Contra Costa Marketplace
West Contra Costa County sets itself apart from many communities by sustaining a wealth of ethnic diversity and with such rich diversity come new economic opportunities. The Business Development Center recognizes the importance to capitalize on these prospects and is working with West County residents to increase small business success. To promote and honor these local entrepreneurs the BDC recently hosted it’s first small business awards ceremony “Turning Visions into Reality” and was featured in the Contra Costa Marketplace. For the full article and photos pick up your copy of this month's Contra Costa Marketplace.
Contra Costa Times
Francisco Flores started his first business when he was 7. In his hometown of Chavinda in the Mexican state of Michoacan, Flores rented out his comic books to other children for 10 centavos a pop. "After that I had started shining shoes; that was a good business," he said." I have always had a thing in mind." Flores came to the United States as a teenager and spent two decades working at a Richmond foundry. Now, his entrepreneurial instincts are flourishing again... For the full article, click here.
Contra Costa Times
Here, There & Everywhere located at 625 Second Street formally opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 20th... The center is another success story of the nonprofit West Contra Costa Business Development Center (WCCBDC) that assists small business entrepreneurs develop successful businesses.
Contra Costa Times
West Contra Costa center provides valuable services for small firms, and its Latino Economic Initiative adds even more...
East Bay Business Times
Empresarios Latinos en el area de Richmond, oops, I mean Hispanic business owners in and around Richmond are getting some great help...For the full article, click here.
East Bay Business Times
Heidi Petty, who has opened a cooperative in Crockett called Here, There and Everywhere, thanks the BDC for their help in starting up her business. For the full article, click here.
Richmond Post - Jones' BBQ
West Contra Costa Business Development Center (BDC), a West County based economic development agency, has announced the Grand Opening Cermony of Jones' BBQ...
Richmond Post - Hacienda Grill
West Contra Costa Business Development Center (BDC), a Richmond-based non-profit, held a ribbon cutting and grand opening cermony at Hacienda Grill...
Contra Costa Marketplace Magazine
Every fourth Saturday of the monthy, 23rd street in San Pablo is transformed into a lively and vibrant commercial corridor. Saturdays in San Pablo is an event that brings the community together for a fun filled day of shopping, eating, and entertainment...
Univision - Spanish Language TV Station
Univision - Spanish language TV broadcasted two interviews with the BDC and some of its Spanish speaking clients. The interviews were intended to highlight our services and successes within West County. These interviews have generated an overwhelming interest from the Latino community throughout the Bay Area. Following the interviews, the BDC received over 200 calls; we are excited about the exposure we received.