Small Business Week 2024 will feature in-person and virtual panels, workshops and resource fairs presented by partner organizations that are designed and curated by the City of Oakland Economic Development Department to provide relevant information, actionable strategies, resources and valuable connections to help Oakland businesses survive and thrive. From financial strategies, taxes and accounting, safety and security, building a digital presence, commercial lease negotiations, access to capital, transitioning from home-based or mobile business to a brick and mortar space, and beyond, the 2024 Oakland Small Business Week Schedule offers over 15 free educational workshops plus:
- City of Oakland Small Business Resource Fair featuring representatives over a dozen City Departments on Tuesday, April 30th, 2-4pm.
- Multi-Cultural Chamber Mixer on Wednesday, May 1st, 5-7pm.
- 2024 Celebration of Oakland Small Businesses, an in-person reception and mixer for small businesses and our business support partners on Friday, May 3rd, 4:30-6:30pm at Geoffrey's Inner Circle in Downtown Oakland.