Whether you’re the owner of an established enterprise who wants to revamp your business practices or you’re an entrepreneur ready to take the next step, Richmond Main Street is here to help.
City of Richmond Loan Programs
Revolving Loan Fund Program
The City of Richmond’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) is a community-based program designed to foster local economic growth in small businesses.
Kiva U.S. Loan Matching Fund
Kiva U.S. and the City of Richmond have partnered to provide this loan matching fund to Richmond businesses. Richmond Main Street is a Kiva Trustee and can help you qualify for you Kiva loan.
Have questions? Need help with your loan application? Want us to be your trustee for your Kiva application?
Our Small Business Resource Partners
We are proud to partner with the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and Contra Costa Small Business Development Center to support the small business community in Downtown Richmond. Click on the logos to explore the classes, workshops, and information available through these partners:
Helpful Websites for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Please note: This is just a small sample of the many online resources available to small businesses and entrepreneurs. This list is not intended to endorse the content of any web site not operated by Richmond Main Street Initiative.
Local Business Planning & Development
Alameda County Small Business Development Center
Business Development Center and Kitchen @812
California Chamber of Commerce
California Employment Development Department
City of Richmond Business & Economic Development Assistance
Contra Costa Small Business Development Center
East Bay Economic Development Alliance
Pacific Community Ventures – Small Business Advising
Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center – Richmond
San Pablo Economic Development Corporation
Local Financial Services & Alternative Lending
Legal Resources for Small Businesses
UC Berkeley Law’s New Business Practicum – BerkeleyLaw
- UC Berkeley Law’s New Business Practicum Legal Checklist for Entrepreneurs – Presentation
- The Business Model Canvas: Template, Sample
- Entity Options for Businesses – Key Characteristics
- Common Operational Relationships for New Businesses
- Legal Compliance Checklist for Employers (2017)
- Which Employment Laws Apply to You
- Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreement Template – Word, PDF
- Protecting What’s Yours: How Intellectual Property Law Can Help – Presentation
National Business Resources
American Small Business Alliance
Diversity Information Resources
IRS (Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center Page)
Minority Business Development Agency
National Federation of Independent Business
National Association of Women Business Owners
National Small Business Association
Resources for Women in Business & Leadership
Women’s Business Resources – U.S. Small Business Administration
National Women’s Business Council
American Business Women’s Association
National Association of Women Business Owners
Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership
Black Women Entrepreneurship Collective (Oakland, CA)
42 Resources for Women in Leadership and Business – MBA@UNC, UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Online MBA Program
Online Resources for Women Small Business Owners – The Balance Small Business
Small Business Certifications & Procurement Resources
City of Richmond – BidsOnline
State of California Department of General Services – Cal eProcure
- How to do Business with California State Government
- Cal eProcure Hands-on Registration – Guide
- Small Business (SB) Certification Support Documents
- Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services (DVBE) Certification Support Documents
Federal Government – SAM.gov
- Small Business Administration Contracting Resources – Your Business and Government: A Contracting Partnership
- Registering on www.SAM.gov – The only way to do business with the federal government
- Small Business Administration 12 Steps to Success: Practical Guide to Doing Business with the Federal Government
- SAM.gov Non-Federal User Guide
UC Berkeley Supply Chain Management – uBuy
- More info about doing business with UC Berkeley available here
Sustainable Business Practices (Green Business)
Diversity Information Resources – Links & information about local, national, and international certification resources, supplier and purchaser database, and more.
Sustainable Business Resources & Practices
Resources
National Small Business Environmental Assistance Program
The Small Business Guide to Sustainable Business Practices – Cultivating Capital
The Ecology Center (Berkeley, CA)
California Green Business Network
Bay Area Green Business Program
State of California
California Air Resources Board
City of Richmond – Ordinances & Resources
- City of Richmond Environmental Initiatives
- Energize Richmond: Efficiency Rebates Available for Small & Medium Businesses
- Food Ware Ordinance
- Single Use Bag Ordinance
- Waste, Recycling & Compost Services for Businesses