12/23/2022
From all of us at the Oakland Metro Chamber of Commerce, we wish that peace and happiness be yours during this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year.
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Take advantage of the many opportunities that Chamber membership presents. You can:
Become more knowledgeable about state-of-the-art business practices and trends that you can apply directly to your own organization. Become more knowledgeable about your neighborhood, your market, your industry, your community. Make new contacts resulting in more business opportunities, for both sales prospects an
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12/17/2022
After great anticipation, Chamber Member Alicia Kidd celebrated the Grand Opening of in downtown Oakland. Mayor Libby Schaaf was on hand to support Ms. Kidd during this significant milestone. Coco Noir is proud to be Black Owned and Women Owned and offers guests wine tasting, wine retail, private events, and small tapas bites.đ·Cheers and Congratulations!
12/12/2022
Last week, Leadership Oakland convened at the newly opened community space created by Block (formerly Square, Inc.). This incredible setting created the perfect environment for Oakland's next leaders.
12/07/2022
NEXT WEEK!
The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber is excited to announce that Chamber Member Alicia Kidd is celebrating the opening of Coco Noir Wine Shop & Bar. "Nestled in Oakland's Black Arts Movement Business District, CoCo Noir is the perfect gathering spot to enjoy wines and small bites created by BIPOC, POC, as well as Women Winemakers and Chefs."
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Please join us for an evening of celebration and great wine. Elected officials, community members, and the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce will be in attendance to honor Ms. Kidd on this incredible accomplishment.
For more details on her incredible shop, visit: https://www.coconoirwine.com/
12/05/2022
Visit Oakland asked community leaders and partners in The Town to share their holiday gift recommendations. Visit here: https://www.visitoakland.com/holidays/shopping-guides/ for local suggestions that support The Townâs entrepreneurial spirit and celebrate Oakland businesses.
12/02/2022
Leadership Oakland is a civic and professional development, networking, and leadership training program of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce and is currently in session. This week, we'd like to highlight Rakiya Witwer and Ericka Nicholes.
Rakiya Witwer is a workforce and international development professional with a background in youth development, Refugee and Asylum management, Social Welfare, Diversity Equity, and Inclusion. She has a BA in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley and attended graduate school at the University of San Francisco, School of Management and earned a Masters in Nonprofit Administration. She is a member of the National Youth Employment Coalition and volunteers on the leadership council of Upwardly Global to support refugee policies in the United States.
As the Director of Business Partnerships at New Door Ventures, she continues to be a champion for youth employment. She works closely with many community-based organizations, city officials, small businesses, and corporations in San Francisco and East Bay where many of the youth she serves live to raise awareness regarding youth workforce development.
Ericka Nicholes is a North America, Client Relationship Marketing Manager for C-Suite Executives at Accenture. She holds 10+ years of Marketing/Client Engagement experience in Health and Public Service. Her current experience helps account teams build marketing strategy for client engagement. Prior to Accenture, Ericka was a child welfare lobbyist in Arizona.
Outside of Accenture, Ericka is the Board President for Junior League of Oakland East Bay, where she is helping the non-profit transform its identity and diversify the financials for long term sustainability. Erickaâs favorite quote that motivates her in every tough situation is âIâm so hip, even my errors are correctâŠâ Ego Tripping, by Nikki Giovanni. Holding a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Arizona State University and a Global MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, she is combining both degrees to ensure she leaves any place better than how she found it
12/01/2022
When it comes time to buy gifts for the holidays, shop where your heart is and . Visit ThinkOaklandFirst.com for small business directories and shopping resources to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts!
12/01/2022
Improve the Exterior or Interior of Your Business with Grants of up to $75,000! | Apply online now through January 31, 2023.
FTIP provides up to $30,000 for exterior work and up to $45,000 for interior work to small business owners and property owners to improve their commercial properties. Grants can be used to help make needed upgrades for safety, security, ADA accessibility, and the overall success of the business, including painting, signage, lighting, flooring, and even parklets for outdoor dining.
For questions, email [email protected] or call 510-238-3853.
11/28/2022
In October, Comcast Rise opened the application period for their $1 million dollar investment into Oakland's small businesses. We are happy to share the names of the businesses that have been awarded these grants. We'd also like to offer a huge congratulations to each and every OMCC member who received a 2022 Comcast Rise grant.
11/26/2022
...for all of your holiday shopping and dining.
11/25/2022
Throughout the course of Leadership Oakland 2022/2023, the Oakland Metro Chamber would like to introduce the individuals that make up this year's class. Today we introduce Owen Goetze (AC Transit)and Kimi Omi (Kaiser Permanente Thrive)
Kimi Omi is an Oakland Resident, born and raised, attending Oakland Public Schools and has always been active in and proud of her community. She lives in Oakland with her two children, and nearby her mother and father and their extended family.
After graduating from UC-Davis in 2002 with a B.S. in Human Development, Kimi started her KP career at the Oakland Medical Center as an administrative assistant in Volunteer Services. She was promoted to Executive Assistant - NCAL KFH/HP Office of the President from 2004-2007 before returning to the East Bay in 2007 as a Project Manager in Support Services. From 2007-2014 she also helped coordinate the planning & logistics of opening the new Oakland Medical Center.
After a brief return to the NCAL Regional Offices, Kimi was appointed TPMG Site Director for the Walnut Creek Medical Center. In that role, Kimi supported TPMG in directing day to day clinic operations and ancillary services. Her role included teaching Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies to employees and physicians in the Diablo Service Area. Kimi also served as co-Chair to several committees: Labor Management Partnership, Integrated Workplace Safety Subcommittee, and Emergency Management Committee. During the pandemic, she was instrumental in the planning & ex*****on of the COVID Vaccine Clinic, among many COVID-related activities. She also holds an MBA and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Owen is a transportation service planner for Alameda-Contra Costa (AC) Transit in Oakland. A passionate believer in public transit, he works to make public transit a reliable, safe, and accessible mode of travel for residents and visitors to Oakland and all of the East Bay. While at AC Transit, heâs held numerous roles in both the Service Planning and Scheduling departments, which have helped him to understand how the District operates and improve the rider experience from multiple perspectives. He also serves as Vice President of AC Transitâs second-largest labor union, AFSCME Local 3916, representing approximately 300 technical and administrative employees. Prior to joining AC Transit, Owen was a Sullivan Leadership Scholar at Seattle University, where he studied Public Affairs and Economics with a focus on urban planning and served on their student government.
11/24/2022
11/23/2022
Dongzhi Festival, also known as the Winter Solstice Festival, celebrates the season's transition from winter to spring. It's a time to gather with family and friends in the middle of winter!
OCIC is celebrating the traditional Dongzhi winter festival with a day filled with stage performances, street foods, and arts and crafts vendors. Free Tangyuan (sweet rice balls) will be given away at the event! From vision to taste, you won't want to miss it.
Tangyuan and FUN! Only in
11/21/2022
Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce - OAACC presents the 5th Annual Black Sunday Holiday Expo on December 4, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Come by and experience food booths, specialty holiday desserts, shop for early holiday gifts, special guests and entertainment.
11/18/2022
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, December 16th, OMCC is honored to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Coco Noir Wine Shop & Bar. Celebrate this incredible night with community members, elected officials, and owner Alicia Kidd. More details to come.
11/15/2022
Calling all artists! The Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerceć±ćŽèŻć ćæ is looking for original art to celebrate and complement the 2023 Chinese Zodiac (Rabbit). For additional questions and how to enter, call (510) 893-8979.
11/14/2022
The Mobile Assistance Community Responders of Oakland (MACRO) Program is a community response program for non-violent, non-emergency 911 calls. The purpose of MACRO is to meet the needs of the community with a compassionate care first-response model grounded in empathy, service, and community. Program Manager Elliott Jones provides in-depth information on this city program. Registration is available here: http://bit.ly/3TCqkir
11/14/2022
Tomorrow's CIC event, "Engaging in Progressive Community Impact" has been postponed until January 2023. We are excited to announce that this event will now occur in person. The new date, time, and location will be announced soon.
11/14/2022
This week, OMCC would like to offer our sincerest thanks and gratitude to all of our members.
11/11/2022
11/10/2022
Open for a limited time at the de Young museum, discover 181 priceless ancient Egyptian treasures at the west coast premiere of Ramses the Great and the Gold of the Pharaohs. This multisensory museum experience provides guests with a window into the life and accomplishments of Ramses the Great. See a stunningly preserved collection of artifacts, and add to your visit the acclaimed virtual reality experience, Ramses & Nefertari: Journey to Osiris. In cinematic motion chairs, viewers will fly through temples, and sandstorms, and even come face-to-face with Ramsesâ mummy in this electrifying animated 360-degree immersive journey.
11/07/2022
Community Impact Committee (CIC) Chair Blase Bova, Executive Director, St Vincent De Paul, and Lou Reda, Executive Director - HandsOn Bay Area for an informative session on progressive community impact. Both a dynamic and inspiring leader, Lou will share his vision for maximizing volunteerism, community investment, and partnership in todayâs post-Covid environment. This event is moderated by the Chamberâs very own Blase Bova, ED of St Vincent De Paul and Chair of our Community Impact Committee. Registration is available here: https://bit.ly/3SSMrB5
11/03/2022
November is National Gratitude Month. It is a time to celebrate and give thanks. As we reflect on the last year, the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has so much to be thankful for. Today, we offer our gratitude and thanks to our incredible Board of Directors. Thank you for your commitment to the Chamber. We value each and every one of you.
11/02/2022
Join Native American Health Center for an exciting cultural entertainment program, with the Ohlone Sisters & the Snotty Nose Rez Kids, two Native American Dance troupes. Dine on healthy indigenous favorites from BigFoot Indian Tacos, Boricua Kitchen and Hummingbird Desserts. Six Native American organizations will be there to provide community information, live art demonstrations, a beading demonstration, and over 35 indigenous marketplace vendors selling handmade goods.
10/31/2022
Join the Chamber's Community Impact Committee Chair, Blase Bova, Executive Director of St Vincent De Paul, and Lou Reda, Executive Director of HandsOn Bay Area for an informative session on maximizing volunteerism, community investment, and partnership. Registration is available here: https://bit.ly/3SSMrB5
10/28/2022
Join the candidates and community once or twice before the big vote! Be in attendance the evening of November 2nd, to hear how the candidates respond to very pertinent questions regarding OPD, homelessness and housing, city budget, education and more. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3TP8c63
10/27/2022
Retired broadcast journalist of NPR and KQED fame, David Iverson will hold a book signing and meet-and-greet on November 13 at the PACE Concord Center and November 14 at PACE San Leandro. The novel âWinter Stars: An Elderly Mother, An Aging Son, and Lifeâs Final Journeyâ tells the moving story of his ten-year caregiving journey for his mom, Adelaide, until her death at age 105.
Dr. Jim Mittelberger, Chief Medical Officer of Center for Elders' Independence and noted gerontologist, will kick off the event. He will talk about the importance of caregiving and how to enhance the well-being of family caregivers.
Light refreshments will be provided and copies of the book will be available for purchase.
The event is free to the public, but pre-registration is required as space is limited. Registration is available here: https://bit.ly/3N7UecU
10/22/2022
In October of 2020, the Oakland City Council adopted an Encampment Management Policy to focus encampment actions on mitigating negative outcomes as they pertain to public safety, public health, and equity outcomes. Join the discussion with Cityâs new Homelessness Administrator, Daniel A. Cooper, MPH, and St. Vincent de Paul Director, Blase Bova. Registration is available here: https://bit.ly/3gpQpn4
10/18/2022
Keep your finger on the pulse of Oakland voters during the Oakland Chamber of Commerce's influential annual voter poll that includes: top issues, election information, public safety opinions, economic confidence, and quality of life attitudes. Be the first to know how Oaklanders feel about major issues facing our city and whom they want to lead Oakland next year. The Chamberâs annual poll will have all the answers. Registration is available here: https://bit.ly/3EBnuq4
10/15/2022
Oakland Roots Sports Club head into the last game of the regular season in Pittsburgh to take on the Riverhounds. They're one win away from securing a spot in the USL Championship playoffs! The game begins tonight at 4:00pm PST.
10/15/2022
Alameda County Small Business Recovery Grant Program is offering grants to sole proprietors and small businesses with 25 employees or less that experienced income loss due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The application period is open through October 31st and is administered by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) and the Alameda County Community Development Agencyâs Economic & Civic Development Department.
Eligible applicants can receive a one-time grant of $5,000 for home-based businesses and $10,000 for brick-and-mortar businesses. Grant funds will not require repayment. Businesses that apply also must not have previously received COVID-19-related ARPA funding from Alameda County. Funds are limited and not everyone who applies is guaranteed to receive funding. If the total funding requests for all grant applications exceed available funding levels, grants will be awarded by lottery.
Apply now at www.acbusiness.org
10/14/2022
Leadership Oakland 2022/23 begins today- watch out! 25 new Oakland leaders coming soon !
10/13/2022
Meet Judi Townsend, owner of Mannequin Madness in Oakland! Judi is a three-time RISE recipient winner. Through the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, 100 Oakland small businesses owned by women and people of color can receive a $10,000 grant. The application window ends on October 16. Apply today at www.oaklandchamber.com/comcastrise
10/12/2022
Standing united and expressing frustration, leaders of Oaklandâs business community gathered this morning at City Hall to demand 5 immediate actions in an effort to bring vitality back to Downtown Oakland and to stem the rise in crime impacting businesses and lives across
Oakland.
The âBack to Workâ Pledge contains five immediate steps that every Councilmember and every candidate should go on-the-record and support:
1. A commitment to lead by example and reopen city hall, return to in-person meetings by November 1, and to ensure all public serving departments are staffed daily.
2. A commitment to bring back visible & active police walking officers downtown immediately.
3. A commitment to temporarily reallocate parking meter fees and taxes to local Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) for increased ambassador presence.
4. A commitment to fund a 900-officer police force. Currently, the force hovers around 680. Even with this increase, OPDâs force would continue to be far lower per capita than most US cities.
5. A commitment to fully implement the unanimously passed encampment management plan immediately.
10/12/2022
Standing united and expressing frustration, leaders of Oaklandâs business community gathered this morning at City Hall to demand 5 immediate actions in an effort bring vitality back to Downtown Oakland and to stem the rise in crime impacting businesses and lives across
Oakland.
The âBack to Workâ Pledge contains five immediate steps that every Councilmember and every candidate should go on-the-record and support:
Standing united and expressing frustration, leaders of Oaklandâs business community gathered this morning at City Hall to demand 5 immediate actions in an effort to bring vitality back to Downtown Oakland and to stem the rise in crime impacting businesses and lives across:
1. A commitment to lead by example and reopen city hall, return to in-person meetings by November 1, and to ensure all public serving departments are staffed daily.
2. A commitment to bring back visible & active police walking officers downtown immediately.
3. A commitment to temporarily reallocate parking meter fees and taxes to local Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) for increased ambassador presence.
4. A commitment to fund a 900-officer police force. Currently, the force hovers around 680. Even with this increase, OPDâs force would continue to be far lower per capita than most US cities.
5. A commitment to fully implement the unanimously passed encampment management plan immediately.
10/12/2022
Keep your finger on the pulse of Oakland voters during the Oakland Chamber of Commerce's influential annual voter poll that includes: top issues, election information, public safety opinions, economic confidence, and quality of life attitudes. Be the first to know how Oaklanders feel about major issues facing our city and whom they want to lead Oakland next year. The Chamberâs annual poll will have all the answers. Registration for this event is available here: https://bit.ly/3EBnuq4
10/11/2022
This Wednesday, October 12th, please join the Oakland Metro Chamberâs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for an in-person Supplier Diversity Panel Discussion, featuring panelists from JP Morgan Chase, Turner Construction, and AC Transit for an engaging in-person discussion facilitated by Ken Maxey, The Oakland Chamberâs DEI Committee Chair and Comcastâs Director of Government Affairs. Learn about leading Supplier Diversity programs and best practices from a cross-section of Oakland companies - from program inception to implementation. Attendees will not only learn firsthand about successful Supplier Diversity program implementation but leave with the tools and resources to strengthen the Supplier Diversity initiatives for your company or organization. Enjoy complimentary admission and appetizers.
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Meet Judi Townsend, owner of Mannequin Madness in Oakland! Judi is a three-time RISE recipient winner. Through the Comcast RISE Investment Fund, 100 Oakland small businesses owned by women and people of color can receive a $10,000 grant. The application window ends on October 16. Apply today at www.oaklandchamber.com/comcastrise #WomenOwned #SmallBiz #SmallBusinessOwner
Standing united and expressing frustration, leaders of Oaklandâs business community gathered this morning at City Hall to demand 5 immediate actions in an effort to bring vitality back to Downtown Oakland and to stem the rise in crime impacting businesses and lives across Oakland. The âBack to Workâ Pledge contains five immediate steps that every Councilmember and every candidate should go on-the-record and support: 1. A commitment to lead by example and reopen city hall, return to in-person meetings by November 1, and to ensure all public serving departments are staffed daily. 2. A commitment to bring back visible & active police walking officers downtown immediately. 3. A commitment to temporarily reallocate parking meter fees and taxes to local Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) for increased ambassador presence. 4. A commitment to fund a 900-officer police force. Currently, the force hovers around 680. Even with this increase, OPDâs force would continue to be far lower per capita than most US cities. 5. A commitment to fully implement the unanimously passed encampment management plan immediately.
Standing united and expressing frustration, leaders of Oaklandâs business community gathered this morning at City Hall to demand 5 immediate actions in an effort bring vitality back to Downtown Oakland and to stem the rise in crime impacting businesses and lives across Oakland. The âBack to Workâ Pledge contains five immediate steps that every Councilmember and every candidate should go on-the-record and support: Standing united and expressing frustration, leaders of Oaklandâs business community gathered this morning at City Hall to demand 5 immediate actions in an effort to bring vitality back to Downtown Oakland and to stem the rise in crime impacting businesses and lives across: 1. A commitment to lead by example and reopen city hall, return to in-person meetings by November 1, and to ensure all public serving departments are staffed daily. 2. A commitment to bring back visible & active police walking officers downtown immediately. 3. A commitment to temporarily reallocate parking meter fees and taxes to local Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) for increased ambassador presence. 4. A commitment to fund a 900-officer police force. Currently, the force hovers around 680. Even with this increase, OPDâs force would continue to be far lower per capita than most US cities. 5. A commitment to fully implement the unanimously passed encampment management plan immediately.
THIS WEEKEND: D6 Easter Egg Hunt, Bunnies at Childrenâs Fairyland & Jazz Brunch at Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar- Oakland in @Jack London Square ! âĄïž Saturday, April 16, Councilmember Loren Taylor will be hosting a District 6 Easter Egg Hunt and Summer Resource Fair at Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center. Make sure to bring your kids and come enjoy some free food, great music and family fun! âĄïž Hop into Bunny Weekend at Fairyland on April 16 and 17 featuring family-friendly games and activities, arts and crafts, âhopscotchâ activities and a live performance by Mother Goose to your favorite Oakland park! See your favorite Fairyland animals when they were wee chick-a-dees and leave with a bunny activity book (2 to 4 p.m. only). 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. âĄïž Hop on down to Scottâs for Easter đŁ On Sunday, April 17th, Come Join us at Scott's Seafood in Jack London Square for Live Music for our New Orleans Champagne Jazz Brunch on Easter Sunday, including seafood and traditional items such as Classic Eggs Benedict, Cajun Seafood Gumbo, Scott's Breakfast, Pasta Jambalaya, Steak and Eggs, Lake Charles Seafood Omelette, Scott's Crab Cakes Benedict, along with Champagne, Mimosas, Scott's Ramos Fizz, and our Ragin' Cajun Bloody Mary. All entrees are served with Scott's Beignets!
Join us TOMORROW for our Equity by Design Workshop: Managing the Challenge of Living & Leading in a Multicultural World! This 90-minute workshop will be facilitated by strategic consultant and equity practitioner Jeremiah J. Jackson, a Leadership Oakland alumni and career educator with over 20 years of success inspiring and empowering leaders to excellence in their individual and collective endeavors. During this workshop, Jeremiah will lead participants through an experience to: 1. Expand your tool kit to manage DEI challenges proactively and strategically 2. Practice effective tactics to address DEI challenges with dignity and grace 3. Learn the definitions, frameworks and standards that are part of effective and measurable DEI programs and practices 4. Access resources to support effective practice and practitioners When: Wednesday, April 6 | 12:00 - 1:30pm | Link in bio to register & receive zoom link | Complimentary admission
Register for our Equity by Design Workshop: Managing the Challenge of Living & Leading in a Multicultural World! When: Wednesday, April 6 | 12:00 - 1:30pm Register to receive zoom link | Complimentary admission A 90-minute workshop that will be facilitated by strategic consultant and equity practitioner Jeremiah J. Jackson, a Leadership Oakland alumni and career educator with over 20 years of success inspiring and empowering leaders to excellence in their individual and collective endeavors. During this workshop, Jeremiah will lead participants through an experience to: 1. Expand your tool kit to manage DEI challenges proactively and strategically 2. Practice effective tactics to address DEI challenges with dignity and grace 3. Learn the definitions, frameworks and standards that are part of effective and measurable DEI programs and practices 4. Access resources to support effective practice and practitioners Core ideas and concepts we will introduce and explore during the session include: Cultural Competence, Ethics & Morals, Equity & Inclusion, and Race & Ethnicity. Details and registration: https://business.oaklandchamber.com/events/details/equity-by-design-workshop-20289
Attend our Equity by Design workshop on April 6th to be inspired and learn tools and strategies to be empowered and confident in effectively addressing DEI challenges personally and for your company/organization! Questions we will explore include: 1. How do we publicly address issues/challenges regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion explicitly? 2. How do we facilitate meaningful dialogue to effectively alleviate/ameliorate distress and dysfunction impacting people? 3. How can a small team with limited capacity prioritize this DEI work and meet our daily operational needs? Register here for zoom link: https://business.oaklandchamber.com/events/details/equity-by-design-workshop-20289
There are plenty of dishes you donât want to miss this #OaklandRestaurantWeek - ending THIS Sunday, March 27th! Before itâs too late, enjoy @the_homeofchickenandwaffles Keithâs Tackle Special! Go behind the scenes at Chamber member @the_homeofchickenandwaffles with this @visitoakland video ft. @liammayclem and owner @derreckbjohnson to learn about the specialâs inspiration. Feast Your Way through the East Bay with #OaklandRestaurantWeek March 18-27! Click the link in @visitoakland âs bio or visit oaklandrestaurantweek.org for a list of participating restaurants! #ORW22 #OaklandFood #EastBayEats #BayAreaBites #BayAreaFood #BayAreaFoodie #Eatersf #blackowned #lgbtqowned #OaklandLoveIt #kcbsfoodiechap #oakproud
đ Happy International Women's Day!! Shout out to all the strong, fearless, and amazing women out there, we see you, we celebrate you and honor you all! Tag the women in your life who inspire you! #oakland #oakproud #womenshistorymonth #internationalwomensday #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #youcandoit #love #celebrate #support #uplifting #international #city #ladies #bossbabe #bosslady #empowerment #strong #resilient
Happy first day of Black History Month! We are proud to celebrate and support our black-owned businesses here in Oakland and shout out to our amazing partners like Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce @theoaacc and Black Cultural Zone @blackculturalzone working together every day to support Oakland entrepreneurs, new and legacy businesses, and community! Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce - OAACC https://www.facebook.com/theoaacc Black Cultural Zone https://www.facebook.com/blackculturalzone/ #oakland #oakproud #blackhistorymonth #celebratingblackhistorymonth #celebrate #community #city #blackhistory #blackhistoryfacts #blackownedbusiness #business #blackentrepreneurs #history #blackowned
Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Lunar New Year! The Oakland Chamber wishes you luck, joy, good health, and happiness in 2022! âšđ đ§§âš #lunarnewyear2022 #lunarnewyear #yearofthetiger #tiger #joy #goodhealth #happiness #2022 #oakland #oakproud #city #community #watertiger #prosperity #newyear #luck #goodluck
đSnap a selfie đ€ł âĄïžand win âïž tickets! Yes, YOU could win airline tickets by entering to win by shopping locally in Oakland, snapping a selfie at your favorite place to shop and post it using the hashtag #thinkoaklandfirst Enter to win by December 27! âĄïžLink in bio for more information and contest rules! @oakland @visitoakland #oakland #oakproud #shopping #shop #community #city #shoplocal #shopsmall #shopsmallbusiness #local #localbusiness #shopoakland #windowshopping #selfie #snapselfie #post #plane #planeticket #win #winner #destination #oaklandloveit
đRain or shine on Monday the Chamber celebrated the ribbon cutting of the first @ikesmartcity interactive digital kiosks in downtown Berkeley - the first location in California! These amazing kiosks will help residents and visitors find directions, discover local restaurants and shops, find upcoming live music theater and art shows, transit info and more â plus offer free WiFi! âĄïžThe city of Berkeley will be getting 15-30 informational kiosks in the coming months, including the slides. (visible when the kiosk isnât in use) One of the coolest and innovative advertising spaces which provides free promotion to local nonprofits, arts organizations, and add revenue to the city instead of paying for advertisers. âĄïžIke is an incredible champion of small businesses, and through their #OBMsupportsLocal initiative, has donated significant space to local and equity businesses, as well as non-profits to support them during COVID. Go check out the first kiosk at Center and Oxford in Berkeley, and let us know in the comments where youâd want to see a kiosk in Oakland đâŹïž #ikekiosks #kiosk #oakland #oakproud #berkeley #wifi #information #nonprofit #promotions #directions #restaurant #shops #events #shoplocal #local #localbusiness #downtown #california #transition
Have you voted for the best decorated shop window in Oakland or shared your shopping selfie? There are many fun fun festivities around Oakland this Holiday season! To help spread the word about the unique shopping experiences found in Oakland, the Oakland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a photo contest. While out shopping for the holidays, snap a photo at your favorite shop or restaurant and post it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #ThinkOaklandFirst. All entries submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021, will be entered into a drawing for a grand prize to for four Southwest Airlines tickets, courtesy of Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. To learn more âĄïž link in bio or visit www.thinkoaklandfirst.com đž @oakland @visitoakland #thinkoaklandfirsr #thingtodoinoakland #oaklandandloveit #oakproud #shoplocal #oaklandholidays #shopoakland #7x7bayarea
đŁHappy Friday to all of our Small Businesses - we want to hear from you âŹïž âĄïžWhat do you as small business need to operate in Oakland? âĄïžWhat is important to you? âĄïžWhat do you need from Oakland Chamber of a Commerce to assist you further, and support your small business goals? âš Comment down âŹïž #oakland #oakproud #smallbusiness #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #oaklandchamberofcommerce #goals
đ Please Join Oakland Technical High School and Kaiser Permanente for an upcoming vaccination event. âĄïžFriday, August 6 3:30 to 6 p.m. Oakland Technical High School 4351 Broadway, Oakland, CA âĄïžVaccinations are available for all ages 12 and upâno appointment needed. âĄïžIf under the age of 18, permission is required from a parent or guardian (in person or accessible by phone). âĄïžFace masks are needed in vaccination area. đWe look forward to seeing you! @kpthrive LINKâŹïž https://thrive.kaiserpermanente.org/?kp_shortcut_referrer=kp.org%2Fthrive #oakland #oakproud #kaiserpermanente #backtoschool #school #oaklandisopen #kaiser
â° Do you have five minutes? Small Businesses of Oakland we would like for you to fill out the Oakland Small Business Survey.đČ WHY IT IS IMPORTANT WE HEAR FROM YOU? âïžStrengthen Existing Synergies âïžHelp Foster Innovation âïžSupport the Local Economy âĄïžLINK IN BIO Please leave a comment down below after you have taken the survey.âŹïž #oakland #oakproud #chamberofcommerce #smallbusiness #localbusiness #local #california #shoplocal #oaklandisopen
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From all of us at the Oakland Metro Chamber of Commerce, we wish that peace and happiness be yours during this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year.
After great anticipation, Chamber Member Alicia Kidd celebrated the Grand Opening of in downtown Oakland. Mayor Libby Schaaf was on hand to support Ms. Kidd during this significant milestone. Coco Noir is proud to be Black Owned and Women Owned and offers guests wine tasting, wine retail, private events, and small tapas bites.đ·Cheers and Congratulations!
Last week, Leadership Oakland convened at the newly opened community space created by Block (formerly Square, Inc.). This incredible setting created the perfect environment for Oakland's next leaders.
NEXT WEEK!
The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber is excited to announce that Chamber Member Alicia Kidd is celebrating the opening of Coco Noir Wine Shop & Bar. "Nestled in Oakland's Black Arts Movement Business District, CoCo Noir is the perfect gathering spot to enjoy wines and small bites created by BIPOC, POC, as well as Women Winemakers and Chefs."
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Please join us for an evening of celebration and great wine. Elected officials, community members, and the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce will be in attendance to honor Ms. Kidd on this incredible accomplishment.
For more details on her incredible shop, visit: https://www.coconoirwine.com/
The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber is excited to announce that Chamber Member Alicia Kidd is celebrating the opening of Coco Noir Wine Shop & Bar. "Nestled in Oakland's Black Arts Movement Business District, CoCo Noir is the perfect gathering spot to enjoy wines and small bites created by BIPOC, POC, as well as Women Winemakers and Chefs."
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Please join us for an evening of celebration and great wine. Elected officials, community members, and the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce will be in attendance to honor Ms. Kidd on this incredible accomplishment.
For more details on her incredible shop, visit: https://www.coconoirwine.com/
Leadership Oakland is a civic and professional development, networking, and leadership training program of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce and is currently in session. This week, we'd like to highlight Rakiya Witwer and Ericka Nicholes.
Rakiya Witwer is a workforce and international development professional with a background in youth development, Refugee and Asylum management, Social Welfare, Diversity Equity, and Inclusion. She has a BA in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley and attended graduate school at the University of San Francisco, School of Management and earned a Masters in Nonprofit Administration. She is a member of the National Youth Employment Coalition and volunteers on the leadership council of Upwardly Global to support refugee policies in the United States.
As the Director of Business Partnerships at New Door Ventures, she continues to be a champion for youth employment. She works closely with many community-based organizations, city officials, small businesses, and corporations in San Francisco and East Bay where many of the youth she serves live to raise awareness regarding youth workforce development.
Ericka Nicholes is a North America, Client Relationship Marketing Manager for C-Suite Executives at Accenture. She holds 10+ years of Marketing/Client Engagement experience in Health and Public Service. Her current experience helps account teams build marketing strategy for client engagement. Prior to Accenture, Ericka was a child welfare lobbyist in Arizona.
Outside of Accenture, Ericka is the Board President for Junior League of Oakland East Bay, where she is helping the non-profit transform its identity and diversify the financials for long term sustainability. Erickaâs favorite quote that motivates her in every tough situation is âIâm so hip, even my errors are correctâŠâ Ego Tripping, by Nikki Giovanni. Holding a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Arizona State University and a Global MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, she is combining both degrees to ensure she leaves any place better than how she found it
Rakiya Witwer is a workforce and international development professional with a background in youth development, Refugee and Asylum management, Social Welfare, Diversity Equity, and Inclusion. She has a BA in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley and attended graduate school at the University of San Francisco, School of Management and earned a Masters in Nonprofit Administration. She is a member of the National Youth Employment Coalition and volunteers on the leadership council of Upwardly Global to support refugee policies in the United States.
As the Director of Business Partnerships at New Door Ventures, she continues to be a champion for youth employment. She works closely with many community-based organizations, city officials, small businesses, and corporations in San Francisco and East Bay where many of the youth she serves live to raise awareness regarding youth workforce development.
Ericka Nicholes is a North America, Client Relationship Marketing Manager for C-Suite Executives at Accenture. She holds 10+ years of Marketing/Client Engagement experience in Health and Public Service. Her current experience helps account teams build marketing strategy for client engagement. Prior to Accenture, Ericka was a child welfare lobbyist in Arizona.
Outside of Accenture, Ericka is the Board President for Junior League of Oakland East Bay, where she is helping the non-profit transform its identity and diversify the financials for long term sustainability. Erickaâs favorite quote that motivates her in every tough situation is âIâm so hip, even my errors are correctâŠâ Ego Tripping, by Nikki Giovanni. Holding a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Arizona State University and a Global MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management, she is combining both degrees to ensure she leaves any place better than how she found it
When it comes time to buy gifts for the holidays, shop where your heart is and . Visit ThinkOaklandFirst.com for small business directories and shopping resources to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts!
Improve the Exterior or Interior of Your Business with Grants of up to $75,000! | Apply online now through January 31, 2023.
FTIP provides up to $30,000 for exterior work and up to $45,000 for interior work to small business owners and property owners to improve their commercial properties. Grants can be used to help make needed upgrades for safety, security, ADA accessibility, and the overall success of the business, including painting, signage, lighting, flooring, and even parklets for outdoor dining.
For questions, email [email protected] or call 510-238-3853.
FTIP provides up to $30,000 for exterior work and up to $45,000 for interior work to small business owners and property owners to improve their commercial properties. Grants can be used to help make needed upgrades for safety, security, ADA accessibility, and the overall success of the business, including painting, signage, lighting, flooring, and even parklets for outdoor dining.
For questions, email [email protected] or call 510-238-3853.
In October, Comcast Rise opened the application period for their $1 million dollar investment into Oakland's small businesses. We are happy to share the names of the businesses that have been awarded these grants. We'd also like to offer a huge congratulations to each and every OMCC member who received a 2022 Comcast Rise grant.
...for all of your holiday shopping and dining.
Throughout the course of Leadership Oakland 2022/2023, the Oakland Metro Chamber would like to introduce the individuals that make up this year's class. Today we introduce Owen Goetze (AC Transit)and Kimi Omi (Kaiser Permanente Thrive)
Kimi Omi is an Oakland Resident, born and raised, attending Oakland Public Schools and has always been active in and proud of her community. She lives in Oakland with her two children, and nearby her mother and father and their extended family.
After graduating from UC-Davis in 2002 with a B.S. in Human Development, Kimi started her KP career at the Oakland Medical Center as an administrative assistant in Volunteer Services. She was promoted to Executive Assistant - NCAL KFH/HP Office of the President from 2004-2007 before returning to the East Bay in 2007 as a Project Manager in Support Services. From 2007-2014 she also helped coordinate the planning & logistics of opening the new Oakland Medical Center.
After a brief return to the NCAL Regional Offices, Kimi was appointed TPMG Site Director for the Walnut Creek Medical Center. In that role, Kimi supported TPMG in directing day to day clinic operations and ancillary services. Her role included teaching Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies to employees and physicians in the Diablo Service Area. Kimi also served as co-Chair to several committees: Labor Management Partnership, Integrated Workplace Safety Subcommittee, and Emergency Management Committee. During the pandemic, she was instrumental in the planning & ex*****on of the COVID Vaccine Clinic, among many COVID-related activities. She also holds an MBA and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Owen is a transportation service planner for Alameda-Contra Costa (AC) Transit in Oakland. A passionate believer in public transit, he works to make public transit a reliable, safe, and accessible mode of travel for residents and visitors to Oakland and all of the East Bay. While at AC Transit, heâs held numerous roles in both the Service Planning and Scheduling departments, which have helped him to understand how the District operates and improve the rider experience from multiple perspectives. He also serves as Vice President of AC Transitâs second-largest labor union, AFSCME Local 3916, representing approximately 300 technical and administrative employees. Prior to joining AC Transit, Owen was a Sullivan Leadership Scholar at Seattle University, where he studied Public Affairs and Economics with a focus on urban planning and served on their student government.
Kimi Omi is an Oakland Resident, born and raised, attending Oakland Public Schools and has always been active in and proud of her community. She lives in Oakland with her two children, and nearby her mother and father and their extended family.
After graduating from UC-Davis in 2002 with a B.S. in Human Development, Kimi started her KP career at the Oakland Medical Center as an administrative assistant in Volunteer Services. She was promoted to Executive Assistant - NCAL KFH/HP Office of the President from 2004-2007 before returning to the East Bay in 2007 as a Project Manager in Support Services. From 2007-2014 she also helped coordinate the planning & logistics of opening the new Oakland Medical Center.
After a brief return to the NCAL Regional Offices, Kimi was appointed TPMG Site Director for the Walnut Creek Medical Center. In that role, Kimi supported TPMG in directing day to day clinic operations and ancillary services. Her role included teaching Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies to employees and physicians in the Diablo Service Area. Kimi also served as co-Chair to several committees: Labor Management Partnership, Integrated Workplace Safety Subcommittee, and Emergency Management Committee. During the pandemic, she was instrumental in the planning & ex*****on of the COVID Vaccine Clinic, among many COVID-related activities. She also holds an MBA and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Owen is a transportation service planner for Alameda-Contra Costa (AC) Transit in Oakland. A passionate believer in public transit, he works to make public transit a reliable, safe, and accessible mode of travel for residents and visitors to Oakland and all of the East Bay. While at AC Transit, heâs held numerous roles in both the Service Planning and Scheduling departments, which have helped him to understand how the District operates and improve the rider experience from multiple perspectives. He also serves as Vice President of AC Transitâs second-largest labor union, AFSCME Local 3916, representing approximately 300 technical and administrative employees. Prior to joining AC Transit, Owen was a Sullivan Leadership Scholar at Seattle University, where he studied Public Affairs and Economics with a focus on urban planning and served on their student government.
Dongzhi Festival, also known as the Winter Solstice Festival, celebrates the season's transition from winter to spring. It's a time to gather with family and friends in the middle of winter!
OCIC is celebrating the traditional Dongzhi winter festival with a day filled with stage performances, street foods, and arts and crafts vendors. Free Tangyuan (sweet rice balls) will be given away at the event! From vision to taste, you won't want to miss it.
Tangyuan and FUN! Only in
OCIC is celebrating the traditional Dongzhi winter festival with a day filled with stage performances, street foods, and arts and crafts vendors. Free Tangyuan (sweet rice balls) will be given away at the event! From vision to taste, you won't want to miss it.
Tangyuan and FUN! Only in
Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce - OAACC presents the 5th Annual Black Sunday Holiday Expo on December 4, 2022 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Come by and experience food booths, specialty holiday desserts, shop for early holiday gifts, special guests and entertainment.
SAVE THE DATE! Friday, December 16th, OMCC is honored to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Coco Noir Wine Shop & Bar. Celebrate this incredible night with community members, elected officials, and owner Alicia Kidd. More details to come.
Calling all artists! The Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerceć±ćŽèŻć ćæ is looking for original art to celebrate and complement the 2023 Chinese Zodiac (Rabbit). For additional questions and how to enter, call (510) 893-8979.