Oakland Grown is A Program of the Sustainable Business Alliance.
Inspired by similar efforts around the country, Oakland Grown is a group of local business owners, artists, and engaged citizens committed to strengthening Oakland's local economy, social well being, and unique sense of place. Our vision includes the creation of a permanent local network that:
- Supports the growth and development of locally owned and independently
- operated businesses and local artists in Oakland
- Encourages local purchasing by residents, businesses, and artists
- Creates opportunities for business owners and artists to network and share best practices
- Advocates for public policies that strengthen independent local businesses and artists, and helps level the economic playing field
A growing number of people around the country are re-examining where we buy goods and services, how we create and consume energy, how we design communities, how we grow distribute and sell our food, how we build homes, how we interact with our natural environment and its resources, and, ultimately, how we define success.
The Oakland Grown movement recognizes this is an opportunity to demonstrate how a regional network of locally-owned and independently-operated businesses and artists can support one another, stabilize the economy, help to ensure equitable public policy, and strive for long-term sustainability.
How can you join the Oakland Grown network?We've identified membership criteria to ensure that those who join are either locally-owned operated local businesses that can make independent business decisions, or Oakland-based artists / artisans. Business owners and artists must complete an application and answer six questions about their business or craft. Click Here, to join now >
Oakland Grown / Sustainable Business Alliance
620 3rd St, Oakland, CA 94607
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