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Alliance for Community Development Bay Area 501c3 nonprofit increasing access to capital and support for under-resourced entrepreneurs

The Alliance distinguishes itself by addressing access to capital as a process of financing growth and ex*****on through leadership with a value creation mindset. Specific principles and methods the Alliance brings to entrepreneurs and the non-profit sector are:

• Advancing the Double Bottom-Line investing model which generates market rates of return or better and economic, social and environmental benefits.
• Assisting founders meet the criteria investors use to fund and finance businesses.
• Developing founders to grow and sustain their businesses through to a successful exit.
• Developing entrepreneurs as industry and community leaders.

We're excited to announce our BACC 17 panel:✨ THE POWER OF PLACE: Small Business, Culture & CommunityJoin an inspiring c...
10/08/2026

We're excited to announce our BACC 17 panel:

✨ THE POWER OF PLACE: Small Business, Culture & Community

Join an inspiring conversation about how small businesses, community spaces, culture, and equitable investment can shape stronger, more vibrant neighborhoods.

🎤 Moderator:
Nancy Rosales | Founder, AlterEgoCEO & CEO, Pepito's Paletas

🌟 Panelists:
🔹 Trevor Parham | Founder & CEO, Oakstop
🔹 Roshaun Davis | Founder & Executive Director, CLTRE
🔹 Max Vargas | President & CEO, The Greenlining Institute
🔹 Jenais Zarlin | Chief Impact Officer, SF New Deal

Together, they'll explore what it takes to create places where small businesses don't just survive—they thrive! 💜

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM–4:00 PM
📍 BLOC15 | Oakland, CA
🎟️ Conference tickets: $30

🔗 Register today! Link in bio or visit bit.ly/BACC2026

Only 7 days to go! We can't wait to see you there! 🚀

🤖 FREE AI WORKSHOP TONIGHT!Session 4 of From Zero to AI is happening at our NEW location — SacMade in Oak Park!📅 Tonight...
10/07/2026

🤖 FREE AI WORKSHOP TONIGHT!

Session 4 of From Zero to AI is happening at our NEW location — SacMade in Oak Park!

📅 Tonight, October 7
⏰ 5:30–7 PM
📍 SacMade | 3519 Broadway, Sacramento
💻 In Person + Zoom

☀️ Don’t let the heat stop you — we’ve got great A/C, free parking, dinner & beverages, plus a FREE hands-on AI workshop!

It’s not too late to join us! 🙌

💻 Zoom link in bio or register here:
bit.ly/FromZerotoAI

Coming in person? Send us a DM so we can plan for food & drinks!

10/07/2026

🎤🔥 9 DAYS TO GO UNTIL BACC17! 💎

Some messages are better heard than read… and this one comes with a little spoken word! 🎙️✨

We're turning up the excitement for BACC17: From Resiliency to Power with a special invitation from Jose Cordon, founder of Corahu LLC and Antioch's Honorary Poet Laureate!

Jose reminds us of the power of storytelling, community, and using our voices to inspire change. And we're excited to have him joining us at BACC17 for a special spoken word performance AND as a panelist for Building Strong Small Business Ecosystems Through Collaboration.

▶️ Press play, hear from Jose, and get ready to be inspired!

🚨 And don't forget — tickets are still available, but registration closes THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM–4:00 PM
📍 BLOC15 | Oakland, CA

🎟️ Get your tickets: bit.ly/BACC2026 (link in bio)

9 days away. One powerful community. Endless possibilities. ⚡

10/05/2026

💎 10 DAYS UNTIL BACC17! The countdown is officially on!

We're just 10 days away from the 17th Bay Area Capital Connections Conference, and we're getting ready for a day filled with powerful conversations, meaningful connections, and opportunities to move our small business communities forward!

This year's theme, From Resiliency to Power, is about more than overcoming challenges. It's about building on our collective strengths, expanding access to resources and capital, and creating lasting economic opportunities.

At BACC17, you'll have the opportunity to:

🤝 Build meaningful connections with entrepreneurs, investors, and community leaders.

💡 Gain valuable insights from dynamic panel discussions focused on small business growth, collaboration, and access to capital.

🚀 Explore new opportunities through Capital Connections, networking, and Entrepreneur Chats.

✨ Be part of the conversation about building stronger, more resilient business communities.

🎟️ And there's still time to join us!

Tickets are still available, but registration closes THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕥 10:30 AM–4:00 PM
📍 BLOC15 | Oakland, CA

🔗 Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/BACC2026

We can't wait to bring our community together and turn resiliency into power!

10/05/2026

🚨 10 DAYS TO GO! 🚨💎✨

The countdown is ON, and the excitement is REAL! 🔥

In just 10 days, we're bringing together bold thinkers, entrepreneurs, investors, and community changemakers for BACC17: From Resiliency to Power! 🌈

Get ready for powerful conversations, fresh perspectives, meaningful connections, and opportunities to take your business to the next level! 🚀

🤝 Connect with industry leaders
💡 Get inspired by dynamic panel discussions
💰 Explore access to capital and resources
✨ Build relationships that go beyond the conference

🎟️ GOOD NEWS: TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE! But not for long! 👀

⏰ Ticket sales close THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9! Don't wait until it's too late!

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
📍 BLOC15 | Oakland, CA
🕥 10:30 AM–4:00 PM

🔗 Grab your ticket: bit.ly/BACC2026 (link in bio)

10 days. Endless possibilities. Let's turn resiliency into POWER! 💎⚡

We’re proud to partner with Sacramento Tech Week 2026! 🚀 Join us Oct. 19–24 as we celebrate where tech, design, innovat...
09/30/2026

We’re proud to partner with Sacramento Tech Week 2026! 🚀

Join us Oct. 19–24 as we celebrate where tech, design, innovation, and culture come together across the Sacramento region. And we’re hosting something special, too! 👀 Swipe → to see what we have planned for Sac Tech Week.

Join us Oct. 22 for Zero to AI: Foundations for Growth — a free virtual workshop for beginners and anyone who wants to feel more confident using AI effectively.

📅 Oct. 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM
💻 Virtual
🎟️ Free to attend
✨ No experience or paid AI account needed

Ready to join us? Register free at:
https://bit.ly/SacTechAIRegister

Explore the full Sac Tech Week schedule and map at sactechweek.org.

09/25/2026

📸 Come for the connections. Leave with a new professional headshot!

We’re excited to have Louis of LB3 Photography joining us at BACC 17: From Resiliency to Power!

And here’s an extra reason to register early: 👀

✨ The first 50 people to register for BACC 17 will receive a professional headshot at the conference! ✨

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, small business owner, community leader, or ecosystem partner, BACC 17 is your opportunity to build connections, access resources, gain insights, and strengthen your network—all while updating that LinkedIn profile photo. 📸

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
📍 BLOC15 | Oakland, CA
🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/BACC2026

Spots are limited, so register early to be among the first 50!

09/24/2026

✨ What happens when small business owners start putting AI to work for their business?

Meet Tamika Miller, owner of Cuticles Spa Consulting, and hear what she has to say about her experience participating in our From Zero to AI: A Business Owner’s Cohort! 🤖💼

Our workshops are designed specifically with entrepreneurs in mind. No tech background required and no complicated AI jargon—just practical, hands-on ways to use AI in your everyday business.

Throughout the cohort, entrepreneurs are learning how to:

✨ Get better, more useful responses from AI
🤖 Build AI tools customized to their business
🔎 Research their competition and identify opportunities
💡 Explore practical ways AI can save time and support their goals

Most importantly, we want business owners to walk away feeling more confident using AI as a tool to support—not replace—their own knowledge and expertise.

A huge thank you to Tamika for being part of our cohort and sharing her experience! 💚

Want to experience it for yourself? Our next workshop is coming up! 🚀

📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 NEW LOCATION: SacMade in Oak Park, Sacramento
💻 Virtual option available

Whether you’ve attended every session or this will be your first, you’re welcome to join us!

🔗 Register here:
bit.ly/FromZerotoAI

09/24/2026

Community connections start in the community. 💜

Our BACC 17 Panel Moderator, Xenia St. Charles, was out at Third Thursdays in Oakland, connecting with local entrepreneurs and spreading the word about the 17th Annual Bay Area Capital Connections Conference!

Xenia will moderate “Building Strong Small Business Ecosystems Through Collaboration,” a conversation featuring members and partners of the Antioch Business Collaborative and exploring how community organizations, local government, lenders, and business support providers can work together to expand access to capital, resources, trusted networks, and opportunity.

This is what BACC is all about: meeting entrepreneurs where they are, building relationships, and connecting our communities to the resources and people that can help businesses grow.

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
📍 BLOC15 | Oakland, CA
🎟️ Register: bit.ly/BACC2026

See you at BACC 17: From Resiliency to Power!

📣 PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT | BACC 17Strong small business ecosystems don’t happen by accident — they’re built through collabor...
09/23/2026

📣 PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT | BACC 17

Strong small business ecosystems don’t happen by accident — they’re built through collaboration.

At the 17th Annual Bay Area Capital Connections Conference, we’re bringing together leaders working across economic development, community, and capital for:

Building Strong Small Business Ecosystems Through Collaboration

Featuring members and partners of the Antioch Business Collaborative, this conversation will explore what becomes possible when community organizations, local government, lenders, and business support providers work together to expand access to capital, technical assistance, trusted networks, and opportunity for entrepreneurs.

🎤 Featured Speakers:
Bret Sweet — Economic Development Manager, City of Pleasant Hill
José Cordon — Founder & Poet, Corahu LLC
T**i Kylle — Chief Program Officer, Working Solutions CDFI

📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
📍 BLOC15 | Oakland, CA

Come hear how cross-sector collaboration can strengthen the infrastructure entrepreneurs need not only to start businesses — but to build, grow, and thrive.

🎟️ Register today: bit.ly/BACC2026
Or scan the QR code on the graphic.

Address

2323 Broadway
Oakland, CA
94612

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

(510) 319-9702

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