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Category Archives: Events

Celebrating 2021-2022 Entrepreneur-In-Residence Program Graduates

Events, Main Street Launch News, Oakland, San FranciscoBy Kelly BakerMarch 4, 2022

Main Street Launch celebrates another year of entrepreneurial excellence. On Saturday, March 5, 2022 members of the community celebrated the graduating class of the 2021-22 Entrepreneurs in Residence program. Main…

Connect with us at San Francisco Small Business Week

Events, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Kelly BakerMay 3, 2019

San Francisco Small Business Week is here! From May 6-11 this year, SFSBW is dedicated to celebrating local entrepreneurs and enabling them to thrive. Bringing together diverse community members, it…

Supporting the San Francisco Small Restaurant Tradition

Events, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Joyce WindrossJuly 27, 2016

Kiva & Millennia Minds are co-hosting a co-working event on August 22 to connect small restaurant owners and business experts to navigate the challenges of running a small restaurant in…

Ideas to #ShopSmall and #ShopLocal

Events, Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Miguel GarciaDecember 10, 2015

We’re proud to support a lot of different kinds of local businesses in our work. If you’re looking for holiday gift ideas, check out our Borrower Map for the closest shopping to your neighborhood.

Alameda County SBDC Upcoming Events

Events, Oakland, Small Business NewsBy Miguel GarciaDecember 3, 2015

OBDC is thrilled to partner with Small Business Development Centers. In Alameda County, there are many upcoming events that can support small businesses in starting and growing.

#ShopSmall and #ShopLocal this Holiday Season

Events, Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Miguel GarciaDecember 2, 2015

By now we’ve celebrated Thanksgiving, participated in Plaid Friday, shopped on Small Business Saturday, and hit up online retailers on Cyber Monday. For all your shopping needs for the remainder of the holiday season, consider shopping small. In Oakland and San Francisco, there are some useful maps and guides to figure out where to shop.

Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce After 5 Reception

Events, Oakland, Small Business NewsBy Katie TaylorOctober 14, 2015

Join the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce at the After 5 Reception hosted by Alex And Ani in downtown Emeryville.

Selling From the Inside Out

Events, Oakland, Small Business NewsBy Katie TaylorOctober 7, 2015

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.

How are you celebrating Black Business Month?

Events, Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business NewsBy Katie TaylorAugust 19, 2015

Briana Morgaine’s recent post “8 Tips for Entrepreneurs Who Are Balancing Their Business with Their Day Job” reminded us of the importance of planning as you launch and grow your business. The best take-away from this post is taking the time to plan and prepare.

You’re Invited to an Open House

Events, Oakland, Small Business NewsBy Katie TaylorAugust 3, 2015

East Bay Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project Open House – On Thursday, August 6, AC Transit, the City of Oakland and the City of San Leandro will hold an open house on the East Bay Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

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