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April 2026

Solid Hiring Practices

Join us for a crash course in hiring the best talent - no more guesswork, just solid strategies for success! ...
21 Apr
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online
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SBDC Small Business Clinic

Perfect for small business owners and entrepreneurs in Costa Mesa and surrounding cities looking to start or grow their businesses! ...
21 Apr
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Coast Community College District
1370 Adams Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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May 2026

Preparing for Federal Certifications

In this in person workshop, understand federal certifications and which one your small business may qualify for. ...
05 May
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce
3985 University Avenue Riverside, CA 92501
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MADE

A hands-on seven-week hybrid program aimed at assisting small product-based businesses and bringing them into the physical marketplace. ...
14 May
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Hybrid (Online & In-Person)
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Start. Run. Grow With AI

Join this workshop to learn how to start, manage, and scale a business using Artificial Intelligence (AI). ...
20 May
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
123 D Street, Upland, CA 91786
123 D Street, Upland, CA 91786
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June 2026
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AI for Small Business: Practical Tools to Increase Productivity

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.