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Temecula Valley Wine Country – Winery Business Workshop

Growing a vineyard or winery business requires far more than crafting great wine—it takes navigating land-use permits, hiring and retaining skilled labor, and building a strong marketing strategy.

This webinar connects local winegrowers directly with Riverside County agencies and business experts. Learn how to tap into county programs, simplify your planning processes, and implement practical strategies to reach new markets and boost revenue.

Key Takeaways

  • Hiring & Training Incentives: Capitalize on Riverside County programs designed to help you recruit, train, and fund your workforce.
  • Streamlined Planning & Permitting: Get clear guidance from county planners on land management, development, and zoning requirements.
  • State of CA Incentives presented by the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development
  • Marketing & Market Expansion: Gain actionable sales and marketing insights from small business experts to help you reach new customers.
  • Local Economic Support: Discover resources and assistance opportunities available through Riverside County Economic Development.

Agenda

  • Opening Remarks: Riverside County Office of Economic Development (RivCoED)
  • Workforce Solutions, Hiring & Training: Riverside County Workforce Development
  • Navigating Planning & Permitting: Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA)
  • State of CA Incentives: The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-BIZ)
  • Marketing Workshop: Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (IE SBDC)
  • Live Q&A Session
Hosted in collaboration with:Riverside County Office of Economic Development (RivCoED), Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA), and Riverside County Workforce.

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

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Date

Sep 23 2026

Time

9:00 am - 10:00 am

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Location

Online
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Temecula Valley Wine Country – Winery Business Workshop

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.