Jul 15, 2021
Grant Award to Foster Creative Solutions in Oakland City Government Announced
$900,000 Grant will embed 12 Cultural Strategists in City Departments
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.
City staff are here to assist business owners and entrepreneurs -- and we’re coming to library branches in neighborhoods throughout Oakland with the pilot Remote BAC from mid-September till December.
Resources
Oakland's Economic Recovery
COVID-19 Business and Worker Resources
Call the Business Assistance Center
Economic Dashboard
Free Online Courses Help You Prepare to Get Back to Work
Designated Opportunity Zones
Oakland At-A-Glance
Development Opportunities on City-owned Surplus Land
City-Owned Property for Sale or Lease
News
Jun 10, 2021
City Announces Inaugural Poet Laureate
Today, the City of Oakland’s Cultural Affairs Division announced Ms. Ayodele Nzinga has been selected as the inaugural Oakland Poet Laureate.
Jun 09, 2021
City Arts Grant Applications Available June 15
Application Deadline for Neighborhood Voices Individual Artist Projects, Neighborhood Voices Organization Projects, and Organizational Assistance Grants is July 15
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Leadership
Alexa Jeffress
Director
Contact Us
Address
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 3315
Oakland, CA 94612
Suite 3315
Oakland, CA 94612
Phone Numbers
- Phone: (510) 238-3627
- Toll Free: (877) 2OAKLAND
- Fax: (510) 238-2226
- TTY: (510) 238-3254