Today, the Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that OBDC Small Business Finance, a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) headquartered in Oakland, received a $150,000 award from the SBA’s Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME).
Dear Friends, OBDC Small Business Finance believes that our unique partnerships are a critical component to connecting our borrowers to the funding, education, and relationships they need to thrive. This year is proving to be full of exciting new partnerships and initiatives. I’m thrilled to share that Mission Asset Fund has named OBDC Small Business…
Dear Friends, For 36 years, OBDC Small Business Finance has created opportunity by empowering entrepreneurs. This year is positioned to be as busy and impactful as ever. · We have moved offices to accommodate our organizational growth. You can now find us at 2101 Webster Street, Suite 1200 in downtown Oakland. · We just…
Dear Friends, We love watching the way the Bay Area community is supporting small businesses during the holiday season. Many OBDC-funded businesses participated in Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday. If you’re interested in supporting local businesses with your purchases this month, check out this map showing our small business borrowers. If you’re a business…
Some OBDC staff members just returned the annual Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) conference in Denver, Colorado. OFN is a national membership organization that supports community development financial institutions like OBDC. This was an exciting year for the conference because it marked OFN’s 30th anniversary.
Some OBDC staff members just returned the annual Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) conference in Denver, Colorado. OFN is a national membership organization that supports community development financial institutions like OBDC. This was an exciting year for the conference because it marked OFN’s 30th anniversary.
We want to use this week’s blog post to share some of our borrower stories. One of the most exciting features of our new website is our “client spotlight.” This is where we share the stories of some of the incredible businesses we’ve worked with.
Are you looking for answers to your legal questions? The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area has you covered.
Are you wondering where the money is? Come join OBDC at VEDC’s “Here’s the Money!” event to learn more about finding, managing, and growing your capital.
Last week OBDC staff and board members visited some of the innovative Oakland businesses we have funded and supported.
