Small Business Development Day

Get the tips and tricks you need to kickstart and grow your small biz in a fun, laid-back setting. Small Business Development Day 2026 Resilience. Stability. Community. The Foundation of Every Successful Business Join the Asian Business Association Inland Empire (ABAIE) for an inspiring evening of entrepreneurship, innovation, and meaningful connections!! Special Guest: Wing Lam, Co-Founder of Wahoo's Fish Taco. Discover how a small Southern California Taco shop grew into an internationally recognized brand. Hear his inspiring journey of vision, perseverance, and building a business that stand the test of time. (Book signing opportunity for the first 150 registrants) Meet Our Featured Speakers Palbinder Badesha---Staffing & Workforce Development Expert With over 28,000 job placements, Palbinder brings extensive experience connecting businesses with the right talent while creating employment opportunities. Rachel Rola--- Entrepreneur & Business Operations Expert Rachel brings 30 years of entrepreneurial experience as the owner of As You Like It Events & Catering. She will share team culture that keeps a small business steady through every season Tammy Martin-Ryles--- Entrepreneur & Community Leadership Expert. Trailblazing advocate for Inland Empire entrepreneurs. Founder and CEO of Black Chamber of Commerce Inland Empire(BCCIE). She has build a thriving network that connects small business owners with resources partnership, and opportunities they need to grow. Erika Quinto--- Owner of Inland Gardens Landscape. She has built her success in one of the most male dominated industries. She leads crews, wins contracts, and runs a thriving business in a field where women business owners are still rare. She will share how she broke barrier, earned respect and built a business that stand on its own merit. Learn and hear from our 5 accomplished business leaders representing diverse industries as they reveal life experiences, challenges, lessons learned, and practical strategies for building sustainable businesses. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, a startup founder, or an established business owner, this event is designed to inspire new ideas, strengthen your business, and connect you with a community that supports your success. DATE:Monday, November 9, 2026 | 5:00 PM–8:00 PM Networking /Registration: from 5 pm to 6 pm LOCATION: Circle City Center | 365 N Main St, Corona, CA 92880 ️ FREE EVENT — LIMITED SEATING VENDOR TABLE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE For Details: Tanya Ruybal at 714-878-1759. Don’t just survive—learn how to thrive! Scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot or click on link below to register https://abaie.org/event-6879116