Meet our Borrowers: Chop Bar
Six years ago, Oakland Chop Bar launched in Jack London Square, and now the business is thriving. Check out an excerpt of Chop Bar’s profile:
What the Affordable Care Act means for your business, today
The Small Business Administration and Small Business Majority have set up a series of webinars for small business owners to understand the reform and employer-shared responsibility provisions, as well as learn about the small business health care tax credit.
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.
Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce After 5 Reception
Join the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce at the After 5 Reception hosted by Alex And Ani in downtown Emeryville.
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.
Congratulations, Steve Bangs!
Our congratulations and gratitude to Steve Bangs, The Small Business Administration’s Assistant District Director, Lender Relations, on his retirement.
Selling From the Inside Out
Join the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Consultant Anna Scott in a Small Business Seminar Lunch where she will be discussing methods to be fully present in the sales process, interrupt stress and anxiety, and sell from your strengths, wisdom, and values.
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.
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