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Category Archives: San Francisco

So You Want to Shop with Local Businesses…

Borrower News, Events, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Katie TaylorDecember 3, 2014

While the desire to support local business is great, it is sometimes hard to know what local businesses are operating near you. If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area this holiday season, the San Francisco Economic Development Alliance (SFEDA) is making it easy for you to find a big variety of local businesses, all in one place.

Kicking off With Diverse Businesses

Events, Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Miguel GarciaOctober 29, 2014

Some OBDC staff members just returned the annual Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) conference in Denver, Colorado. OFN is a national membership organization that supports community development financial institutions like OBDC. This was an exciting year for the conference because it marked OFN’s 30th anniversary.

What OBDC Borrowers Have to Say

Borrower News, Main Street Launch News, Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Miguel GarciaOctober 15, 2014

We want to use this week’s blog post to share some of our borrower stories. One of the most exciting features of our new website is our “client spotlight.” This is where we share the stories of some of the incredible businesses we’ve worked with.

Wondering Where the Money Is?

Events, Main Street Launch News, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Miguel GarciaOctober 1, 2014

Are you wondering where the money is? Come join OBDC at VEDC’s “Here’s the Money!” event to learn more about finding, managing, and growing your capital.

How Business Consulting is Like the Blind Men and the Elephant

Main Street Launch News, Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Miguel GarciaAugust 18, 2014

I have been advising small businesses for over 20 years and one question entrepreneurs often ask me is “what exactly is business consulting and how can it help me?”

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.

Local Business Enterprise Program

Events, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Miguel GarciaJune 1, 2014

The Local Business Enterprise (LBE) program helps local businesses compete for contracts with the City and County of San Francisco. This summer, the City and County of San Francisco is hosting community workshops to collect feedback about the LBE program.

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.

Magnifying Our Impact

Main Street Launch News, San FranciscoBy Miguel GarciaMay 23, 2014

As a member of the San Francisco Economic Development Alliance (SFEDA), we join ten other nonprofits that provide training, funding, and ongoing support for small businesses in San Francisco.

Capital is Within Reach

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

Are you looking for ways to finance your small business?

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