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Fountain Valley Small Business Conference

Join us for the Fountain Valley Small Business Conference, a half-day event designed to help local entrepreneurs and business owners access the tools, insights, and connections they need to grow and thrive.

Hosted in collaboration with local partners, this event brings together experts, lenders, and business advisors to guide you through today’s most important topics — from securing funding to leveraging marketing technology and exploring global opportunities.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your marketing strategy, secure financing, or expand internationally, this conference offers practical workshops, valuable networking opportunities, and direct access to local resources—all at no cost.

Event Schedule

8:30 AM – Registration & Resource Fair Meet with local business support organizations and learn about no-cost programs and resources available to help your business grow.

9:15 AM – Welcome & Opening Remarks Hear from community leaders and learn about Fountain Valley’s ongoing efforts to support small businesses.

10:00 AM – Concurrent Breakout Sessions

  • Track 1: Securing Funding for Your Business: Preparing for a Loan and Understanding Your Eligibility Learn how to prepare your financials, understand your loan options, and discover funding opportunities available for your business.
  • Track 2: Smarter Marketing with AI Discover how to use AI-powered tools to attract, engage, and retain customers effectively.

11:00 AM – Concurrent Breakout Sessions

  • Track 1: Marketing Strategies for the Digital Age Explore key trends, tools, and tactics to strengthen your online presence and drive customer growth.
  • Track 2: Going Global: What Market Is Right for My Business? Learn how to assess global markets, identify the right opportunities, and take your business beyond borders.

Bonus Resources

All attendees will have the opportunity to request and receive no-cost market research and website analysis reports tailored to their businesses, helping them make informed decisions and improve online visibility.

Admission

This event is free, but space is limited. Reserve your spot today to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow your business.

Date

Feb 25 2026

Time

8:30 am - 12:00 pm

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Location

The Center at Founders Village
17967 Bushard Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
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Fountain Valley Small Business Conference

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.