12/18/2022

Thank you to all who came out and supported our Holiday Chamber Mixer. Moose Lodge 1491, provided an amazing spread and were gracious hosts! The toy drive was a success too! Ruben Pola with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office walked out with two full garbage bags filled with toys. Thank you to everyone who brought a toy!

Additionally, we would like to thank all the raffle prize donors: ⁣

• Twiningvine Winery for a bottle of the winner's choice and Keith's choice
• Tracy Bonal for the moose cake and Pete’s Hardware gift bag
• Todd Anglin with State Farm Insurance for the Chocolate Wine
• Real Estate by Janella Anguiano for the Silver Patron
• Forestr.org for the gift bags and jar openers
• Christian Carr for the bottle of Prosecco
• Paul the new ED with Rental Housing Association - Southern Alameda
• Julie Sumiki with State Farm Insurance for the See’s Candy
• Craig for the Night Owl Gift card 
• And to our hosts, for two awesome SWAG bags!

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January Installation Mixer

January 18, 2023022

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Save the date of your Chamber of Commerce mixer! This mixer will take place at the Cherryland Community Center.

How will you remember 2022?

Endings are significant. And we are in the midst of one right now – the end of 2022. Endings change what we remember and how we act, and help us imagine what we can accomplish in the next season. ⁠

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This is why they created the 2023 Seeding our Future Fund. This Fund helps support a future that prioritizes an equitable food system and, in turn, strengthens community economic development. ⁠

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Are you able to donate to Mandela’s 2023 Seeding our Future Fund?⁠

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By contributing to Mandela’s Seeding our Future Fund, you are helping make a huge difference in the lives of your community and helping grow their work in 2023.

GO-Biz Hosting Webinars for Businesses Interested in Applying for $120 Million in Tax Credits

The next California Competes Tax Credit (CCTC) application period starts Tuesday, January 3, 2023, with $120 million in available tax credits. Businesses interested in applying can register to view a live webinar explaining the application process.

The deadline to submit applications is Monday, January 23, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) and the online application website will automatically close once this deadline has passed. The online application can be accessed here starting January 3, 2023. 

An application guide, Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), program regulations, and a downloadable version of the webinar presentation are available here. These documents have been updated to address recent statutory changes to the program. 

Complete List of Upcoming Webinars

January 4, 2023: Details and Registration

January 12, 2023: Details and Registration

January 17, 2023: Details and Registration

Food Entrepreneurship Training Academy

November 10 - December 20, 2022

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East Bay Small Business Development Center

December 20, 5:30 pm - (Fundamental FETA) Business Skeleton Plan & Networking

January 17, 10:30 am - Business Plans that Work

January 23, 2:00 pm - Cottage Foods Part 1

January 24, 10:30 am - Accessing Capital for Early Stage Businesses