2120 Milvia Street, 2nd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
TEL: (510) 981-7439, TDD: (510) 981-7474
Office Hours: Mon-  Fri 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Email: Energy@ci.berkeley.ca.us

Grow Your Business

The Grow Your Business Service provides marketing research and technical assistance to locally owned Berkeley small businesses.  The program was created as part of an economic development strategy called "economic gardening" that focuses on nurturing existing local businesses. Grow Your Business is designed to give Berkeley small businesses the advantage of quality market research services.  This way, the City gives locally owned companies access to some of the same sophisticated marketing expertise available to their larger competitors.    The service is provided through the Sustainable Business Alliance, a local membership organization for companies who are committed to greater sustainability in their business policies and practices.

Terry O'Keefe of the Sustainable Business Alliance consults with Cynthia Miyashita of Berkeley Mills.

Some Successes:

• A high quality furniture manufacturer increased annual sales by over $100,000 by finding a new out-of-state market for its products.

• A major solar manufacturer redesigned its website and quadrupled their qualified leads from around the country.

• An automotive accessories manufacturer switched from selling to distributors to direct retailing and saw its bottom line increase by nearly $100,000.

If you would like to find out how your small business might benefit from this free service, contact Jennifer Cogley (510-981-5438).

The City may also be able to offer assistance with traditional business assistance issues such as:

• Site location and permitting

• Financing

• Employment Services

• Networking and training available through the Sustainable Business Alliance  

Text-Only Sidebar / City of Berkeley Home / Departments / Housing Department Home / Energy and Sustainable Development