Business Opportunity and Jobs
Economic development is the expansion of wealth in an area or region to improve the social wellbeing and quality of life of its people. This is accomplished by creating business opportunity and jobs, in addition to supporting or growing incomes along with the tax base.

The BABRT works to improve the social wellbeing of Bay Area communities. We conduct research to determine the economic viability of communities and in turn develop tailored solutions to bring about positive change. Last year the BABRT published the issues paper Meeting Basic Needs that focused on ways to improve the economic outlook of marginalized communities in Oakland.

As a result of this research, the BABRT is currently developing two economic development programs,

·        GSA Pilot Project – Through a partnership with GSA, certify and engage small, local and emerging businesses in appropriate contract opportunities.

·        Green Business Incubator – Enable entrepreneurs to successfully startup and grow green companies that focus on various aspects of prevention, control and remediation relative to environmental pollution, while creating green jobs for members of underserved communities.