New tea and poke establishments planned for Mission Viejo

A new tea and coffee establishment is set to open in The Shops at Mission Viejo. ComeBuy Tea features an array of teas including milk and fruit teas with your choice of toppings. On the mall's lower level near the center court, the store is expected to open by the end of the year. Started in Taiwan, this new location is one of the first in the United States. More information is available at www.comebuyteausa.com. 

Along with tea, poke lovers will rejoice over the new Poki Cat opening soon in Plaza Alicia at 23981 Alicia Parkway. Diners can opt for made-to-order fresh poke bowls and burritos. This will be the eatery's fourth SoCal location. 

In other business news, South OC Entrepreneurs Academy is holding a free business workshop in partnership with SCORE on Wednesday December 12 from 6-8:00 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community Center. This workshop will help entrepreneurs prepare business plans and financial projections. Learn skills for introducing new products or services and gain a thorough understanding of pricing strategy.  To register, visit https://orangecounty.score.org. Walk-ins are also welcome.  The workshop is part of the 2018-2019 South OC Entrepreneurs Academy program that offers free business workshops to assist local businesses. For a complete schedule of upcoming workshops, visit our economic development webpage.  

The Orange County Small Business Development Center (OCSBDC) is also a great resource for new businesses. The center provides services that guide local business owners through the process of starting up and continuing to grow. OCSBDC has experts ready to assist you in evaluating loan types and building credit. Access resources online at www.ocsbdc.org.