The Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE SBDC) was eager to show its support and welcome those attending the official grand opening
Congratulations to Intrepid Escape Rooms on their Grand Opening! See how Jonathan Dautrich, Intrepid Escape Room’s founder, was able to launch his business with the help of the SBDC network!
We at the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center were fortunate enough to assist 40+ small business owners enter the marketplace and make their first sale through our MADE Program.
Celebrate Small Business Saturday! Learn how you can support your local communities by shopping small this holiday season!
Fara opened the doors to Skin and Brow Haus on April 22, 2022. Read how she started her small business with the help of the CSUF SBDC.
Fuel Shack in Sam Clemente Reaches 13th on National Yelp Review Not even two years young, San Clemente’s Fuel Shack displays expertise well beyond its
Get Involved – Work with the SBDC! Startup From programs like EATS to marketing labs we’ll work with you step by step to get your
Park Place Gains Strategic Focus and A Big Win Thanks to the SBDC The Startup and Founder Driving around and trying to find a parking
Amplify Your Capital Funding Are you a Tech or Life Science Entrepreneur who wants to launch your company off the ground? Join LaunchPad SBDC to
What Can I Use this Loan For? Fixed Expenses (e.g. insurance, mortgage interest, rent.) and Accounts Payable Payroll and other general operating expenses that you
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.
