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Category Archives: Oakland

Show Your Love for Broadway!

Events, Oakland, Small Business NewsBy Miguel GarciaJuly 9, 2014

Help the City of Oakland as they conduct the Broadway Transit Circulator Study.

Expert Business Advising

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Miguel GarciaJune 18, 2014

At OBDC we are excited to continue our partnership with Pacific Community Ventures (PCV). PCV’s online advising program has a great new website.

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.

Oakland’s Food Scene

OaklandBy Miguel GarciaMay 30, 2014

There’s a lot to love about Oakland, not the least of which is the food. A recent Chow article gives us 10 more reasons to “hella love Oakland.”

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.

Money Crash Course

Borrower News, Events, Oakland, San Francisco, VeteransBy Miguel GarciaApril 17, 2014

Danetha Doe, an OBDC borrower and accountant, is offering a 4-week Money Crash Course. We’ve posted about Danetha before and she has lots of resources to offer entrepreneurs.

Oakland Small Business Banking Forum

Events, OaklandBy Miguel GarciaApril 14, 2014

The Oakland Small Business Banking forum is an opportunity for small business owners to develop strong working relationships with financial institutions.

Millennial Entrepreneur Roundtable

Events, Oakland, San Francisco, VeteransBy Miguel GarciaApril 10, 2014

Millennial entrepreneurs have unique motivations and challenges. Generation Progress, Small Business Majority, and Social Venture Exchange want to hear from millennial entrepreneurs next week.

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