Links

In addition to the many services and programs offered by the Community and Economic Development Agency, a number of partner organizations are available to assist your Oakland business.

Alameda County -- Economic Development Alliance for Business
EDAB enhances the competitive economic position of the County by focusing on business investment and retention, regulatory coordination, networking, science and technology.

Association of Bay Area Governments
Regional planning agencyworking in areas such as land use, housing, environmental quality, and economic development.

Bay Area Economic Forum
The Forum fosters an outstanding environment in the region for a competitive economy to thrive and enhances the overall quality of life in the nine-county Bay Area.

East Bay Small Business Development Center

The Cal State East Bay Small Business Development Center offers classes, consulting services and business planning resources for small businesses throughout Alameda County.

C.E.O. Women

Dedicated to transforming lives of low-income immigrant and refugee women into economically self-sufficient, integrated members of our society by giving them the tools and training to start their own microenterprises.

Manufacturing Excellence
Manufacturing specialists provide affordable consulting services.

Meet Downtown Oakland
Discover the buzz that has invigorated Oakland’s vibe. Downtown has burst onto the nightlife scene in a big way. Scores of new restaurants, clubs and venues have sprung up and more are on the way. This website is your essential guide to downtown Oakland hot spots.

Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau
The OCVB markets Oakland as a convention and leisure travel destination.

Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a membership organization that promotes commerce and industry.

Shop Oakland

Shop the World at home in Oakland! This site offers a searchable database of retail stores in Oakland along with shopping district profiles.