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Financing Your Small Business: Strategies for Startups

Fueling a new business takes more than just a great idea, it takes capital. But securing startup or growth funding can feel overwhelming.

Join Heli Castaneda (U.S. Bank) and Damon Santos (Inland Empire SBDC) for a workshop designed to demystify the lending process and unveil options available for small businesses.

You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of alternative access to capital and the actionable steps needed to start, grow, and sustain your business.

Key Takeaways:

  • SBA loan guarantee programs: Learn how the government helps reduce risk for lenders to get you approved.
  • Micro loans: Discover small-scale financing options perfect for early-stage needs.
  • Unconventional lending options: Explore alternative funding pathways outside of traditional bank loans.

Don’t let funding hold your vision back. Register today to map out your startup’s financial future!

For more information, please email ietraining@ociesbdc.org

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Date

Jul 13 2026
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Time

10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Location

Entrepreneurial Resource Center - San Bernardino
330 N D St 5th Floor San Bernardino, CA 92408
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Financing Your Small Business: Strategies for Startups

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.