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Investing in an Inclusive Economy

Events, Home Slider Content, Main Street Launch News, Oakland, Small Business NewsBy Miguel GarciaJune 10, 2014

Start-up capital is a strong predictor of success for any business, yet not all entrepreneurs have equal access to the resources or networks necessary to raise growth capital. In particular women, minority and disabled led start-up face challenges in accessing investment capital.

Urban Farmers and Young Entrepreneurs

Borrower News, Home Slider Content, Main Street Launch News, Oakland, Small Business NewsBy Miguel GarciaJune 6, 2014

This week, the SBA published a success story of an OBDC client, Back to the Roots. The story highlights the impact of BTTR’s $50,000 micro loan from OBDC on the early successes of the business.

Whole Foods Grant for Local Food & Body Care Product Makers

Borrower News, Home Slider Content, Main Street Launch News, Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Miguel GarciaMay 27, 2014

Through May 31, food and body care product makers can apply to receive a grant from Whole Foods Market to grow their business – whether they currently supply the retailer with products or not. This is the first time Whole Foods Market has offered grants for local producers.

Financing Oakland’s Food Scene

Borrower News, Home Slider Content, OaklandBy Miguel GarciaMay 15, 2014

Edible East Bay published a great article about Oakland’s exciting (and delicious) food scene.

Capital is Within Reach

Events, Home Slider Content, San FranciscoBy Miguel GarciaMay 8, 2014

Are you looking for ways to finance your small business?

Double Your Impact through 5/6

Events, Home Slider Content, Main Street Launch News, Small Business NewsBy Miguel GarciaMay 3, 2014

Join OBDC on May 6th as we raise funds for Fresh Carts Silicon Valley – an initiative geared toward alleviating food deserts in Silicon Valley.

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