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Small Business

Small Businesses are vital to Oakland neighborhoods. They not only provide employment for many Oakland and Bay Area residents, but are also integral to Oakland’s revitalizing economy. The City, through its One Stop Small Business Center and other agencies, offers a wide range of services to help local entrepreneurs start-up, grow, and prosper. Just some of the services and programs that small businesses can benefit from include classes in marketing or accounting, incubators to start up their business, contacts with a supportive merchant’s association, or assistance to improve their storefront facades.