KEY CITY DEPARTMENTS WITHIN ALAMEDA COUNTY EVENTS
The City of Berkeley( Population: 121,000)
Construction and Development This is the main page for construction-related projects.
Business License The Finance department oversees business licenses, which all contractors must have before pulling building permits in the city. Review or download their Berkeley Business License Howto Guide to walk you through the licensing steps. Their phone number is( 510) 981-7200, and their email address is finance @ berkeleyca. gov.
Permits The first stop for contractor permits related to building, fire, public works, environmental health, and zoning, and located at 1947 Center Street, 3rd Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704. Their phone number is( 510) 981-7500. They are open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM, and closed on Fridays. Contractors with appropriate City licensing can apply for building permits online.
Vendors Vendors can sign up to receive bid notifications City of Berkeley. Local businesses receive a 5 % preference on bidding contracts.
Economic
Development Reach out to a commercial district association to connect with other business-owners in your area. Gain an understanding of Berkeley’ s economy by reading economic dashboards. Get help with your business, including advice, help navigating City requirements, financing, and Green Business Certification.
Commercial Districts Berkeley’ s commercial district associations support local businesses by enhancing the neighborhood shopping experience. Each association provides different services, but may include marketing, event planning, holiday decorations, policy advocacy, and other activities that improve neighborhood safety, cleanliness, and walkability. If you want to start a new association or have questions about an existing one, contact the Office of Economic Development at oedmailbox @ berkeleyca. gov. Their phone number is( 510) 981-7530.
Bid Opportunities City contracting opportunities are listed on their website.
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