| Aug 1 EBWIBR Luncheon Series: Oakland Arts Panel |
Come and enjoy an Oakland Arts Panel!
Hear from a panel of amazing Oakland leaders, get an opportunity to ask them questions and experience great networking opportunities!
Visit Oakland serves as the umbrella organization for all visitor-related travel to Oakland. Its mission is to increase tourism’s economic impact to Oakland through destination development and brand management. Alison Best joined Visit Oakland as its president & CEO in September 2012. Since then, Alison has focused on various marketing and public relations strategy to promote the city as a world-class travel destination.
Since 2003, Margo Dunlap has served as the Executive Director of ProArts Gallery. Pro Arts' vision is to inspire creativity, community and change via three key program areas: Visual Arts, Arts Education and Artist Services. Annually, Pro Arts produces over 20 exhibitions, exhibits over 600 artists, and conducts over 700 art classes for youth. ProArts Gallery is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year.
Lori Fogarty has served executive director of the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) since March 2006. Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) exhibits and programs explore and reveal the factors that shape California character and identity, from its extraordinary natural landscapes, to successive waves of migration, to its unique culture of creativity and innovation. The museum currently offers Friday Nights @OMCA- a family friendly event that includes food trucks, live DJs and reduced admission.
Dana King, stepped down from her 15-year journalism career with the local Channel 5 (KPIX) news, relocating to Oakland in 2012 to pursue a second career as an artist. Since then she has been working on her daily studio practice. Her sculptures and paintings are featured in exhibits around the Bay Area, including the local Thelma Harris Art Gallery.
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| Date: |
August 1, 2014 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://oaklandchamber.com/pages/EBWIBR |
| Location: |
Waterfront Hotel in Jack London Square
10 Washington St.
Oakland, CA 94607 |
| Contact: |
Lana Turn |
| EMail: |
lana@Oaklandchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Schedule of Events:
11:00am Registration
11:45am Lunch
12:00 noon Presentation |
| Fees/Admission: |
$35 for Chamber Members
$45 for Non-Members
Prices on or after July 28th, 2014
$40 for Chamber Member
$50 for Non-Members |
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| Aug 2 Urban Wine Xperience |
| Join the East Bay Vintner's Alliance (EBVA) on August 2nd as they host "Urban Wine Xperience" at Jack London Square in Oakland, CA. Over 20 urban wineries from the EBVA will pour a wide array of white, rose, red and dessert wines for you to taste and enjoy. In addition, local eateries and food purveyors will team up with the various wineries, creating delicious bites that pair beautifully with the EBVA's wine portfolio. No need to travel to wine country when you can experience the ultimate wine tasting in your own urban backyard. |
| Date: |
August 2, 2014 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.eastbayvintners.com/urbanwineexperience/ |
| Location: |
Jack London Square in Oakland, CA. |
| Contact: |
East Bay Vintner's Alliance 510.473.2821 |
| EMail: |
eastbayvintners@gmail.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
8/2/14 from 1:00 pm- 5:00 pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Tickets: $35 Wine Club Members | $45 Advance Tickets | $60 At the Door |
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| Aug 5 How to be a Successful Business Owner and Entrepreneur |
| Don't miss this opportunity for practical business advice from Dr. Raul Deju: -Founder and Director of JFK University's Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership (IEL) -Nationally renowned business expert -Fortune 500 CEO and investor |
| Date: |
August 5, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.jfku.edu |
| Location: |
JFK University Berkeley Campus 2956 San Pablo Ave (at Ashby Ave) 2nd Floor, Room 215 |
| Contact: |
RSVP iel@jfku.edu |
| EMail: |
iel@jfku.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, August 5, 2014 6:00pm-7:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE |
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| Aug 6 First Aid Renewal Course in Berkeley |
Learning First Aid is important for our everyday life. Small accidents happen all the time, therefore, it is good to learn what to do in those situation.
If you sign up for the Heartsaver First-aid class you will learn the following topics: bleeding control, seizures, epi pen use, allergic reactions, snake bites, broken bones, poisoning, and other life threatening emergencies. This course is for renewing, recertification, or initial student and is considered a basic first-aid class.
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| Date: |
August 6, 2014 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.berkeleycprclasses.com/course-catalog/american-heart-association-first-aid/ |
| Location: |
Berkeley CPR Classes Raj Properties ? in the courtyard Next to Asha Tea House 2076 University Avenue, Suite B Berkeley, CA 94704 |
| Contact: |
classroom@safetytrainingseminars.com |
| EMail: |
classroom@safetytrainingseminars.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
August 6th at 4pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$70 |
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| Aug 6 2nd Annual Women & Wine Event |
| Come enjoy a glass of wine and take advantage if this unique opportunity to exchange ideas, share resources & market your business! Wine poured by Joe Saraceno |
| Date: |
August 6, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.jfku.edu |
| Location: |
John F Kennedy University?s Institute of Entrepreneurial Leadership 2151 Salvio St. Ste. 350 Concord, CA 94520 |
| Contact: |
RSVP iel@jfku.edu |
| EMail: |
iel@jfku.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 5:00-7:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Chamber Members - $10.00 Non-Chamber Members - $25.00 |
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| Aug 12 Building Your Resume Through Volunteering |
The Oakland Chamber Young Professionals (OCYP) Committee invites you to its monthly Lunch-n-Learn Series to help your business grow and prosper!
Pack a lunch and spend an hour with us!
This month's topic is:
Building Your Resume Through Volunteering
Volunteering is personally rewarding, but did you know it can be professionally rewarding as well? Please join us as our presenter, Teri Hockett (Co-Founder & CEO of What's For Work?) shows how volunteering can help you in your current and future positions.
Questions? Please leave a message at (510) 874-4800 ext. 317.
OCYP monthly Lunch-n-Learn series aims to provide the tools to help young professionals, entrepreneurs & those looking to further their career within their organization.
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| Date: |
August 12, 2014 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Chamber Boardroom
475 14th Street (street level)
Oakland, CA 94612
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| Contact: |
Nikki Mendez, Membership Director |
| EMail: |
nikki@oaklandchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
August 12, 2014
Noon - 1:00 p.m. |
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| Aug 13 Infant CPR Class near Oakland |
The Heartsaver CPR class covers how to perform CPR on an adult, child and infant. You will also learn how to us the AED and choke-saving.
Our classes have a lot of interaction and you will get to practice with the manikins. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing.
Don't forget to check in on Facebook to get your Free Keychain Mask! https://www.facebook.com/Berkeleycprclasses
For more information, please go to our website: http://www.berkeleycprclasses.com/course-catalog/american-heart-association-cpr/ |
| Date: |
August 13, 2014 |
| Time: |
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.berkeleycprclasses.com |
| Location: |
Berkeley CPR Classes Raj Properties ? in the courtyard Next to Asha Tea House 2076 University Avenue, Suite B Berkeley, CA 94704 |
| Contact: |
classroom@safetytrainingseminars.com |
| EMail: |
classroom@safetytrainingseminars.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
August 13th at 9am |
| Fees/Admission: |
$70 |
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| Aug 13 Sing-Along Cinema at Jack London Square |
| Jack London Square invites everyone to a lively evening of song and dance on the waterfront with free screenings of popular musicals. Both families and film fanatics will enjoy these cult classics on special evenings at sundown including the classic The Wizard of Oz, Oscar-winning Chicago and last year?s smash hit Frozen, along with a theatrical troupe as they sing and dance along with the movie. Moviegoers are encouraged to show up in costume dressed as their favorite character and sing-along to their favorite songs. Pre-event festivities include costume contests, games, prizes and more! |
| Date: |
August 13, 2014 |
| Time: |
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.jacklondonsquare.com |
| Location: |
Jack London Square Harrison and Water St. |
| Contact: |
Spin Communications |
| EMail: |
shelbi@spinpr.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
August 13, September 5 and September 26 at Sundown |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Aug 15 Oakland Chamber Toastmasters |
We un-ravel the tongue-tied!
Join us for our bi-monthly Toastmasters Meeting.
New to Toastmasters? No problem! Come sit in and see what we do in a friendly atmosphere to help others elevate their speaking and leadership skills! No pressure to speak; guests may watch or interact as much as they like.
For more information, please contact Club President Cynthia Dorsey at Procd@aol.com or member Nikki Mendez at nikki@oaklandchamber.com. Hope to see you here!
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| Date: |
August 15, 2014 |
| Time: |
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM |
| Location: |
475 14th Street, Suite 100
Oakland, CA 94612 |
| Contact: |
Cynthia Dorsey, Club President |
| EMail: |
Procd@aol.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
12:30pm - 1:30pm |
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| Aug 20 OCYP Networking Mixer hosted by BUILD - Downtown Oakland |
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| Date: |
August 20, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
BUILD
1212 Broadway, Suite #630
Oakland, Ca 94612
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| Contact: |
Nikki Mendez, Membership Director |
| EMail: |
nikki@oaklandchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Wednesday, August 20th
5:30pm-7:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15.00 entry fee
Members: Included in the value of your membership! Please log into the Members Only section with your user ID & password to register.
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| Aug 21 After Five Reception hosted by The Marina Inn |
Creating a Strong Local Economy * Providing Networking Opportunities
Please join us on August 21st, from 5:30-7:30pm for the July "After Five" Reception, hosted by The Marina Inn.
RSVP today by selecting "Register Now" above.
What is this event?
Our "After Five" Receptions (previously know as Chamber Mixers) are held at a unique member location on the fourth Thursday of every month. We guarantee great food & drinks, fantastic door prizes, and dynamic networking.
There is no charge for Chamber members; $15 for non-members. Remember to bring plenty of business cards!
Interested in getting some company extra recognition at the event? Door prizes are always welcome. |
| Date: |
August 21, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM |
| Location: |
The Marina Inn
68 Monarch Bay Drive
San Leandro, CA
Click here to view the flyer! |
| Contact: |
Nikki Mendez, Membership Director |
| EMail: |
nikki@oaklandchamber.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
August 21st, 5:30-7:30pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
$15.00 entry fee
Members: Included in the value of your membership! Please log into the Members Only section with your user ID & password to register. |
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| Aug 22 Inside Oakland Breakfast - Linked Learning in Oakland: The Intersection of Business & Education |
Come to "Inside Oakland Breakfast Forum" and hear from people who affect the policies and progress of the city in which we live and do business.
Speakers for August 2014: Gary Yee
Come learn about one of the hottest trends in education, how it can benefit your business, and why it is the basis for a new parcel tax that will be on the ballot in Oakland this November.
Gary Yee, PhD, OUSD Superintendent (Ret.) & OUSD District 4 Trustee (Ret.) will lead a panel of experts and practitioners involved in linked learning across the region.
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| Date: |
August 22, 2014 |
| Time: |
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Location: |
Chamber Board Room (street level entrance) 475 14th St., Suite 100 Oakland, 94612 |
| Contact: |
Isaac Kos-Read |
| EMail: |
isaac@kosreadgroup.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, August 22, 2014 |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE ADMISSION!
For Sponsorships please email Isaac Kos-Read. |
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| Aug 28 "Chamber 101" Breakfast Event |
The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce invites you and your staff to attend "Breakfast At The Chamber" - a Member Briefing
Chamber Board Room.
No charge - - RSVP kindly requested. Call (510) 874-4800 x 317 (message only line).
**Network with new, long-time and prospective members
**Learn about issues currently being addressed by the Chamber
**Gain insight and information about the Oakland business community |
| Date: |
August 28, 2014 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Chamber Board Room (street level entrance), 475 14th St., Suite 100, Oakland, 94612 |
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| Aug 28 USF Pleasanton Campus Credential/MA in Teaching Open House |
| The USF Pleasanton Campus is accepting applications for the Spring 2015 semester in January. Complete your CA Single or Multiple Subject Credential with MA in Teaching degree in 18 months. Scholarships are offered for those who qualify. RSVP by email or call 925.867.2711. |
| Date: |
August 28, 2014 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Website: |
http://usfca.edu/pleasanton |
| Location: |
6120 Stoneridge Mall Road, Suite 150 Pleasanton, CA 94588 |
| Contact: |
USF Pleasanton Campus
925.867.2711
pleasantoncampus@usfca.edu |
| EMail: |
pleasantoncampus@usfca.edu |
| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 5:30 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free |
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| Aug 28 District 4 Candidate Debate |
This is a BIG election year for Oakland.
Every two years, half of the elected offices of the City of Oakland are up for re-election. This cycle includes the even-numbered Council and School District seats, the City Auditor, the Mayor, and numerous measures. Two of the four Council seats are open, where the incumbent is not running for re-election. And we all know about the Mayor’s race – one of the biggest ever. What does it all mean for business and job creation in the City of Oakland? Time to find out.
Oakland Mayor & City Council Candidate Forums on
Business & Job Creation
Oakland City Council District 4
CANDIDATES
- Annie Campbell Washington - Appointed School Board Member
- Jill Broadhurst- Executive/Finance Director
- Paul Lim- Emergency Management Coordinator
More information:
- Find a list of all candidates on the Oakland ballot here.
- Find a list of everything up for election countywide on the newly updates County Registrar website here.
Debate Sponsored by:
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| Date: |
August 28, 2014 |
| Time: |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
| Location: |
Trudeau Training Center, 11500 Skyline Blvd., Oakland, CA, 94619 |
| EMail: |
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| Date/Time Details: |
Thursday, August 28, 2014, 6-8 PM |
| Fees/Admission: |
FREE
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