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City-County Economic Development
Convention and Visitors
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Real Estate
Regional Economic Development
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Chambers of Commerce

Chambers of Commerce in the East Bay.

Alameda Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.alamedachamber.com


Mark Sorensen
Executive Director
1416 Park Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 522-0414, x25
Fax: (510) 522-7677
Email: connect@alamedachamber.com
 

Albany Chamber of Commerce

The voice of small business and all business in Albany, working to retain and attract independent businesses and provide our owners the tools for success.

Website: http://www.albanychamber.org


Winkie Campbell-Notal
Executive Director
P. O. Box 6434
Albany, CA 94706
Phone: (510) 525-1771
Fax:
Email: albanychamber@albanychamber.org
 

Antioch Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.antiochchamber.com


Sean Wright
Chair
101 H. Street, Unit 4
Antioch, CA 94509
Phone: (925) 757-1800
Fax: (925) 757-5286
Email: ceo@antiochchamber.com
 

Berkeley Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.berkeleychamber.com


Polly Armstrong
Executive Officer
1834 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
Phone: (510) 549-7000
Fax: (510) 549-1789
Email: pollyarmstrong@berkeleychamber.com
 

Brentwood Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.brentwoodchamber.com


Lisa Hurt
CEO
8440 Brentwood Blvd., Suite C
Brentwood, CA 94513
Phone: (925) 634-3344
Fax: (925) 634-3731
Email: lisa@brentwoodchamber.com
 

California Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.calchamber.com/


Dave Kilby
Exec VP, Corporate Affairs
P.O.Box 1736
Sacramento, CA 95812-1736
Phone: (916) 444-6670
Fax: (916) 325-1272
Email: dave.kilby@calchamber.com
 

Castro Valley/Eden Area Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.castrovalleychamber.com


Roberta Rivet
Executive Director
3467 Castro Valley Boulevard
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: (510) 537-5300
Fax: (510) 537-5335
Email: rrivet@castrovalleychamber.com
 

Danville Area Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.danvilleareachamber.com


Shelby McNamara
President
117- E Town & Country Drive
Danville, CA 94526
Phone: 925-837-4400
Fax: 925-837-5709
Email: ceo@danvilleareachamber.com
 

Dublin Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.dublinchamberofcommerce.org


Nancy Feeley
Executive Director
7080 Donlon Way, Suite 110
Dublin, CA 94568
Phone: (925) 828-6200
Fax: (925) 828-4247
Email: dblncofc@pacbell.net
 

Emeryville Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.emeryvillechamber.com


Bob Canter
President & CEO
3980 Harlan Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (510) 652-5223
Fax: (510) 652-4223
Email: bob@emeryvillechamber.com
 

Fremont Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.fremontbusiness.com


Cindy Bonior
President & Chief Executive Director
39488 Stevenson Place, Suite 100
Fremont, CA 94539
Phone: (510) 795-2244 x106
Fax: (510) 795-2240
Email: cbonior@fremontbusiness.com
 

Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.concordchamber.com/


Marilyn Fowler
Chief Operating Officer
2280 Diamond Blvd., Suite 200
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 685-1181
Fax: (925) 685-5623
Email: mfowler@concordchamber.com
 

Hayward Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.hayward.org


Kim Huggett
President and CEO
22561 Main Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Phone: (510) 537-2424
Fax: (510) 537-2730
Email: kimh@hayward.org
 

Hercules Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.herculeschamber.com


Sylvia Villa-Serrano
President
235 Linus Pauling Drive, Ste B
Hercules, CA 94547
Phone: (510) 741-7945
Fax:
Email: sylvia@herculeschamber.com
 

Hispanic Chamber of Commerce., Al. Co.

Website: http://www.hccac.com


Jose Duenas
President & CEO
1840 Embarcadero, Suite 101
Oakland, CA 94606
Phone: (510) 536-4477
Fax: (510) 536-4320
 

Lafayette Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.lafayettechamber.org


Jay Lifson
Executive Direcotor
100 Lafayette Circle, Suite 103
Lafayette, CA 94549
Phone: (925) 284-7404
Fax:
Email: jay@lafayettechamber.org
 

Livermore Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.livermorechamber.org


Marguerite Mazzitti
CEO
2157 First Street
Livermore, CA 94550
Phone: (925) 447-1606, x202
Fax: (925) 447-1641
Email: mmazzitti@livermorechamber.org
 

Newark Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.newark-chamber.com


Linda Ashley
President/CEO
6066 Civic Terrace Avenue, Suite 8
Newark, CA 94560
Phone: (510) 744-1000
Fax: (510) 744-1003
Email: linda@newark-chamber.com
 

Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://http://www.oaacc.org/Contact_Us.html


Wil Hardee
President & CEO
449 15th street
Oakland, ca 94612
Phone: (510) 268-1600
Fax:
Email: whardeejr@sbcglobal.net
 

Oakland Black Board of Trade & Commerce

 


Ed Dillard
President
711 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 986-0581
Fax: (510) 986-0870
 

Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org


Jennie Ong
Executive Director
388 Ninth Street, Suite 190
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 893-8979
Fax: (510) 893-8988
Email: oaklandCTchamber@aol.com
 

Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.oaklandchamber.com


Joseph Haraburda
President & CEO
475 - 14th Street, Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94612-1903
Phone: (510) 874-4810
Fax: (510) 839-8817
Email: jharaburda@oaklandchamber.com
 

Oakley Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.oakleychamber.com


Noelle Young
CEO
3510 Main St
Oakley, CA 94561
Phone: (925) 625-1035
Fax:
Email: oakleychamber@comcast.net
 

Pinole Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.PinoleChamber.org


Gloria Perez
Executive Director
P.O. Box 1
Pinole, CA 94564
Phone: (510) 724-4484
Fax: (510) 724-4408
Email: pinolechamber@yahoo.com
 

Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.pittsburgchamber.org


Harry York
CEO
485 Railroad Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Phone: (925) 432-7301
Fax:
Email: chamber@pittsburgchamber.org
 

Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.pleasanthillchamber.com


Charley Daly
Executive Director
91 Gregory Lane, Suite 11
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 687-0700
Fax: (925) 676-7422
Email: info@pleasanthillchamber.com
 

Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce

The Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce is organized to benefit business by creating and promoting economic opportunity; strengthening and educating its members and the community; and influencing public policy for the benefit of local commerce.

Website: http://www.pleasanton.org


Scott Raty
President & CEO
777 Peters Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: (925) 846-5858 x 204
Fax: (925) 846-9697
Email: scott@pleasanton.org
 

Richmond Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.rcoc.com


Judith Morgan
President & CEO
3925 Macdonald Avenue
Richmond, CA 94805
Phone: (510) 234-3512
Fax: (510) 234-3540
Email: judy@rcoc.com
 

San Leandro Chamber of Commerce

The voice of business in San Leandro & an advocate for strategic, market-focused economic growth, working with the city & supports business success through direct & referral services companies & their employees, the Industrial Roundtable & networking.

Website: http://www.sanleandrochamber.com


David Johnson
President/CEO
15555 E.14th St., Suite 100
San Leandro, CA 94578
Phone: (510) 317-1400
Fax: (510) 317-1404
Email: CEO@sanleandrochamber.com
 

San Ramon Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.sanramon.org


Stewart Bambino
President/CEO 
12667 Alcosta Boulevard, #160
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 242-0600
Fax: (925) 242-0603
Email: stewart.bambino@sanramon.org
 

Union City Chamber of Commerce

Website: http://www.unioncitychamber.com


Gloria Watson
Office Manager
3841 Smith Street
Union City, CA 94587
Phone: (510) 952-9637
Fax: (510) 471-6011
Email: info@unioncitychamber.com
 

Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce

 


Phuc Tran
Chair
412 8th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 499-6278
Fax:
Email: tranphucoakland@yahoo.com
 


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City and County Economic Development

Economic development staff people specifically tasked with helping business; including facilitating permitting, business retention and development and attraction.

Alameda County Comm. Devel. Agency

Economic Development Contact for the Alameda County unincorporated areas of Ashland, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Fairview, San Lorenzo and Sunol

Website: http://www.acgov.org


Bill Lambert
Assistant Director
224 w. Winton Ave., #110
Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 670-5335
Fax: (510) 670-6105
Email: bill.lambert@acgov.org
 

City of Alameda

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.cityofalamedaca.gov


Lori Taylor
Division Manager
2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Room 190
Alameda, CA 94501-4477
Phone: (510) 747-6899
Fax: (510) 523-1081
Email: ltaylor@ci.alameda.ca.us
 

City of Albany

Website: http://www.albanyca.org


Penelope Leach
Assistant City Manager
1000 San Pablo Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
Phone: (510) 528-5710
Fax: (510) 528-5797
Email: pleach@albanyca.org
 

City of Antioch

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.ci.antioch.ca.us


Brian Nunnally
Economic Development Analyst
PO Box 5007
Antioch, CA 94531-5007
Phone: (925) 779-6168
Fax:
Email: bnunnally@ci.antioch.ca.us
 

City of Berkeley

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.cityofberkeley.info


Michael Caplan
Economic Development Manager
2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 981-2490
Fax: (510) 981-7099
Email: mcaplan@cityofberkeley.info
 

City of Brentwood

Website: http://www.businessinbrentwood.ca.us


Alex Greenwood
Economic Development/Planning Mgr.
708 Third Street
Brentwood, CA 94513
Phone: (925) 516-5405
Fax: (925) 516-5407
Email: agreenwood@ci.brentwood.ca.us
 

City of Concord

Website: http://www.concordfirst.com


John Montagh
Redevelopment and Housing Manager
1950 Parkside Drive MS 1B
Concord, CA 94519
Phone: (925) 671-3082
Fax: (925) 671-3218
Email: johnm@ci.concord.ca.us
 

City of Dublin

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us


Linda Smith
Economic Devel. Dir Public Info.Officer
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568-2658
Phone: (925) 452-2151
Fax: (925) 833-6651
Email: linda.smith@dublin.ca.gov
 

City of Emeryville

City of Emeryville economic development contact

Website: http://www.emeryville.org


Helen Bean
Economic Development & Housing Director
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608
Phone: (510) 596-4355
Fax: (510) 596-4389
Email: hbean@emeryville.org
 

City of Fremont

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.fremont.gov


Kelly Kline
Economic Development Director
3300 Capitol Avenue, Bldg. A
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510) 284-4024
Fax: (510) 284-4001
Email: kkline@fremont.gov
 

City of Hayward

Website: http://www.hayward-ca.gov


Sally Porfido
Economic Development Coordinator
777 B Street, Second Floor
Hayward, CA 94541
Phone: (510) 583-4236
Fax: (510) 583-3650
Email: sally.porfido@hayward-ca.gov
 

City of Hercules

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.ci.hercules.ca.us


Steven Duran
City Manager
111 Civic Drive
Hercules, CA 94547
Phone: (510) 799-8200
Fax: (510) 799-2521
Email: sduran@ci.hercules.ca.us
 

City of Lafayette

Website: http://www.ci.lafayette.ca.us/


Steve Falk
City Manager
3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #210
Layafette, CA 94549
Phone: (925) 284-1968
Fax:
Email: sfalk@lovelafayette.org
 

City of Livermore

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.ci.livermore.ca.us


Robert White
Economic Develoment Director
1052 South Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550-4899
Phone: (925) 960-4145
Fax: (925) 960-4149
Email: mrwhite@ci.livermore.ca.us
 

City of Newark

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.newark.org


Terrence Grindall
Community Development Director
37101 Newark Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
Phone: (510) 578-4208
Fax:
Email: terrence.grindall@newark.org
 

City of Oakland

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com


Aliza Gallo
Business Development Services Manager
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: (510) 238-7405
Fax: (510) 238-2936
Email: agallo@oaklandnet.com
 

City of Oakley

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.ci.oakley.ca.us


Cecelia Nichols-Fritzler
Assistant to the City Manager
3231 Main Street
Oakley, CA 94561
Phone: (925) 625-7007
Fax: (925) 625-4745
Email: fritzler@ci.oakley.ca.us
 

City of Pinole

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.ci.pinole.ca.us


Michelle Fitzer
Assistant City Manager
2131 Pear Street
Pinole, CA 94564-1774
Phone: (510) 741-3864
Fax: (510) 741-2080
Email: mfitzer@ci.pinole.ca.us
 

City of Pittsburg

Principal economic development contact for the city.

Website: http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us


Kolette Simonton
Community Relations Manager
65 Civic Avenue
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Phone: (925) 252-4021
Fax:
Email: ksimonton@ci.pittsburg.ca.us
 

City of Pleasant Hill

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us


Kelly Calhoun
Economic Development Manager
100 Gregory Lane
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 671-5213
Fax: (925) 676-1125
Email: kcalhoun@ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us
 

City of Pleasanton

Economic Development Contact - Pleasanton's economic development and business support contact for new and existing companies, working to provide a positive business climate and a stable economic base for the community

Website: http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us


Pamela Ott
Economic Development Director
PO Box 520/200 Old Bernal Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: (925) 931-5040
Fax: (925) 931-5476
Email: pott@ci.pleasanton.ca.us
 

City of Richmond

City of Richmond Economic Development contact.

Website: http://www.visitrichmondca.com


Janet Johnson
Senior Business Assistance Officer
440 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: (510) 307-8131
Fax:
Email: Janet_Johnson@ci.richmond.ca.us
 

City of San Leandro

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.sanleandro.org


Cynthia Battenberg
Business Development Manager
835 East 14th Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: (510) 577-3352
Fax: (510) 577-3310
Email: cbattenberg@ci.san-leandro.ca.us
 

City of San Ramon

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.sanramon.ca.gov


Marc Fontes
Economic Development Director
2401 Crow Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 973-2578
Fax: (925) 275-0854
Email: mfontes@sanramon.ca.gov
 

City of Union City

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.ci.union-city.ca.us


Christine Friday
Economic Development Coordinator
34009 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587-4497
Phone: (510) 675-5396
Fax: (510) 475-7318
Email: cfriday@unioncity.org
 

Contra Costa County

Economic Development Contact

Website: http://www.ccreach.org


Gabriel Lemus
CDBG/Redevelopment Planner
30 Muir Road
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 674-7882
Fax: (925) 674-7250
Email: gabriel.lemus@dcd.cccounty.us
 

Town of Danville

Town of Danville economic development & special event point of contact, as well as, representative for commercial tenant improvements and relocation information

Website: http://www.danville.ca.gov


Jill Bergman
Economic Development Manager
510 La Gonda Way
Danville, CA 94526-1740
Phone: (925) 314-3369
Fax: (925) 838-0797
Email: jbergman@danville.ca.gov
 


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Convention And Visitors Centers

Information on facilites, activities, tours and packages.

Richmond Convention & Visitors Bureau

Website: http://www.visitrichmondca.com/


Michelle Itagaki
Executive Director
201 W Richmond Avenue, Suite B
Richmond, CA 94801
Phone: (510) 237-1403
Fax: (510) 237-1403
Email: michelle@visitrichmondca.com
 

Tri-Valley, California Convention & Visitors Bureau

Tri-Valley, California Convention & Visitors Bureau is the destination marketing organization for the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin, San Ramon and Danville, promoting the Tri-Valley area as a destination for visitors, meetings, and events.

Website: http://www.trivalleycvb.com


Amy Blaschka
President & CEO
5075 Hopyard Road, Suite 240
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: (925) 846-8910
Fax: (925) 846-9502
Email: amy@trivalleycvb.com
 

Visit Berkeley and Berkeley Film Office

City of Berkeley's Official Destination Marketing Organizationton - mission is to cultivate and promote Berkeley as a desirable destination for meetings, conventions, tour groups, leisure travelers and film production while enhancing Berkeley's economy.

Website: http://www.visitberkeley.com


Barbara Hillman
President
2030 Addison St., #102
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 549-7040
Fax: (510) 644-2052
Email: bhillman@visitberkeley.com
 

Visit Oakland

Website: http://www.visitoakland.org


Alison Best
President/CEO
463 11th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 839-9000
Fax: (510) 208-0526
Email: alison@visitoakland.org
 


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Educational Institution Contacts

Education and training contacts in the East Bay.

Alameda County Office of Education

Website: http://www.acoe.k12.ca.us


Sheila Jordan
Superintendent
313 West Winton Avenue, #150
Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 670-4140
Fax: (510) 670-4101
Email: sheilaj@acoe.org
 

Alameda County Training & Education Center

An affordable, state-of-the-art meeting place for educational and training seminars, workshops, conferences, classes, special events, small business group meetings, and off-site retreats, as well as training and management consulting services

Website: http://www.acgov.org/conference


Elsie Lum
Director
125 12th Street, Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94607-4912
Phone: (510) 272-6426
Fax: (510) 208-4848
Email: elsie.lum@acgov.org
 

Berkeley City College

Website: http://www.peralta.edu


Deborah Budd
Interim President
2050 Center Street
Berkeley, Ca 94704
Phone: (510) 981-2800
Fax:
Email: dbudd@peralta.edu 
 

Brandman University - Walnut Creek

Since 1958, Brandman University has been serving the unique needs of adults by providing students access to a quality education consistent with the needs of their busy lives.

Website: http://www.brandman.edu/walnutcreek


Susanne Hamilton
Campus Director
2950 Buskirk Avenue, Ste 200
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Phone: (925) 930-2030
Fax: (925) 930-2001
Email: shamilto@brandman.edu 
 

Business & Entrepreneurship Center

a network of Community College professionals working in strategic partnerships with businesses, industry and community organizations for business improvements and entrepreneurship training

 




1556 First Street, Suite 103
Napa, CA 94559
Phone: (707) 253-­3210
Fax:
 

California State University, East Bay

Cal State East Bay serves the region with two scenic campuses in the East Bay hills - Hayward and Concord - and its Professional Development and Conference Center in downtown Oakland with more than 100 fields of undergraduate and graduate study.

Website: http://www.csueastbay.edu


Leroy Morishita
Interim President
25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94542-3001
Phone: (510) 885-3877
Fax: (510) 885-3808
Email: Leroy.Morishita@csueastbay.edu
 

California State University, East Bay - Concord Campus

Located in the heart of Contra Costa County, the Concord Campus meets the needs of transfer and graduate students, providing bachelor's (junior and senior years only) and master's degrees, along with education credentials.

Website: http://www.concord.csueastbay.edu


Brian Cook
Interim Executive Director
4700 Ygnacio Valley Road
Concord, CA 94521
Phone: (925) 602-6700
Fax:
Email: brian.cook@csueastbay.edu 
 

California State University, East Bay - Oakland

business community, providing both professional development programs for working professionals as well as solutions for meeting the training & development needs of the businesses which employ them, with corporate training & conference/training facilities

Website: http://www.ce.csueastbay.edu/businessservices/index.shtml


Gigi Nordquist, Ph.D.
Director, Academic Programs
1000 Broadway, Ste 109
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 885-2318
Fax:
Email: gigi.nordquist@csueastbay.edu
 

Chabot College

Website: http://www.chabotcollege.edu


Susan Sperling
President
25555 Hesperian Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94545
Phone: (510) 723-6600
Fax:
Email: ksilva@chabotcollege.edu 
 

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District

CLPCCD’s contract education department provides CLPCCD’s contract education dept. trains businesses & organizations in the East Bay and beyond; offiering real world experience & courses from Access to welding; we host No. Calif.’s only OSHA Training Ctr.

Website: http://www.tdsolutions.org


Julia Dozier
District Ex. Director
7600 Dublin Blvd., Suite 102
Dublin, CA 94588
Phone: (925) 560-9458
Fax: (925) 485-5211
Email: jdozier@clpccd.org
 

College of Alameda

Website: http://alameda.peralta.edu


Dr. Jannett Jackson
President
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 748-2273
Fax:
Email: jjackson@peralta.edu 
 

Contra Costa College

The Contract Education Division will partner with your business or organization to custom design educational and training classes, seminars, and workshops to address training and developmental goals for personnel at all levels, at your business & time

Website: http://www.contracosta.edu/


Denise F. Noldon
President
2600 Mission Bell Drive
San Pablo, CA 94806
Phone: 510-235-7800
Fax:
 

Contra Costa Community College District

Website: http://www.4cd.edu


Helen Benjamin
Chancellor
500 Court Street
Martinez, CA  94553
Phone: (925) 229 - 6820
Fax:
Email: hbenjamin@4cd.edu
 

Contra Costa County Office of Education

Website: http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us


Joseph Ovick
County Superintendent
77 Santa Barbara Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 942-3433
Fax:
Email: jovick@cccoe.k12.ca.us
 

Contra Costa Library

Specialized Databases for Business • Business & Company Resource Center • Directory Library • ReferenceUSA • Small Business Resource Center, E-Books – Audio books and more at 31 Locations in Contra Costa Co.

Website: http://www.ccclib.org


Valerie Zito

1750 Oak Park Blvd
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 927-3233
Fax:
Email: libadmin@ccclib.org
 

Diablo Valley College

Website: http://www.dvc.edu


Peter Garcia
President
321 Golf Club Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 685-1230 x2201
Fax:
Email: pgarcia@dvc.edu
 

Holy Names University

An academic community committed to the full development of each student, Holy Names offers a liberal education rooted in the Catholic tradition, empowering a diverse student body for leadership and service in a complex world.

Website: http://www.hnu.edu


William Hynes, Ph.D
President
3500 Mountain Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94619
Phone: (510) 436-1520
Fax: (510) 436-1199
Email: hynes@hnu.edu
 

John F. Kennedy University

Prepare for Business Success - Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership..Certifiate program for entrepreneurs looking to grow their existing venutes and new early stage ventures: 11 weeks of training; 1-on-1 advising; 15 weeks mentoring; 6 months of space

Website: http://www.jfku.edu/iel


Raul Deju, Ph.D.
Director
2150 Salvio Street, STE 350
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 671-3166
Fax:
Email: iel@jfku.edu
 

John F. Kennedy University

Website: http://www.jfku.edu


Steven Stargardter
President
100 Ellinwood Way
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 969-3302
Fax: 925.969.3309
Email: presidentsoffice@jfku.edu
 

Laney College

Website: http://www.laney.peralta.edu


Elñora Webb
President
900 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 834-5740
Fax:
 

Las Positas Community College

Website: http://www.laspositascollege.edu


Kevin Walthers
President
3000 Campus Hill Drive
Livermore, CA 94551
Phone: (925) 424-1001
Fax: (925) 456-0673
Email: kwalthers@laspositascollege.edu 
 

Los Medanos College

The Conra Costa Community College District’s third campus, Los Medanos College, serves the central and the entire eastern portion of Contra Costa County.

Website: http://www.losmedanos.edu


Bob Kratochvil
President
2700 East Leland Road
Pittsburg, CA 94565
Phone: (925) 439-2181 x3200
Fax:
Email: bkratochvil@losmedanos.edu
 

Merritt College

Website: http://www.peralta.edu


George Herring
President
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA 94619
Phone: (510) 531-4911 
Fax:
 

Mills College

Website: http://www.mills.edu


Alecia DeCoudreaux
President
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
Phone: (510) 430-2094
Fax: (510) 430-2256
Email: president@mills.edu
 

Ohlone College

Website: http://www.ohlone.edu


Gari Browning
President & Superintendent
43600 Mission Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94539-5884
Phone: (510) 659-6200
Fax: (510) 659-6058
Email: gbrowning@ohlone.edu
 

Patten University

Website: http://www.patten.edu


D. Terry Rawls
President 
2433 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: (877) 472-8836
Fax: (510) 534-8949
Email: admissions@patten.edu
 

Peralta Community College District

Website: http://www.peralta.edu


José Ortiz
Chancellor
333 East 8th Street
Oakland, CA 94606
Phone: (510) 466-7204
Fax: (510) 268-0604
 

Saint Mary's College of California

The Saint Mary’s College of California experience inspires learning that lasts a lifetime. For nearly 150 years, the College has provided students with a rigorous education that engages their intellect and spirit, and awakens a desire to transform society

Website: http://www.stmarys-ca.ed


Ronald Gallagher
President
1928 St. Mary's Road
Moraga, CA 94556
Phone: (925) 631-4203
Fax: (925) 376-2150
Email: president@stmarys-ca.edu
 

Samuel Merritt University

Website: http://www.samuelmerritt.edu


Sharon Diaz
President
3100 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609
Phone: (510) 869-6512
Fax:
Email: sdiaz@samuelmerritt.edu
 

University of California, Berkeley

Website: http://www.berkeley.edu


Robert Birgeneau
Chancellor
200 California Hall, #1500
Berkeley, CA 94720-1500
Phone: (510) 642-7464
Fax: (510) 643-5499
Email: chancellor@berkeley.edu
 

University of Phoenix

Website: http://www.phoenix.edu


Felicia Nepomuceno
Advisor, National Accounts
2481 Constitution Drive
Livermore, CA 94551
Phone: 925-273-8103
Fax: (480) 735-6527
Email: felicia.nepomuceno@phoenix.edu
 

Young Entrepreneurs at Haas

YEAH, based at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, helps students become business leaders who redefine what it means to do business by going beyond themselves.

Website: http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/yeah


Lucas Abbot
Director
Haas School of Business University of CA
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone: (510) 643-4622
Fax: (510) 643-1418
Email: labbot@haas.berkeley.edu
 

Youth Entrepreneurship Program

a network of Community College professionals working in strategic partnerships with businesses, industry and community organizations for business improvements and entrepreneurship training

Website: http://www.yepcalifornia.com/




1823 Mission Ave.
Oceanside, CA 92058
Phone: (707) 253-­3210
Fax:
 


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Enterprise Zone or Base Reuse (LAMBRA)

Enterprize zones and military base resuse projects (LAMBRA) offer California designated incentives for business location and expansion.

Alameda Point

Alameda received a Local Agency Military Base Recovery Area designation from California that provides business tax credits: $31544 per qualified employe, 15 yr loss carryover, equipment sales tax credit, $40000 expensable property & taxcredit carryover.

Website: http://www.alameda-point.com


Eric Fonstein
Development Manager
950 West Mall Square, Room 159
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 747-6895
Fax: (510) 749-5808
Email: efonstei@ci.alameda.ca.us
 

City of Berkeley Enterprise Zone

The Oakland Enterprise zone has been expanded to include portions of the City of Berkeley, which provides companies located within the zone numerous tax incentives, including a hiring tax credit, a sales and use tax credit, and an employee tax credit.

Website: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/ContentDisplay.aspx?id=48136


Susana Villarreal
Enterprise Zone Coordinator
270 Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 238-7794
Fax: (510) 238-2230
Email: svillarreal@oaklandnet.com
 

City of Emeryville Enterprise Zone

The Oakland Enterprise zone has been expanded to include portions of the City of Emerville, which provides companies located within the zone numerous tax incentives, including a hiring tax credit, a sales and use tax credit, and an employee tax credit.

Website: http://www.ci.emeryville.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=824


Susana Villarreal
Enterprise Zone Coordinator
270 Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 238-7794
Fax: (510) 238-2230
Email: svillarreal@oaklandnet.com
 

City of Oakland Enterprise Zone

Oakland has a State certitied Enterprise zone, which provides companies located within the zone numerous tax incentives, including a hiring tax credit, a sales and use tax credit, and an employee tax credit.

Website: http://www.business2oakland.com


Susana Villarreal
Enterprise Zone Coordinator
270 Frank Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 238-7794
Fax: (510) 238-2230
Email: svillarreal@oaklandnet.com
 

City of Richmond Enterprise Zone

Businesses operating within the Richmond Enterprise Zone are eligible for special California tax incentives. The purpose of an enterprise zone is to stimulate investment, business and job growth in local economic development.

Website: http://www.richmondca4business.com


Janet l. Johnson
Senior Business Assistance Officer
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: (510) 307-8131
Fax:
Email: Janet_Johnson@ci.richmond.ca.us
 

Concord Community Reuse Project

Website: http://www.ConcordReuseProject.org


Michael Wright
Reuse Project Director
1950 Parkside Drive MS/56
Concord, CA 94519
Phone: (925) 671-3019
Fax: (925) 798-0636
Email: Michael.Wright@ci.concord.ca.us
 

Pittsburg Bay Point Enterprise Zone

Website: http://www.wdbccc.com


Ed Solomon
Enterprise Zone Administrator
300 Ellinwood Way, 3rd Floor
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: 925.602.6821
Fax: 925.602.6802
Email: esolomon@ehsd.cccounty.us
 

Point Molate Reuse Authority

Point Malote also received the LAMBRA designation from California that provides business tax credits: $31544 per qualified employe, 15 yr loss carryover, equipment sales tax credit, $40000 expensable property & tax credit carryover.

Website: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.asp?NID=270



CEDA Director
P.O. Box 4046
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: (510) 231-3066
Fax:
 


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Financial Contacts

Organizations providing business financing.

Alliance for Community Development

a nonprofit economic development organization in the S.F. Bay Area. Our mission is increasing access to capital for businesses with diverse leadership (minorities, women, disabled veterans) to generate economic, social and environmental benefits.

Website: http://www.allianceforcommunitydevelopment.com


Darlene Crane
Executive Director
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Ste 221
Oakland, Ca 94612
Phone: (510) 886-4483
Fax:
Email: info@allianceforcommunitydevelopment.com
 

Bank of America

Website: http://www.bankofamerica.com


Jeremey Williams
VP Community Relations Mgr,East Bay
180 Grand Ave, Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 587-8042
Fax:
Email: jeremey.williams@bankofamerica.com
 

Bay Area Development Company

SBA financing - specialize in 504 loans; long-term commercial real estate loans with low down payments and fixed, favorable interest rates. Also provides New Market Tax Credit Financing to Bay Area companies sourced from the Community Reinvestment Fund.

Website: http://www.bayarea504.com


Jim Baird
CEO
1801 Oakland Blvd., Suite 100
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: (925) 926-1020
Fax: (925) 926-1021
Email: jim@baydevco.com
 

Bay Area Small Business Finance (BASBF)

one of the region’s top SBA lenders. Since 1979, BASBF has been lending to small businesses located within the nine Bay Area counties. BASBF’s objective is to provide access to capital for small business loans

Website: http://www.basbf.com


Darius Mahajer 
Business Development Officer
825 Washington Street, Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510).830-3280
Fax:
Email: darius@basbf.com
 

BoeFly

Business Lending made easy - BoeFly has over 3,600 participating lenders. Find out how many are interested in funding your business in just five minutes with our Fundability App. - matches your request with compatabile lenders.

Website: http://www.boefly.com/




50 West 72nd Street
New York, NY 10023
Phone: (800) 277-3158
Fax:
 

California Bank & Trust

Website: http://www.calbanktrust.com


Michael Powell
SVP & Commercial Banking Manager
300 Lakeside Drive, 8th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 627-7960
Fax: (510) 627-7966
Email: michael.powell@calbt.com
 

California Economic Development Lending Initiative (CEDLI)

CEDLI is a multibank community development corporation established in 1995 to invest capital in small businesses and nonprofit community organizations throughout California in both urban and rural communities - startups to established companies

Website: http://www.cedli.com


Clinton Etheridge
Vice President
1333 Broadway, Suite 604
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 267-8992
Fax: (510) 835-1332
Email: cetheridge@cedli.com
 

City of Oakland Commercial Lending Division

Commercial loans to start-up and existing businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area, with emphasis on Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Solano counties. All products are fully-amortized term loans at fixed competitive interest rates

Website: http://www.obdc.com


Lisa Brown
Manager
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Ste 5315
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 238-3703
Fax:
Email: ldbrown@oaklandnet.com
 

Community Reinvestment Fund

CRF is the national leader in bringing capital to community-development lenders through the secondary market for loans. Started in 1989, CRF helps low-income and economically disadvantaged communities via loan purchasing, servicing and tech assistance.

Website: http://www.crfusa.com


Michael Blumfield
Director of Marketing
550 Bercut Drive Suite G
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (800) 475-3050
Fax:
Email: michael@crfusa.com
 

Contra Costa County

The MicroLoan Program provides very small loans to start-up, newly established, or growing small business concerns. Under this program, SBA and/or CDBG grants are loaned to eligible borrowers in amounts up to a maximum of $35,000, with 5 or less empl.

Website: http://www.ccreach.org/ccc_EconDev/fundingOpportunities.cfm


Gabriel Lemus

30 Muir Road
Martinez,  94553
Phone: (925) 335-7229
Fax:
Email: gabriel.lemus@dcd.cccounty.us
 

East Bay Conversion & Reinvest. Comm.

EBCRC Revolving Loan Fund - $5,000 - $250,000, up to 5 yrs, prime +3, working capital, furniture & fixtures, equipment, supplies & inventory, for business in Empowerment, HUB, or Enterprise Zones in Alameda County, or former Military bases

Website: http://www.ebcrc.org


Jeri Pridgeon
Project Coordinator/Controller
950 West Mall Square, Room 171
Alameda CA,  94501
Phone: (510) 749-5951
Fax: (510) 749-5984
Email: jpridgeon@ebcrc.org
 

East Bay EDA Industrial Development Bond Financing

Keith is the East Bay EDA coordinator for Industrial Development Bond financing - low interest rate, long term financing for manufacturing businesses that need to purchase new equipment, land and\or buildings.

Website: http://www.eastbayeda.org


Keith Sutton
Business Development Director
1221 Oak Street, Suite 555
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 272-3885
Fax: (510) 272-5007
Email: keith@eastbayeda.org
 

Governor's Office of Business & Econ. Devel. (GO-Biz)

CA Governor's Office of Business & Econ. Devel. (GO-Biz) -program: California Business Investment Services (CalBIS) ; Business Development Specialist for the Bay Area

Website: http://www.business.ca.gov


Justin Currie
Business Development Specialist
1130 K Street, Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 416-2559
Fax:
Email: Justin.Currie@gov.ca.gov
 

Hayward Small Business Revolving Loan Fund

The Small Business Revolving Loan Program provides loans to qualified businesses in Hayward to enable businesses to create job opportunities, particularly for low and moderate-income residents of Hayward.

Website: http://www.hayward-ca.gov


Sally Porfido
Economic Development Specialist
777 B Street, Second Floor
Hayward, CA 94541
Phone: (510) 583-4236
Fax: (510) 583-3650
Email: sally.porfido@hayward-ca.gov
 

Investors' Circle

Investors’ Circle is the the largest and oldest network of angel investors, venture capitalists, foundations and family offices that are using private capital to promote the transition to a sustainable economy - $150 million into 230 companies

Website: http://www.investorscircle.net


Bonny Moellenbrock
Executive Director
101 California Street, Suite 2450
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: 415-255-6844
Fax:
Email: bmoellenbrock@investorscircle.net
 

Kabbage

Use to buy/make inventory, ramp up personnel for an upcoming promotion, buy a piece of equipment to make your business more efficient. 24 hour flexible funding to help your business grow - sign up in 5 minutes.

Website: http://www.kabbage.com





San Francisco, CA 
Phone: 866-210-4629
Fax:
Email: support@kabbage.com
 

Keiretsu Forum

Keiretsu Forum is an investment community of accredited private equity investors, venture capitalists and corporate/institutional investors. Forum members invest in high-quality, diverse investment opportunities.

Website: http://www.keiretsuforum.com


Randy Williams
Founder & CEO
14 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 200
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 283-8829
Fax: (925) 283-8159
Email: info@keiretsuforum.com
 

Lending Club

Lending Club is an online financial community that brings together creditworthy borrowers and savvy investors so that both can benefit financially - you can apply for a loan and get an instant rate quote.

Website: http://www.lendingclub.com




71 Stevenson, Sute 300
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (888) 596-3157
Fax:
Email: support@lendingclub.com
 

Nor-Cal FDC

Provides the financial resources for economically disadvantaged businesses in Alameda County that have little or no access to traditional funding resources. Targets are: startups with sales between $50,000 and $99,000; Loan max $500,000; Micro max $25000

Website: http://www.nor-calfdc.org


Arthur Washington
CEO
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite #175
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 452-1171
Fax: (510) 217-3550
Email: awashington@nor-calfdc.org
 

Northern California Community Loan Fund (NCCLF)

A non--profit lender and technical assistance provider dedicated to strengthening the economic base of low-income communities - focusing on affordable housing, economic development, health & human services and participatory ownership & management.

Website: http://www.ncclf.org


Mary Rogier
President
870 Market Street, Suite 677
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 392-8215
Fax:
Email: MRogier@NCCLF.org
 

OBDC Small Business Finance

Provides management & technical assistance at no charge to small businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits - & loans to startup (0-1 years of sales history) & existing businesses in 9 Bay Area Co.- Demonstration of repayment ability required,

Website: http://www.obdc.com


Jacob Singer
Executive Director
825 Washington Street, Suite 200
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: 510-763-4297 x 105
Fax: (510) 763-1273
Email: jacob@obdc.com
 

On-Deck Capital

On Deck is using technology to make the borrowing process simple, fast and transparent for small business owners nationwide. Experience the On Deck Difference :•$5,000 - $150,000; •3-18 Month Terms; 1 year with annual revenues of at least $100,000

Website: http://www.ondeckcapital.com





New York, NY 
Phone: 888-269-4246
Fax:
Email: info@ondeckcapital.com
 

Opportunity Fund

Working Capital for Working People - Our strategy combines microloans for small businesses, microsavings accounts, and community real estate financing. Since making our first loan in 1995, our team has deployed over $200 million into our communities.

Website: http://www.opportunityfund.org


Alex Dang
Business Development Officer
111 W St. John St, Suite
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: 408.516.4708
Fax: 888.450.0688
Email: alex@opportunityfund.org
 

Progressive Capital

Serves as financial advisor for Industrial Development Bonds issued by Alameda County - also puts together tax-exempt bonds for non-profits and taxable bonds for larger business projects ($10,000 plus) and housing.

 


Walter Vennemeyer
Managing Director
11 Wilkins Place
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 388-1535
Fax: (415) 388-2314
Email: procap@jps.net
 

Prosper Marketplace, Inc

Prosper is America's first peer-to-peer lending marketplace, with more than 1,610,000 members and over $446,000,000 in funded loans.On Prosper, borrowers list loan requests between $2,000 and $25,000 and individual lenders invest as little as $25

Website: http://www.prosper.com




111 Sutter Street, 22nd Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 866-615-6319
Fax:
 

Richmond Revolving Loan Fund

The City makes loans available for Richmond businesses, provides education and outreach, and has adopted the Richmond Business Opportunity Ordinance which requires a minimum of 20% of each contract to go to local businesses.

Website: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us


Janet L. Johnson
Senior Business Assistance Officer
1401 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: (510) 307-8131
Fax: (510) 307-8149
Email: janet_johnson@ci.richmond.ca.us
 

So. Alameda Co. Recycling Market Development Zone

Low interest loans, R&D grants, siting and permitting assistance

Website: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/RMDZ/SoAlameda/


David Huerta
Management Analyst
39550 Liberty Street
Fremont, CA 94537-5006
Phone: (510) 494-4737
Fax: (510) 494-4752
Email: dhuerta@ci.fremont.ca.us
 

StopWaste.org Revolving Loan Fund

StopWaste.Org provides flexible, low interest financing for businesses in and around Alameda County engaged in activities that utilize recycled or reused materials.

Website: http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=531


Meri Soll
Program Manager
1537 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-6500
Fax: (510) 893-2308
Email: msoll@stopwaste.org
 

StopWaste.org Small Commercial Green Materials Rebate

Businesses that own or occupy small commercial facilities in Alameda County are eligible for cash incentives for purchasing recycled content products in conjunction with other green building upgrades (install green products $5,000; & energy & water,

Website: http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp?page=1209


Wes Sullens
Program Manager
1537 Webster St.
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-6511
Fax:
Email: wsullens@stopwaste.org
 

Tech Futures Group

provides strategic advisory services to qualified technologists and technology companies to help them get to the next level by assisting with the commercialization of technology products or services and with the preparation of raising funds

 


James Alva
Director
1330 Broadway Suite 705
Oakland, CA  94612
Phone: (415) 413-7232
Fax:
Email: jalva@norcalsbdc.org
 

TMC Financing

SBA Lender

Website: http://www.tmcfinancing.com


Barbara Morrison
President
440 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 989-8855
Fax: (415) 989-3382
Email: barbara@tmcfinancing.com
 

TMC Working Solutions

Working Solutions Provides: •Microloans/Small Business Loans $5,000 to $50,000 in the Bay Area •Technical Assistance (Business coaching, advising, education, and mentoring) •Referrals for Free and Low-Cost Business Resources

Website: http://www.tmcworkingsolutions.org


Sandy Mackovich
Business Development Officer
440 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
Phone: (415) 655-5472
Fax: 415-394-9431
Email: sandy@tmcfinancing.com
 

Valley Economic Development Center

Enriching communities by making economic dreams a reality. It provides successful programs that anticipate the needs of growing businesses, small and medium sized business owners, entrepreneurs and members of the communities it serves.

Website: http://www.vedc.org


Lynn Fernandez
VP of Lending
1300 Clay Street, Ste 1020
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 267-8993
Fax: (510) 380-5279
Email: lfernandez@vedc.org
 

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo is a viable and strong company that has been serving the community for over 157 years. We provide an array of financial solutions to business and retail customers, helping them reach their financial goals.

Website: http://www.wellsfargo.com


Willie Natt
Regional Sales Manager
1990 N. California Blvd., Suite #500
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: (510) 446-3338
Fax: (510) 446-4530
Email: nattw@wellsfargo.com
 


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Green Business Resources

Environmental, sustainability, conservation & pollution reduction resources for businesses, non-profits & local governments

Alameda County Green Business Program

A program to recognize and assist businesses and government agencies that operate in an environmentally friendly manner. The GBP is a third party certifier of environmental performance.

Website: http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov


Pamela Evans
Green Business Coordinator
1131 Harbor Bay Blvd
Alameda, CA 94502
Phone: (510) 567-6770
Fax: (510) 337-9135
Email: pamela.evans@acgov.org
 

CalRecycle So. Alameda Co. Recycling Market Devel. Zone

The RMDZ program provides low interest loans, R&D grants, siting and permitting assistance. Recycling-based manufacturers located in RMDZs are eligible to apply for low-interest loans and other assistance provided by local zone administrators.

Website: http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/RMDZ/SoAlameda/


Ken Pianin
Solid Waste Manager
39550 Liberty Street
Fremont, CA 94537-5006
Phone: (510) 494-4582
Fax: (510) 494-4571
Email: kpianin@ci.fremont.ca.us
 

City of Berkeley

Trendsetting companies in fields from alternative energy and zero waste production to nanotechnology and bioengineering choose to do business here because of our highly educated workforce and culture of creativity.

Website: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/oed


Jennifer Cogley
Sustainable Business Coordinator
2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 981-7532
Fax: (510) 981-7099
Email: jcogley@cityofberkeley.info
 

City of Emeryville

Information on the City's Eco Food-Ware Ordinance, as well as assistance with recycling and composting.

Website: http://www.ci.emeryville.ca.us


Peter Schultze-Allen
Environmental Analyst
1333 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608-1806
Phone: (510) 596-3728
Fax: (510) 596-4389
Email: pschultze-allen@ci.emeryville.ca.us
 

City of Fremont

Website: http://www.fremont.gov


Dan Schoenholz
Sustainability Coordinator
39550 Liberty Street
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510) 494-4438
Fax: (510) 494-4571
Email: dschoenholz@ci.fremont.ca.us
 

City of Oakland

Website: http://www.sustainableoakland.com


Garrett Fitzgerald
Sustainability Coordinator
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 238-6179
Fax: (510) 238-2226
Email: gfitzgerald@oaklandnet.com
 

City of Pleasanton

Manages development and implementation of community-wide climate action plan to address: land use/transportation, water conservation, energy efficiency, waste minimization, public outreach and education, adaptation, and carbon sequestration

Website: http://www.pleasantongreenscene.org


Laura Ryan
Energy & Sustainability Manager
P.O. Box 520 (3333 Busch Road)
Pleasanton, CA 94566-0802
Phone: (925) 931-5506
Fax: (925) 931-5595
Email: lryan@ci.pleasanton.ca.us
 

Contra Costa Co. Recycling Market Devel.Zone

There are many other resources available to companies who make recycled content products and reduce waste in manufacturing. The Contra Costa County RMDZ developed this website to assist businesses who utilize recycled materials in their processes

Website: http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/cd/recycle


Lorna Thompson
Administrator
651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, N. Wing
Martinez, CA 94533
Phone: (925) 335-1231
Fax: (925) 335-1299
Email: lthom@cd.cccounty.us
 

Contra Costa County Green Business Program

A program to recognize and assist businesses and government agencies that operate in an environmentally friendly manner. The GBP is a third party certifier of environmental performance.

Website: http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov


Claudia Pingatore
Coordinator
4333 Pacheco Boulevard
Martinez, CA 94553-2229
Phone: (925) 335-3220
Fax: (925) 646-2073
Email: cpingatore@hsd.cccounty.us
 

East Bay EDA

The Green Corridor, providing leadership in the Clean Technology Economy, is creating a thriving region of green tehcnology innovation, commercialization and economic development that generates high quality jobs and meets enfironmental and social goals.

Website: http://www.eastbayeda.org


Carla Din
Director, East Bay Green Corridor
1221 Oak Street, Suite 555
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 272-3889
Fax: (510) 272-5007
Email: carla@eastbayeda.org
 

East Bay Green Corridor

The Green Corridor, providing leadership in the Clean Technology Economy, is creating a thriving region of green tehcnology innovation, commercialization and economic development that generates high quality jobs and meets enfironmental and social goals.

Website: http://www.ebgreencorridor.org


Carla Din
Director
1221 Oak Street, Suite 555
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 272-3889
Fax: (510) 272-5007
Email: carla@eastbayeda.org
 

Green Chamber of Commerce

Locally-based, but national, membership-based organization dedicated to fostering the success of businesses committed to environmental and social responsibility.

Website: http://www.greenchamberofcommerce.net


Risa De Ferrari
Executive Director
821 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
Phone: 415.839.9280
Fax:
 

Oakland-Berkeley Recycling Market Development Zone

The RMDZ offers project coordination, loan and grant packaging, site selection and permit processing assistance, and employment referral and training coordination.

Website: http://www.business2oakland.com/main/recyclingmarketdevel


Steve Lautze
RMDZ Coordinator
250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 238-4973
Fax: (510) 238-2226
Email: slautze@oaklandnet.com
 

StopWaste.Org

The StopWaste Partnership provides free materials efficiency resources to Alameda County businesses. Contact StopWaste to find value opportunities and improve environmental impact.

Website: http://www.stopwastepartnership.org


Rachel Balsley
Program Manager
1537 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-6500
Fax: (510) 893-2308
Email: rbalsley@stopwaste.org
 


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Incubators

Business incubators help startup or targeted industry sectors grow and be sucessful by reducing costs, providing guidance and resources, facilities and/or services

AnewAmerica Community Corporation

focus on immigrant population born outside of US, do accept US-born if a family member is involved in the planning who was born outside. Establish micro businesses, build personal assets for their families, and develop the community assets

Website: http://www.anewamerica.org


Jeff Butler

1918 University Ave., Suite 3A
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 540-7785
Fax: (510) 540-7786
Email: jbutler@anewamerica.org
 

Berkeley Entrepreneurship Laboratory

The incubator is designed to provide office space and advanced telecommunications capabilities to promising new ventures that have progressed beyond initial planning - for start-ups created by current Haas School students and recent graduates.

Website: http://entrepreneurship.berkeley.edu/resources/bel.html




Basement of Bancroft Hotel 2680 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 642-4255
Fax: (510) 643-4110
Email: berkeley.e.lab@gamail.com
 

Berkeley Skydeck Incubator-Accelerator

Every year about 10-20+ companies are founded based on innovations and people from UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. The Berkeley Skydeck was established to incubate, accelerate and expand this pipeline of startups

Website: http://www.cet.berkeley.edu/gvl/skydeck


Jeff Burton
Executive Director
2150 Shattuck Avenue, Penthouse
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (650) 868-5437
Fax:
Email: jeffburton@berkeley.edu
 

Berkeley Ventures

Between 1-6 people per company; strong emphasis on the management team - to help serious entrepreneurs bring their innovations to the world. Startups in internet, software, mobile, clean energy, gaming, etc. seeking mentorship and seed funding.

Website: http://www.berkeleyventures.com


Chris Doner

727 Allston Way Suite C
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (510) 725-2180
Fax:
Email: chris@berkeleyventures.com
 

CITRIS - Center for Information Research in the Interest of Society

Seed funding only available to CITRIS investigators (can only apply if have PI status at Berkeley, Davis, Merced, Santa Cruz)

Website: http://www.citris-uc.org


Tracy Allen
Director of Operations
330 Sutardja Dai Hall, MC 1764
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone: (510) 643-9034
Fax: (510) 642-1800
Email: tallen@citris-uc.org
 

John F. Kennedy University

Emerging Entrepreneurs Business Compettition -business pitch competition is all about celebrating innoration and entrepreurship among those starting a business in the Bay Area. Cash, mentoring and Business Accelelrator space prizes - apps due 2/11/13

Website: http://www.jfku.edu/iel


Joyce Davidson Seitz
Outreach Coordinator
2150 Salvio Street, STE 350
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 671-3161
Fax:
Email: jseitz@jfku.edu
 

National Energy Systems Technology Incubator (i-GATE NEST)

Buildi new technology companies - closely linked to the R&D programs & facilities at the two DOE Labs in Livermore (Sandia and Lawrence Livermore) leverageing intellectual property & tech transfer and/or in transportation or clean energy technologies

Website: http://www.igateihub.org/noflash/incubator.html


Rob White

7693 Longard Rd
Livermore, CA 94551
Phone: (925) 960-4145
Fax: (925) 960-4149
Email: info@igateihub.org
 

Operation Hope

entrepreneurial training, business seminars & credit counseling. The Small Business Empowerment Program is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs from low-wealth neighborhoods. We combine business training and financial counseling with lending services

Website: http://www.operationhope.org


Irma Guerrero
Small Business Program Manager
3062 E 9th St
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: 510 434-5294
Fax:
Email: Irma.Guerrero@operationhope.org
 

Pacific Community Ventures

Creates jobs and economic opportunity in lower-income communities through the direct support of small businesses as well as by advocating for systemic change to increase investment in these vulnerable communities

Website: http://www.pacificcommunityventures.org


Beth Sirull
Executive Director
Federal Street, Ste 100
San Francisco, CA 94107
Phone: (415) 442-4319
Fax:
Email: bsirull@pcvmail.org
 

QB3 East Bay Innovation Center

incubator provides 9,300 square feet of top-quality wet-laboratories, support functions, private offices, lunch/break area, and conference rooms specifically designed to meet the needs of start-up technology companies, incl. major research equipment items

Website: http://qb3.org


Douglas Crawford, Ph.D.

2929 Seventh Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (415) 514-4408
Fax:
Email: douglas.crawford@qb3.org
 

Siemens Technology-to-Business Center, LLC

We actively seek potentially disruptive or radical innovations from universities, research labs, early stage comopanies, and many other sources,discovers promising innovators, incubates their ideas, and launches spin-in products and start-up companies

Website: http://www.usa.siemens.com/en/about_us/innovation.htm


Birgit Meissner
Director, Business Administration
1995 University Avenue, Ste 375
Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 665-1330
Fax: (510) 665-1331
Email: birgit.meissner@siemens.com
 

Technology Ventures Corporation

Technology Ventures Corporation helps startup companies that are developing technology from the national laboratories.

Website: http://www.techventures.org


Tom Anyos
Director, California Operations
P.O. Box 1280
Menlo Park, CA 94026
Phone: (650) 279-7496
Fax: (650) 323-3483
 

Women's Initiative for Self-Employment

Provides high-potential, low-income women with the training, funding and ongoing support to start their own businesses & become financially self sufficient. Women increase income, assets & launch business - locations incl Alameda Oakland,Concord,Richmond.

Website: http://www.womensinitiative.org


Thais Rezende
Executive Director, East Bay
519 17th St., Suite 110
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 287-3103
Fax:
Email: trezende@womensinitiative.org
 


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International Trade Contacts

Assistance with international trade - training, technical assistance, data, contacts, resources and business matching

Bay Area Center for International Trade Development

(CITD) has 14 offices across California offering free or low-cost programs and services include one-on-one technical assistance and consulting, market research, training and educational programs, trade leads and special events.

Website: http://www.sites.google.com/site/californiacitdnetwork/


Richard Soyombo
Director
3300 College Drive, Bldg 5, Rm 5130
San Bruno, CA 94066
Phone: (650) 738-7098
Fax:
Email: soyombo@smccd.edu
 

Bay Area Council - China

BAC staff in the Bay Area and Shanghai help small, medium and large Bay Area businesses expand into the Chinese market, while working to attract Chinese businesses and investment here.,while strengthening existing economic relationships & making new ones

Website: http://www.bayareacouncil.org/takeaction_com_china.php


Del Christensen
Chief of Global Business Development
201 California Street, Suite 1450
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 946-8738
Fax: (415) 981-6408
Email: dchristensen@bayareacouncil.org
 

Governor's Office of Business & Econ. Devel. (GO-Biz)

The California Governor's office of Economic Development (GoBiz) - International Trade; Statewide Director, Centers for International Trade Development

Website: http://www.business.ca.gov/RelocateorExpand/ForeignInvestment.aspx


Paul Oliva
Deputy Director
1130 K Street, Suite 101
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 322-0694
Fax:
Email: paul.oliva@gov.ca.gov
 

Hong Kong Economic & Trade Office

Website: http://www.hketosf.gov.hk


Jeff Leung
Director
130 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 835-9300
Fax: (415) 421-0646
Email: hketosf@hketosf.gov.hk
 

Monterey Bay International Trade Association

MBITA is a non-profit international trade association dedicated to promoting business networking, and education in the greater Monterey Bay Region. It provides access to global resources and assists companies through BayTrade

Website: http://www.mbita.org


Tony Livoti
President
P.O. Box 523
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Phone: (831) 335-4780
Fax: (831) 335-4822
Email: tlivoti@mbita.org
 

Northern California World Trade Center

The Northern California World Trade Center - a private, non-profit, affiliate of the World Trade Center Association - is dedicated toward enhancing international trade within the Northern California region.

Website: http://www.norcalwtc.org


Renee Nunes Taylor
President & CEO
One Capitol Mall, Ste. 300
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 319-4275
Fax: (916) 443-2672
Email: rtaylor@norcalwtc.org
 

Oakland Export Assistance Center

Export.gov is the portal to all export-related assistance and market information offered by the federal government. Whether you're looking for trade leads, free export counseling, or help with the export process.

Website: http://www.export.gov/california/oakland


Roderick Hirsch
Director
1301 Clay Street, Suite 630 N
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 273-7350
Fax: (510) 272-7352
Email: Rod.Hirsch@trade.gov
 

U.S. Customs Service Office

This is a customs revenue and law enforcement agency - contact them after you know the exact product to be imported from a country. They provide assistance, preferably by mail, on the laws and duties relating to your particular product and country

Website: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/




555 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94126
Phone: (415) 705-4340
Fax:
 


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National Laboratorities and Research & Development

Organization Contacts that can help a business connect with the labs or research and development firms/organizations

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a world-renowned research and development center operated by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy. Its mission is to serve as a national resource in applied science and engineering

Website: http://www.lbl.gov


David Chen
Small Business Program Director
1 Cyclotron Road, M/S 50A-4133
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone: (510) 486-4506
Fax: (510) 486-4380
Email: dtchen@lbl.gov
 

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Tech Transfer

Technology Transfer staff work with businesses to facilitate the transfer of technologies developed in the lab to the private sector

Website: http://www.lbl.gov


Cheryl Fragiadakis
Head, Technology Transfer
1 Cyclotron Road, M/S 90-1070
Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone: (510) 486-7020
Fax: (510) 486-6457
Email: cafragiadakis@lbl.gov
 

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a world-renowned research and development center operated by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy. Its mission is to serve as a national resource in applied science and engineering to me

Website: http://www.llnl.gov


James “Buck” Koonce
Director, Economic Development
P.O. Box 808, L650
Livermore, CA 94551
Phone: (925) 422-2698
Fax:
Email: koonce1@llnl.gov
 

Sandia National Laboratories

Sandia is involved in R&D programs to help secure a peaceful & free world by developing technologies for our nuclear arsenal & armed forces, defend against terrorism & the spread of WMDs & protect our national infrastructures, energy & water supplies.

Website: http://www.sandia.gov


Stephanie Beasly
Community Relations Officer
P.O. Box 969, MS 9290
Livermore, CA 94551-0969
Phone: (925) 294-4992
Fax:
Email: sbeasly@sandia.gov
 


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Business Resources (Not otherwise listed)

These are the organizations established to help businesses get started, expand and develop. Examples of services include training programs and the securing of government funding for business expansion.

Alameda Co. Small, Local & Emerging Business Program

(SLEB) program is designed to enhance contracting and procurement opportunities for small, local and emerging businesses within Alameda County by providing up to 10% bid preferences on eligible contracts. in County contracting and procurement activities.

Website: http://www.acgov.org/auditor/sleb/


Patricia McFadden
SLEB Certifications
1221 Oak Street, Room 249
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-3344
Fax: (510) 891-5693
Email: Patricia.McFadden@acgov.org
 

Alameda County Library

Business Librarian Contact

Website: http://www.aclibrary.org


Gertrude Rooshan
Business Librarian
2400 Stevenson Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94538
Phone: (510) 745-1440
Fax: (510) 793-2987
Email: grooshan@aclibrary.org
 

Alameda County Small Business Development Center

The Alameda County SBDC offers classes, consulting services and business planning resources for small businesses throughout Alameda County and is a member of the Northern California SBDC network, with a significant amount of its funding coming from SBA

Website: http://www.acsbdc.org


Paula Groves
Director
1330 Broadway, Suite 705
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 208-0411
Fax: (510) 208-0413
Email: paula@acsbdc.org
 

Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)

ABAG is the regional planning agency for the nine counties and 101 cities and towns of the San Francisco Bay region, using.advocacy, collaboration, and excellence in planning, research, housing, and member services to advance the quality of life.

Website: http://www.abag.ca.gov


Ezra Rapport
Executive Director
P. O. Box 2050
Oakland, CA 94604
Phone: (510) 464-7927
Fax: (510) 464-7985
Email: ezrar@abag.ca.gov
 

Bay Area Council Economic Institute

Created through a partnership of the private sector Bay Area Council and the public sector Association of Bay Area Governments, BAEF provides a "forum" for regional leaders to examine and take action on economic issues impacting the entire Bay Area.

Website: http://www.bayeconfor.org


Sean Randolph
President, Economic Institute
201 California Street, Suite 1450
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 981-8722
Fax: (415) 981-6408
Email: sean@bayareacouncil.org
 

Bay Planning Coalition

The mission of the Bay Planning Coalition (BPC) is to advocate for the balanced use and regulation of San Francisco Bay-Delta resources to ensure the economic prosperity and environmental protection of the region.

Website: http://www.bayplanningcoalition.org


John Coleman
Executive Director
10 Lombard Street, Suite 408
San Francisco, CA 94111-6205
Phone: (415) 397-2293
Fax: (415) 986-0694
Email: BPCStaff@bayplanningcoalition.org
 

BayBio - Northern California's Life Science Assoc.

The Bay Area Bioscience Center is a public-private partnership and forum organized to strengthen the competitiveness of the region as the premier global location for bioscience research, education, and industry.

Website: http://www.baybio.org


Travis Blaschek-Miller
Communications Director
400 Oyster Point Blvd., Ste. 221
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 871-7101
Fax: (650) 871-7555
Email: travis@baybio.org
 

California Resources and Training (CARAT)

A private non-profit to integrate and build the capacity of the technical assistance industry by enhancing its quality of assistance. It assists in building capacity and encourages/stimulates partnerships between lending institutions & TA providers

Website: http://www.caratnet.org


Selma Taylor
Executive Director

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Phone: (510) 451-2545
Fax:
Email: staylor@caratnet.org
 

Center for the Regional Economy

The Center acts as a clearinghouse and resource for the local economic community, providing grant-based consulting and research by Saint Mary's faculty and student interns on a wide range of economic, political, environmental and social issues.

Website: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu


Tomas Gomez-Arias
Director
1928 St. Mary's Road
Moraga, CA 94556
Phone: (925) 631-4928
Fax:
Email: tgomez@stmarys-ca.edu
 

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District

Training & Devel. Solutions for Businesses

Website: http://www.tdsolutions.org


MariAnn Fisher
Assistant Director
7600 Dublin Blvd., Suite 102
Dublin, CA 94568
Phone: (925) 560-9445
Fax: (925) 485-5211
Email: mfisher@clpccd.org
 

Child Care Planning Council

The Local Investment in Child Care (LINCC) Project provides guidance for companies interested in developing employer sponsored child care, as well as corporate giving opportunities to support the Alameda County child care infrastructure.

Website: http://www.acgov.org/childcare/Resources.shtml


Ellen Dektar
Community Development & Policy Coordinat
1401 Lakeside Drive, 11th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 208-9578
Fax: (510) 208-9579
Email: ellen.dektar@acgov.org
 

Contra Costa County

Purchasing supports County Departments by procuring the products, equipment, and services they need to deliver effective services. Outreach program: small business enterprise contracting programs, purchasing purchasing contracts,

Website: http://www.ccreach.org


David Gould
Procurement Services Mgr.
2530 Arnold Drive, Suite 300
Martinez, CA 94553
Phone: (925) 313-7300
Fax: (925) 335-1300
Email: dgould@gsd.cccounty.us
 

Contra Costa Small Business Devel. Center

The Contra Costa Co SBDC offers classes, consulting services and business planning resources for small businesses throughout Contra Costa Co. and is a member of the Northern California SBDC network, with a significant amount of its funding coming from SBA

Website: http://www.ContraCostaSBDC.com


Oscar Dominguez
Director
300 Ellinwood Way, Suite 300
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 602-6810
Fax: (925) 602-6842
Email: Odominguez@ContraCostaSBDC.com
 

Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex)

MANEX provides California manufacturers with affordable consulting services that focus on process improvement, manufacturing and quality systems, business development and employee training.

Website: http://www.manexconsulting.com


Gene Russell
CEO & Executive Director
2010 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 320
San Ramon, CA 94583
Phone: (925) 807-5111
Fax: (925) 807-5120
Email: grussell@manexconsulting.com
 

CSUEB - Oakland Center Conference Facilities

Located in downtown Oakland, the Professional Development and Conference Center provides corporations and non-profit organizations with an affordable, convenient site for training and conferencing.

Website: http://www.theoaklandcenter.com


Kate White
Oakland Center Director
1000 Broadway, Ste 109
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 208-7001
Fax: (510) 208-0297
Email: kate.white@csueastbay.edu
 

East Bay EDA

Keith is the EDA coordinator for business development activities that include industrial development bond financing, economic & demographic data collection and analysis. He also runs the marketing program including tradeshows, advertising & publications

Website: http://www.eastbayeda.org


Keith Sutton
Business Development Director
1221 Oak Street, Suite 555
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 272-3885
Fax: (510) 272-5007
Email: keith@eastbayeda.org
 

Entreprenurial Resource Center, Las Positas College

a one-stop guide helping entrepreneurs and small business owners successfully start, run, and grow their businesses. that focuses on the Tri-Valley

Website: http://www.entrepreneurialhelp.com/




3000 Campus Hill Drive
Livermore, CA 94551
Phone: (925) 424.1289
Fax: (925) 456-0705
 

Grameen America, Inc.

Improving small businesses development, job-creation and asset-building among the poorest communities in the Bay Area.

Website: http://www.grameenamerica.org


Hannah Dithrich
California Partnerships and Development
3445 International Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: (510) 533-3049
Fax: (510) 533-3062
Email: hdithrich@grameenamerica.org
 

Inner City Advisors

Oakland Advisors is a non-profit organization offering high quality business management services to local inner city companies, pro-bono. Services include high level consulting, business advisement, network referrals, technical assistance and mentoring.

Website: http://www.innercityadvisors.org


Jose Corona
Executive Director
1999 Harrison Street, Suite 2220
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 271-0142
Fax: (510) 271-0168
Email: jose@innercityadvisors.org
 

Oakland Business Assistance Center

The Business Assistance Center is a one-stop information and referral center to help business owners navigate the Oakland City government and provide referrals to local organizations, county, and state agencies, and other resources to help businesses

Website: http://www.oaklandbac.com


Juno Thomas

270 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 238-7952
Fax:
Email: jthomas@oaklandnet.com
 

Oakland Public Library, Main Library

The Business Information Center provides Oakland businesses with current, in-depth business information. Resources include business directories, worldwide newspapers and trade periodocals, information on investment services, and preliminary information

Website: http://oaklandlibrary.org/Seasonal/Sections/sbss.html


Carmen Martinez
Dir of Library Services
125 14th Street, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 238-3281
Fax:
Email: cmartinez@oaklandnet.com
 

SCORE - East Bay Chapter

SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business is the best source of free, confidential, real-world business advice to help you build your small business from idea to start-up to success.

Website: http://www.eastbayscore.org


Paul Lundstedt
Chapter Chair
492 - 9th Street, Suite 350
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 273-6611
Fax:
Email: info@eastbayscore.org
 

StopWaste.Org

The Alameda County Waste Management Authority and Recycling Board offer a wide range of programs in the areas of waste prevention, public education, recycled product procurement, technical assistance, and low interest loans.

Website: http://www.stopwaste.org


Roberta Miller
Program Manager
1537 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-6500
Fax: (510) 893-2308
Email: rmiller@stopwaste.org
 

U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA 7a, 504, SBAExpress, & Patriot Express lending programs; Women's Business Center programs in the East Bay: Anew America Community Corporation (www.anewamerica.org); and the Women's Initiative for Self Employment (www.womensinitiative.org).

Website: http://www.sba.gov/about-offices-content/2/3102


Lola Robinson
Asst. District Dir. for Lender Relations
455 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-2420
Phone: (415) 744-8479
Fax: (202) 481-4189
Email: lola.robinson@sba.gov
 

West Contra Costa Business Devel. Center

Our clients, primarily low-income, minority, and women entrepreneurs, benefit from individualized services, including business consulting, entrepreneurial training, and assistance in securing financing.

Website: http://www.wccbdc.org


Alex Gomez
Executive Director
3260 Blume Drive, Suite 110
Richmond, CA 94806
Phone: (510) 223-9900
Fax: (510) 223-9903
Email: alex@wccbdc.org
 


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Permit and Regulatory Assistance Contacts

Resources to assist businesses in dealing with environmental affairs, permit application processes, and regulatory issues.

Alameda County EGIS Map

EGIS Map The data, information, and maps provided herein are derived from various sources and are dynamic and in an ongoing state of maintenance, correction and update, and are subject to verification by the user and/or Alameda County.

Website: http://alcoweb.acgov.org/main/maps





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Phone:
Fax:
 

Bay Area Air Quality Mgt. District

Website: http://www.baaqmd.gov


Jack P. Broadbent
Executive Officer/APCO
939 Ellis Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 749-5052
Fax: (415) 928-8560
Email: jbroadbent@baaqmd.gov
 

CA Depart. Of Industrial Relations

DIR is committed to fostering small business growth, to preserving free competitive enterprise, to maintaining and promoting fair employment opportunities for diverse communities and strengthening California’s economy.

Website: http://www.dir.ca.gov/SmallBusiness/index.htm




455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (800) 963-9424
Fax:
Email: DIRinfo@dir.ca.gov
 

California Permit Assistance - Calgold website

One stop website with information to help identify the permits required for your business type and in what city.

Website: http://www.calgold.ca.gov


Florentino Castellon
Assistant Deputy Director

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Phone: (916) 345-4633.
Fax:
Email: cagold@calepa.ca.gov
 

Contra Costa County GIS Map

GIS Map This web application allows the user to find information about properties in Contra Costa County, including: zoning, orthophotography, assessed value and jurisdictional information.

Website: http://ccmap.us/gis





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East Bay Municipal Utility District

Website: http://www.ebmud.com


Gregory L. Chan
Senior Community Affairs Officer
375 - 11th Street, MS 802
Oakland, CA 94607-4240
Phone: (510) 287-0135
Fax: (510) 287-0149
Email: gchan@ebmud.com
 

Governor's Office of Business & Econ. Devel. (GO-Biz)

The California Governor's office of Economic Development (GoBiz) - Permit Assistance staff person for Northern and Central California

Website: http://www.business.ca.gov


Paul Martin
Deputy Director, Permit Assistance
1400 10th Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 322-0694
Fax:
Email: paul.martin@gov.ca.gov
 


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Real Estate

Commercial real estate businesses serving the East Bay.

Cushman & Wakefield of California, Inc.

Cushman & Wakefield operates nearly 100 owned and alliance offices in the United States, with a history of commercial real estate leadership that spans 90 years and brokerage and services professionals that are the most trusted in the industry.

Website: http://www.cushwake.com


John McManus
Executive Director
1111 Broadway Suite 1600
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 891-5817
Fax: (510) 834-4119
Email: john.mcmanus@cushwake.com
 

Transwestern

Website: http://www.transwestern.net


Edward Del Beccaro
Managing Director
1900 N. California Blvd., Suite 830
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-357-2019
Fax: 925-357-2001
Email: ed.delbeccaro@transwestern.net
 


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Regional Economic Development Contacts

Economic development organizations/contacts serving the East Bay.

Bay Area Council

The Council is a coalition of Bay Area business leaders working to improve the regional economy and affect public policy - they have generated a number of important studies on Bay Area issues

Website: http://www.bayareacouncil.org


Jim Wunderman
President & CEO
201 California St., Suite 1450
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415) 981-6600
Fax: (415) 981-6408
Email: jim@bayareacouncil.org
 

BayBio

BayBio is the voice of Northern California’s life sciences industry, providing advocacy, best practices programs, group purchasing benefits and networking for companies involved in and supporting the research and development of new technologies.

Website: http://www.baybio.org


Gail Maderis
President and CEO
400 Oyster Point Blvd., Ste. 221
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 871-7101 x202
Fax: (650) 871-7555
Email: gmaderis@baybio.org
 

CA Assoc. for Local Economic Development

State-wide assocation for economic development professionals and related organizations

Website: http://www.caled.org


Gurbax Sahota
President & CEO
550 Bercut Drive ,Suite G
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 448-8252 x106
Fax: (916) 448-3811
Email: gsahota@caled.org
 

Contra Costa Council

The Council is an association of businesses and local governments working together to improve the economy of Contra Costa County

Website: http://www.contracostacouncil.com


Linda Best
President and CEO
1355 Willow Way, Suite 253
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 246-1880
Fax: (925) 674-1654
Email: lbest@contracostacouncil.com
 

East Bay EDA

EDA is a public/private partnership facilitating, collaborative solutions that retain existing businesses, promote regional growth, address infrastructure challenges, and support economic prosperity and social equity for the East Bay.

Website: http://www.eastbayeda.org


Karen Engel
Executive Director
1221 Oak Street, Suite 555
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 272-3874
Fax: (510) 272-5007
Email: karen@eastbayeda.org
 

East Bay Green Corridor iHub

iHubs will leverage assets such as research parks, technology incubators, universities, and federal laboratories to provide an innovation platform for startup companies, economic development organizations, business groups, and venture capitalists.

Website: http://www.ebgreencorridor.org


Carla Din
Director, East Bay Green Corridor
1221 Oak Street, Suite 555
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 272-3889
Fax: (510) 272-5007
Email: carla@eastbayeda.org
 

Governor’s Office of Business & Econ. Devel. (GO-Biz)

GO-Biz is the Governor's lead entity for economic strategy and the marketing of California &-serves as the state’s single point of contact for businesses and job creation efforts

Website: http://www.labor.ca.gov


Kish Rajan
Director
801 K STREET, Suite 2100
SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 322-0235
Fax:
Email: kish.rajan@gov.ca.gov
 

Industrial Association of Contra Costa County

The Association provides its industrial and business members opportunities to share information and concerns about issues and trends affecting the economic vitality and quality of life in Contra Costa County.

Website: http://www.iaccc.org


Scott Anderson
Executive Director
3377 Deer Valley Rd. PMB #139
Antioch, CA 94509
Phone: (925) 779-9250
Fax: (925) 779-9254
Email: iasaa@sbcglobal.net
 

Northern Silicon Valley Partnership

We support a business culture that fosters innovation Formed to leverage the combined economic power of four Southern Alameda Co. cities and two agencies, to work with our base of existing companies to attract new ventures to the region.

Website: http://www.northernsiliconvalleypartnership.com


Christine Friday
Economic Development Coordinator
3900 Alvarado-Niles Road
Union City, CA 94587
Phone: (510) 675-5396
Fax: (510) 475-7318
Email: cfriday@unioncity.org
 

Think Contra Costa

Concord, Contra Costa County, Danville, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, San Ramon & Walnut Creek - if you shop local, your tax dollars stay local, so, think Contra Costa 1st!

Website: http://www.thinkcontracosta.com





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Tri-Valley Business Council

A business-sponsored, public-policy advocacy organization, the Council’s advocates for the private sector on regional issues to enhance the economic vitality of the Tri-Valley (Danville, Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and San Ramon).

Website: http://www.trivalleybusiness.org


AJ Major
Chair
5000 Hopyard Rd, Suite #335
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: (925) 225-3677
Fax: (925) 734-6611
Email: amajor@vtdcpa.com
 


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Special Districts and Utilities

Special Districts are formed by local residents to provide a wide range of critically needed local and regional services. We have added private utilities to this list as well.

Alameda Municipal Power

Alameda Power & Telecom has a system reliability rating that is one of the best in the industry while being fully committed to building a better community through energy efficiency, customer service, and environmentally friendly electric power sources.

Website: http://www.alamedamp.com


Bill Garvine
Marketing Manager
2000 Grand Street
Alameda, CA 94501-0263
Phone: (510) 748-3913
Fax: (510) 814-5614
Email: garvine@alamedamp.com
 

Castro Valley Sanitary District

Website: http://www.cvsan.org


Roland Williams, Jr.
General Manager
21040 Marshall Street
Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone: (510) 537-0757 x14
Fax: (510) 537-1312
Email: roland@cvsan.org
 

East Bay Municipal Utility District

Website: http://www.ebmud.com


Alex Coate
General Manager
375 - 11th Street, MS 804
Oakland, CA 94607-4240
Phone: (510) 287-0100
Fax: (510) 287-0188
Email: acoate@ebmud.com
 

East Bay Regional Park District

Website: http://www.ebparks.org


Bob Doyle
General Manager
2950 Peralta Oaks Court
Oakland, CA 94605-0381
Phone: (510) 544-2000
Fax: (510) 569-1417
Email: bdoyle@ebparks.org
 

Hayward Area Recreation & Park Dist.

Website: http://www.haywardrec.org


Rita Shue
General Manager
1099 E Street
Hayward, CA 94541
Phone: (510) 881-6710
Fax: (510) 888-5758
Email: shur@haywardrec.org
 

Livermore Area Rec. & Park District

Website: http://www.larpd.dst.ca.us


Tim Barry
General Manager
4444 East Ave.
Livermore, CA 94550-5053
Phone: (925) 373-5727
Fax: (925) 447-0782
Email: tbarry@larpd.dst.ca.us
 

Oro Loma Sanitary District

Website: http://www.oroloma.org


Jason Warner
General Manager-Treasurer
2655 Grant Avenue
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
Phone: (510) 276-4700
Fax: (510) 276-1528
Email: jwarner@oroloma.org
 

Pacific Gas & Electric Company

Economic Development/Business representative for PG&E - service area includes Oakland and Alameda County/cities north and all of Contra Costa County

Website: http://www.pge.com/mybusiness/energysavingsrebates/economicdevelopment/


Wanda Braddy
Account Executive
1850 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 8058C
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (925) 459-8093
Fax: (925) 459-7342
Email: WMB2@pge.com
 

StopWaste.Org

StopWaste.Org is the Alameda County Waste Management Authority and the Alameda County Source Reduction and Recycling Board operating as one public agency.

Website: http://www.stopwaste.org


Gary Wolff
Executive Director
1537 Webster Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-6500
Fax: (510) 893-2308
Email: gwolff@stopwaste.org
 

Union Sanitary District

Website: http://www.unionsanitary.com


Richard Currie
General Manager
5072 Benson Road
Union City, CA 94587
Phone: (510) 477-7500
Fax: (510) 477-7501
Email: rich_currie@unionsanitary.com
 


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Transportation

Organizations providing assistance with transportation and public transit

AC Transit

Website: http://www.actransit.org


David Armijo
General Manager
1600 Franklin Street
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 891-4753
Fax: (510) 891-7157
Email: bgreene@actransit.org
 

Alameda County Transportation Commission

Our mission is to plan, fund and deliver a broad spectrum of transportation projects and programs to enhance mobility throughout Alameda County (recently merged from ACCMA and ACTIA)

Website: http://www.alamedactc.org


Arthur Dao
Executive Director
1333 Broadway, Suite 220
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 208-7400
Fax: (510) 836-2185
Email: adao@alamedactc.org
 

Altamont Commuter Express "ACE Train"

ACE, the Altamont Commuter Express, is ready to make a difference in your life. With three daily round trips to the east and South Bay there’s no need to grind along in weekday traffic.

Website: http://www.acerail.com


Stacey Mortensen
Executive Director
949 East Channel Street
Stockton, CA 95202
Phone: (800) 411-7245
Fax:
Email: stacey@acerail.com
 

Bay Area Rapid Transit District

(BART) and its 43 stations connect the San Francisco Peninsula with Oakland, Berkeley, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Dublin/Pleasanton and other cities in the East Bay, provided fast, reliable transportation for over 35 years

Website: http://www.bart.gov/


Grace Crunican
General Manager
300 Lakeside Drive, 18th Floor
Oakland, CA 94553
Phone: (510) 464-6060
Fax:
 

Caltrans District 4 (San Francisco Bay Area)

Website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/


Bijan Sartipi
District Director
PO Box 23660
Oakland, CA 94623
Phone: (510) 286-4444
Fax:
Email: Bijan.Sartipi@dot.ca.gov
 

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority

Website for the Capitol Corridor passanger train service that includes 14 daily trains between Oakland and San Jose and 32 weekday trains between Sacramento and Oakland

Website: http://www.capitolcorridor.org




300 Lakeside Drive, 14th Floor, East
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (877) 974-3322
Fax:
Email: info@capitolcorridor.org
 

Contra Costa County Transportation Authority

Website: http://www.ccta.net


Randell H. Iwasaki
Executive Director
3478 Buskirk Avenue Suite 100
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: 925-256-4724
Fax:
Email: riwasaki@ccta.net
 

Livermore-Amador Valley Transit Authority

Website: http://www.lavta.org


Paul Matsuoka
Executive Director
1362 Rutan Court, Suite 100
Livermore, CA 94550
Phone: (925) 455-7555
Fax: (925) 443-1375
Email: pmatsuoka@lavta.org
 

Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)

Planning, financing and coordinating transportation for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area.

Website: http://www.mtc.ca.gov


Steve Heminger
Executive Director
101 - 8th Street
Oakland, CA 94607-4700
Phone: (510) 817-5810
Fax: (510) 464-7848
Email: sheminger@mtc.ca.gov
 

Oakland International Airport

For more than 80 years, Oakland International Airport has been an important force in aviation history and a contributor to the economic well being of the San Francisco Bay Area, with 8,000 jobs onsite, 14 million passengers and 700,000 tons each year

Website: http://www.oaklandairport.com


Jean Banker
Acting Deputy Exec Dir & Maritime Dir
1 Airport Drive
Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 627-1100
Fax:
Email: jbanker@portoakland.com
 

Port of Oakland

The Port of Oakland was established in 1927, & is a world-class international cargo transportation & distribution hub.Its 20 deepwater berths, 35 container cranes, 10 container terminals & 2 intermodal rail facilities made it 4th in US container cargo

Website: http://www.portofoakland.com/


Deborah Flint
Acting Executive Director
1 Airport Drive
Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 627-1100
Fax:
Email: dflint@portoakland.com
 

Port of Richmond

Website: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?nid=102


James Matzorkis
Executive Director
1411 Harbour Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: (510) 215-4600
Fax: (510) 233-3105
Email: richmondport@yahoo.com
 

San Leandro LINKS

Website: http://www.sanleandrolinks.com




3081 Teagarden Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
Phone: (510) 347-4620 X136
Fax:
Email: pokunewitch@mvtransit.com
 

Union City Transit

Website: http://www.uctransit.org


Wilson Lee
Transit Manager
34009 Alvarado-Niles Rd
Union City, CA 94587
Phone: (510) 675-5409
Fax: (510) 675-9885
Email: wlee@ci.union-city.ca.us
 


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Workforce Contacts

Contacts to assist with finding workers, training new and current employees and help workers find jobs.

Alameda County Social Services Agency

Alameda County SSA Department of Workforce and Benefits Administration AC HIRE Program offers businesses no cost recruitment assistance, job advertising and placement services, information on subsidized employment and tax credit programs.

Website: http://www.alamedasocialservices.org


Lori Cox
Agency Director
2000 San Pablo Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 271-9103
Fax: (510) 271-9108
Email: Lori.Cox@acgov.org
 

Alameda County Workforce Investment Board

The ACWIB provides employment, training and economic development services for youth, job seekers and employers. Employer services include recruiting workers, locating training grants and providing outplacement services when businesses face downsizing.

Website: http://www.acgov.org


Nick Schultz
Executive Director
24100 Amador Street, 6th Floor
Hayward, CA 94544-1203
Phone: (510) 259-3842
Fax: (510) 259-3845
Email: nick.schultz@acgov.org
 

Bay Area Industry Education Council

The BAIEC is a community-based alliance of business, labor, and education dedicated to bringing industry and education together to prepare the region’s future workforce and to upgrade the skills and training of incumbent workers.

Website: http://www.baiec.org


Robert Goetsch
President
1260 B Street, Suite 375
Hayward, CA 94541
Phone: (510) 795-6488 x172
Fax: (510) 795-6498
Email: goetsch@beamentor.org
 

Business Employment Training Connection (BETC)

BETC assists employers in filling hiring needs and obtaining tax credits and incentives. First Source Employment Referral Program: provides employers with recruitment, screening, testing and interview services to assist in hiring Oakland residents.

Website: http://www.oaklandwib.org


Susana Villarreal
Enterprise Zone Coordinator
1333 Broadway, Suite 330
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 238-7794
Fax:
Email: svillarreal@oaklandnet.com
 

CA Employment Development Department

EDD finds qualified employees for employers and provides specialized recruitment campaigns and provides job seeker services including referrals, job search assistance, workshops and placement. Local offices in Concord, Fremont, Hayward & Oakland

Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov


Rick Deraiche
Regional Manager
2045 40th Avenue # B
Capitola, CA 95010
Phone: (831) 464-4370
Fax: (831) 464-4372
Email: rderaich@edd.ca.gov
 

CA Employment Development Department

EDD finds qualified employees for employers and provides specialized recruitment campaigns and provides job seeker services including referrals, job search assistance, workshops and placement.

Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov


Dollie Hamilton
Area Manager, Worforce Services
24100 Amador Street, 3rd Floor
Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 622-4300
Fax: (510) 622-4310
Email: dollie.hamilton@edd.ca.gov
 

CA Employment Development Department - Concord Office

EDD finds qualified employees for employers and provides specialized recruitment campaigns and provides job seeker services including referrals, job search assistance, workshops and placement.

Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov


Barbara Vineyard
Worforce Services Manager
4071 Port Chicago Highway, Stre. 250
Concord, CA 94520-1197
Phone: (925) 602-3999
Fax: (925) 602-3972
Email: bvineyar@edd.ca.gov
 

California Employment Training Panel (ETP)

ETP job training funds are available to train workers and maintain skilled workforces for all California manufacturing companies, companies that face out-of-state competition and businesses that are expanding or relocating to California.

Website: http://www.etp.cahwnet.gov


Jill McAloon
Acting Executive Director
1100 J Street, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 327-5246
Fax:
Email: jill.mcaloon@etp.ca.gov
 

California Employment Training Panel (ETP)

ETP job training funds are available to train workers and maintain skilled workforces for all California manufacturing companies, companies that face out-of-state competition and businesses that are expanding or relocating to California.

Website: http://www.etp.cahwnet.gov


Robert Meyer

1100 J Street, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: (916) 327-5261
Fax:
Email: Robert.Meyer@etp.ca.gov
 

CalJOBS CA. Employment Development Dept.

CA Internet service for linking employer job listings and job seeker résumés Employers can review resumes and locate qualified applicants.- No fees. Job Seekers create and store your resume and browse job listings and submit

Website: http://www.caljobs.ca.gov/





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City of Richmond Workforce Investment Board

The Richmond Workforce Investment Board (RWIB) primarily serves individuals and businesses residing and working in the City of Richmond and West Contra Costa County.

Website: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=671


Jacqulyn Holley

330 25th St.
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: (510) 307-8024
Fax: (510) 307-8061
Email: jholley@richmondworks.org
 

EastBay Works City of Oakland - PIC

A joint venture of public entities, non-profit agencies, and private organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, helps businesses and job seekers meet their employment needs through a network of 14 One-Stop Business and Career centers.

Website: http://www.eastbayworks.com/oakland


Pooja Bhakta

1212 Broadway, Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 622-4315
Fax: 510 891-9968
Email: pbhakta@oaklandpic.org
 

EastBay Works City of Richmond

This is a powerful online job seeker/workforce services system, accessed as a website on the Internet or an Intranet at a OneStop Center. It was specifically designed for job seekers, students, case managers, Career Center located at this address.

Website: http://www.eastbayworks.com/richmondworks/


Sal Vaca
Director
330 25th St.
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: (510) 307-8014
Fax: (510) 307-8072
Email: svaca@richmondworks.org
 

EastBay Works of Alameda County

This is a powerful online job seeker/workforce services system, accessed as a website on the Internet or an Intranet at a OneStop Center. It was specifically designed for job seekers, students, case managers, 6 One-Stop Career Ceitner Cities in Alameda Co

Website: http://www.eastbayworks.com/alamedacounty/


Marybeth McCarthy
Business Services Coordinator
24100 Amador Street, 6th Floor
Hayward, CA 94544
Phone: (510) 259-3839
Fax: (510) 259-3845
Email: Marybeth.McCarthy@acgov.org
 

EastBay Works of Contra Costa County

This is a powerful online job seeker/workforce services system, accessed as a website on the Internet or an Intranet at a OneStop Center. It was specifically designed for job seekers, students, case managers, 4 Career Centers located in Contra Costa Cp/

Website: http://www.eastbayworks.com/cccounty/


Geroge Carter
Business Services Representative
300 Ellinwood Way, 3rd Floor
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 602-6801
Fax: (925) 602-6802
Email: gcarter@ehsd.cccounty.us
 

EastBay Works One Stop Career Centers

A joint venture of public entities, non-profit agencies, and private organizations in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, helps businesses and job seekers meet their employment needs through a network of 14 One-Stop Business and Career centers.

Website: http://www.eastbayworks.com


Ed McMillan
Coordinator
1212 Broadway, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 768-4450
Fax:
Email: edmcm@eastbayworks.com
 

Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay

Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay is a nonprofit agency providing job training, employment experience and life skills, enabling disadvantaged and disabled individuals to achieve self-sufficiency.

Website: http://www.eastbaygoodwill.org


Bob Brewer
Vice President of Workforce Development
1301 30th Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: (510) 698-7288
Fax: (510) 534-0837
Email: bbrewer@eastbaygoodwill.org
 

Oakland Private Industry Council

The PIC provides employer services including: candidate recruitment, screening & referrals, on-site recruitments & interviews of candidates, layoff assistance, job fairs, OJT training & labor market information, job postings & tax incentives.

Website: http://www.oaklandpic.org


Gay Plair Cobb
Chief Executive Officer
1212 Broadway, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 768-4411
Fax: (510) 839-3766
Email: gpcobb@oaklandpic.org
 

Oakland Workforce Investment Board

The City of Oakland provides customized workforce identification and training services designed to meet your company’s workforce needs.

Website: http://www.oaklandwib.org


John Bailey
Executive Director
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 238-6440
Fax: (510) 238-2230
Email: jbailey@oaklandnet.com
 

Rubicon Programs Inc.

Provides employment, housing & other support services to East Bay residents. It operates the North Cities and Eden Area One Stop Career Centers in Alameda County, connecting Bay Area companies to a diverse pool of qualified, pre-screened candidates & OJT

Website: http://www.rubiconprograms.org


Jane Fischberg
Executive Director
2500 Bissell Ave.
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: (510) 231-3987
Fax: (510) 235-2025
Email: janef@rubiconprograms.org
 

U.S. Dept of Labor, Office of Apprenticeship

OA ensures the quality and equality of access of apprenticeship programs, and third, provide integrated employment and training information to sponsors and the local employment and training community. No unions required, applicants 16 years or older

Website: http://www.doleta.gov/jobseekers/Apprent.cfm


Michael Longeuay
Regional Director, Region VI

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Phone: (415) 625-2231
Fax:
Email: longeuay.michael@dol.gov
 

Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County

Contra Costa County, in collaboration with Alameda County, has developed a system of One Stop Career and Business Centers, under the name of EASTBAY Works (http://www.eastbayworks.org), to serve both job seekers and employers.

Website: http://www.wdbccc.com


Stephen Baiter
Executive Director
300 Ellinwood Way, 3rd Floor
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Phone: (925) 602-6820
Fax: (925) 602-6802
Email: sbaiter@ehsd.cccounty.us