Main Street Launch’s Oakland Business Sustainability Program offers Central and East Oakland businesses impacted by the upcoming Bus Rapid Transit construction business advising and small business capital to help their businesses develop growth strategies during the construction period and thrive by taking advantage of the new opportunities this project will bring. Artesanias Mexicanas El Sol is…
Main Street Launch (formerly OBDC Small Business Finance) is thrilled to be sponsoring events at both Oakland and San Francisco Small Business Weeks this May. We hope to see you there! Shop Small Saturday, May 7 in Oakland Click here for a flyer to post in your Oakland-based business for Small Business Saturday on…
We are proud to share our newest video, featuring some of our Oakland, San Francisco, and veteran clients. Click here to find all of our videos. Tell us about your favorite small business resources and stories on Twitter @mainstlaunch @veteranlaunch.
The Work Local Awards shines the spotlight on the boutiques, cafes, nonprofits, startups, and all the local employers that make our community great. The awards are presented by Localwise, a mission-driven organization focused on helping local businesses hire local employees. We’re proud to be listed among event partners that include the Federal Reserve Bank…
Karla de Leon is Main Street Launch’s Lead Business Advisor. This is part of Main Street’s business advising team’s ongoing series of best practices and tips for small business owners. Never miss a tip by signing up for our newsletter. Oakland is booming. This means construction is everywhere. While it might not be pleasant to have…
Katie Taylor, Main Street’s Assistant Vice President – Communications, interviews Robert Lattimore, Senior Vice President. Robert has over 35 years of experience in the public, private, and economic development sectors. His experience includes working with company founders, financial institutions, community based organizations, and local municipalities. Robert has helped over 200 entrepreneurs in diverse business sectors. Click…
After going through a comprehensive and thoughtful rebranding process, OBDC Small Business Finance changed our name to Main Street Launch. Main Street Launch will continue innovating at the intersection of small business and community economic development, pursuing strategies that leverage our small business expertise and capital as a catalyst for an inclusive and diverse local…
Getting the word out about your business can be tough, and entrepreneurs tend to get wrapped up in the daily work of running the business. Here are a few low-cost strategies that you can try to help drive more customers to your business.
As Women’s History Month begins, we are reflecting on the economic impact of women entrepreneurs.
Our SFEDA partner ICA Fund Good Jobs is accepting applications for Growth Strategies to help take your biz to the next level. This 2 month workshop in June and July works with businesses to answer questions like:
