Starting a Business in Oakley

Congratulations on starting a business!

To help you start your business, the City of Oakley is here to help with the New Business Guide - a guide to opening or locating a small business in Oakley.

Download it here.

First off, operating a business in the City requires the payment of a Business License Tax and compliance with the City’s Municipal Code, including the Zoning Code.  In addition, to conduct a business from your home requires you meet certain eligibility requirements and obtain a Home Occupation Permit. 

Both of these applications are available for download on-line at Business License Information and Application. 

Current New Licenses: April to July 2010

When starting or expanding your business, it is critical to have the facts. Below find information to make it easy for you to seriously plan and prepare for the start or expansion of your business.

There are multiple resources to use. Below please find a short list for your use. Please note that the City of Oakley is meerly listing the resources and does not endorse or recommend any given site besides the State of California resources.

Oakley Business Resources:

  • Oakley Chamber of Commerce
    The mission of the Oakley Chamber of Commerce is to promote businesses in Oakley, as well as take a leadership role in the overall welfare and growth of the community.
     
  • Oakley Library Business Resources
    The Oakley Library is developing a resource library to assist businesses with every phase of business.
     

The mission of the Oakley Chamber of Commerce is to promote businesses in Oakley, as well as take a leadership role in the overall welfare and growth of the community.


Following find fliers regarding some of their available resources:


State of California Resources:

Governor's Office of Economic Development (GoED)
Small businesses are critical to the state's economy and recovery. GoED is a one-stop shop to help businesses acquire the direction, information and resources they need to invest, succeed and expand in California.

Toll Free call 1-877-345-GoED (4633) or visit www.business.ca.gov

Others: 

Women Owned Business Resources

National Association of Women Business Owners: www.nawbo-oc.com

General assistance:

The mission of the Oakley Chamber of Commerce is to promote businesses in Oakley, as well as take a leadership role in the overall welfare and growth of the community.

Publications to look into:

Small Business Start Up Kit for California by Peri H. Pakroo J.D.

Lists

  • SBA Loan Information
  • Small Business Resource List (agencies that assist small businesses)

    Note Change on Business Resource List: 
    The OBDC Small Business Finance is now located at:
    825 Washington Street, Suite 200
    Oakland, CA 94607
    510-763-4297

    OBDC Small Business Finance offers a variety of commercial loans to startup and existing businesses. For over 30 years, the organization has financed firms in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and Solano counties with an emphasis on Oakland-based businesses. ALl loan products are fully-amortized term loans offered at fixed, competitive interest rates with no pre-pay penalties.

    Note: the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is now located in Pleasant Hill and can be reached at 925-602-6480 or www.contracostasbdc.com.


    Related documents for construction:
  • Circulation Element Map
  • Truck Route Map
  • Highway 4 Relocation Map
  • Long Range Roadway PlanPDF Files