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California Salute to Small Businesses

Dinner and Award Ceremony
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sheraton Grand Sacramento | 1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA

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Program Overview

The California Salute to Small Business Dinner and Award Ceremony honors small businesses from across the state, including one outstanding small business from each California legislative district selected by Assembly and Senate offices. The evening brings together small business leaders, legislators, and partners statewide to recognize entrepreneurship, celebrate local economic impact, and highlight resources that support small business success in California.
 
Please join us for a special evening as we recognize some of the best small businesses and entrepreneurs across our state. This celebration is an opportunity to honor the individuals and companies driving innovation, creating jobs, and strengthening local communities in every region of California. Guests will enjoy an evening of connection and recognition as we highlight the achievements of this year’s honorees and the important role small businesses play in our state’s economy.

Agenda

5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. | Registration and Networking Reception
Guest check-in, networking, and hosted reception.
 
5:45 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks
Event welcome, overview of the evening program, and recognition of sponsors and partners.
 
6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. | Dinner Service
Seated dinner.
 
6:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. | Program Remarks and Statewide Recognition
Brief remarks from event leadership and acknowledgement of participating legislative offices.
 
7:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m. | Awards Presentation
Recognition of the small business honorees selected by California Assembly and Senate offices, with group and district acknowledgements.
 
7:50 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. | Closing Remarks and Next Steps
Closing comments, final thanks, and information on follow-up communications and future opportunities.

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For more info & sponsorship opportunities, contact David Nelson: david@capitolregions.com

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Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least 72 hours in advance.

Contact: 916.761.8922

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2026 California Salute to Small Business

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.