Take the Pledge

Standing united and expressing frustration, leaders of Oakland’s business community gathered 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.

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DEI Spotlight: Turner Construction Company

Turner Construction Company fosters a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. In 2020, Turner established a 10-year vision: to reflect the communities in which they build and to achieve equitable representation at all levels of the company.

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The Town Love Contest

Oakland is all about love. Love of food. Love of culture. Love of community. During the month of February, you can win a pair of Southwest Airlines flights just by showing your love to Oakland restaurants who have taken the Dining For Justice pledge brought to you by Community Kitchens.

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Oakland Metro Chamber of Commerce Presents Series on Navigating our Return to Work

Businesses of all sizes are navigating a safe and productive return to work for their employees, clients and customers. But as public health directives change, public safety concerns grow and uncertainty remains as COVID variants persist the Chamber is providing two information sessions for our members and local businesses covering everything you need know for our City’s return to work.

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What the New Oakland City Council Will Mean for Businesses

The Chamber is finding new ways to continue providing our members and the community with events and briefings to keep Oakland informed and connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. From Town Halls with the Mayor to Small Business Administration webinars, you can peruse an archive of selected event recordings and materials online.

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