The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) was eager to show its support and welcome those attending the official grand opening
Congratulations to Intrepid Escape Rooms on their Grand Opening! See how Jonathan Dautrich, Intrepid Escape Room’s founder, was able to launch his business with the help of the SBDC network!
Rod Vandenbos started with an idea. After being assigned to bring cocktails to a BBQ, he took a long look at all the ingredients he
Anibal Martinez officially opened the doors of The A.M. Contemporary Furnishings in Buena Park on May 6 with the help of the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center.
Fara opened the doors to Skin and Brow Haus on April 22, 2022. Read how she started her small business with the help of the CSUF SBDC.
On November 11th, 2012, I Like Pie – Bake Shop opened its doors in Claremont Village. Although many people were present, and there was a
Situation Mr. Mark Vaca came to Inland Empire SBDC in Dec 2014 to meet with Karla Gonzalez, after attending a Certification Workshop in Temecula. Mr.
A quinceañera marks the transition from childhood to womanhood for young Latina girls. Anika Alexa believes planning a quinceañera can serve an even greater purpose–to
Desert Hot Springs Chiropractic Has Your Back, Neck, and Everything Else Dr. Tiffany Raith is proud to serve the chiropractic needs of the Desert Hot
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.
