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
