ICA strives to develop competitive and sustainable companies that have long-term impact on inner city communities. Below are links to organizations that may be useful to help your company grow:
Oakland Business Assistance Center
The Oakland Business Assistance Center is a one stop shop for local resources for businesses in the East Bay. They are a hub of information for services, workshops, and organizations. Check them out at: http://www.oaklandbac.com
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Alameda County Social Services
Subsidized Employment Program
80% wage and benefits subsidy for up to six months (expires 9/30/2010). For information on how to hire a job ready employee and receive the wage subsidy contact Jim Britto at (510) 265- 8372.
Workforce Development
The Oakland Workforce Investment Board (WIB) offers a roster of comprehensive business services designed to assist employers in recruiting qualified employees. The point of entry for employers is Oakland’s Eastbay Works.
www.oaklandwib.org
Enterprise Zone Tax Incentives
Oakland businesses in the Zone- from large manufacturing companies to small neighborhood restaurants- can reduce their state taxes by taking advantage of Enterprise Zone Tax Credits and benefits available to companies located in the Enterprise Zones. For more information contact Susana Villarreal, Enterprise Zone Coordinator at (510) 238-7794 at svillarreal@oaklandnet.com.
Commercial Property Façade
and Tenant Improvement Programs
Free architectural assistance and 50% matching grants are available to property and business owners for eligible capital improvement projects. Grant funds can be used to rehabilitate historic facades, exterior repairs, windows, painting, cleaning, removal of old signs and installation of new signs, awnings, exterior lighting, etc. For more information, email SFloyd-Johnson@oaklnadnet.com or call (510) 238-3699.
StopWaste.Org
StopWaste.Org offers a wide range of free waste prevention and recycling services to businesses and public agencies in Alameda County. http://www.stopwaste.org
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National Center for Employee Ownership
The National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) is a private, nonprofit membership and research organization that serves as the leading source of accurate, unbiased information on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), equity compensation plans such as stock options, and ownership culture. http://www.nceo.org/
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Edward Lowe Foundation
Offers online resources to Second Stage Growth Companies. http://edwardlowe.org/index.elf?page=sserc
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Small Business Health Care Tax Credit Fact Sheet
Small Business Majority published a fact sheet talking about the key facts of the new health care tax credit for small businesses. Some key facts include:
- The tax credit, which is effective immediately, can cover up to 35 percent of the premiums a small business pays to cover its workers. In 2014, the rate will increase to 50 percent.
- The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the tax credit will save small businesses $40 billion by 2019.
- Both small for-profit businesses and small not-for-profit organizations are eligible.
