Information Session - Berkeley Business Retention Program

Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative provides holistic and culturally relevant education, advising, and community to support diverse entrepreneurs in creating thriving businesses in service to their communities.

Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative

Are you running a small business or non-profit in Berkeley and need some assistance to keep your business thriving in your community?
Join us for an Information Session about the Berkeley Business Retention Program. Learn more about the program’s services and eligibility requirements. Learn about worker cooperatives and how to convert your existing business into a cooperative from <A HREF="https://www.project-equity.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Project Equity</A>. And, network and meet other small business owners and non-profit leaders in your community.
Information Session Agenda
6:00pm – 6:30pm             Networking 6:30pm – 6:40pm             Overview of Berkeley Business Retention Program 6:40pm – 7:30pm             Worker Cooperatives 7:30pm – 8:00pm             Networking
About the Berkeley Business Retention Program
The Berkeley Business Retention Program is a collaboration between the <A HREF="https://www.cityofberkeley.info/oed/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">City of Berkeley’s Office of Economic Development</A>, <A HREF="https://uptimabootcamp.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Uptima Business Bootcamp</A> and <A HREF="http://baobobdirectory.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Bay Area Organization of Black Owned Businesses</A> to support small businesses and non-profits that are at risk of displacement or closure in Berkeley.
The business assistance part of the program is provided by Uptima Business Bootcamp. It includes free one-on-one business advising and workshops to help business owners create an action plan, find funding, and implement their plans to keep their small businesses or non-profits in Berkeley.
About the Partners
City of Berkeley’s Office of Economic Development assists businesses, entrepreneurs, artists and community organizations to access services, feel welcome in Berkeley and thrive. Learn more: <A HREF="https://www.cityofberkeley.info/oed/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.cityofberkeley.info/oed/</A>.
Uptima Business Bootcamp is a member-owned business accelerator dedicated to providing entrepreneurs with greater access to hands-on education, resources, and community to create thriving businesses. Learn more: <A HREF="https://uptimabootcamp.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://uptimabootcamp.com/</A>.
Bay Area Organization of Black Owned Businesses is a membership organization committed to connecting, promoting, informing, and representing black-owned and led businesses and nonprofits throughout the Bay Area. Learn more: <A HREF="http://baobobdirectory.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">http://baobobdirectory.com/</A>.

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