North OC Manufacturers Growth Academy
Wednesdays | August 12 – September 2, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center Network (OCIE SBDC), in partnership with the Cities of Cypress, La Palma, Buena Park, and Garden Grove, is offering the North OC Manufacturers Growth Academy, a four-week program designed to help local manufacturers strengthen their business strategy, access growth resources, and compete in today’s economy.
This hands-on academy will provide participating manufacturers with expert guidance in key areas that support business growth, including strategic planning, workforce development, access to capital, government contracting, and market expansion. Throughout the program, participants will work toward developing a customized growth plan tailored to their business goals, challenges, and opportunities.
The program is designed for manufacturing businesses that are ready to evaluate their next stage of growth, improve operations, explore new markets, and connect with local and regional business resources.
Participants Will Gain Access To
- Customized business growth planning support
- Industry-specific market insights and research guidance
- Capital access and funding readiness resources
- Workforce development strategies and talent resources
- Government contracting and procurement readiness guidance
- Market expansion support, including domestic and international opportunities
- Connections to city, regional, state, and federal small business resources
- Peer learning and networking with other North Orange County manufacturers
Program Schedule:
- Week 1: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Week 2: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Week 3: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Week 4: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Only live attendees will receive a copy of the recording and slide deck after the webinar. If you miss the session, these materials will not be shared.
