Alliance for Community Development

There is still time to register for Bay Area Capital Connections, and there are still FREE tickets available! Join us this Friday, October 1st for our 13th annual conference - bit.ly/BACC13 This year's conference theme is Imagining Our New Selves. Sessions will cover practical topics related to bolstering our organizations as we enter a new phase of economic development that is adapted to a world with constantly changing rules. As our entrepreneurial community begins its tum...ultuous climb out of the Covid-19 pandemic, we are at the forefront of reimagining how we cultivate a supportive ecosystem for all community members. We know the nature of the problems that persist in the Bay Area in most cases, we know many viable solutions, too. Seizing on the opportunity for massive change presented to us, how can we build better systems as we look toward the Bay Area’s future? What roles must we play, and what tools do we need? Who else must be in the room? Through BACC XIII, we hope to hold space for innovative conversations that reimagine and actively think through comprehensive entrepreneurial wellbeing, equitable designs for workplaces, and relationships with culturally-aware capital lenders. By holding the conference virtually for the second year in a row, we hope to keep this content accessible to the entire community regardless of the changing situation with the Covid-19 pandemic. We will be holding a virtual reception this year, with food and beverages from local entrepreneurs available for pickup beforehand. Join us for a celebration of our community!

"Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do." - Pelé #MotivationMonday

"Righteousness exalts a nation. Hate just makes people miserable." - Fannie Lou Hamer #MondayMotivation

Everyone has inside of her a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can be, how much you can love, what you can accomplish, and what your potential is. - Anne Frank #MotivationMonday

Meet the Funders begins at 12:10pm! You still have time to join us!

LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! Bay Area Capital Connections starts tomorrow morning! Full agenda and registration: bit.ly/BACC13 Virtual doors will open at 9 am, and the conference starts at 9:30. Join us for a day filled with learning, connection, and community power

Have you registered for BACC XIII yet? Join us THIS Friday, October 1st for our 13th annual conference! This year's theme is Imagining Our New Selves, and one lunch session will feature Ben Stokes answering your questions about equity investment! Read the full session description, explore the schedule, and register for the conference at: bit.ly/BACC13

Have you registered for BACC XIII yet? Join us THIS Friday, October 1st for our 13th annual conference! This year's theme is Imagining Our New Selves, and one lunch session will feature Hope Henson-Lehman and Laurika Harris-Kaye of Runway answering your questions about lending! Read the full session description, explore the schedule, and register for the conference at: bit.ly/BACC13

"Justice is about making sure that being polite is not the same thing as being quiet. In fact, often times, the most righteous thing you can do is shake the table." - Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez #MondayMotivation

Are you ready to file your 2020 taxes? Business owners are the experts in your experience and your own numbers. Despite this, tax preparation can be an intimidating process, especially after a year of such uncertainty and turmoil. Join Liz Hanley of Liz is All Biz for an hour-long seminar on TUESDAY, October 27th at 3pm to help you enter 2021 ready to file your taxes! This seminar will include a presentation on planning for tax seasons as well as a deep Q&A session. Don't forget to list any initial questions you have when you register for the event! RSVP: bit.ly/LizBizTaxPrep

Do you have questions about filing your 2020 business or self-employed taxes? Join us on Friday, November 20th for a FREE webinar with tax professional Tameka Young (www.tamekasbtc.com). Learn the essentials of tax prep, how PPP funding and other pandemic relief can affect your taxes this year, and ask Tameka your questions! RSVP: bit.ly/2020TaxPrep

"I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear." - Rosa Parks #MondayMotivation

2020 has been a historically challenging year. Join the Pachamama Alliance Global Community Gathering on November 19th to take a moment out of these times of isolation and chaos and gather with allies from around the world as we stand in unity and hope for the future. Hear from speakers including Van Jones, Jane Goodall, Lynne Twist and more, and a special musical guest! https://hubs.ly/H0y3GdQ0

"We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained." - Marie Curie #MondayMotivation

We hope to see you at 3pm this afternoon to dig into all of your questions about filing your 2020 business taxes!

"Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes." - Margaret Wheatley #MondayMotivation

The Alliance is a proud partner of Resilience Compassa newly launched portal offering 350+ employer support resources. Access info on funding opportunities, training, and more. https://www.resiliencecompass.org #ResilienceCompass

ATTENTION Black & Brown farmers, restaurants, vendors, artists, and more! AKOMA Outdoor Market is currently looking for more folks to come and vend! Sign up: tinyurl.com/akomaoct20

Our Opening Plenary for tomorrow's Bay Area Capital Connections Conference (bit.ly/baccxii) will set the tone for our day of community conversations. We are so excited to be joined by superstars Nwamaka Agbo (www.nwamakaagbo.com/), Rodney Foxworth (www.commonfuture.co/), and Jasmine Rashid (https://candidegroup.com/team)! Plenary: An Alliance Chat on Restorative Economics and Systems Change Our economic system is excellent at growing gross domestic product; however, this outd...ated measurement of success incentivizes extraction while deferring responsibility for equitable quality of life, community strength, and planetary health. Restorative Economics asks how can communities build their own pathways to a new economy that works for all of their neighbors? There is still time to register for BACC XII! bit.ly/baccxii

We all have a role to play in our Social Change Ecosystem! Incredible set of graphics from Deepa Iyer, SolidarityIs and Building Movement Project

There is still time to register for Bay Area Capital Connections! Join us this Friday, October 2nd for a day of learning and community connection -- see our schedule, speakers, and register: bit.ly/baccxii

"Hope will never be silent." - Harvey Milk #MondayMotivation What hopes are you ready to be loud about?

Congratulations to our friends at ICA.fund!!