VACOC Featured Events
VACOC Spring Picnic
Join us for a fun and casual day at Mile Square Park! Enjoy basketball, a picnic, and great company—whether you play or just want to hang out, all are welcome. Bring family and friends, and come learn more about VACOC!
📅 Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Mile Square Park Basketball Courts
16400 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
What To Bring:
Picnic Blanket: Find a cozy spot to hang out
Food & Drinks: Pack your favorite snacks or a full meal
Games & Activities: Board games and anything fun to play
Friends & Family: The more, the merrier!
✨ Come relax, connect, and enjoy a great day with the VACOC community!
Beauty Boss: A Seven-Week Training Program (Hybrid)
This is a HYBRID program — some sessions will be delivered online, and others will be held in person.
The program concludes with an in-person graduation showcase on Saturday, May 16. This event provides participants with a platform to showcase their brands and services, capture professional marketing content, and network with industry peers. Additionally, those who complete all sessions and attend the showcase will receive exclusive perks from Sola Salons across Orange County.
Please take note of the program schedule below:
Session 1: Thursday, April 2 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)
Session 2: Thursday, April 9 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)
Session 3: Thursday, April 16 | 10 a.m. – Noon (In-person Field Trip)
Sola Salons (Orange County, CA - address TBA)
Session 4: Thursday, April 23 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)
Session 5: Thursday, April 30| 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)
Session 6: Thursday, May 7 | 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)
Session 7: Saturday, May 16 | 8 a.m.* – Noon (In-person Graduation Showcase)
Advance Beauty College (Garden Grove, CA - address TBA)
*8 a.m. participant arrival time, 9 a.m. event start time.
Only participants who attend the webinars live will receive the slide deck and a link to the webinar recording.
SBDC EATS: A Recipe For Food Business Success (Hybrid)
Note: Attendance is MANDATORY at ALL sessions
Every Friday: May 1 - June 5, 2026
Program Schedule:
Session 1: Friday, May 1 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)
Session 2: Friday, May 8 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)
Session 3: Friday, May 15 I 10 a.m. – Noon (In Person)
The Hood Kitchen Space - 350 Clinton St Ste. A, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Session 4: Friday, May 22 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)
Session 5: Friday, May 29 I 10 a.m. – Noon (Zoom)
Session 6: Friday, June 5 I *9:30 a.m. – Noon (In Person)
*Participant arrival time is 8:15 a.m. Event starts at 9:30 a.m.
Norma Hertzog Community Center - 1845 Park Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Only those who attend the sessions live will receive the slide deck and a link to the webinar recording.
MADE: An OCIE SBDC Program (Hybrid)
Attendance is MANDATORY at ALL sessions. SPACE IS LIMITED!
Schedule Preview: Thursdays I May 14 - June 25, 2026
*Please note the full schedule, including that classes will be both online and in-person. Please note that the Graduation showcase has a different time.
Session 1: May 14, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (Zoom)
Session 2: May 21, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (Zoom)
Session 3: May 28, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (In-Person)
In-Person Field Trip to the Downtown Fullerton Farmers Market (Fullerton, CA)
Session 4: June 04, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (Zoom)
Session 5: June 11, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (Zoom)
Session 6: June 18, 2026 I 4 - 6 p.m. (Zoom)
Session 7: June 25, 2026 I *4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (In-Person)
*Time includes setup & teardown.
In-Person Graduation at the Fullerton Community Center
Only attendees who join the meetings live will gain access to the course recording and material afterwards.
SBDC EATS: A Recipe For Food Business Success (In-Person)
Note: Attendance is MANDATORY at ALL sessions
Every Friday: May 1 - June 5, 2026
Participant arrival time is 8:15 am. Event starts promptly at 9:30 am.
Using Advanced Ai to Make You the Authority
Learn how to use Al for automating workflows including email management and other automation techniques to boost your productivity. Many people think they know how to automate, but most are scratching the surface. Don't miss this no cost event!
Complimentary Professional Headshots
Need a new headshot, anyone? 👀 Stop by the VACOC booth at the UVSA Tet Festival complimentary professional headshot! It’s the perfect time to update your website, LinkedIn, or business profile! 📸
Power of Attorney 101
We’re excited to invite you to Power of Attorney 101, a FREE educational event designed to help you protect yourself, your loved ones, and your future.
4th Annual Artificial Intelligent Business Summit
Come join our NO COST Artificial Intelligent Business Summit showcasing the next generation of AI tools built for real-world business growth. Discover how 2026 AI tools can streamline operations, reveal hidden financial insights,and expand your marketing reach with AI-driven discovery systems and autonomous workflows.
Tet At Home
Ring in the Lunar New Year with us! 🧧✨ Tet at Home is bringing the heart of a traditional Vietnamese Tết fair to the Sapphire Center on January 31, 2026! Enjoy festive games, hands-on activities for families and kids, spring performances, lion dance & taiko drumming, and all your favorite Tết flavors and shopping.