USL Oakland Roots

Oakland Roots and American Express Partner to Launch "Town Business Tuesdays"

Published on June 8, 2021 under United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Oakland Roots News Release


Oakland CA - Oakland Roots has partnered with American Express to launch Town Business Tuesdays to celebrate, elevate, and support local BIPOC and women-owned small businesses. Each Tuesday leading up to home games, together Roots and American Express will be featuring local BIPOC and women-owned businesses to help keep the community thriving.

"We're excited to launch Town Business Tuesdays with American Express," said Roots CMO and Co-founder Edreece Arghandiwal. "COVID-19 has had a significant impact on the City of Oakland, and elevating small businesses, which are the heart and soul of our economy, is a big part of Roots' purpose. We look forward to working alongside American Express to highlight and support local BIPOC and women-owned businesses, as their stories are what make The Town so special."

You can add your qualified restaurant or business to the map. If you're a local, BIPOC or women-owned small business or know one that you would like to see featured on Oakland Roots channels for Town Business Tuesday, please send an email to townbusinesstuesdays@rootssc.com and include all relevant details and information.




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