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April 2025

EATS

The EATS program will guide you through formalizing your business and building strategies for long-term success. ...
24 Apr
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Entrepreneurial Resource Center - Temecula
43200 Business Park Drive 2nd Floor Temecula, CA 92590
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Ready, Set, Retail

Are you a small business owner or dreaming of starting ...
24 Apr
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Entrepreneurial Resource Center - Temecula
43200 Business Park Drive 2nd Floor Temecula, CA 92590
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MADE

A hands-on eight-week program (online and in person) aimed at assisting small product-based businesses and bringing them into a marketplace! ...
04 Sep
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Webinar
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October 2025

SBDC Small Business Clinic

Are you an established or aspiring business owner looking to receive guidance on your small business at no cost? We are here to help! ...
16 Oct
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Norma Hertzog Community Center (Fairview Room)
1845 Park Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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November 2025
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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.