Business Resources & Incentives
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Chambers of Commerce |
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| Chambers of Commerce in the East Bay. | |
Alameda Chamber of CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceThe 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 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 |
Oakley Chamber of CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 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 |
Pleasanton Chamber of CommerceThe 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceThe 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 CommerceWebsite: 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 |
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| 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.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 AlamedaEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 AlbanyWebsite: 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 AntiochEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 BerkeleyEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 BrentwoodWebsite: 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 ConcordWebsite: 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 DublinEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 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 |
City of FremontEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 HaywardWebsite: 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 HerculesEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 LafayetteWebsite: 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 LivermoreEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 NewarkEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 OaklandEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 OakleyEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 PinoleEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 PittsburgPrincipal 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 HillEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 PleasantonEconomic 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 communityWebsite: 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 RichmondCity 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 LeandroEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 RamonEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 CityEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 CountyEconomic Development ContactWebsite: 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 DanvilleTown of Danville economic development & special event point of contact, as well as, representative for commercial tenant improvements and relocation informationWebsite: 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 |
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| Information on facilites, activities, tours and packages. | |
Richmond Convention & Visitors BureauWebsite: 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 BureauTri-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 OfficeCity 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 OaklandWebsite: 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 |
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| 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 |
Alameda County Training & Education CenterAn 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 servicesWebsite: 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 CollegeWebsite: 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 CreekSince 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 Centera 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 BayCal 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 CampusLocated 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 - Oaklandbusiness 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 facilitiesWebsite: 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 CollegeWebsite: 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 DistrictCLPCCD’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 AlamedaWebsite: 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 CollegeThe 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 & timeWebsite: 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 DistrictWebsite: 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 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 |
Contra Costa LibrarySpecialized 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 CollegeWebsite: 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 UniversityAn 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 UniversityPrepare 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 spaceWebsite: 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 UniversityWebsite: 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 CollegeWebsite: http://www.laney.peralta.edu |
Elñora Webb President 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 834-5740 Fax: |
Las Positas Community CollegeWebsite: 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 CollegeThe 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 CollegeWebsite: http://www.peralta.edu |
George Herring President 12500 Campus Drive Oakland, CA 94619 Phone: (510) 531-4911 Fax: |
Mills CollegeWebsite: 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 CollegeWebsite: 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 UniversityWebsite: 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 DistrictWebsite: 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 CaliforniaThe 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 societyWebsite: 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 UniversityWebsite: 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, 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 |
University of PhoenixWebsite: 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 HaasYEAH, 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 Programa network of Community College professionals working in strategic partnerships with businesses, industry and community organizations for business improvements and entrepreneurship trainingWebsite: 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) |
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| 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 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 ZoneThe 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 ZoneThe 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 ZoneOakland 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 ZoneBusinesses 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 ProjectWebsite: 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 ZoneWebsite: 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 AuthorityPoint 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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Alliance for Community Developmenta 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 AmericaWebsite: 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 CompanySBA 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 loansWebsite: 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 |
BoeFlyBusiness 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 & TrustWebsite: 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 companiesWebsite: 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 DivisionCommercial 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 ratesWebsite: 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 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 |
Contra Costa CountyThe 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 basesWebsite: 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 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 |
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 AreaWebsite: 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 FundThe 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' CircleInvestors’ 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 companiesWebsite: 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 |
KabbageUse 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 ForumKeiretsu 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 ClubLending 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 FDCProvides 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 $25000Website: 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 FinanceProvides 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 CapitalOn 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 $100,000Website: http://www.ondeckcapital.com |
New York, NY Phone: 888-269-4246 Fax: Email: info@ondeckcapital.com |
Opportunity FundWorking 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 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 Wilkins Place Mill Valley, CA 94941 Phone: (415) 388-1535 Fax: (415) 388-2314 Email: procap@jps.net |
Prosper Marketplace, IncProsper 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 $25Website: http://www.prosper.com |
111 Sutter Street, 22nd Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: 866-615-6319 Fax: |
Richmond Revolving Loan FundThe 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 ZoneLow interest loans, R&D grants, siting and permitting assistanceWebsite: 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 FundStopWaste.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 RebateBusinesses 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 Groupprovides 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 FinancingSBA LenderWebsite: 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 SolutionsWorking 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 ResourcesWebsite: 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 CenterEnriching 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 FargoWells 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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| Environmental, sustainability, conservation & pollution reduction resources for businesses, non-profits & local governments | |
Alameda County Green Business ProgramA 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. ZoneThe 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 BerkeleyTrendsetting 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 EmeryvilleInformation 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 FremontWebsite: 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 OaklandWebsite: 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 PleasantonManages 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 sequestrationWebsite: 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.ZoneThere 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 processesWebsite: 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 ProgramA 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 EDAThe 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 CorridorThe 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 CommerceLocally-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 ZoneThe 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.OrgThe 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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| 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 Corporationfocus 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 assetsWebsite: 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 LaboratoryThe 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-AcceleratorEvery 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 startupsWebsite: 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 VenturesBetween 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 SocietySeed 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 UniversityEmerging 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 2/11/13Website: 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 technologiesWebsite: 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 Hopeentrepreneurial 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 servicesWebsite: 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 VenturesCreates 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 communitiesWebsite: 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 Centerincubator 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 itemsWebsite: 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, LLCWe 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 companiesWebsite: 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 CorporationTechnology 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-EmploymentProvides 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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| 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 - ChinaBAC 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 onesWebsite: 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 DevelopmentWebsite: 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 OfficeWebsite: 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 AssociationMBITA 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 BayTradeWebsite: 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 CenterThe 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 CenterExport.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 OfficeThis 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 countryWebsite: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/trade/ |
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National Laboratorities and Research & Development |
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| Organization Contacts that can help a business connect with the labs or research and development firms/organizations | |
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 engineeringWebsite: 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 TransferTechnology Transfer staff work with businesses to facilitate the transfer of technologies developed in the lab to the private sectorWebsite: 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 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.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 LaboratoriesSandia 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) |
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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 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 |
Alameda County Small Business Development CenterThe 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 SBAWebsite: 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 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 |
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 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 |
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 providersWebsite: http://www.caratnet.org |
Selma Taylor Executive Director , Phone: (510) 451-2545 Fax: Email: staylor@caratnet.org |
Center for the Regional EconomyThe 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 DistrictTraining & Devel. Solutions for BusinessesWebsite: 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 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 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 CountyPurchasing 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. CenterThe 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 SBAWebsite: 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 FacilitiesLocated 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 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 |
Entreprenurial Resource Center, Las Positas Collegea one-stop guide helping entrepreneurs and small business owners successfully start, run, and grow their businesses. that focuses on the Tri-ValleyWebsite: 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 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 1999 Harrison Street, Suite 2220 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 271-0142 Fax: (510) 271-0168 Email: jose@innercityadvisors.org |
Oakland Business Assistance CenterThe 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 businessesWebsite: 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 LibraryThe 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 |
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 ChapterSCORE 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.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 |
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 AdministrationSBA 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. CenterOur 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 |
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| Resources to assist businesses in dealing with environmental affairs, permit application processes, and regulatory issues. | |
Alameda County EGIS MapEGIS 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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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 |
CA Depart. Of Industrial RelationsDIR 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 websiteOne 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 , Phone: (916) 345-4633. Fax: Email: cagold@calepa.ca.gov |
Contra Costa County GIS MapGIS 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 DistrictWebsite: 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 CaliforniaWebsite: 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 |
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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 |
TranswesternWebsite: 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 |
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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 |
BayBioBayBio 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 DevelopmentState-wide assocation for economic development professionals and related organizationsWebsite: 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 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 |
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 |
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 iHubiHubs 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 effortsWebsite: 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 CountyThe 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 PartnershipWe 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 CostaConcord, 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 CouncilA 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 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 PowerAlameda 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 DistrictWebsite: 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 DistrictWebsite: 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 DistrictWebsite: 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 DistrictWebsite: 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 DistrictWebsite: 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 CompanyEconomic Development/Business representative for PG&E - service area includes Oakland and Alameda County/cities north and all of Contra Costa CountyWebsite: 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.OrgStopWaste.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 DistrictWebsite: 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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AC TransitWebsite: 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 CommissionOur 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 yearsWebsite: 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 AuthorityWebsite for the Capitol Corridor passanger train service that includes 14 daily trains between Oakland and San Jose and 32 weekday trains between Sacramento and OaklandWebsite: 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 AuthorityWebsite: 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 AuthorityWebsite: 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 AirportFor 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 yearWebsite: 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 OaklandThe 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 cargoWebsite: 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 RichmondWebsite: 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 LINKSWebsite: http://www.sanleandrolinks.com |
3081 Teagarden Street San Leandro, CA 94577 Phone: (510) 347-4620 X136 Fax: Email: pokunewitch@mvtransit.com |
Union City TransitWebsite: 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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Alameda County Social Services AgencyAlameda 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 BoardThe 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 CouncilThe 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 DepartmentEDD 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 & OaklandWebsite: 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 DepartmentEDD 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 OfficeEDD 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 submitWebsite: http://www.caljobs.ca.gov/ |
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City of Richmond Workforce Investment BoardThe 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 - PICA 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 RichmondThis 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 CountyThis 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 CoWebsite: 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 CountyThis 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 CentersA 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 BayGoodwill 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 CouncilThe 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 BoardThe 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 & OJTWebsite: 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 ApprenticeshipOA 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 olderWebsite: http://www.doleta.gov/jobseekers/Apprent.cfm |
Michael Longeuay Regional Director, Region VI , Phone: (415) 625-2231 Fax: Email: longeuay.michael@dol.gov |
Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa CountyContra 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 |