Posts Tagged ‘Bells and Whistles’
Bay Area firms carve out socially responsible niche within financial industry
A crop of socially responsible Bay Area firms is trying to transform the predatory culture of one little-known financial industry.
Read MoreRetailers launch Oakland Gift Card to help people shop locally
A small group of local businesses kicked off the holiday shopping season this month by introducing a new gift card program intended to keep retail sales dollars in Oakland. The “Oakland Gift Card,” which is available in amounts between $20 and $200, is accepted by 19 Oakland businesses, ranging from electronics and apparel stores to restaurants and art galleries.
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