How Working Capital Helps
Many small businesses need additional working capital to manage the short term cash obligations of their business. But what IS working capital?
What Is Economic Development Anyway?
OBDC operates at the nexus of small business development and community economic development, but what does that really mean?
See Construction? Go Shopping!
OBDC is fortunate to work with cities to help small businesses launch, grow, and succeed. One major obstacle to business survival is construction. Construction keeps traffic away (foot traffic, cars, everyone!). Instead of avoiding construction, when you see it, go shopping.
Support Black Businesses This Black History Month
According to History, since 1979, every President has designated February as Black History Month. We’re excited for another reason to celebrate black entrepreneurs in our community all month (and all year!).
PRIME Increase
Most folks don’t necessarily know what “WSJ Prime” is, so it’s hard to tell what this interest rate might be.
Equal pay and employers
Last Friday was the seventh anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, and President Obama announced new rules for closing the pay gap between men and women.
OBDC’s Veterans Program has a New Look
Last week Veteran Launch, an affiliate of OBDC Small Business Finance, launched its new website www.veteranlaunch.org. Click here to watch our video highlighting our clients and our program!
OBDC Partners with Cities for Economic Development
Our innovative partnerships and collaborative approach help our clients create jobs and stimulate economic development in our communities. Our partnerships with cities create opportunities to deeply invest in businesses and neighborhoods that need it most.
Meet our Borrowers: MeetGeraldine
MeetGeraldine offers their clients the best of both of their brains: digital strategy and development from Geraldine and planning and branding support from Lauren. MeetGeraldine provides businesses with a team they can trust in defining, developing, and launching a brand that will deliver consistent, effective results. Check out an excerpt from MeetGeraldine’s profile:
Meet our Borrowers: Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack
Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack, located on 3230 Mission Street in San Francisco, is the culmination of Emily Kaplan’s life-long career working in the restaurant business and was almost a lost dream. Check out an excerpt of Emmy Spaghetti Shack’s profile: