Access to Capital: Community Mixer & Workshop – Real Talk, Real Resources
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Access to Capital: Community Mixer & Workshop – Real Talk, Real Resources

Ready to grow your business? Let’s talk money. Join us for a powerful midday gathering designed to connect entrepreneurs, creatives, and sm

By Oakstop

Date and time

Location

1740 Telegraph Ave

1740 Telegraph Avenue Oakland, CA 94612

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Looking for capital to grow your business or nonprofit? Come get the real talk and real resources you need—right here in the heart of Oakland.

Join us for a dynamic midday workshop and mixer designed to connect entrepreneurs, creatives, and small business owners with financial professionals and business support organizations who are actually here to help.

We’re bringing together a panel of experts from the world of banking, insurance, and business advising—plus Oakstop community members who are building, launching, and leveling up every day.

This isn't a lecture. It's a conversation. It's a resource share. And it's a chance to move from stuck to supported.

WHAT TO EXPECT:✅ Live panel discussion with financial experts✅ Practical funding strategies + next steps✅ Networking with fellow entrepreneurs and community builders✅ Light refreshments✅ A few surprise resources you didn’t know you needed

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

  • Anita Russell – Community Relations Director, Working Solutions
  • Will Jackson – VP, Business Access Advisor, U.S. Bank
  • Frances Cohen – Commercial Insurance Agent, Farmers Insurance
  • Dr. Joaquin Wallace – Financial Planner
  • Charles Johnson – Business Access Advisor (organization TBA)

AGENDA:🕚 11:00 AM – Doors Open + Networking Begins🗣 11:15 AM – Welcome + Intros💡 11:30 AM – Speaker Panel: Access to Capital – What You Need to Know🤝 12:15 PM – Q&A + Community Connections🥂 12:30 PM – Refreshments + Resource Sharing📣 12:45 PM – Networking👋 1:00 PM – Event Ends

COST:Free with RSVP – space is limited!

QUESTIONS?Email: nikki@oakstop.com

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FreeJul 29 · 11:00 AM PDT