The Alliance for Community Development

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We want to express our sincere gratitude for attending the Alliance for Community Development's 25th Anniversary Celebration at the Chabot Space and Science Center ???? As we partied like it was 1999, we were thrilled to share this special milestone with you and celebrate the incredible work our organization has accomplished over the years. The continued commitment to our mission is invaluable, and marks the dedication of promoting investment in low-income Bay Area communities and increasing access to capital for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Congratulations to all of our wonderful nominees for being nominated from the greater community for their efforts in cultivating social innovation. Your hard work inspires us all! Congrats to our winners, REAL People's Fund, USF Gellert Family Business Center and April Fenall. See you in the next 25 years <3 ??

Time’s running out—applications for the Oakland Restorative Loan Fund 2.0 close this Friday 9/27 at 12pm PST! Are you ready to level up your business? This $3 million fund is designed to help Oakland businesses like yours thrive with low-interest, no-fee loans ?? Low-interest loans from $10K to $100K ?? Zero fees – no application or closing costs ?? Expert support every step of the way ?? No minimum credit score required If you're a California-registered business with an Oakland location and at least 9 months of revenue, this is your moment to secure funding and grow! ?? Apply today at https://lnkd.in/g2C6BsBs or hit the link in bio! Kaiser Permanente Wells Fargo The Alliance for Community Development Prospera The Unity Council Black Cultural Zone The Greenlining Institute Oakstop Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce East Bay Community Foundation Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Oakland Latino Chamber of Commerce Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce Oakland Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce #SmallBusiness #Oakland #CommunityGrowth #BusinessLoans #Entrepreneurship #SupportLocal

?? Application closes this Friday, September 27?? We're thrilled to announce the Oakland Restorative Loan Fund 2.0, a $3 million fund offering low-interest, no-fee loans to local small businesses. A community-scale effort, Oakland 2.0 was created in collaboration with Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) and an ecosystem of incredible partners across Oakland, CA. Whether you're looking to expand, invest in new equipment, or purchase the inventory needed to grow, the Oakland Fund 2.0 is here to help you achieve your goals! If you're a small business owner in Oakland, don't miss this opportunity. Apply: https://ow.ly/oflT50TuA4Y #SmallBusiness #Oakland #CommunityGrowth #BusinessLoans

#hottopics Standing O to The Alliance for Community Development for the thoughtful work they are doing to support entrepreneurs! Umpqua Bank was delighted to be guest of the Executive Director, Collette Hanna, MBA to help celebrate 25 years of social innovation. I listened to, saw and met some amazing people! Gloria Crowell Notary Extraordinaire Randolph Charles Belle My Brother from another Mother, Artist, Ecetera!Dr. Monika Hudson USF Gellert Family Business Center Anita R. Working Solutions CDFI Lara Brecher (she/her/hers) Will Jackson Eloquent Speaker, who knew?! ?? #ecosystembuilding #technicalassistance #neighborhoodbuilding

Last night, I had the privilege of representing U.S. Bank along with my colleagues from Private Wealth, Community Affairs, and Business Banking teams at The Alliance for Community Developments 25th anniversary celebration, where I was unexpectedly presented with the 2024 Individual Impact and Innovation Award. This award is a testament to the strong partnership between U.S. Bank and The Alliance for Community Development, and our shared commitment to driving positive change in the communities we serve. I'm grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with such a remarkable organization and to play a role in advancing initiatives that create pathways to economic opportunity. Thank you to the The Alliance for Community Development team and my colleagues across Private Wealth, Community Affairs, and Business Banking at U.S. Bank for your continued support and dedication. I'm honored to be part of this impactful work. #USBank #AllianceforCommunityDevelopment #CommunityImpact #Innovation?#BusinessAccess

I had the honor of attending the 25th anniversary celebration of The Alliance for Community Development, and to my surprise, my business was the only one highlighted in their 2023 Impact Report. I'm incredibly grateful for organizations like The Alliance that dedicate their efforts to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs. Their hard work and dedication continue to help us achieve our goals. I appreciate Melanie Nuni for the time invested into helping me towards making an impact with my mission through my business.

The nominees for the Alliance's 25th Anniversary Celebration have been chosen! ?? These local organizations were nominated by members of the general community and the winner will be awarded at our 25th Anniversary Celebration on September 12th at Chabot Space and Science Center. Socially Innovative Financial Support Organization Nominees: ? Real People's Fund ? U.S Bank ? Main St. Launch Socially Innovative Business Support Organization Nominees: ? Port Labs ? Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center ? Prospera ? USF Gellert Family Business Center Socially Innovative Founder Nominees: ? April Fenall, PiikUp ? Max Perez, Little Big Construction ? Gloria Crowell, Crowell and Associates ? Acacia Woods-Chan, Ethnic Ties Travels ? Ari Takata-Vazquez. Viscera Studios ? Taneika Jones, DRVA ? Nafy Flatley, Teranga

ONE WEEK AWAY ???? Celebrate Alliance's 25th anniversary with a night under the stars at Chabot Space & Science Center on 9/12. Experience the magic of the cosmos as we celebrate our 25th anniversary as an organization, get transported back in time to 1999, and gaze at the stars through Chabot's telescopes. In honor of our launch in 1999, don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy a night full of community, networking and celebrating the immense and wonderful work Alliance has done in the last quarter of a century! Get Tickets: https://ow.ly/6Mz050TgZ86