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Small Talk: Free Coffee + Big Ideas for Small Businesses (Oakland)

Wednesday, October 14, 2026 - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
Oakstop | 1721 Broadway, Oakland, CA
East Bay

Free / RSVP

Norvell's Photography

Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses

Join us on October 14 in Oakland for Small Talk: Big Conversations for Small Businesses, a FREE community event designed for freelancers, creators, founders, and small business owners.

Hosted by FreshBooks, the event brings together local entrepreneurs for honest conversations, practical advice, networking, complimentary professional headshots, and meaningful connections with people who understand what it takes to build something of your own.

FreshBooks is business management software purpose-built for service-based solopreneurs and small teams. Through Small Talk, FreshBooks is creating opportunities for local business owners to connect, learn, and grow together.

Free coffee, community, and conversations that matter.

Small Talk Oakland
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | 10a-2p
Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland
FREE – RSVP

FreshBooks
Freshbooks
Norvell's Photography
Norvell's Photography
Norvell's Photography
Pierre R Michel

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*RSVP required
Categories: *Top Pick*, Community, Eating & Drinking, In Person, Lectures & Workshops, Sponsored
Venue: Oakstop
Address: 1721 Broadway, Oakland, CA

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