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Mayor @LondonBreed, @sfoewd, @MainStLaunch, @TSFF announced investment of $2.3M to the African American Revolving Loan Fund (AARLF) to provide loan forgiveness for #BlackOwned #SF businesses, thanks to support from SFF donor @aneelb CEO @Workday.
More: sff.org/mayor-london-breed-a…
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Wells Fargo donates $14.5 million to Bay Area groups to promote small business recovery. @RenCenter_ @AOFundTweets @Sfmafe @ws_microloans @medasf @MainStLaunch sfchronicle.com/bayarea/arti… via @sfchronicle – at San Francisco, CA
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#SmallBizOwners: Are you seeking capital for your business? Join @RenCenter_, @WmnRenCenter, @MainStLaunch, @TMC_CommCapital, and Working Solutions on Thursday, 9/30 at 5:30 pm for a FREE webinar to gain insights into the lending process. Register at events.r20.constantcontact.c….
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We invite you to join us on Tue, June 8 at 4:30 PM for a webinar on the expected changes when San Francisco moves to FULL reopening.
RSVP at link.oewd.org/FullReopen to join and participate in a live Q&A.
We'll also be streaming live on our FB page at facebook.com/sfoewd
ALT RSVP for OEWD's Webinar on Full Reopening at link.oewd.org/FullReopen
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📣The Governor's (@CAgovernor)Task Force on Business & Jobs Recovery, along w/ @CaliforniaOSBA and @CAGoBiz, are helping #SmallBiz do biz safely & go digital. We're launching Calling ALL Californians: #ShopSafeShopLocal.
⮞ bit.ly/2DggaTa & bit.ly/3gFuWBu
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NEW: All small businesses & non-profits impacted by #COVID19 can now apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) & EIDL Advance. EIDL can be used for payroll & inventory, to pay debt & more. The Advance can provide up to $10K in emergency funds.
⬇️Learn more and apply.⬇️
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Small business owners and the self-employed can be eligible for unemployment assistance. If you lost income due to COVID-19, call 415-484-8372 or fill out this form: buff.ly/3erE6QY . Sponsored by the Zitrin Foundation.
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Join Working Solutions and @Oakland in supporting extremely low-income small business owners on #GivingTuesdayNow. Your contribution helps Oakland’s most vulnerable small businesses cover expenses such as rent and payroll to weather #COVID19. workingsolutions.org/donate
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#CDFIs are responding to communities in crisis, and we need our #foundation #impinv #bank funders to support us. @PCVtweets @GenesisLA_CDFI @CommVisionCA @ICAFundGoodJobs @ws_microloans @nff_news @OpportunityFund @MainStLaunch @CEIMaine @capitalimpact
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If you’re able to, please continue supporting your #smallbiz community during this difficult time. Here are some ways you can help local biz survive this crisis:
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CA: The spread of #COVID19 has left many #smallbiz owners with reduced cash flow. Join us, @LAAreaChamber, @SBAgov, @opportunityfund, @lendistry, @ASBDC, @iFundWomen and @CAGoBiz tomorrow for a free webinar on the current funding landscape. Register here: app.livestorm.co/small-busin…
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If you're a CA #smallbiz owner without health insurance, you're in luck. @CoveredCa has expanded their open enrollment period to April 20. Get started today: coveredca.com/forsmallbusine…
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Last week, we hosted a Twitter chat where partners like @CAMEOMicro, @AccionUS, @IllinoisSBDC and @MainStLaunch shared resources and advice for black entrepreneurs in celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth. Check out some of their answers: xitter.cf/i/events/1230891823725…
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Our favorite quote: “Who you give your money to, is who you give your power to.” – Frederick Douglass. Support black-owned businesses! From where you get your coffee to where you get your car fixed, be sure you support these businesses using your purchasing power. #SmallBizChat
Last one! Q7: What is your favorite quote or piece of advice you have heard about black entrepreneurship? #SmallBizChat
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A7: “What I love about being an entrepreneur is there’s no ceiling to what opportunities you can create.” – Calvin Andrews, owner of @lenassoulfood. Calvin employs young people and returning citizens, and helps his community in other ways. buff.ly/2tv6i3d #SmallBizChat
Last one! Q7: What is your favorite quote or piece of advice you have heard about black entrepreneurship? #SmallBizChat
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A4: Improve access to capital with targeted efforts that address the specific needs of black entrepreneurs. Fight for regulatory tools that protect black entrepreneurs from predatory products and practices. Learn more: buff.ly/2uQNyfD #SmallBizChat
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Don't forget! TODAY at 3pm ET we're hosting a Twitter chat to talk about resources available for black entrepreneurs. Follow along with the hashtag #SmallBizChat.
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Check out @MainStLaunch program manager Jessika Lopez's recent OFN guest blog post about the CDFI's new African American Entrepreneurship Institute, launched with support from the @WellsFargo Diverse Community Capital program. ofn.org/articles/main-street…
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Let us help you with launching and growing your artisan and packaged food business. REGISTER: nc.ecenterdirect.com/events/…
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This year be intentional about the #goals you make. Here are 5 steps to prep your business for 2020: ow.ly/QxHs50xtcbV #smallbiz