Dia de los Muertos Festival – Volunteer!
We are in need of hundreds of volunteers to help for 3-4 hour shifts from 6 am – 5 pm. This year’s Festival will be held on Sunday, November 4th 10 am…
Meet Our Clients: Nyum Bai
Nite came to Main Street Launch through a referral from La Cocina, a nonprofit that provides entrepreneurs that with affordable commercial kitchen space. Nite used the loan from Main Street…
Meet our client: Reem’s
Reem’s is an Arab street corner bakery. They bring the warmth of Arab hospitality through fresh baked bread. Their specialty is man’oushe, a topped flatbread that you can share with…
Meet our Client: Malaya Acupuncture and Wellness Center
Malaya Acupuncture and Wellness Center was started by Emil Velasquez when he wasn’t satisfied with the treatment options for his parents when they were sick.
PRO Oakland
In 2016 Main Street Launch and Northern California Community Loan Fund (NCCLF) announced our partnership called PRO Oakland. Together, we are offering expert advising to small businesses (advising through Main…
Meet Our Clients: Milagros de Mexico
In 2015, The City of Oakland and Main Street Launch (formerly OBDC) partnered to launch the Oakland Business Sustainability Program. The Oakland Business Sustainability Program offers a comprehensive, integrated mix…
Meet Our Clients: Artesanias Mexicanas El Sol
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…