Beneficial State Bank is hosting the Oakland Indie Awards on May 12th to honor local businesses and artists who have a positive social and environmental impact the Bay Area economy. The event features an evening packed with live music and entertainment, local food vendors, interactive art exhibitions, and an Indie Marketplace featuring local artisans. “We’re so excited to be in our tenth year of supporting local at the Oakland Indie Awards! This year’s event, our love letter to Oakland, will pay special homage to those who’ve been in Oakland for a long time, doing great work, and who deserve recognition for their lasting impact,” says Emma Guttman-Slater, community engagement officer at Beneficial State Foundation.