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The Community Collaboration Playbook

There’s a shift happening—consumers are craving real, in-person connection, and businesses are responding by investing in live experiences that build community and lasting relationships.

This 2-part webinar series introduces The Community Collaboration Playbook—a practical guide to turning live events into a revenue stream through strategic partnerships. It’s not about competing; it’s about co-creating experiences that benefit both businesses and their audiences.

Session 1: July 15, 2026 | Build Your Confidence

  • Assess your readiness to host events
  • Define and refine your event offer
  • Identify aligned business partners
  • Structure a fair, mutually beneficial collaboration

Session 2: July 22, 2026 | Execute with Confidence

  • Reach out and pitch your collaboration
  • Navigate partner conversations and handle pushback
  • Set up contracts, pricing, and invoicing
  • Plan and run a successful event—from prep to follow-through

Whether you’re exploring or ready to launch, this series gives you the tools to turn collaboration into long-term growth.

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.

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Date

Jul 15 2026

Time

10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Location

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The Community Collaboration Playbook

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.