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Home Events Food Business Startup: Home Kitchen and Special Events Edition

Food Business Startup: Home Kitchen and Special Events Edition

Join us for this workshop to learn everything you need to know about your options on how to start your home kitchen and special events startup. Our culinary industry expert will guide you through the information and decisions you need to understand to make your dream a reality. SBDC Topics covered:

  • Permit options
  • Menu design
  • Equipment & operational needs
  • Costs and price points

There will also be information shared on the SoCalGas’ Supplier Development & Technical Assistance program. The presentation will cover the following key areas:-

  • Supplier Diversity Program at SoCalGas & SDG&E
  • Food Service Programs
  • Energy Efficiency Rebates for Business
  • Instant Rebate Programs
  • Restaurant Energy Efficiency Starter Kit
  • Business Energy Efficiency Surveys Program
  • On-Bill Financing: Benefits & Eligibility

For more information, please email ietraining@ociesbdc.org.

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Date

Oct 14 2026

Time

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Location

Moreno Valley Employment Resource Center
12625 Frederick Street, Suite K-3, Moreno Valley CA 92552
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Food Business Startup: Home Kitchen and Special Events Edition

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.