Supporting Local, Strengthening Antioch
The Antioch Business Collaborative is a new program by the City of Antioch to support the small business community in Antioch through on-on-one advisory services, workshops and trainings, and help with access to capital. The Antioch Business Collaborative provides the tools and expertise to help you achieve your business goals. Our partners offer a variety of resources to help you scale your business blueprint.
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1:1 Support- START HERE!
Need help figuring out what resources you qualify for? Need 1:1 hands-on guidance to reach your business goals? ACD Navigators are here to help you create a roadmap for success! Complete the intake form to get started. You can also schedule a time with us HERE, or call or text 510-214-3694 to schedule a meeting.
Advising
Technical Assistance
East Bay SBDC
Advising for all industries offered, with a specific City Antioch advising focus on the food and e-commerce industries. Complete an intake interview to get started.
Renaissance Center
Advising for all industries offered, with a specific City of Antioch focus on the childcare and beauty industries. Create a client portal account and attend an orientation to get started.
Arroyo West
Advising for all industries is offered, with a specific City of Antioch focus on non-profits. Complete an intake form to get started.
Pacific Community Ventures
PCV- Business Advising + Learning Pathways programs connects you with a pro bono expert advisor on range of business development topics. Advising for all industries is offered. Create your account to get started.
Capital
Capital Readiness
Lending
Uptima
Capital Readiness 1:1 Advising is offered for all industries, with specific a City of Antioch focus on Business Retention Advising. Complete an interest form to get started.
ESO Ventures
- Forever Forward Fund $5k – $10k
- Golden Ticket Fund $10k – $50k
- Financial Freedom Fund $50k – $100k
Business owners must complete an ESO incubator first to be eligible to apply for funds. Submit an interest form to join an incubator.
Alliance for Community Development
1:1 Hands-on customized trauma informed support to become capital ready which includes financial documentation development and review of capital options. Support for all industries is offered, with a specific City of Antioch focus on the beauty industry. Complete our intake form to get started.
Working Solutions
Working capital loans are between $5K – $100k. Early stage businesses are eligible to apply for funds. Submit a loan inquiry form to get started.
Pacific Community Ventures
PCV- Business Advising + Learning Pathways programs connects you with a capital readiness advisor. Advising for all industries is offered. Create your account to get started.
Pacific Community Ventures
Working capital loans are between $10k to $200k. Businesses must: 1) be profitable, 2) operating for at least one year, and 3) have at least one employee to apply. Learn more at PCV Website.
Group Trainings
Workshops
Incubators and Cohorts
East Bay SBDC
See upcoming workshops on:- Raising Capital for Small Business
- Food Business Fundamentals & Business Plans
- Making Food Businesses more profitable
- Ecommerce
- Government Contracting
ESO Ventures
In partnership with the City of Antioch, ESO’s free 10-week Operate Incubator is dedicated to equipping local entrepreneurs with tailored tools to drive business growth right in your own community. The Operate Incubator is designed to help existing Black and Latino owned businesses in Antioch optimize their operations, grow their revenue, and scale effectively. Learn more and apply here.
Renaissance Center
See upcoming workshops on foundation business topics for new & existing businesses. All industries are supported, with a specific City of Antioch focus on the food, beauty & childcare industries.
Renaissance Center
Ren Center offers (2) Cohorts a year- 1) Sistas SOAR (Black women specific) and 2) Latinas Empresarias (Latina East Bay Women Specific). Contact eastbay@rencenter.org to learn more.
Uptima
See upcoming monthly access to capital workshops on a variety of capital readiness topics.
Events
Check for Upcoming Events
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Antioch Beauty Industry Event
Check the City of Antioch’s Economic Development department website for additional information soon.
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SBW Resource Fair
It’s Small Business Week in Antioch! Come learn about all of the great resources in this collaborative.
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Capital Summit
It’s Small Business Week in Antioch! Come learn about all of the great resources in this collaborative.
