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Capital for Growth: SBA & Commercial Financing for Manufacturers

Scaling a manufacturing business requires capital for equipment upgrades, facility expansions, raw materials, and cash flow gaps. Join commercial lending experts to explore government-backed loan programs and specialized commercial financing tailored specifically for the industrial sector.

What You Will Learn:

  • SBA 7(a) & 504 Loans: Secure up to $5M with long repayment terms and low down payments for real estate, ground-up construction, and equipment.
  • Working Capital & Credit Lines: Access SBA revolving lines of credit and flexible funding to manage raw material costs and payroll spikes.
  • Equipment Financing: Learn options to purchase CNC machinery and automation lines without depleting operating reserves.
  • USDA B&I Loans: Leverage federal guarantees available for manufacturing facilities located in rural areas.
  • Approval Strategies: Understand the key financial metrics lenders look for—such as Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)—and how to prepare your application.

Who Should Attend:

Owners, CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, and Operations Managers of small to midsize manufacturing companies and machine shops.

Reserve your seat! Tickets are limited!!

Email us with questions or late registration inquiries: ietraining@ociesbdc.org

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Date

Oct 27 2026

Time

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Location

Temecula Valley Entrepreneur's Exchange
43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92590
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Capital for Growth: SBA & Commercial Financing for Manufacturers

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.