Eats - The ERC Marketplace Program

Eats - The ERC Marketplace Program

The EATS marketplace program will guide you through formalizing your business and building strategies for long-term success.

By Orange County Inland Empire SBDC

Date and time

July 1 · 10am - August 5 · 12pm PDT

Location

City of Menifee Council Chambers

29844 Haun Road Menifee, CA 92586

About this event

  • Event lasts 35 days 2 hours

Are you a small business owner or dreaming of starting your own venture? This is your chance to shine and build a strong client base in one of the most vibrant communities in Southern California!

The SBDC EATS program will guide you through formalizing your business and building strategies for long-term success. See workshop themes within the program schedule below.

The top participants from the cohort will be invited to Food Friday in Menfiee on September 5, 2025.

This exclusive event is your opportunity to:

  • Make Your First Sale: Connect directly with customers and showcase your products or services.
  • Build Your Brand: Establish your presence in a bustling market filled with eager shoppers looking to support local businesses.
  • Expand Your Network: Meet fellow entrepreneurs and form valuable connections that could drive your business forward.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to kickstart your business journey in a supportive environment!

PROGRAM SCHEDULE (Please Note the In-Person Dates and Times)

  • July 1: Class 1 (Online) Permits Options and Limitations - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
  • July 8: Class 2 (Online) Health Permits and Food Safety - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
  • July 15: Class 3 (IN PERSON) Entrepreneur Mindset - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • July 22: Class 4 (Online) Compliance - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
  • July 29: Class 5 (Online) Financials - 5:00 - 7:00 PM
  • August 9: Class 6 (IN PERSON) - Marketing - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

To be considered for a spot at the Foodie Friday market, participants must attend ALL classes and at least one 1:1 session with an OCIE SBDC consultant.

For questions regarding this workshop, including late registration, please email us at training@iesmallbusiness.com.


Organized by

The Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network is funded in part though a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration and California State University Fullerton and extended to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. SBA, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, and California State University, Fullerton cannot endorse any view, product, opinions or services of any external parties or activities.

The Orange County Inland Empire SBDC Network is funded in part through a Grant with the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development. All opinions, conclusions, and/or recommendations expressed herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development.

*Disability: Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Please contact Katrina Smith at kmpayne@fullerton.edu or 800-616-7232.

*Refund and cancellations: You must give our office 48 hours notice of any changes or cancellations.

If the cancellations or change is not done 48 hours before the event, a full registration fee will be charged.

Our 48-HOUR RULE is Strictly Enforced!

FreeJul 1 · 10:00 AM PDT