About La Placita
The La Placita Building is under the management of Rising Sun Entrepreneurs. At La Placita, you will find services and workshops for Oakland’s multi-ethnic entrepreneurial community.
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Free Workshops
Rising Sun Entrepreneurs is proud to hold free workshops for Mobile Food Vendor entrepreneurs. The workshops are held twice per month and provide small start up, food business owners all of the necessary information necessary in order to start a mobile food vendor business. The workshops last about an hour and half. If you’re just [...]
Mobile Food Vendors
Start your own mobile food vending business? We have helped hundreds start mobile food vending businesses through our proven mobile food vendor program. The program is open to all Oakland and Bay Area residents. Whether you want to start your own food truck, taco truck, sell fresh fruits or gourmet meals on wheels, we want to help you succeed. Not only do we teach you the ropes, we guide you every step of the way. Get rolling in less than one month! We know people are eager to get out there and start earning decent money, which is why we’ve created a quick start program that involves a lot of hands-on training. With La Placita’s Mobile Food Vendor program, you will learn all you need to know about this highly profitable micro-business in a short period of time. The program includes detailed crash courses on: Taxation and licensing issues Preparing food for public consumption public health policies your LEGAL rights as a mobile food vendor We also offer an additional...
Events and Workshops
5 de Mayo 2011
For three years in a row, more than 70,000 people from all over the Bay Area have enjoyed a fantastic celebration of Mexican Culture. Rising Sun Entrepreneurs, LLC is bringing back the 5 De Mayo event to our local community & the Bay Area by popular demand. This years’ 5 de Mayo celebration will take place on International Blvd from 35th Ave. on through to Fruitvale, up Fruitvale Ave on to E. 17th St. The event will be filled with a dynamic collection of renowned musicians &...
Vegan Sundays
Chef Wanda Kruda, of El Rincon De La Prima, serves up an array of Cuban Vegan Dishes every Sunday from 11:am to 3:00pm at La Placita. Join us every Sunday to try some of these healthy, delicious and exotic vegetarian dishes! Read More →
Cinco De Mayo
Everyone is invited to celebrate with great music, great food & a special homage to women!! Join us at our 3rd Annual Cinco De Mayo at La Placita! When: Sunday, May 1st -11:00am -6:00pm. Where: 2345 Fruitvale Ave. (corner of Galindo and Fruitvale) Entertainment will include: Mariachi, Marimba, Las Bomberas de La Bahia , Danza Azteca & More… Food Booths will include: ( La Placita Entrepreneurs) Mexican Cuisine, Hawaiian Soul food, Salvadorian Cuisine,Vegan Cuban Cuisine, Chinese...