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Emeryville adopts two‑year BIPOC small business support pilot to expand outreach and provide concierge aid
Summary
Council approved a two‑year pilot BIPOC small business support program after a Northeastern University needs assessment; the pilot includes outreach, a business aid concierge, a business onboarding portal and a cultural heritage grant pathway, with staff to monitor outcomes and return after two years.
The Emeryville City Council adopted a two‑year BIPOC small business support pilot program intended to strengthen outreach and operational support for Black, Indigenous and people of color‑owned small businesses.
Economic Development and Housing Manager Valerie Bernardo summarized findings from a Northeastern University needs assessment conducted January–June 2025. The assessment found Emeryville offers locational and transportation advantages but that perceptions of city responsiveness vary and that BIPOC business owners requested more systematic outreach and follow‑up. Bernardo said…
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