Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce

Today at 2 pm In honor of Black History Month, join Working Solutions and the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce - OAACC for a free webinar on Wednesday, February 24 at 2:00 pm addressing ‘Black Wealth in America: Past, Present, and Legacy.’ This event is part of an ongoing ‘Capital Readiness’ webinar series, but attendance at previous events is not a prerequisite. Register at http://bit.ly/capital-readiness-black-wealth-feb-24. #supportblackentrepreneurs

Happening tomorrow . https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_IeWGObnTTfWJ1zyRl3h3Dg

CA Business Owners You Want to Listen to this Information. The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Oakland Bay Area Chapter is hosting a webinar, Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 3 pm They will have representation from Gavin Newsom's Office, as well as Small Business Development and more to discuss what loans and grants are set aside for us and how to get the money to keep our businesses thriving. Hope you can make it! Register Here: https://bit.ly/3bgP3EY

In case you missed it! Our wine garden last Sunday was a hit! Join us on Sunday March 7th for you tasting delights. #Liberationpark #AkomaMarket #socialdistancing #BlackCulturalZone

Kuumba (Creativity): To do whatever we can to leave our communities more beautiful than when we inherited them

So happy to share this article with you today . Thank you again to everyone who donated and supported the OAACC Resiliency Relief Fund . Always happy when one our businesses shine .

Please join us for the eighth part of the Build Peralta Academy, Peralta Community College District's Bond Program Technical Assistance 9-Part Workshop Series. This focus of this workshop is "Scheduling 101: How to Prepare a Schedule." Learn from our subject matter expert instructor best practices on scheduling. https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/m

The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program launched today to support small businesses and nonprofits via two rounds of funding. Grants will range from $5,000 to $25,000 depending on the size of the business or organization. ===> https://careliefgrant.com/ <=== Eligibility Criteria... Small businesses and nonprofits must meet the following criteria to be eligible: Must be a small business (sole proprietor, independent contractor, 1099 work, and or registered for-profit business entity (e.g., C-corporation, S-corporation, limited liability company, partnership) or nonprofit (501c3 or 501c6) with less than $2.5 million in annual gross revenue. Must have been active since at least June 1, 2019 and have a plan to reopen. Must have a physical address in California. Must be impacted by COVID-19 and the health and safety restrictions such as business interruptions or business closures incurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Must be able to provide organizing documents including 2018 or 2019 tax returns or Form 990s, copy of official filing with the California Secretary of State, if applicable, or local municipality for the business such as one of the following: Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Organization, Fictitious Name of Registration or Government-Issued Business License. Additional Information This program is not first come, first served. Eligible applicants will be scored on COVID-19 priority impact factors and COVID's impact on the organization and surrounding community. If you apply for Round One and are eligible but not selected, you do not need to reapply for Round Two. Eligible applications will be automatically rolled over into the next round of funding for consideration. Dates for Round Two have not been released yet. Applications with multiple business entities or locations are not eligible to apply for multiple grants and are only allowed to apply once using their eligible business with the highest revenue.

Nia - Purpose To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness.

Ujamaa is the Swahili word for cooperative economics. This 4th principle of the Nguzo Saba is a commitment to the practice of shared social wealth and the work needed to achieve it. Ujamaa focuses on shared wealth and work, economic self-reliance, and obligation of generosity.

Congratulations President Biden and Vice President Harris. It is now time to heal the country.

There is still time to vote today. Remember that if you are in line when the polling station closes, you still get to vote. Be the change you want to see in the world and please VOTE.

Don’t miss this event! Join us for a Meet Up & Rally on Nov. 3rd. #GetThatVoteIn

Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce 2020 Chairman’s Award recipient, Tammy Willis!

FREE - Join TMC to learn how to access capital to grow your small business. 10/29 2 - 3 pm.

Get you ticket now to attend the Award Winning Oakland African American Chamber Luncheon tomorrow , Thursday October 29th at 12 pm! http://ow.ly/Gy7q50C5FWF

Chamber Member and Award recipient, Chef Dorsey - Kamala Harris' Favorite Seafood Gumbo Inspires Oakland Chef http://ow.ly/wJva50C5FFH

City of @oakland Granted $17M to Develop More Than 100 Units to House Unsheltered Residents Oakland, CA As part of its Project Homekey Initiative, the State of California has awarded the City of Oakland nearly $17.5 million of Project Homekey funding for two innovative housing projects that when complete, will offer 104 units of housing for people experiencing or at-risk of homelessness, including those recently released from incarceration. The Inn at Temescal is a 22-unit... hotel located at the corner of MacArthur Blvd. and Telegraph Avenue. Near to downtown Oakland, The Inn is close to BART and other service amenities, making for an accessible residential area. Using a combination of City funds and Homekey grant funds from the State Housing & Community Development Department, community-based organization Operation Dignity and for-profit developer Danco Communities have entered into a Purchase and Sale Agreement to acquire the property. This project will expand affordable housing opportunities and provide direct services to residents. Operation Dignity will lease the units to homeless individuals, working with them to secure longin partnership with the Oakland Housing Authority and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Sponsor team plans to acquire the site by the middle of December 2020. The Inn at Temescal is service-enriched housing for currently homeless veterans that will provide 21 units for residents, and one unit for a service manager. 392 Franklin St. is an 82-unit SRO (Single Room Occupancy) hotel that will provide housing for individuals recently released from nearby jails and prisons who are most impacted by COVID-19 and are at extraordinary risk of homelessness. BOSS (Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency) will act as the service provider and work in collaboration with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office to house those rapidly released due to overcrowding and the escalating spread of Coronavirus in the State’s prison facilities. The City will partner the funds from Homekey Project with Oakland & The World Enterprises, Inc. (OAW), a local nonprofit organization, McCormak Baron Salazr, Memar Properties, Inc., and FPI Mgmt @ Oakland, California

We are excited to partner with the City of Oakland to provide critical legal services to small businesses experiencing the painful financial impacts of COVID-19, said Tobias Damm-Luhr, Legal Services for Entrepreneurs Staff Attorney at LCCRSF. This collaboration is an opportunity to ensure that our local businesses are not evicted and displaced during the pandemic and that they can continue providing their goods and services to the community. LCCRSF will hold webinars on ...commercial lease negotiations during COVID-19through the end of 2020. While the60-to 75-minutewebinars are free, advance registration is required. Presented by volunteer attorneys from local law firms, the webinars will be offered in various languages as noted below. ed below. below. Webinars are scheduled for: Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 5 p.m. (English)Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 5 p.m. (English)Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 2 p.m. (Spanish)Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Noon (English)Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at5p.m.(Vietnamese)Thursday, November 19, 2020 at3p.m. (English)Wednesday, December 2, 2020at5p.m. (Cantonese)Wednesday, December 16, 2020atNoon (English)Webinar recordings in several languages will also be posted to LCCRSF’sand the City’s website. See more

Please join the Award Winning OAACC for our 17th Annual OAACC Virtual Business Awards Luncheon on October 29th from 12 noon to 1.15 pm.

For OAACC members: Join our Let's Connect on Wednesday October 21st at 12 noon! Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_XyTBZtRWQOO2iZVqDVhZ-g After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.