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Contracting 101

Are you interested in contracting with the federal government, state of California, or local utilities but don’t know where to start? This two-day webinar series is for you! By the end of this session, you will have a good understanding of what it means to be certified and how to begin the process of landing government contracts.

Class One | Tuesday, April 22

  • Contracting — What is it?
  • Contracting terms and bid types
  • Permits and licensing requirements/capacity
  • Define your service/product

Class Two | Thursday, April 24

  • Identify your target market
  • Know your industry codes
  • Introduction to locating local bids
  • Introduction to certifications

Date

Apr 22 - 24 2025

Time

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

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Contracting 101

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.