
The City of Oakley understands the importance of our small business community. The growth of Oakley’s small businesses and entrepreneurs is vital to future local jobs, goods, and services. Oakley is home to over 700 businesses, with over 90% having fewer than 5 employees. Almost half of these businesses are home-based. The Oakley Entrepreneur Program is designed to strengthen the small business and entrepreneur community and help them grow and expand in Oakley.
Oakley Entrepreneur Center Workshops & Events

Entrepreneurial Workshops series
Human Resources for Business Owners – Click HERE to start your registration
January 21, 2022 (Friday) 12:00-1:30pm
Human Resources is no longer the 20th Century personnel department. Learn recruiting, interviewing, harassment prevention, performance management and retention skills that will ensure a safe and productive work environment. What is the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Is Workers’ Compensation Insurance necessary? What about unemployment benefits? Join in for answers to these pressing questions.
Accounting and Bookkeeping
February 18, 2022 (Friday) 12:00-1:30pm
California Sales Tax Compliance
March 17, 2022 (Friday) 12:00-1:30pm
Small Business Taxation
April 15, 2022 (Friday) 12:00-1:30pm
Please note, you will need to create an account to start the registration process.
For more information and/or to sponsor our upcoming workshops, please contact Harumi Murata, Economic Development Analyst at murata@ci.oakley.ca.us or (925) 625-7006.