Join this workshop hosted by the Alliance for Community Development and The Acceleration Project (TAP)! Cashflow is the lifeblood of your business. Learn how to strengthen, track and project it for stability, growth, and funding.
16th Annual Bay Area Capital Connection Conference
By Alliance for Community Development
This year’s theme: Thriving in Times of Uncertainty Join us for a powerful day of connection, inspiration, and real conversations.
Since its launch over 15 years ago, the Bay Area Capital Connections (BACC) Conference has brought together the full entrepreneurship ecosystem from investors and mentors to funders, trainers, and decision-makers.
Each year, BACC convenes diverse entrepreneurs and community leaders from across the region to:
Increase access to all forms of capital — financial, social, human, intellectual, and cultural.
Create values-aligned business opportunities rooted in equity and community impact.
Feature powerful entrepreneur stories and influential keynote speakers.
Host interactive breakout sessions tailored to real-world business challenges.
The Owner's Playbook: How to Build Your Business to Sell Join us for a workshop designed to help you understand the critical steps involved in preparing your business for a successful transition. Whether you're considering retirement or a new venture, this webinar will provide you with the essential knowledge to start building your business with the end in mind.
In this session, we'll cover:
The pros and cons of different exit strategies, including selling to a third party, a family member, or your employees.
How Main Street Launch and Project Equity can support you on your journey, from preparing your financials to exploring employee ownership.
Be sure to attend if you want to:
Create a long-term plan for a successful exit.
Secure your legacy and the future of your employees.
Explore the different options for selling your business.
Details: Date: Monday, October 20th Time: 11:00 AM Location: Zoom (Link provided upon registration)
Join us for an interactive workshop designed to help Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and Businesses develop and strengthen their Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP).
What you'll learn:
Key Elements of a COOP
How to identify essential functions and critical staff
Strategies for alternate facilities and updating your COOP
🌐 New & Improved: Oakland Business Resources Website
We’ve refreshed our Business Resources page to make it easier for Oakland’s business community to find the tools and support you need to start, grow, and thrive.
On the updated page, you’ll find:
💵 Funding & Finance – loans, grants, and capital access programs
🏢 Business Support Organizations – local partners ready to help
🤝 Chambers & Networks – connect with Oakland’s business community
📊 Data & Strategy Tools – to guide your planning and growth
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