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• Technology education for small businesses: / Enabling for-profit or non-profit organizations to locate in San Leandro to provide internet �� and web-based skills to small business owners, including web-site development, marketing through social media, basic internet use, etc. � � • Referral to external services: For example — Cleantech Open, Inner City Advisors, Alameda County SBDC, Tech Liminal, and others. Facilitate Excellent Access to Capital - These activities provide access to capital, both equity and debt, that are the lifeblood for business growth. Activities under Exploration: • Build pathways to capital for business expansion, retention and attraction: (1) equity, crowd-funding, direct placement offerings, angel investment, venture capital, and (2) debt: ensure San Leandro businesses have access to both traditional and innovative forms of lending resources. Access to Financial Incentives to Seed Catalytic Investments: These activities provide financial incentives that make a critical difference in attracting and retaining targeted businesses and investment, particularly as it relates to expanding LSL as an economic driver. Activities in Process: Business Incentive Programs: The City offers three incentive programs to help stimulate targeted investments: the Broadband Connection Program, the Commercial Fagade Improvement Program, and the Energy Efficiency Program. See Initiative #1 for more detail. Civic Engagement through the Power of the Web — These activities engage San Leandro's staff and citizens to help government work better for everyone. Activities in Process: r C m • Code for America (www.codeforamerica.org): � � f, D San Leandro's CIO has become a founding �� CA member of the CFA Peer Network, aw �i�tY o� fS� a�a� Leandro� I Economic�m�ia � � � �� S� tra�te�gY and� Work P� �l�a�a� December 2013��