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Weekly News Update Presented by the
Oakland Metro Chamber
February 23, 2010
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Letter from the President |
Valued Chamber Members,
Two significant
announcements were made this
past week that we all should
applaud!
- Our City Attorney, John
Russo, after being
challenged successfully
argued for a gang
injunction!
Click here for complete
details about the gang
injunction.
- Chief of Police Anthony
Batts, after many community
meetings and conversations
with businesses, has
publically established goals
for the Oakland Police
Department! Click the link
and read a brief description
below. Be sure to view the
Plan Framework and the
Presentation and share your
opinion by clicking the word
'input'.
The Chief's
Strategic Plan Framework
establishes a vision for
Oakland and the Oakland
Police Department. It is
based on what I have heard
from members of the Oakland
Community and employees of
the Oakland Police
Department:
- Parents want their
children to be able to play
outside without fearing they
will be hurt or killed.
- Members of the business
community would like to open
and operate their businesses
without fear of being
harassed or robbed.
- Many people have expressed
a desire for police to be
there when they need them,
and to treat them with
respect and dignity.
Realizing the vision
outlined in this strategic
plan will require
substantial change in the
Oakland Police Department,
including change in
direction and priorities,
change in organization, and
change in operations. Most
importantly, change in the
culture and focus of the
Police Department will be
required.
Access the Strategic Plan
Framework
presentation and help us
by sharing your
input.
God Bless America!
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NOMINATE OAKLAND'S BEST
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Nominations are now being accepted
for the annual Oakland Chamber
Awards - celebrating the people and
organizations that have demonstrated
excellence in the community,
business and arts. You probably know
an especially creative and
successful business or individual
who deserves recognition for the
unique contributions he or she makes
to our city.
Nominate them today!
The winners will be announced and
honored at the 105th Annual Meeting
and Chamber Awards Luncheon on
Wednesday, June 23 at the Oakland
Marriott City Center. The deadline
for nominations is 5 p.m. on Monday,
March 15.
Categories for the 2010 Annual
Chamber Awards are:
- Corporate Citizenship
- Small Business Innovator
- Oakland on the Map
- Community Service
- Volunteer of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement
To learn more about the 105th Annual
Meeting and Chamber Awards Luncheon,
please visit the event listing
here.
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CHAMBER NOW SELLING FEDERAL AND STATE
EMPLOYMENT POSTERS
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The Chamber is now selling 2010
California and Federal Employment
Posters. If you get one thing to
protect your company in 2010 from
liability and government fines, it
should be the labor law poster
(regular or laminated), which is
required for all businesses.
Whether you have one employee or
1,000 employees, you're required to
post 16 state and federal notices.
You can avoid fines in the thousands
of dollars by purchasing a poster
from the Chamber for only $23 (plus
tax).
We're also selling the 2010 HR
Handbook for California Employers,
which guides local employers through
key human resource areas, and the
California Labor Law Digest, a
comprehensive reference for the
latest California-specific and
federal employment laws in plain
language.
For more information, contact Hank
Masler at the Chamber at
hmasler@oaklandchamber.com or at
(510) 874-4808.
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JOIN US FOR THURSDAY'S "AFTER FIVE
RECEPTION"
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Thursday's 'After Five Reception'
(formerly known as the Business
After Hours Mixer) is being hosted
by the Lions Center for the Blind at
the historic Ginn House in
Preservation Park - 660 13th
St. The event, on Thursday, Feb. 25,
and in partnership with Chiodo Art
Development, will feature the
announcement of a Business Visionary
Award & Tactile Tours of Mario
Chiodo's "Remember Them: Champions
for Humanity" monument. The After
Five Reception is free for Chamber
members, and costs $15 for
non-members.
Learn more here.
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FOURTH FRIDAYS SERIES TOUCHES ON
TAXES
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The Chamber's monthly Fourth Fridays
breakfast series continues this
Friday, Feb. 26 with a tax-related
discussion - "Is
a Roth right for you? How tax rule
changes beginning in 2010 can put
the power of a Roth IRA to work for
you." On hand for the
presentation is Benardo Richardson,
a financial advisor with Morgan
Stanley. The breakfast is free to
Chamber members and runs from 8:30
to 10 a.m. at the Chamber offices.
Learn more and RSVP here.
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ABOUT TOWN
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Solving Community Problems, Leveraging
and Connecting Opportunities
- This conference, led by Oakland ARRA,
will be held on Monday,
March 1 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
at Oakland City Hall, One Frank Ogawa
Plaza. The event will feature an
overview of Oakland's stimulus grants
and provide businesses with valuable
information regarding resources and
AARA-funded contracting opportunities.
RSVP at
info@norcalmbec.com or at (408)
998-8058.
Cash for Employers
- The East Bay Community Foundation will
host this program, slated for Tuesday,
March 2 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at
353 Frank Ogawa Plaza. Learn about new
stimulus wage reimbursement programs,
enterprise zone benefits, employee
training resources, hiring incentives,
employee savings programs, and other
ways that business owners can access and
save money. RSVP to Luis Aguilar by
Thursday, Feb. 25 at (510) 208-0845 or
at
laguilar@eastbaycf.org.
BART Earthquake Safety Program
- This BART-sponsored event and outreach
meeting will be held on Thursday,
March 4 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at
Richmond Build 3, 500 23rd
St. & Barrett Avenue in Richmond. The
meeting will feature information on the
upcoming construction contracts for the
BART Earthquake Safety Program and
information on the no-cost supportive
services BART has available for small
businesses. RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 25
with Lorena Arroyo at (510) 986-1100 or
at
larroyo@a2ventures.com.
Economic Stimulus Recovery Forum
- Sponsored by Burr Pilger Mayer, this
morning event will be held at the
offices of Swinerton Incorporated at 260
Townsend St. in San Francisco from 8 to
10 a.m. on Friday,
March 5. The forum will address a
number of issues with a focus on
transportation and energy. Info:
click here.
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The Chamber of Commerce has a number
of exceptional networking and
informative events throughout the
year. For sponsorship, volunteer and
participation opportunities for
these events, please contact Morgan
Crow via telephone at (510)
874-4800x319 or via email at
mcrow@oaklandchamber.com.
Sincerely,
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Hank Masler
Communications Director & Oakland
Business Review Publisher
Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of
Commerce
hmasler@oaklandchamber.com
(510) 874-4808
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