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Are you interested in starting your own food business?

Join Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center's SBDC Eats program to help you plan, build and launch your food business.

SBDC Eats will be taught in a hybrid format both in ENGLISH and SPANISH in partnership with CulinaryLab Cooking School. Culinary Lab Cooking schools immerses students in an experiential, modern, hands-on education for all levels of cooks. What a great opportunity!

Through the program, participants will be aligned with one of OCIE SBDC’s food consultants for personalized assistance. (Must attend all six sessions).

This program is NO-COST, register at: https://ociesmallbusiness.org/events/sbdc-eats-4/

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Don’t miss out, SBDC Eats starts January 26th! Register for this six-week program today and take the first steps toward success: https://ociesmallbusiness.org/events/sbdc-eats-4/

Are you ready to take your business online?

Sign up for this 6-week program hosted by Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center to learn how to get your business online, reach new customers and increase your sales at a local, regional and national scale. Whether you are new to business or an existing business, take advantage of this no-cost program.

Participants will receive a 6-week subscription to sell on a California-branded e-commerce platform.

Week 1 session begins January 10th. Don’t wait, register today!

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California Shop Small - OCIE SBDC California Shop Small is a six-week program to help product-based aspiring or existing business owners sell online.

Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting with VIP, Inc. and learning more about the work they do for and the region. They provide meaningful employment opportunities and valuable job skills to more than 725 individuals with disabilities annually. In operations since 1986, they have chosen for the last 35 years! Thank you for Choosing RC!

VIP,Inc. provides ready, willing, and trained individuals to fulfill your assembly, packaging, janitorial and landscaping needs. Discover the VIP difference by visiting www.vipsolutions.com



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Thank you to Tanya Spiegel, Paige Eberle, Flavio Nuñez, and Carina Campos, all from the , and Heather Rawlings-Polk, from the , for taking the time to meet with and learn more about the employment services and support that we provide for individuals with disabilities throughout the Inland Empire. We are looking forward to collaborating and providing exciting opportunities for our clients!

Check out the upcoming webinars hosted by Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center! Register at the link below to reserve your spot!



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Check out this week's webinar lineup: Register now, https://ociesmallbusiness.org/events-new/

Join Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to access free courses, events and an opportunity to apply for a $10,000 grant.

To unlock the application for the current round of grant funding, register on Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, complete any combination of two courses, coaching events and community events and apply by December 20, 2023.



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As a consumer, you’re a key part in helping small businesses thrive. By shopping or dining at small businesses throughout the year, you’re showing your support for the small businesses in your community.

Kick off the 2023 holiday season by supporting our nation’s nearly 32 million independent businesses this Small Business Saturday and all holiday season long. November 25th!

Could 2024 be the year you win a National Award? There's only one way to find out! Nominate your by 4pm ET on December 7.

View the National Award categories: https://www.sba.gov/national-small-business-week/awards

View the District Awards categories: https://www.sba.gov/district/orange-county-inland-empire/orange-county-inland-empire-district-office-awards



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This Saturday, November 25th is Small Business Saturday. It is the day we celebrate the movement and encourage shoppers to support local businesses.

Join us as we work to promote the small businesses in the City of Rancho Cucamonga this holiday season!

It’s that time of year again! The SBA is now accepting award nominations for National Small Business Week 2024, including the Small Business Person of the Year.

Get the details: https://www.sba.gov/nsbw



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2024 National Small Business Week Awards Nominations The U.S. Small Business Administration is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 National Small Business Week Awards. Submit your nominations by Decemb...

National Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration where industry, labor, equity, workforce, education and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for re-building our economy.

This , check out InTech's programs at https://intechcenter.org/intech-student-services/

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The theme for year's National Apprenticeship Week is “Registered Apprenticeship: Superhighway to Good Jobs” to reflect not only how have become a proven development model leading participants to good paying jobs, but also to show how these are opening opportunities to populations historically underrepresented and undeserved, such as youth, women, and people of color.

Chaffey College's Industrial Technical Learning Center is a regional training center designed to train and upskill a pipeline for business and industry in the Inland Empire region and provides training at NO COST to all individuals. Our in-demand training and professional development programs include nationally recognized stackable certifications and lead to good paying careers.

This , check out InTech's programs at https://intechcenter.org/intech-student-services/

NOW OPEN! Nominations are being accepted for the U.S. Small Business Administration 2024 National Awards, which recognize the achievements of small businesses and their contributions to America's economy. Learn more at: https://www.sba.gov/nsbw

The deadline is no later than 4pm ET on December 7.

Apply or nominate a business for an Orange County /Inland Empire District Office Award! Categories include:

- Community Excellence In Ed Award
- Woman Owned Small Business of the Year
- Family-Owned Business of the Year
- Micro-Entrepreneur of the Year
- Veteran Small Business Champion of the Year
- Young Entrepreneur of the Year



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District Office Awards | U.S. Small Business Administration Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Congratulations Vunnee on your grand opening! Welcome to the !

Vunnee is a plant-based dessert company specialized in the catering of luxury cupcakes🧁, pupcakes🐾, cinnamon rolls and cookies🍪.

To learn more and order your next cupcake and pupcake, visit www.vunnee.com



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Are you looking for helpful resources to support your business? This November’s eNewsletter celebrates National Entrepreneurship Month with great resources for not only the entrepreneur, but for all businesses in every stage of their growth. Stay up-to-date by visiting https://www.cityofrc.us/everything-we-do/economic-development and subscribe to our Economic and Community Development eNewsletter.

Visit https://conta.cc/3MGsddq to view this month’s update.

Congratulations to Strands Hair Salon on their grand opening and ribbon cutting on November 7.✂️Welcome to the !

Strands Hair Salon offers premium services from great lengths extensions to sunless spray tans to get you looking your best! Book an appointment with one of their expert stylists!

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Have you wanted to open your own restaurant but don't know where to begin? 🧑‍🍳

Join us on Tuesday, November 14 at 9 a.m. at the RanchoChamber (9500 Cleveland Ave #110) for an in-person workshop by Orange County Inland Empire Small Business Development Center. Learn everything you need to know about starting your own restaurant.

Register at Restaurant-Startup-RC.eventbrite.com today!

We are less than a week away from our commercial brokers roundtable on November 7! Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with and network with fellow attendees!


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City of Rancho Cucamonga Commercial Brokers Roundtable Join us at this in-person event for an opportunity to network and learn more about Rancho Cucamonga's economic development efforts.

Organize your ever-growing list of online accounts with a password manager. They can manage all your online credentials like usernames and passwords. It stores them in a safe, encrypted database and generates new ones when needed.

Learn more by visiting https://staysafeonline.org/online-safety-privacy-basics/password-managers/.

As manufacturing month comes to an end, remember future workforce: ! Learn more about the future of the industry and the exciting career opportunities it holds at MFGDay.com.