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At the OCIE SBDC, we strive to support you every step of the way as you start or grow your business. As you reach an important milestone, we’re at the ready to help you promote it.

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We love showcasing how the SBDC has helped our clients, whether it’s your photo and testimonial on our website, a press release sent to local media to announce that your tech venture just received its second round of funding, an advertisement showcasing your new second location and the 15 jobs you created, or a congratulatory photo shout out to you on our social media — we truly take delight in helping you feature your business as you start, grow, and succeed.

Explore past success stories on our network blog. Stay up to date on network happenings — follow us on social media: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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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.