Meet our clients: Crooked City Cider
“My great uncles inspired me to own a business,” remembers Dana. Liquor was illegal in the early 1930, and the Bushouse brothers, John and Peter created a moonshine production that…
Financing Basics Webinar
We will demystify the lending process, debunk the myths about SBA programs, and share real life examples of successful loan applicants.
Opportunity Finance Network and Brown Sugar Kitchen
We’re thrilled to share Opportunity Finance Network (OFN)’s post about Main Street Launch’s support of Brown Sugar Kitchen, a long-time client. Brown Sugar Kitchen is a staple of West…
Celebrating Women in Business this Women’s History Month
As Women’s History Month begins, we are reflecting on the economic impact of women entrepreneurs.
Good Money Guide
The East Bay Express and the Sustainable Business Alliance have collaborated again to produce the second annual Good Local Money for Your Good Local Business, a guide to finding the right capital to support your business to launch and grow.
Access to Capital with Alameda County SBDC
OBDC Small Business Finance is thrilled to host the Alameda County Small Business Development Center. Our partnership and dedication to increasing access to capital for entrepreneurs is part of what aligns our work. We’re thrilled to share some of Alameda County SBDC’s 2015 impacts:
How Working Capital Helps
Many small businesses need additional working capital to manage the short term cash obligations of their business. But what IS working capital?
Get to Know Scott Lewis, Senior Vice President – Lending
Katie Taylor, OBDC’s Marketing & Development Associate interviews Scott Lewis, Senior Vice President – Lending. Scott joined OBDC four years ago with over 35 years of lending and business…