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City of Alameda Economic Development is partnering with the East Bay Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance to provide no-cost, one-on-one business counseling. Take your business to the next level with in-person advising sessions to help your Alameda businesses start, grow and thrive.
When: Appointments are held on the first & third Tuesday of the month, through June 17, 2025.
Time: Appointments are available from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm (45 minute appointments)
Where: The Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance office at 2215 A South Shore Center
Services are offered to Alameda businesses in all stages, including those just staring up as well as existing businesses that are growing or in transition. SBDC advisors work with businesses in planning, funding, start-up, marketing, finances, management, growing a business and selling a business. They also have specialized consultants in the areas of tech, international trade, government contracting and manufacturing.
In addition to one-on-one consulting, the SBDC will also be offering business workshops to be tailored to the needs of the Alameda business community.
Visit https://www.eastbaysbdc.org/in-person-advising-alameda/ for more information.
For more information on East Bay SBDC’s one-on-one advising, funding assistance and training services, visit www.eastbaysbdc.org, email ebinfo@eastbaysbdc.org or call 510-885-4801.
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Catalyst. Convener. Champion.
The Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance supports a thriving business community as:
* A catalyst for business growth
* A convener of leaders and influencers
* A champion for a stronger Alameda
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Alameda Chamber
Foundation
Learn more about our 501(c)(3) foundation to support educational and charitable programs.
Become a Chamber Investor
Gain exposure and support the business community through a range of sponsorship opportunities.
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Whether you are thinking of opening a business or you’re heading up a national corporation, see all the ways you and your company can benefit from Chamber membership.
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Leadership Alameda
Leadership Alameda introduces an annual class of future leaders to major facets of the community through an informative and interactive, professional development program. Participants partake in educational sessions, tours, and conversations with community leaders in various industries. Enrollment is open in June every year with classes beginning in September.
Alameda Women Leaders Group
At AWL, we are a networking group that welcomes women from all backgrounds and experience levels. We want to share in the struggles, challenges, and successes of one another. The environment is one of mutual respect and support and we invite everyone to have a "seat at the table." The group meets quarterly with a speaker on an issue important to women.
Learning Events
Professional development is a key pilar in the Chamber’s strategic plan. Twice a month,we bring in speakers on topics that are pertinent to our business members. Our Lunch & Learn are part of our premier educational program offerings helping attendees gain new skill sets and a practical application for implementation in their own business hours.
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Define the Issues
As a member of the Chamber, you have the opportunity and the microphone to help us set the Chamber’s Legislative Agenda for the year.Our Economic & Government Affairs group meets monthly and is open to all.
Educate on Outcomes
We empower our members to back legislation and local initiatives that are good for business. Learn how you can make the biggest difference through contacting elected officials. We bring members together and stand behind them as a powerful and unified pro-business organization. We are the Voice of (and for) Business.
Build Relationships
We build strong connections with elected officials at all levels, ensuring that the viewpoints of our members are conveyed to influential decision-makers. Our collaboration with elected representatives yields insights into their positions on crucial matters for our members. We organize candidate night events for members to engage with and understand the candidates’ visions and stances on topics that are critical to our members and Alameda's future.