network (OCIE SBDC) hosted the 2024 Southern
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.
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