Since 1979 we have empowered small business owners by providing them with capital, education, and relationships.

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Together we can help brighten the holidays for Bay Area #smallbiz. Excited to share that we received a $3M @WellsFargo #OpenforBusinessFund grant to help entrepreneurs adapt and recover. #HopeUSA
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📢 Resource for new SF businesses (including new locations of existing businesses): Their business registration fees will be waived and some other permitting fees. Details here: sftreasurer.org/first-year-f…

Tomorrow! Join the @SFSBDC and the San Francisco Office of Treasurer and Tax Collector as they explain the many new and unknown opportunities offered to San Francisco small business start-ups. eventbrite.com/e/start-your-…
We are thrilled to be a partner to @EBAFund, which is helping to grow the scale of our lending to entrepreneurs in low-income communities. aspeninstitute.org/news/pres…

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Globally-inspired products, artisan goods and environmentally-minded brands by Bay Area small businesses. Shop the Bay today >> shopthebayguide.org
Does your business have a holiday special to promote? Apply to be featured in @SmlBizMajority's holiday gift guide! buff.ly/3prN4Gy

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Join @SmlBizMajority next Monday to learn more about the California Rebuilding Fund and how your business could benefit from this program. Main Street Launch is a participating lender. buff.ly/3E5wz70

Comcast has launched a nationwide program to support BIPOC small businesses, and 100 Oakland businesses will receive $10,000 grant awards! Join the @OaklandChamber PRE-APPLICATION training for those who want to be ready when applications open October 1st: buff.ly/3oezHJ4

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#SmallBizOwners: Are you seeking capital for your business? Join @RenCenter_, @WmnRenCenter, @MainStLaunch, @TMC_CommCapital, and Working Solutions on Thursday, 9/30 at 5:30 pm for a FREE webinar to gain insights into the lending process. Register at events.r20.constantcontact.c….
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Grant applications now open for SF small businesses!
Giving back is an important value for us. To make a difference locally, we’re providing $10,000 grants for San Francisco-based small businesses. Interested? Read our eligibility requirements and sign up to be notified when our grant program goes live. salesforce.com/sfsmallbizgra…
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On October 5-6, join the City Administrator’s Small Business Summit, a virtual event that aims to demystify doing business with the City & County of San Francisco for local small businesses and suppliers. Learn more and register here: buff.ly/3kgMHf7

If your business is in a low-income area, you may qualify for up to $15,000 in federal Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) advances. These are like grants and don't need to be repaid. You do not have to qualify for or accept a loan to receive the advance. buff.ly/3f1FZq7

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Join @Rosie_Network and @MillsCollege for a Restaurant Survival Workshop to learn about factors linked to restaurant success and how you can thrive in this industry as a business owner. buff.ly/3sEiwAW

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The @warriors and @United are partnering to launch Franchise Fund, a program that opens up new business opportunities for Bay Area #minorityowned small businesses. Apply by July 1st for training, funds and resources. Learn more here: buff.ly/3gofQmm

Filing and paying taxes properly will save you and your business time and money in the future! Join @RenCenter_ on Wednesday, June 16 for Tax Tips for Micro-Businesses to learn best practices. Register here: buff.ly/3v78h7M

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We're thrilled to have this partnership up and running! Our collaboration with the @EBAFund allows us to keep capital flowing to the communities that need it most in these turbulent times. Thank you for your support! #supportsmallbusiness
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We completed our 1st loan purchase of nearly $300,000 from @MainStLaunch, helping support their work empowering small business owners in Oakland. #CDFIs #smallbusiness #MainStLaunch
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10% of small businesses are still temporarily closed one year into the pandemic. @smlbizmajority’s new survey finds #smallbiz supports policies that could create new business opportunities and boost the economy via infrastructure reform. Read more: ow.ly/DAgu50F3k88
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California CDFIs direct a total of $27 billion to jobs, housing, health, and economic justice. @GavinNewsom @CAgovernor Please support The California Investment & Innovation Fund so they can do even more! @NancySkinnerCA @PhilTing @SenToniAtkins @Rendon63rd #BuildBackBoldly
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