myRA: A Retirement Savings Option for Small Businesses
Small businesses now have a new way to help their employees save for retirement. The U.S. Department of the Treasury recently introduced myRA (my Retirement Account), a new…
Build your business while Oakland builds the BRT
Paula Groves is OBDC’s Vice President – Business Consulting. This is part of her ongoing series of best practices and tips for small business owners. Never miss a tip by…
Small Businesses are the Story
OBDC is thrilled that our client Hip Chick Farms was featured in this NerdWallet article.
Vote OBDC Clients for “Best of Oakland”
OBDC clients past & present are nominated for “Best of Oakland” – vote before it ends on May 21!
Reliable Transportation is Good for Business
The New York Times reported on a new study that reveals that commuting time is the single most important indicator in whether or not low-income families are able to escape poverty. This relationship between social and economic mobility and transportation is stronger than other factors like crime, elementary school test scores, or the percentage of two-parent families within that community, according to the article.
Meet our Borrowers: BAS Consulting
OBDC is now serving US military veterans across California. In March 2015, OBDC closed our first loan to a small business located outside of Northern California. We are thrilled to announce that our veterans program is available to US military veterans and their spouses throughout the state of California.
Celebrating LGBT-Owned Businesses in the Bay Area
The San Francisco Business Times, in conjunction with SF Pride in June, is planning to compile and publish a list of businesses who self-identify as LGBT-owned. OBDC is thrilled to announce our nominations from our portfolio of borrowers.
BAS Consulting
Donald Stukes launched his second business, BAS Consulting, in 2009, offering management, scientific, and technical consulting. Currently, some of his clients include CalTrans of Southern California, the Department of Energy, and Battelle. BAS Consulting works with other consultants, bringing as many as six onto one project last year. Helping to connect other entrepreneurs with opportunities is a big part of his business model.
Las Marianas Food Truck
Rosa says, “I opened my business for many reasons, but the most important thing for me was to be able to employ my family.”
Bon Voyage, Felicia!
Last week, OBDC said “bon voyage” to Felicia Pierson, OBDC’s Senior Vice President – Oakland Market Manager, after more than 7 years with the organization, blending the expertise she gained in corporate banking with her passion for supporting and empowering underserved communities.
