Business Resources & Incentives
Business Resource Contacts
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Chambers of Commerce | ||
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Alameda Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.alamedachamber.com |
Melody Marr Chief Executive Officer 1416 Park Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: (510) 522-0414, x25 Fax: (510) 522-7677 Email: melody@alamedachamber.com |
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Albany Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.albanychamber.org |
Karen Carlson-Olson Office Manager 1108 Solano Avenue Albany, CA 94706 Phone: (510) 525-1771 Fax: (510) 525-6068 Email: albanychamber@albanychamber.org |
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Antioch Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.antiochchamber.com |
Devi Lanphere President/CEO 324 G Street Antioch, CA 94509-1255 Phone: (925) 757-1800 Fax: (925) 757-5286 Email: ceo@antiochchamber.com |
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Berkeley Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.berkeleychamber.com |
Ted Garrett Chief Executive Officer 1834 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone: (510) 549-7003 Fax: (510) 549-1789 Email: info@berkeleychamber.com |
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Brentwood Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.brentwoodchamber.com |
Bonnie Lucchese CEO 240 Oak St. Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: (925) 634-3344 Fax: (925) 634-3731 Email: bcoc240@sbcglobal.net |
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Castro Valley Chamber of Commerce |
Roberta Rivet Executive Director 3467 Castro Valley Boulevard Castro Valley, CA 94546 Phone: (510) 537-5300 Fax: (510) 537-5335 Email: rrivet@castrovalleychamber.com |
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Dublin Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.dublinchamberofcommere.org |
Nancy Feeley Executive Director 7080 Donlon Way, Suite 110 Dublin, CA 94568 Phone: (925) 828-6200 Fax: (925) 828-4247 Email: info@chamberofcommerce.org |
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Emeryville Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.emeryvillechamber.com |
Bob Canter President & CEO P.O. Box 8466 Emeryville, CA 94662-0466 Phone: (510) 652-5223 Fax: (510) 652-4223 Email: bob@emeryvillechamber.com |
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Fremont Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.fremontbusiness.com |
Cindy Bonior President & CEO 39488 Stevenson Place, Suite 100 Fremont, CA 94539 Phone: (510) 795-2244 x106 Fax: (510) 795-2240 Email: cbonior@fremontbusiness.com |
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Hayward Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.hayward.org |
Jim Weider CEO 22561 Main Street Hayward, CA 94541 Phone: (510) 247-2041 Fax: (510) 537-2730 Email: jim@hayward.org |
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Hispanic Chamber of Comm., Ala. Co.Website: http://www.hccac.com |
Ron Silva President 1840 Embarcadero, Suite 101 Oakland, CA 94606 Phone: (510) 536-4477 Fax: (510) 536-4320 Email: info@hccac.com |
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Livermore Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.livermorechamber.org |
Dale Kaye President/CEO 2157 First Street Livermore, CA 94550 Phone: (925) 447-1606, x112 Fax: (925) 447-1641 Email: dkaye@livermorechamber.org |
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Newark Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.newark-chamber.com |
Linda Ashley CEO 6066 Civic Terrace Avenue, Suite 8 Newark, CA 94560 Phone: (510) 744-1000 Fax: (510) 744-1003 Email: linda@newark-chamber.com |
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Newark Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.newark-chamber.com |
Elin Thomas CEO 6066 Civic Terrace Avenue, Suite 8 Newark, CA 94560 Phone: (510) 471-6934 Fax: (510) 744-1003 Email: elin@newark-chamber.com |
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Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of CommerceWebsite: 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 |
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Pittsburg Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.pittsburgchamber.org |
Mary Papas-Coniglio Executive VP/CEO 485 Railroad Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: (925) 432-7301 Fax: Email: mconig@pittsburgchamber.org |
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Pleasant Hill Chamber of CommerceWebsite: 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 |
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Pleasanton Chamber of CommerceWebsite: 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 |
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Richmond Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.rcoc.com |
Judy Morgan President and CEO 3925 Macdonald Avenue Richmond, CA 94805 Phone: (510) 234-3512 Fax: (510) 234-3540 Email: judy@rcoc.com |
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San Leandro Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.sanleandrochamber.com |
Pat Bouligny Chief Executive Officer 262 Davis Street San Leandro, CA 94577 Phone: (510) 351-1481 Fax: (510) 351-6740 Email: CEO@sanleandrochamber.com |
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San Ramon Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.sanramon.org |
Carolyn Degnan President & CEO 12667 Alcosta Boulevard, #160 San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: (925) 242-0600x24 Fax: (925) 242-0603 Email: Carolyn.degnan@sanramon.org |
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Union City Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.unioncitychamber.com |
Dana Hernandez Office Manager 3841 Smith Street Union City, CA 94587 Phone: (510) 471-3115 Fax: (510) 471-6011 Email: info@unioncitychamber.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. AgencyEconomic Development Contact for the Alameda County unincorporated areas of Ashland, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Fairview, San Lorenzo and SunolWebsite: http://www.co.alameda.ca.us |
Eileen Dalton Redevelopment Manager 224 West Winton Avenue, #110 Hayward, CA 94544-1215 Phone: (510) 670-5333 Fax: (510) 670-6374 Email: edalton@co.alameda.ca.us |
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City of AlamedaWebsite: http://www.ci.alameda.ca.us |
Leslie Little Development Services Director 950 West Mall Square, Second Floor Alameda, CA 94501-7552 Phone: (510) 749-5800 Fax: (510) 749-5808 Email: llittle@ci.alameda.ca.us |
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City of AlbanyWebsite: http://www.albanyca.org |
Judy Lieberman Assistant City Administrator 1000 San Pablo Ave. Albany, CA 94706 Phone: (510) 528-5710 Fax: (510) 528-5797 Email: jlieberman@albanyca.org |
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City of AntiochWebsite: http://www.ci.antioch.ca.us |
Guy Bjerke Director of Economic Development PO Box 5007 Antioch, CA 94531-5007 Phone: (925) 779-7012 Fax: Email: gbjerke@ci.antioch.ca.us |
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City of BerkeleyWebsite: http://www.ci.berkeley.ca.us.com |
Michael Caplan Economic Development Manager 2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor Berkeley, CA 94704 Phone: (510) 981-2490 Fax: (510) 981-7099 Email: mcaplan@ci.berkeley.ca.us |
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City of BrentwoodWebsite: http://www.ci.brentwood.ca.us |
Linda Maurer Economic Development Manager 104 Oak Street Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: (925) 516-5139 Fax: (925) 516-5407 Email: lmaurer@ci.brentwood.ca.us |
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City of DublinWebsite: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us |
Chris Foss Economic Development Director 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568-2658 Phone: (925) 833-6650 Fax: (925) 833-6651 Email: chris.foss@ci.dublin.ca.us |
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City of EmeryvilleCity of Emeryville economic development contactWebsite: 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 |
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City of FremontWebsite: http://www.fremont.gov |
Lori Taylor Economic Development Manager 3300 Capitol Avenue, Bldg. A Fremont, CA 94538 Phone: (510) 284-4024 Fax: (510) 284-4001 Email: ltaylor@ci.fremont.ca.us |
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City of HaywardWebsite: 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 |
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City of LivermoreWebsite: http://www.ci.livermore.ca.us |
Rob White Econ. Dev. and Redev. Director 1052 South Livermore Avenue Livermore, CA 94550-4899 Phone: (925) 960-4145 Fax: (925) 960-4149 Email: mrwhite@ci.livermore.ca.us |
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City of MartinezWebsite: http://www.cityofmartinez.org |
Karen Majors Assistant City Manager 525 Henrietta St. Martinez, CA 94553-2394 Phone: (925) 372-3514 Fax: (925) 372-0257 Email: kmajors@cityofmartinez.org |
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City of NewarkWebsite: http://www.newark.org |
Clay Colvin Economic Development Manager 37101 Newark Boulevard Newark, CA 94560 Phone: (510) 790-7242 Fax: (510) 790-7265 Email: clay.colvin@newark.org |
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City of OaklandWebsite: 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 |
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City of PiedmontWebsite: http://www.ci.piedmont.ca.us |
Geoffrey Grote City Administrator 120 Vista Avenue Piedmont, CA 94611 Phone: (510) 420-3042 Fax: (510) 653-8272 Email: ggrote@ci.piedmont.ca.us |
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City of PinoleWebsite: http://www.ci.pinole.ca.us |
Mary Drazba Economic Development Manager 2131 Pear Street Pinole, CA 94564 Phone: (510) 724-9830 Fax: (510) 724-4921 Email: mdrazba@ci.pinole.ca.us |
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City of PittsburgWebsite: http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us |
Brad Nail Director of Economic Development 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: (925) 252-4049 Fax: (925) 252-4851 Email: bnail@ci.pittsburg.ca.us |
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City of Pleasant HillWebsite: http://www.ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us |
Kelly Calhoun Economic Development Manager 100 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 671-5213 Fax: (925) 676-1125 Email: kcalhoun@ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us |
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City of PleasantonWebsite: http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us |
Pamela Ott Economic Development Director P.O. Box 520 Pleasanton, CA 94566-0802 Phone: (925) 931-5040 Fax: (925) 931-5482 Email: pott@ci.pleasanton.ca.us |
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City of RichmondWebsite: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us |
Steven Duran Comm.. Redevelopment Agency Director 1401 Marina Way South Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (510) 231-3066 Fax: (510) 307-8195 Email: steve_duran@ci.richmond.ca.us |
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City of San LeandroWebsite: http://www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us |
Luke Sims Community Development Director 835 East 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94577 Phone: (510) 577-3320 Fax: (510) 577-6007 Email: lsims@ci.san-leandro.ca.us |
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City of San RamonWebsite: http://www.sanramon.ca.gov |
Marc Fontes Economic Development Director 2222 Camino Ramon San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: (925) 973-2578 Fax: (925) 275-0650 Email: mfontes@sanramon.ca.gov |
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City of Union CityWebsite: 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@ci.union-city.ca.us |
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Contra Costa CountyWebsite: http://www.ccreach.org |
James Kennedy Redevelopment Director 2530 Arnold Drive, Suite 190 Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 335-7225 Fax: (925) 335-7201 Email: jkenn@cd.cccounty.us |
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Convention And Visitors Centers | ||
| Information on facilites, activities, tours and packages. | ||
Berkeley Convention & Visitors BureauWebsite: http://www.visitberkeley.com |
Barbara Hillman Executive Director 2015 Center Street, 1st Floor Berkeley, CA 94704 Phone: (510) 549-7040 Fax: (510) 644-2052 Email: berkeleycvb@mindspring.com |
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Oakland Convention & Visitors BureauWebsite: http://www.oaklandcvb.com |
Manette Belliveau Executive Director 463 11th Street Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 839-9000 Fax: (510) 839-5924 Email: manette@oaklandcvb.com |
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Richmond Convention & Visitors BureauWebsite: http://www.rcvb-ca.com |
Michelle Itagaki Executive Director 3925 Macdonald Avenue Richmond, CA 94805 Phone: (510) 307-4470 Fax: (510) 234-3540 Email: michelle@rcoc.com |
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Tri-Valley Convention & Visitors BureauWebsite: http://www.trivalleycvb.com |
Amy Blaschka President & CEO 349 Main Street, Suite 203 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: (925) 846-8910 Fax: (925) 846-9502 Email: amy@trivalleycvb.com |
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Educational Institution Contacts | ||
| Education and training contacts in the East Bay. | ||
Alameda County Office of EducationWebsite: 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 |
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Berkeley City CollegeWebsite: http://vistawww.peralta.edu |
Judy Walters President 2050 Center Street Berkeley, Ca 94704 Phone: (510) 981-2800 Fax: Email: jwalters@peralta.edu |
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California College of the ArtsWebsite: http://www.cca.edu |
Michael Roth President 5212 Broadway Oakland, CA 94618 Phone: (510) 594-3633 Fax: Email: mroth@cca.edu |
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California State University East Bay, Concord CampusWebsite: http://www.concord.csueastbay.edu |
Peter Wilson Dean 4700 Ignacio Valley Road Concord, CA 94521 Phone: (925) 602-6700 Fax: Email: cccinfo@csueastbay.edu |
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California State University, East BayWebsite: http://www.csueastbay.edu |
Mohammad Qayoumi President 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard Hayward, CA 94542-3001 Phone: (510) 885-3877 Fax: (510) 885-3808 Email: Mo.Qayoumi@csueastbay.edu |
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Chabot CollegeWebsite: http://www.chabotcollege.edu |
Robert Carlson President 25555 Hesperian Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 Phone: (510) 723-6600 Fax: Email: rcarlson@chabotcollege.edu |
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Chabot-Las Positas CC DistrictWebsite: http://www.clpccd.cc.ca.us/lpc/ |
Susan Cota Chancellor 5020 Franklin Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: (925) 485-5206 Fax: (925) 485-5256 Email: scota@clpccd.org |
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College of AlamedaWebsite: http://alameda.peralta.edu |
Cecilia Cervantes, Ph.D. President 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: (510) 522-7221 Fax: Email: ccervantes@peralta.edu |
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Contra Costa CollegeWebsite: http://www.contracosta.cc.ca.us |
McKinley Williams President 2600 Mission Bell Drive San Pablo, CA 94806 Phone: (510) 235-7800 Fax: Email: mwilliams@contracosta.edu |
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Contra Costa Community College DistrictWebsite: http://www.4cd.net |
Helen Benjamin Chancellor 500 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 930-8366 Fax: (925) 930-8914 Email: jhbenjamin@4cd.net |
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Contra Costa County Office of EducationWebsite: 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 |
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CSUEB Professional Development and Conference CenterWebsite: http://http://www.ce.csueastbay.edu/businessservices/conference_facilities/index.shtml |
James Kelly Director 1000 Broadway, Suite 109 Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 208-7001 Fax: |
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Diablo Valley CollegeWebsite: http://www.dvc.edu |
Dianne Scott-Summers Interim President 321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: (925) 685-1230 x2202 Fax: |
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Holy Names UniversityWebsite: http://www.hnu.edu |
Rosemarie Nassif, SSND, Ph.D. President 3500 Mountain Boulevard Oakland, CA 94619 Phone: (510) 436-1000 Fax: (510) 436-1199 |
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John F. Kennedy UniversityWebsite: http://www.jfku.edu |
Steven Stargardter President 100 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: (925) 969-3399 Fax: Email: sstargardter@jfku.edu |
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Laney CollegeWebsite: http://laney.peralta.edu |
Frank Chong President 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 834-5740 Fax: Email: fchong@peralta.edu |
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Las Positas Community CollegeWebsite: http://www.laspositascollege.edu |
Karen Halliday President 3033 Collier Canyon Road Livermore, CA 94551 Phone: (925) 424-1000 Fax: (925) 456-0673 Email: khalliday@laspositascollege.edu |
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Life Chiropractic College WestWebsite: http://www.lifewest.edu |
Frederik Schultz Director, Institutional Advancement 25001 Industrial Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 Phone: (510) 780-4500 x2400 Fax: (510) 780-4528 Email: fschultz@lifewest.edu |
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Los Medanos CollegeWebsite: http://www.losmedanos.edu |
Peter Garcia President 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: (925) 439-2181 x3200 Fax: |
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Merritt CollegeWebsite: http://www.peralta.edu |
Evelyn Wesley, Ph.D. President 12500 Campus Drive Oakland, CA 94619 Phone: (510) 531-4911 Fax: Email: ewesley@peralta.edu |
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Mills CollegeWebsite: http://www.mills.edu |
Brian Harrington Architectural Asst./Sustainability Coord 5000 MacArthur Boulevard Oakland, CA 94613 Phone: (510) 430-2255 Fax: (510) 430-2256 |
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Mills CollegeWebsite: http://www.mills.edu |
Janet Holmgren President 5000 MacArthur Boulevard Oakland, CA 94613 Phone: (510) 430-2094 Fax: (510) 430-2256 Email: president@mills.edu |
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Mills CollegeWebsite: http://www.mills.edu |
Karen Maggio Associate Vice President 5000 MacArthur Boulevard Oakland, CA 94613 Phone: (510) 430-2255 Fax: (510) 430-2256 |
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Mills CollegeWebsite: http://www.mills.edu |
Heidi Obermeit Recycling Manager 5000 MacArthur Boulevard Oakland, CA 94613 Phone: (510) 430-2255 Fax: (510) 430-2256 |
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Ohlone CollegeWebsite: http://www.ohlone.edu |
Leta Stagnaro Dean, Newark Campus 43600 Mission Boulevard Fremont, CA 94539 Phone: (510) 659-7358 Fax: (510) 979-7956 Email: lstagnaro@ohlone.edu |
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Ohlone CollegeWebsite: http://www.ohlone.edu |
Douglas Treadway President & Superintendent 43600 Mission Boulevard Fremont, CA 94539-5884 Phone: (510) 659-6200 Fax: (510) 659-6058 Email: dtreadway@ohlone.edu |
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Peralta Community College DistrictWebsite: http://www.peralta.edu |
Elihu Harris Chancellor 333 East 8th Street Oakland, CA 94606 Phone: (510) 466-7204 Fax: (510) 268-0604 Email: eharris@peralta.edu |
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University of California Office of the PresidentWebsite: http://www.ucop.edu |
Kobi Crowder 1111 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94607-5200 Phone: (510) 987-5200 Fax: Email: www.universityofcalifonria.edu/president/desk.html |
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University of California Office of the PresidentWebsite: http://www.ucop.edu |
Robert Dynes President 1111 Franklin Street Oakland, CA 94607-5200 Phone: (510) 987-5200 Fax: Email: www.universityofcalifonria.edu/president/desk.html |
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University of California, BerkeleyWebsite: 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 |
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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 PointAlameda 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 Economic Development Coordinator 950 West Mall Square, Room 159 Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: (510) 749-5923 Fax: (510) 749-5808 |
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City of OaklandOakland 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 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 238-7794 Fax: (510) 238-2230 Email: svillarreal@oaklandnet.com |
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City of PittsburgContact the Redevelopment Agency of Pittsbury (Ursula Luna) for info on Enterprise Zone incentives.Website: http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us |
Ursula Luna Project Manager 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: (925) 252-4180 Fax: (925) 252-4134 Email: uluna@ci.pittsburg.ca.us |
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City of RichmondBusinesses 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.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.asp?NID=298 |
Richard Mitchell Planning Director 1401 Marina Way South Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (510) 307-8159 Fax: (510) 307-8149 Email: richard_mitchell@ci.richmond.ca.us |
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Point Molate Reuse AuthorityThe reuse authority leasing the Point Molate base.Website: http://www.cedar.ca.gov/badcat/pointmo.htm |
Janet Schneider P.O. Box 4046 Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (510) 620-6512 Fax: (510) 620-6542 Email: janet_schneider@ci.richmond.ca.us |
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Financial Contacts | ||
| Organizations providing business financing. | ||
Alameda County Recycling MarketplaceAlameda County Recycling Marketplace is a public-private partnership linking businesses that use recycled materials with the necessary expertise to enter local markets.Website: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/marketplace/ |
8800 Cal Center Drive Sacramento, CA 95826 Phone: (916) 341-6500 Fax: (916) 341-6529 Email: mktplace@ciwmb.ca.gov |
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Alameda County Revolving Loan FundRevolving Loan Fund assists in the start up or expansion of businesses that reduce or divert materials that would normally be sent to the Alameda County landfill. Services include business plan assistance, accounting, marketing, advertising & loans.Website: http://www.obdc.com |
Nicole Levine 519 - 17th Street, Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 763-4297 Fax: (510) 763-1273 Email: nicole@obdc.com |
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Alliance for Community DevelopmentA Bay Area non-profit that co-sponsors the Bay Area Equity Fund: a private venture capital fund that seeks to make investments in companies that can produce strong financial returns and strong social/environmental returns, or a "double bottom line".Website: http://www.allianceforcommunitydevelopment.org |
Victor His Executive Director 300 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 210 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (415) 990-1862 Fax: Email: alliance4cd@excite.com |
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Bank of AlamedaWebsite: http://www.bankofalameda.com |
Steve Andrews President & CEO 1701 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 100 Alameda, CA 94502 Phone: (510) 748-8468 Fax: (510) 748-8048 Email: andrewss@bankofalameda.com |
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Bank of AmericaWebsite: http://www.bankofamerica.com |
Emily Shanks SVP Mkt. Mgr., Bus. Banking, Greater Sf 315 Montgomery Street, 14th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 622-0677 Fax: (415) 986-1248 Email: emily.shanks@bankofamerica.com |
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Bay Area Development CorporationSBA financing - specialize in 504 loans; long-term commercial real estate loans with low down payments and fixed, favorable interest rates.Website: http://www.bayarea504.com |
Jim Baird 1801 Oakland Blvd., Suite 300 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: (888) 504-0504 Fax: (925) 926-1021 Email: jim@baydevco.com |
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Bay Area Small Business Development CorporationSmall business loan guarantees through the State of California Loan Gurantee Program |
Arnold Bellow President 3932 Harrison Street Oakland, CA 94611-4537 Phone: (510) 450-1930 Fax: (510) 652-6017 |
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California Bank & TrustWebsite: http://www.calbanktrust.com |
Michael Powell SVP & Commercial Banking Manager 300 Lakeside Drive Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 627-7960 Fax: (510) 627-7966 Email: michael.powell@calbt.com |
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California Bank of Commerce |
Stephen P. Tessler Executive Vice President 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., 2nd Floor Lafayette, CA 94549 Phone: (510) 530-6666 Fax: (925) 476-0168 Email: stessler@bankcbc.com |
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Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.Website: http://www.citigroup.com |
Michael T. Gomez Director One Sansome Street, 28th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 951-1615 Fax: (415) 951-1748 Email: michael.t.gomez@citigroup.com |
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Community Loan FundA 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 |
Jack Tilney Loan Associate 870 Market Street, Suite 677 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415 392-8215 Fax: Email: jtilney@ncclf.org |
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Community Reinvestment FundCRF 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 |
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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 basesWebsite: http://www.ebcrc.org |
Donita Blair Loan Officer 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 205 Alameda, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 268-9330 Fax: (510) 268-9332 Email: dblair@ebcrc.org |
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East Bay EDA Industrial Development Bond FinancingKeith 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 |
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Keiretsu ForumKeiretsu Forum is an angel investment organization that has 8 Chapters in North AmericaWebsite: http://www.keiretsuforum.com |
Randy Williams Founder 3466 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite C-205 Lafayette, CA 94549 Phone: 925-283-8829 Fax: 925-283-8159 Email: randy@keiretsuforum.com |
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Oakland Business Development Corp.Provides management and technical assistance at no charge to small businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits and various support organizationsWebsite: http://www.obdc.com |
Jacob Singer Executive Director 519 - 17th Street, Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 510-763-4297 x 105 Fax: (510) 763-1273 Email: jacob@obdc.com |
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Progressive CapitalServes 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 Wilkens Place Mill Valley, CA 94941 Phone: (415) 781-2744 Fax: (415) 388-2314 Email: procap@jps.net |
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Richmond Revolving Loan FundWebsite: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us |
Janet 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 |
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Silicon Valley BankWebsite: http://www.svb.com |
Larry Lopez Vice President 3003 Tasman Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054 Phone: (408) 654-1036 Fax: (408) 496-2567 Email: llopez@svbank.com |
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TMC Development CorporationSBA LenderWebsite: http://www.tmcdcapital.com |
Barbara Morrison President 611 Front Street San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: (415) 989-8855 Fax: (415) 989-3382 Email: barbara@tmcd.com |
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U.S. Small Business AdministrationSBA 7a and 504 lending programs; Cal State SBDC; & Women's Business Center programs operating 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/localresources/index.html |
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 |
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Union Bank of CaliforniaWebsite: http://www.uboc.com |
Bruce Wetter Vice President 200 Pringle Avenue, Suite 260 Walnut Creek, CA 94596-7374 Phone: (925) 947-2493 Fax: (925) 947-2498 Email: bruce.wetter@uboc.com |
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Wells FargoWebsite: http://www.wellsfargo.com |
Tim Silva Regional Director, Community Development 333 N. Canyons Parkway, Ste. 207 Livermore, CA 94551 Phone: (925) 373-3164 Fax: (925) 373-0869 Email: silva@wellsfargo.com |
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Bay Area World Trade CenterServes the export and import needs of Bay Area businesses by providing professional consulting services that have generated over $120 million in international sales for clients.Website: http://www.bawtc.com |
Jose Duenas CEO & President 544 Water Street Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 251-5900 Fax: (510) 251-5902 Email: jduenas@bawtc.com |
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East Bay EDABob is the EDA contact for international trade and investement. EDA activities in this area include trade missions, seminars, and other activities that create resources for companies interested in trade.Website: http://www.eastbayeda.org |
Robert Sakai Technology & Trade Director 1221 Oak Street, Suite 555 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 272-3881 Fax: (510) 272-5007 Email: robert@eastbayeda.org |
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Hong Kong Economic & Trade OfficeWebsite: http://www.hketosf.gov.hk |
Doris Cheung JP Director 130 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 835-9300 Fax: (415) 421-0646 Email: hketosf@hketosf.gov.hk |
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Japan External Trade OrganizationWebsite: http://www.jetro.org/page/offices/Itemid/224/state/NCA |
Naoyuki Haraoka Chief Executive Director 235 Pine Street, Suite 1700 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415).392-1333 Fax: (415).788-6927 Email: sfc@sf.jetro.org |
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Malaysian Industrial Development Authority San JoseWebsite: http://www.mida.gov.my/ |
Chua Chee Kiong Director 226 Airport Parkway, Suite 480 San Jose, CA 95110 Phone: 408 392 0617/8 Fax: 408 392 0619 Email: midasanjose@aol.com |
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Oakland Foreign Trade ZonePacific American Services LLC (PAC-AM) provides integrated logistics services in Northern California that serve the world. PAC-AM's distribution centers are conveniently located to the ports, railyards and international airports within the San FranciscWebsite: http://www.pacamservices.com/trade_zone.htm |
Linda Childs Chief Executive Officer 9401 San Leandro Street Oakland, CA 94603 Phone: (510)568-8500 Fax: (510)568-4483 Email: pacam@aol.com |
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U.S. Dept. of CommerceExport.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 |
Rod Hirsch Dir., Oakland Export Assistance Center 1301 Clay Street, Suite 630 N Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 273-7350 Fax: (510) 272-7352 Email: Rod.Hirsch@mail.doc.gov |
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National Laboratorities and Research & Development | ||
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Industry-University Cooperative Research Program, University of CaliforniaUse these new online tools to identify leading researchers and R&D resources, position your organization for strategic R&D partnerships, and ultimately mount high-impact, scalable R&D programs to increase your company's competitivenessWebsite: http://www.ucdiscoverygrant.org/networks/ |
Susanne Huttner Director of New Initiatives 2087 Addison Street, Second Floor Berkeley, CA 94720-3340 Phone: (510) 643-3229 Fax: (510) 643-7839 Email: huttner@berkeley.edu |
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Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryWebsite: http://www.lbl.gov |
David Chen Deputy Procurement Manager 1 Cyclotron Road, M/S 50A-4133 Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone: (510) 486-4506 Fax: (510) 486-4380 Email: dtchen@lbl.gov |
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Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryLawrence 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 meWebsite: http://www.lbl.gov |
Steve Chu Directorate 1 Cyclotron Road, M/S 50A-4133 Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone: (510) 486-5111 Fax: (510) 486-6720 Email: SChu@lbl.gov |
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Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryWebsite: http://www.lbl.gov |
Cheryl Fragiadakis Head, Terchnology Transfer 1 Cyclotron Road, M/S 90-1070 Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone: (510) 486-7020 Fax: (510) 486-6457 Email: cafragiadakis@lbl.gov |
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Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryManager, Small Business OfficeWebsite: http://www.llnl.gov |
Stanley E. Howell Small Business Program Manager P.O. Box 808, L650 Livermore, CA 94551 Phone: (925) 422-8997 Fax: (925) 422-3253 Email: howell6@llnl.gov |
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Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryManager, Partnership Development for LLNL.Website: http://www.llnl.gov |
Roger Werne Manager, Partnership Development P.O. Box 808, L-795 Livermore, CA 94551 Phone: (925) 423-7302 Fax: (925) 423-8988 Email: werne@llnl.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. | ||
Airport Area Business AssociationWebsite: http://www.aaba.org |
Debbie Hauser Executive Director P.O. Box 14123 Oakland, CA 94614 Phone: (510) 535-2473 Fax: (510) 535-2491 Email: info@aaba.org |
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Alameda County Green Business ProgramA program to recognize and assist businesses and government agencies that operate in an environmentally friendly manner; Ms. Evans is an employee of Alameda County's Health Care Services AgencyWebsite: 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 |
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Alameda County LibraryBusiness Librarian ContactWebsite: 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 |
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Bay Area East ShoreThe Bay Area East Shore consists of the five cities of Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and San Leandro, who are working togther to develop high-tech industries in there area.Website: http://www.bayareaeastshore.com |
Keith Sutton Staff 1221 Oak Street, Suite 555 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 272-3885 Fax: (510)272-3885 Email: ksutton@bayareaeastshore.com |
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Bay Planning CoalitionThe 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 |
Ellen Joslin Johnck Executive Director 10 Lombard Street, Suite 408 San Francisco, CA 94111-6205 Phone: (415) 397-2293 Fax: (415) 986-0694 Email: BPCStaff@bayplanningcoalition.org |
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Cal State East Bay, Small Business Dev. CenterThe Cal State East Bay SBDC offers classes, consulting services and business planning resources for small businesses throughout the East Bay. It is connected with SBA and the No CA SBDC network.Website: http://www.eastbaysbdc.org |
Director 475 14th Street, Suite 150 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 208-0311 Fax: (510) 208-0413 Email: info@eastbaysbdc.org |
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Child Care Planning CouncilThe 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 Local Investment in Child Care Coord. 1401 Lakeside Drive, 11th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 208-9578 Fax: (510) 208-9579 Email: ellen.dektar@acgov.org |
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City of BerkeleyWebsite: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/sustainable |
Jennifer S. Cogley Sustainable Business Coordinator 2180 Milvia Street, Suite 200 Berkeley, CA 94704 Phone: (510) 981-5438 Fax: (510) 981-5450 Email: jcogley@ci.berkeley.ca.us |
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City of OaklandThe 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, IWebsite: http://www.Business2Oakland.com |
Steve Lautze Urban Economic Analyst III, Econ. Dev. 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 238-4973 Fax: (510) 238-2226 Email: slautze@oaklandnet.com |
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City of OaklandThe 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.oaklandnet.com |
Steve Lautze Urban Economic Analyst III, Econ. Dev. 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 238-4973 Fax: (510) 238-2226 Email: slautze@oaklandnet.com |
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Communications Technology ClusterThis is one of the nation's first business incubators dedicated to exclusively supporting communication start-up companies. Located in a historic downtown building with good freeway access, the Cluster provides emerging firms with affordable lease rates,Website: http://www.ctcluster.com |
Joe Gross President, CEO 300 Frank H, Ogawa Plaza, Suite 210 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 903-1900 Fax: (510) 836-8987 Email: jgross@ctcluster.com |
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Contra Costa County Recycling Market Devel.Website: http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/cd/recycle |
Lorna Thompson Contra Costa County Communty Devel. 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, N. Wing Martinez, CA 94533 Phone: (925) 335-1231 Fax: (925) 335-1299 Email: lthom@cd.cccounty .us |
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Contra Costa Hazardous MaterialsGreen business program for Contra Costa CountyWebsite: http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov |
Robin Bedell-Waite Green Business Program Coordinator 4333 Pacheco Blvd. Marinez, CA 94553-2229 Phone: (925) 646-2286 Fax: (925) 646-2073 Email: rbwaite@hsd.cccounty.us |
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Contra Costa Small Business Development CenterWebsite: http://www.contracostameansbusiness.com |
Beverly Hamile Executive Director 2425 Bisso Lane, Ste. 200 Concord, CA 94520 Phone: (925) 646-5377 Fax: 925-646-5299 Email: sbdcmail@contracostasbdc.com |
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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 |
Brent Meyers President & CEO 2633 Camino Ramon, Suite 325 San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: (925) 807-5100 Fax: (925) 807-5120 Email: bmeyers@manexconsulting.com |
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East Bay EDAKeith 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 & publicationsWebsite: 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 |
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East Bay Innovation Group (eBIG)The non-profit group ebig serves the rapidly growing InnovationTechnology community in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, bringing together and serving the pros, businesses, governments and people interested in technology, innovation and connections.Website: http://www.eBig.org |
Rebekah Hilger Executive Director P.O. Box 493 Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: (925) 634-2661 Fax: (866) 743-3860 |
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Entrepreneurs Resource NetworkThe Entrepreneurs Resource Network is a non-profit corporation providing resources, seminars and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs, start-ups and expanding businesses. Based in the East Bay, but everyone is welcome.Website: http://www.entresource.org |
2232 Sixth Street Berkeley, CA 94710 Phone: (510) 649-1199 Fax: (510) 649-4024 Email: admin@entresource.org |
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Inner City AdvisorsOakland 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 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 229 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 271-0142 Fax: (510) 271-0168 Email: jose@innercityadvisors.org |
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Oakland Commerce CorporationThe City of Oakland created the Oakland Commerce Corporation to increase employment opportunities by creating an economic climate that encourages business expansion, and by helping firms to overcome obstacles that might otherwise drive them out of businesWebsite: http://www.oaklandcommercecorp.com |
David P. Johnson Executive Director 333 Hegenberger Road, Suite 306 Oakland, CA 94621 Phone: (510) 632-1238 Fax: (510) 632-2815 Email: occoak@earthlink.net |
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Oakland Public Library Science, Business & Social Science DepartmentThe 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 informationWebsite: http://oaklandlibrary.org/Seasonal/Sections/sbss.html |
Public Library 125 14th Street, 2nd Floor Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 238-3177 Fax: |
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Southern Alameda County Recycling Market Development ZoneWebsite: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/rmdzs/SoAlameda |
Ken Pianin Solid Waste Manager P.O. Box 5006 Fremont, CA 94537 Phone: (510) 494-4582 Fax: (510) 494-4752 Email: kpianin@ci.fremont.ca.us |
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StopWaste.OrgThe 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 |
Rory Bakke Senior Program Manager 1537 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 891-6500 Fax: (510) 893-2308 Email: rbakke@stopwaste.org |
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StopWaste.OrgThe 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 |
Anette Henderson 1537 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 891-6500 Fax: (510) 893-2308 |
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StopWaste.OrgThe 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 |
Mark Spencer Senior Program Manager 1537 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 891-6500 Fax: (510) 893-2308 Email: mspencer@stopwaste.org |
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StopWaste.OrgThe 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 |
David Vandervort 1537 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 891-6500 Fax: (510) 893-2308 |
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West Contra Costa Business Devel. CenterWebsite: http://www.wccbdc.org |
Alex Gomez Executive Director 318 - 11th St. Richmond, CA 94801 Phone: (510) 2136-3690 Fax: (510) 236-3788 Email: agomez@wccbdc.org |
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Young Entrepreneurs at HaasYEAH, based at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley.Website: http://www.haas.berkeley.edu/yeah |
Lucas Abbot Executive Director Haas School of Business University of CA Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone: (510) 643-4622 Fax: (510) 643-1418 Email: labbot@haas.berkeley.edu |
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Permit and Regulatory Assistance Contacts | ||
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Bay Area Air Quality Mgt. DistrictWebsite: 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 |
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California Permit Assistance CentersOne stop website with information to help identify the permits required for your business type and in what city.Website: http://www.calgold.ca.gov |
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East Bay EDAMary is the EDA coordinator for regulatory issues, streamlining, business advocacy, and legislation. EDA has developed a resource guide to environmental and safety regulations which can be obtained by calling Mary.Website: http://www.eastbayeda.org |
Mary Ortendahl Regulatory Affairs Director 1221 Oak Street, Suite 555 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 272-3889 Fax: (510) 272-5007 Email: mary@eastbayeda.org |
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Colliers InternationalWebsite: http://www.colliersparrish.com |
Edward Del Beccaro Managing Partner 1850 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, #200 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: (925) 279-5565 Fax: (925) 279-0450 Email: edelbeccaro@colliersparrish.com |
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Bay Area CouncilThe 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 issuesWebsite: 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 |
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Bay Area Council Economic InstituteCreated 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 |
R. Sean Randolph President & CEO 201 California Street, Suite 1450 San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: (415) 981-7117 Fax: (415) 981-6408 Email: info@bayeconfor.org |
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BayBioThe 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 |
Christopher Draper Director of Public Policy 395 Oyster Point Blvd., Ste. 117 South San Francisco, CA 94080 Phone: (650) 871-7101 Fax: (650) 871-7555 Email: cdraper@baybio.org |
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BayBioThe 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 |
Matt Gardner President and CEO 395 Oyster Point Blvd., Ste. 117 South San Francisco, CA 94080 Phone: (650) 871-7101, 202 Fax: (650) 871-7555 Email: mgardner@baybio.org |
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CA Business Investment ServicesThe California office and website that provides a portal to a number of resources for starting, growing, financing, expanding or relocating a business in CaliforniaWebsite: http://www.calbusiness.ca.gov/ |
Dave Freitas Manager 801 K Street, Suite 2100 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 322-0235 Fax: (916) 322-0614 Email: dave.freitas@labor.ca.gov |
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Contra Costa CouncilThe Council is an association of businesses and local governments working together to improve the economy of Contra Costa CountyWebsite: 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 |
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East Bay EDAEDA 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 |
Bruce Kern Executive Director 1221 Oak Street, Suite 555 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 272-3874 Fax: (510) 272-5007 Email: bruce@eastbayeda.org |
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Tri-Valley Business CouncilWebsite: http://www.trivalley.org |
Toby Brink President and Chief Executive Officer 6155 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 260 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: 925-227-1824 Fax: (866) 388-8538 Email: tbrink@trivalley.org |
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| 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. | ||