Leaders of Small Business Development Corporation of Orange County were able to combine sponsorship with participation in fun, friendly competitive events last Saturday and Sunday that also benefit the communities it serves. On Saturday, April 26, CEO Michael Ocasio, President Jim Ely, and Credit Analyst Eddie Nevarez ran in the Sunstone Management Irvine 5K Dream Run that supports entrepreneurship and startups through the Sunstone Community Fund. On Sunday, April 27 the agency sponsored the La Sierra University Zapara School of Business fundraising golf tournament in Riverside. Giving back to nonprofits that support small businesses creates a supportive, positive cycle that uplifts businesses and grows the economy.