Oakland

IRC Oakland’s Small Business Program

Our small business program provides counseling and tailored support to eligible entrepreneurs seeking to start or grow a business in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

Interested in the program? Please fill out this form and IRC will be in touch with you: https://forms.office.com/r/smJLdaAspn

Questions? Please contact: oaksmallbiz@rescue.org

IRC Oakland’s Child Care Business Development

Our Childcare Business program provides support to eligible entrepreneurs to get home-based childcare license and start their business. Some of the services IRC offers are:

  • CPR, Preventive Health and Safety Training, Community Care Licensing and Mandated Reporter training and certifications.
  • Business Development, Financial Literacy and Digital Literacy.
  • Support with applying for family childcare license, state inspection, marketing and business launch.
  • Financial assistance available.

Interested in the program? Please fill out this form and IRC will be in touch with you: https://forms.office.com/r/6WY1MYxgCx

Questions? Please contact:

Aria Rashidi, aria.rashidi@rescue.org

Anita Kassem-Anver, anita.kassem-anver@rescue.org

Our Team

Aria Rashidi

Child Care Business Counselor

Mo Rahman

Small Business Counselor

Ahmed Mahsud

Financial Capabilities Coordinator

Anita Kassem-Anver

Workforce Development Manager

Mitch Margolis

Sr. Economic Empowerment Manager

Contact

IRC Oakland Small Business Program – Interest Form

https://forms.office.com/smJLdaAspn

IRC Oakland Child Care Business Development Program Interest Form

https://forms.office.com/r/6WY1MYxgCx