A Cup of Community: La Taza Coffeehouse Celebrates Grand Opening
January 31, 2025
La Taza Community Coffeehouse opened with OCIE SBDC’s help, creating jobs and supporting a the local community.
La Taza Community Coffeehouse opened with OCIE SBDC’s help, creating jobs and supporting a the local community.
Riley Miller, a seasoned martial arts instructor with over a decade of experience, recently took on a significant challenge—continuing the legacy of his mentor and starting his own martial arts academy.
Jonathon Vancil, owner of Vancil Sazon, is honoring his family’s legacy by sharing the flavors of his Cuban heritage with his community.
As 2024 concludes, the Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) Network proudly reflects on a year of impactful service and significant achievements. Serving the counties of Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino, the OCIE SBDC provided essential no-cost consulting and training to 14,919 local entrepreneurs.
Blanca’s journey into small business ownership is one of resilience and determination. After being impacted by layoffs, Blanca turned to pottery as both a creative outlet and a source of income. She launched her initial venture, Bunnytopia, during the pandemic, creating custom pieces and attending local street fairs and pop-up events across Palm Springs.
The OCIE SBDC held a graduation ceremony for participants of the MADE program culminating in first sales and successful business launches.
Funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Funded in part through a grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.
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.
