# Event Details - **Event Name**: Orange County Small Business Mixer | Business Owners Roundtable - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Promote your Business, Build Valuable Connections, Learn Growth Strategies & Explore New Opportunities at the OC Small Business MixerAbout this Event? You’re Invited to the: Orange County Small Business Mixer by Join us for an engaging evening of small business exhibiting, networking, and storytelling with fellow entrepreneurs, founders, and business leaders from across Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego and Inland Empire.? Why Attend?✅ Showcase your business✅ Build meaningful local connections✅ Share your story and learn from others✅ Discover new partnerships and opportunities✅ Enjoy great conversations, food, and community? Amazing SpeakersThree fantastic speakers will share insights from their successful entrepreneurial and service journeys.? Exhibitor Opportunity — Few Spots AvailablePromote your products and services directly to a highly engaged audience of business professionals.? Who Should Attend?Whether you are a:• New entrepreneur• Small business owner• Founder or executive• Professional looking to expand your networkThis event is designed for you.? What You’ll Gain✔ Expanded local connections✔ Fresh ideas and insights✔ Visibility for your business✔ Opportunities for collaboration and growthBring your business cards and be ready to connect!? Pro TipShare your oGoing business profile and connect with attendees on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, or X (Twitter) to continue building relationships beyond the event.? LocationThe Duck Club — IrvineA beautiful setting for an evening of meaningful connections.? Agenda6:00 PM - 6:40 PMSmall Business Registration, Networking & Food6:40 PM - 7:00 PMDoug Wooley - A Journey of Service7:00 PM - 7:20 PMDr. Neda Pelar - The Nine CEO Growth Systems7:20 PM - 7:35 PMWayne H. Lee - From Refugee to Navy Veteran to Founder of TwoMissions7:35 PM - 8:15 PMThe Business Roundtable8:15 PM - 8:30 PMClosing Networking and Wrap Up✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with local business professionals, exchange ideas, and unlock new possibilities for your organization.Our SponsorsContact us to sponsorIrvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/8c47e970-9bf2-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w581-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Three amazing speakers at our Orange County Small Business Mixer Doug WooleyTalk: A Journey of Service Doug Wooley is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, community advocate, and CEO and Owner of ameriCARE Central Orange County. At the heart of Doug’s work is a simple belief: business is about more than what you sell—it’s about who you serve and the impact you make in your community. His career has been centered on service, from supporting veterans and individuals navigating employment and life transitions to building partnerships with nonprofits, community organizations, healthcare professionals, and fellow business owners throughout Orange County. Today, Doug brings that same service-first approach to ameriCARE Central Orange County, helping seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and families access compassionate in-home care and support. He remains actively engaged in the community through volunteerism, veteran advocacy, local events, and relationship-building with organizations that share a commitment to serving others. Doug believes strong communities and strong businesses are built the same way—through trust, relationships, collaboration, and a willingness to show up and serve.Dr. Neda Pelar Talk Title: The Nine CEO Growth SystemsDr. Neda Pelar is a Ph.D. scientist, educator, and business strategist who helps organizations diagnose the root causes of stalled growth and build scalable systems. Her background spans molecular pathology, drug development, medical device R&D, cGMP operations, higher education, and business leadership, giving her a unique ability to analyze complex challenges through a scientific lens. Just as scientists identify the underlying cause of a problem rather than treating symptoms, Dr. Pelar helps business owners and leaders uncover hidden bottlenecks, clarify priorities, and create repeatable systems that drive sustainable growth. Through her ZAPS™ Framework (Zero In, Assess, Plan, Systemize), she transforms scattered efforts into structured execution, helping organizations move from uncertainty to measurable progress.Wayne H. LeeTalk Title: From Refugee to Navy Veteran to Founder of Two MissionsSome founders build a business. Wayne H. Lee built a life first, and the organizations came out of it. At fourteen, he escaped communist Vietnam on a fishing boat. He survived pirates at sea before an American submarine picked him up. Decades later, after thirty years of decorated service in the United States Navy as a combat veteran, he is an educator, an author, and the leader of two organizations with very different missions — and one shared instinct to serve. A life of service After arriving in America, Lee turned displacement into discipline. Three decades in the Navy took him through a career of decorated service and gave him the program-management and systems-engineering skills he still uses today. Since 2017 he has taught at the Sweetwater Union High School District, where he designs and delivers programs that blend engineering principles with business concepts — hands-on learning built to prepare students for the workforce they are actually walking into. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/8c692d10-9bf2-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w1110-h740-dce8e8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/8c82a880-9bf2-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w593-h740-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg Doug Wooley https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8cb0bd60-9bf2-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w555-h740-dce8e8f8-gmir.jpg Dr. Neda Pelar https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/8cc49380-9bf2-11f1-80bb-ebfa6612c095-rimg-w529-h740-dc282828-gmir.jpg Wayne H. LeeAgenda?: 06:00 PM - 06:40 PMSmall Business Registration, Networking & Food?: 06:40 PM - 07:00 PMDoug Wooley - A Journey of Service?: 07:00 PM - 07:20 PMDr. Neda Pelar - The Nine CEO Growth Systems?: 07:20 PM - 07:35 PMWayne H. Lee - From Refugee to Navy Veteran to Founder of Two Missions?: 07:35 PM - 08:15 PMThe Business Roundtable?: 08:15 PM - 08:30 PMClosing Networking and Wrap Up - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/irvine/orange-county-small-business-mixer-business-owners-roundtable/100001997245352614 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Art, Nonprofit, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: The Duck Club (IRWD) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Irvine - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Duck Club (IRWD) - **lat**: 33.6605528 - **long**: -117.8414082 - **full address**: The Duck Club (IRWD), 15 Riparian View, Irvine, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Orange County Small Business Mixer | Business Owners Roundtable - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/75788703f130d25e3f3d4d70c9115dd56f343c22e2d56ee77058b1e7d936f006-rimg-w1200-h800-dc081818-gmir.jpg?v=1786336995 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Orange County Small Business Mixer | Business Owners Roundtable being held? - **A:** Orange County Small Business Mixer | Business Owners Roundtable takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 08:30 pm at The Duck Club (IRWD), 15 Riparian View, Irvine, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Orange County Small Business Mixer | Business Owners Roundtable? - **A:** Orange County Small Business Mixer | Business Owners Roundtable is organized by oGoing. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Orange County Small Business Mixer | Business Owners Roundtable is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Irvine, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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