Nov 25, 2020
Love Oakland? Put Your Money Where Your Heart Is
City partners with Visit Oakland to encourage Shopping Locally this Holiday Season
Economic & Workforce Development
The Economic & Workforce Development Department works to bring about a vibrant, innovative, globally competitive economy in Oakland. Our mission is to increase investment in Oakland in a way that contributes to the growth of the City’s economy, fosters fiscal sustainability, expands job opportunities for all Oakland residents, and enhances the City’s sense of place and quality of life.
News
Oct 26, 2020
City, Youth Speaks Inc. Offer Digital Workshops to Strengthen Oakland’s Cultural Community
The City of Oakland received $36.9 million in State of California CARES Act funding. Through the Oakland CARES Arts Technical Assistance Fund, $193,000 has been allocated to provide technical assistance to help Oakland-based arts organizations and artists develop a robust online digital presence.
Oct 13, 2020
City, Working Solutions Launch Home-Based Business Grant Program
The City of Oakland received $36.9 million in State of California CARES Act funding. Of that amount, the Oakland CARES Act Home-Based Business Grant Program will distribute $500,000 in grants of $2,000 to $4,000 to home-based, for-profit businesses in Oakland. Working Solutions, a Bay Area nonprofit, is administering the application and grant-making process.
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Alexa Jeffress
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