Meet our Borrowers: Dark Garden
“Many people on our staff have come to Dark Garden after working in jobs that just didn’t work for them. We’re a place where people can feel at home while making a living,” says Autumn.
You’re Invited to a Grand Opening – Steel Rail!
We’re thrilled to share that one of our newest borrowers, Steel Rail, a cafe that honors Oakland’s storied past and celebrates the people of Oakland in the heart of Jack London Square, is hosting their Grand Opening Celebration on Tuesday, October 13.
OBDC receives $800,000 to support Oakland small businesses
Today, the Office of Community Services (OCS) announced that OBDC Small Business Finance, a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) headquartered in Oakland received a $800,000 grant from the Community Economic Development (CED) program.
Meet our Borrowers: Saint Harridan
In describing the manufacturing aspect of the business, Mary says “No one profits unless everyone profits.”
Small Business Borrowers Bill of Rights
OBDC is proud to have joined the signatories of the Small Business Borrowers Bill of Rights. This group of small business lenders, both nonprofit and for-profit, have committed to adhere to responsible business lending principles.
100th loan in San Francisco
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Meet our Borrowers: The Octopus Literary Salon
The Octopus is truly unique – where else can you find coffee, beer, food, and books?
OBDC receives PRIME award to support veterans with technology
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).
OBDC Awarded $1.75 Million from The CDFI Fund
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Meet our Borrowers: Back to the Roots
Back to the Roots is working to “undo food”, leading a new wave of food that demands total transparency about ingredient sources and the content of what’s on the table.