Oakley, Calif. – The City of Oakley and Los Medanos College kick off monthly small business workshops. The first is scheduled for noon on Friday, Sept. 15, via Zoom.
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“It’s truly exciting to witness the incredible growth in community interest in our workshops,” said Harumi Murata, economic development analyst for the City of Oakley. The workshops have grown in popularity since the City first developed the program with Los Medanos College in 2021.
“With a blend of rich history and innovative learning techniques, these workshops promise to foster growth, networking, and knowledge among our community’s current and aspiring business leaders,” Murata said.
The workshops give participants a deep dive into crucial aspects of starting a business with the guidance of an experienced instructor. Instructor Carol Jensen, who is also a faculty member at the Los Medanos College, presents the 90-minute interactive virtual format that allows attendees to pose real-time questions and receive immediate, informed answers, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and its practical application.
The diverse participants are at various stages in their entrepreneurial journey, including Los Medanos College students just embarking on their entrepreneurial aspirations, while others already own established businesses, including brick-and-mortar establishments in the Bay Area. On average, the class welcomes a versatile group of 15-30 people throughout the year.
Historically, Oakley has been a cornerstone for budding businesses.
“This isn’t just another workshop,” Murata said. “We are continuing a legacy of nurturing small businesses. That is something that we take pride in, and we are making an impact on the Bay Area community, and we intend to keep the momentum going.”
About the City of Oakley
Oakley is a community of over 43,000 people in East Contra Costa County in the San Francisco Bay Area, the City sits along the picturesque California Delta and is centrally located- 55 miles east of San Francisco and 55 miles south of Sacramento. Oakley offers big-time opportunities with a small-town charm that draws people in for fishing and boating. It is a rapidly growing area with new schools and neighborhoods that now share what was once an agricultural landscape. Follow the City of Oakley on Facebook, Instagram, and @CA_Oakley on X.
About Los Medanos College (LMC)
LMC is one of three colleges in the Contra Costa Community College District, serving the East Contra Costa County community. Established in 1974, LMC has earned federal designations as a Minority-Serving and Hispanic-Serving institution. It offers award-winning transfer and career-technical programs, support services, and diverse academic opportunities in an inclusive learning environment. With exceptional educators, innovative curriculum, growing degree and certificate offerings, and state-of-the-art facilities, the college prepares students to succeed in their educational pursuits, in the workforce, and beyond. LMC’s Pittsburg Campus is located on 120 acres bordering Antioch, with an additional education center in Brentwood.