Events for October 2014
    Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
    Oct 1 - Oct 29    Paws on the Square
    Pet owners and their pups are invited to enjoy festive, four-legged fun at Jack London Square?s Paws on the Square! This month-long series will fill the Oakland waterfront with free tips, tricks and puppy pampering on Wednesday evenings including doggy treats, dog walkers, caricature artists, doggie musical chairs, educational pet programming, canine massages, Oakland Police Department K-9 demonstrations, patio pooch drink specials and more.
    Date: October 1, 2014
    Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Website: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
    Location: Jack London Square Broadway and Embarcadero Oakland CA 94607
    Contact: 510-645-9292
    EMail: shelbi@spinpr.com
    Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 1, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 8, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 22, 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 5-7 p.m.
    Fees/Admission: Free
    Oct 2    Conversations at The Lake Merritt
    Meet the Candidates: Introducing Port of Oakland Commissioner Bryan Parker The Lake Merritt has invited several of the candidates for the City of Oakland 2014 Mayoral Race to present his or her mayoral platform. This week we are welcoming Port of Oakland Commissioner Bryan Parker to our community. There is limited space for this event. RSVPS are mandatory. No walk-ins please. Elections are on November 4, 2014.
    Date: October 2, 2014
    Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Website: http://www.thelakemerritt.com
    Location: The Lake Merritt 1800 Madison Street Oakland CA 94612
    Contact: RSVP at 510-903-3600 or rsvp@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    EMail: johanna@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    Date/Time Details: October 2nd @ 3:30pm
    Fees/Admission: No admission
    Oct 2    Conversations at The Lake Merritt
    Meet the Candidates - Introducing Attorney Dan Siegel The Lake Merritt has invited several of the candidates for the City of Oakland 2014 Mayoral Race to present his or her mayoral platform. This week we are welcoming Attorney Dan Siegel to our community. There is limited space for this event. RSVPS are mandatory. No walk-ins please. Elections are on November 4, 2014.
    Date: October 2, 2014
    Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Website: http://www.thelakemerritt.com
    Location: The Lake Merritt 1800 Madison Street, Oakland, CA 94612
    Contact: RSVP to 510-903-3600 or rsvp@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    EMail: johanna@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    Date/Time Details: September 25th @ 3:30pm
    Fees/Admission: No admission
    Oct 2    Conversations at The Lake Merritt
    2014 Mayoral Forum: Introducing Bryan Parker The Lake Merritt has invited several of the candidates for the City of Oakland 2014 Mayoral Race to present his or her mayoral platform. This week we are welcoming Bryan Parker to our community. There is limited space for this event. RSVPS are mandatory. No walk-ins please. For more information, go to our Public Events page at our website www.thelakemerritt.com. Elections are on November 4, 2014.
    Date: October 2, 2014
    Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Website: http://www.thelakemerritt.com
    Location: The Lake Merritt 1800 Madison Street Oakland CA 94612
    Contact: RSVP to 510-903-3600 or rsvp@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    EMail: johanna@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    Date/Time Details: October 2nd @ 3:30pm
    Fees/Admission: No admission
    Oct 2    Black Domers: 70 Years at Notre Dame
    Join us on October 2, at 7:00 pm @ The Cathedral Shop located on the Plaza of The Cathedral of Christ the Light Cathedral for a book signing and conversation for the book, Black Domers: Seventy Years at Notre Dame.Editor, David Krashna '71 and Essayist Lauran Tuck '06 will be here for Q&A and a Book Signing. Order your copy today @ The Cathedral Shop for $24.95. Please call Michele at the cathedral shop, 510-496-7280, to reserve a copy and your spot for this exciting night! David Krashna was the first African American Student Body president at the University of Notre Dame. He is currently an Alameda County Superior Court Judge.
    Date: October 2, 2014
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Website: http://ctlcathedral.org/visit/the-cathedral-shop/black-domers-book-signing
    Location: Cathedral Shop, Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland
    Contact: Michele Angeli Zaugg - 510-496-7280
    EMail: giftshop@ctlcathedral.org
    Fees/Admission: RSVP with the gift shop at 510-496-7280, if you would like to reserve either a copy of the book or your space for the signing and conversation.
    Oct 3    EBWIBR Luncheon Series: Featuring Carol H. Williams
    Date: October 3, 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: $40 for Chamber Members
    $45 for Non-Members

    Prices on or after Monday February 2, 2015
    $45 for Chamber Member
    $50 for Non-Members
    Oct 4    UNCF 29th Walk for Education
    Now entering its 29th year, the UNCF Walk for Education event draws hundreds of participants representing Bay Area companies, public agencies, youth and community-based organizations to participate in a 5K Walk. This year?s Walk will feature a Kids Zone with face painting and other activities for kids of all ages, and an Arts Festival with a Battle of the Bands, and Cheer squad exhibition. "A mind is a terrible thing to waste, but a wonderful thing to invest in" All proceeds from the Walk benefit UNCF members colleges and students with financial need.
    Date: October 4, 2014
    Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    Website: http://www.uncf.org/BayAreaWalk
    Location: Lakeside Park Bandstand, Lake Merritt
    Contact: UNCF Office - 415 956 1018 o UNCFBayAreaWalk@uncf.org
    Date/Time Details: Registration @ 8AM, Walk begins @ 9Am, Arts Festival @ 10AM
    Fees/Admission: $25 Donation to Walk
    Oct 4    Blessing of the Animals
    The Cathedral Shop, in partnership with the Cathedral Parish of Christ the Light, will host the annual Blessing of the Animals on Saturday, October 4, the Feast of Saint Francis. The blessing will take place at 10:30 am on the Cathedral Plaza. Rev. Ray Sacca will preside over the event. All well-behaved, socialized animals on leashes or in carriers and their human companions are welcome.
    Date: October 4, 2014
    Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    Website: http://www.ctlcathedral.org/visit/the-cathedral-shop/blessing-of-the-animals
    Location: Cathedral of Christ The Light Plaza, across from the gift shop
    Fees/Admission: Free
    Oct 8    CPR First Aid Renewal Class in Berkeley
    Emergencies can happen at any time! Therefore is good to be prepare. This could be from a heart attack or a child choking at a restaurant. 
    The CPR First Aid Class will teach you skills that you need when you are in an emergency situation. We recommend wearing comfortable clothing when you come to class. You will be practicing a lot with the manikins!

    For more information, please visit our website: http://www.berkeleycprclasses.com/course-catalog/american-heart-association-cpr-aed-first-aid/
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    Date: October 8, 2014
    Time: 1:00 PM - 6:00 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: October 8th at 1pm
    Fees/Admission: $140
    Oct 8    Economic Development Forum
    The Bay Area Regional Prosperity Plan is a three-year initiative funded by a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). As part of HUD’s Sustainable Communities Partnership Program, it aims to create stronger, more sustainable communities by integrating housing and jobs planning, fostering local innovation and building a clean energy economy. Join us for this special Panel Presentation of the Project Manager and Co-Chairs of the Economic Prosperity Working Group (EPWG) who are implementing the program.
     
    Presenters:
    Vikrant Sood, Project Manager, MTC
    Egon Terplan, Regional Director, SPUR
    Michele Rodriguez, Development Services Manager, City of San Pablo
    Moderated by: Margot Lederer Prado, City of Oakland
     
    Date: October 8, 2014
    Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Website: http://oaklandchamber.com/pages/EconomicDevelopmentForum/
    Location: Chamber Board Room, 475 14th St Oakland CA 94612
    Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 8, 3pm
    Oct 9    Blue Mass Honoring Law Enforcement, Firefighters & First Responders
    Roman Catholic Diocese of Oakland Bishop Michael C. Barber, SJ, invites all active and retired law enforcement officers, firefighters and first responders from the East Bay to join him for the annual Blue Mass on Thursday, October 9 at 10:00 am in The Cathedral of Christ the Light, Oakland. The Blue Mass is a liturgical ceremony in which law enforcement, fire suppression and emergency response personnel on the local, state and federal levels working within a geographical area gather for a special celebration and blessing for their work on behalf of the community. Civilian, sworn employees and retirees of these entities who are working in the East Bay are invited to attend. Please RSVP to Arlene Beaman, abeaman@oakdiocese.org by September 30. Employees are invited to wear dress uniform to the Mass. Please click here for event flyer.
    Date: October 9, 2014
    Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Website: http://www.ctlcathedral.org
    Location: The Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St., Oakland (@Grand)
    Contact: RSVP by 9/30/14 to Arlene Beaman, abeaman@oakdiocese.org.
    EMail: abeaman@oakdiocese.org
    Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 9, 2014 / 10:00 am
    Fees/Admission: Free
    Oct 9    Conversations at The Lake Merritt
    2014 Mayoral Forum: Introducing Joe Tuman The Lake Merritt has invited several of the candidates for the City of Oakland 2014 Mayoral Race to present his or her mayoral platform. This week we are welcoming Joe Tuman to our community. There is limited space for this event. RSVPS are mandatory. No walk-ins please. For more information, go to our Public Events page at our website www.thelakemerritt.com. Elections are on November 4, 2014.
    Date: October 9, 2014
    Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Website: http://www.thelakemerritt.com
    Location: The Lake Merritt 1800 Madison Street Oakland CA 94612
    Contact: RSVP to 510-903-3600 or rsvp@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    EMail: johanna@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    Date/Time Details: October 9th @ 3:30pm
    Fees/Admission: No admission
    Oct 9    Live Presentation: In Love Again!
    Remember when you were first in love? When your relationship was fun and easy? When the best thing in your week was spending glorious time together, basking in lovemaking and great conversation? But now? You?ve gotten used to each other. You?re not exactly excited to see each other. You don?t get chills running down your spine when you exchange a glance over dinner. Your conversations are more a matter of logistics than romance. Or maybe you?re single, already separated or divorced, and you definitely don?t want to repeat the same mistakes next time! In this light-hearted, interactive evening, you will learn: *How To Avoid The Biggest Relationship Mistake (that everyone makes) *How To Look At Each Other with Love-Struck Eyes Again *How To Bring Out The Best In Your Partner (or Anyone) *4 Simple Ways to Rekindle Love And you?ll have well-founded hope for your future in love! This evening is free, and you?ll be in a safe group with other good people. You never have to air your dirty laundry or be put on the spot. Bring your partner and a friend! For singles and couples. $20 Suggested Donation at the Door Register here: http://loveworksforyou.com/in-love-again/
    Date: October 9, 2014
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Website: http://loveworksforyou.com/in-love-again/
    Location: HYATT House Emeryville
    Contact: Christian Pedersen 530-878-3893
    EMail: Christian@realandfree.net
    Fees/Admission: $20 Suggested Donation at the Door
    Oct 15    Pulse of Oakland Breakfast
    What is on the mind of Oaklanders heading into the November Election?

    Crime?
    Schools?
    Jobs?
    Our next Mayor?
    Sports?

    There is a public opinion poll underway currently to find out the issues most important to Oaklanders, conducted by EMC Research in partnership with FM3. Alex Evans of EMC Research will present the results of the poll and answer question at this year’s breakfast.

    THANK YOU TO OUR 2014 PULSE OF OAKLAND SPONSORS:


     
    Date: October 15, 2014
    Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    Location:
    Scott’s Seafood Bar & Grill
    Jack London Square, Oakland
     
    Contact: Isaac Kos-Read
    EMail: ISAAC@KOSREADGROUP.COM
    Date/Time Details:
    Wednesday, October 15, 2014
    7:30 AM - Registration & Networking
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Breakfast & Presentation
     
    Fees/Admission: Individual Tickets:
    $40 - Chamber Members
    $50 - Non-Chamber Members

    Table Sponsorships (tables of 10):
    $1,000 - Chamber Members
    $1,250 - Non-Chamber Members
     
    Oct 15    Oakland Chamber Young Professionals Lunch 'n Learn Presents...


    Guest Speaker for Oct 2014: 
    Lori Solay
    Solay Creative

    Lori Solay is a catalyst. She has an insatiable hunger for knowledge, relating to human potential and creativity. She has cultivated her own philosophy about how to develop Conscious Creativity through the many years of study, and experimentation. She teaches her progressive methods through coaching, training and speaking.
     
    Purpose:
    This is an incredible time to be alive, as collaboration begins to build the epic story of what?s to come!
     
    Everything is being automated except Emotion, Imagination, Myth, and Ritual. We are stepping in the age of purpose, creativity, innovation and sustainability. If you a person or business who asks themselves:
     
    *How do I build my innovative, creative genius muscle to develop services, products, and systems that wow my customers and make a difference?
     
    *How do I develop a solution-oriented, creative mindset to be more desired by companies that seek problem solvers for local, and global challenges?
     
    *What is the Purpose Economy, and why should I care?
     
    Then this is the Lunch and Learn is for you. Come and learn the three pillars of Conscious Creativity.
    Date: October 15, 2014
    Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Location: Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
    475 14th Street
    Oakland, CA  94612
    Contact: Lana Turn
    EMail: Lana@oaklandchamber.com
    Date/Time Details: Noon - 1:00pm
    Free
    Bring your lunch and an appetite for knowledge
    Fees/Admission: Free
    Oct 15    Oakland Chamber Young Professionals Meetup

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    One of the most popular hotels close to the Oakland International Airport, the Executive Inn & Suites Oakland is a Bay Area favorite.

    Executive Inn & Suites' banquet and meeting facilities are ideal for hosting an important meeting or social event in Oakland. Our hotel features a full-service Conference Center with 4,000 square feet that can be flexibly configured to meet every need. Conference guests that choose to stay with us overnight can also enjoy the convenience of a free shuttle to Oakland Airport, free breakfast and comfortable business travel accommodations. 

    Located just 5 minutes from Downtown Oakland's Historic and Business District, Convention Center, Chinatown and famed Jack London Square restaurant and entertainment venues, The Executive Inn & Suites Oakland is your ideal lodging choice in the Bay Area. It's easy to get to or from here by car, or any of several transportation options available in the Bay Area.
     
    Make the most of the meetup—bring plenty of business cards and be ready to meet others.
    Want some extra recognition?  Consider donating a business card drawing prize.
     
     
    Date: October 15, 2014
    Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Location:
    Contact: Lana Turn
    EMail: lana@oaklandchamber.com
    Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 15th, 2014
    5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Fees/Admission: Entry Fee—$15.00
    Members—No Charge, be sure to register so you can enjoy this event as part of your membership value!
     
     
    Oct 15    Live Presentation: In Love Again!
    Remember when you were first in love? When your relationship was fun and easy? When the best thing in your week was spending glorious time together, basking in lovemaking and great conversation? But now? You?ve gotten used to each other. You?re not exactly excited to see each other. You don?t get chills running down your spine when you exchange a glance over dinner. Your conversations are more a matter of logistics than romance. Or maybe you?re single, already separated or divorced, and you definitely don?t want to repeat the same mistakes next time! In this light-hearted, interactive evening, you will learn: *How To Avoid The Biggest Relationship Mistake (that everyone makes) *How To Look At Each Other with Love-Struck Eyes Again *How To Bring Out The Best In Your Partner (or Anyone) *4 Simple Ways to Rekindle Love And you?ll have well-founded hope for your future in love! This evening is free, and you?ll be in a safe group with other good people. You never have to air your dirty laundry or be put on the spot. Bring your partner and a friend! For singles and couples. $20 Suggested Donation at the Door Register here: http://loveworksforyou.com/in-love-again/
    Date: October 15, 2014
    Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Website: http://loveworksforyou.com/in-love-again/
    Location: ?Grass Valley Courtyard Suites ("The Brewery" Conference room) ?210 N Auburn St ?Grass Valley CA 95945
    Contact: Christian Pedersen 530-878-3893
    EMail: Christian@realandfree.net
    Fees/Admission: $20 Suggested Donation at the Door
    Oct 16    Conversations at The Lake Merritt
    2014 Mayoral Forum: Introducing Mayor Jean Quan The Lake Merritt has invited several of the candidates for the City of Oakland 2014 Mayoral Race to present his or her mayoral platform. This week we are welcoming Mayor Jean Quan to our community. There is limited space for this event. RSVPS are mandatory. No walk-ins please. For more information, go to our Public Events page at our website www.thelakemerritt.com. Elections are on November 4, 2014.
    Date: October 16, 2014
    Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Website: http://www.thelakemerritt.com
    Location: The Lake Merritt 1800 Madison Street Oakland CA 94612
    Contact: RSVP to 510-903-3600 or rsvp@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    EMail: johanna@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    Date/Time Details: October 16th @ 3:30pm
    Fees/Admission: No admission
    Oct 16    Twilight by the Lake
    Twilight by the Lake - Free Mixer at The Cathedral of Christ the Light on Lake Merritt This is your chance to attend the last Twilight by the Lake mixer of the year! Open to the community ? everyone is welcome! This time around enjoy some wonderful performances by the Moreau Catholic High School Chamber Singers as well as their Honors Dance Ensemble. Under the direction of G. Scott Barton, one of 222 music teachers who have been announced as quarterfinalists for the Music Educator Award Grammy, the Chamber Singers will present selected works for their repertory. While the dance ensemble will present excerpts from their winter dance conert, ?Moving Pictures: Scores from the Cinema Re-Imagined for the Stage?. Don?t miss this opportunity to exhale, relax, and mingle on the Cathedral Plaza while enjoying live music, a beautiful lake view, and complimentary appetizers.
    Date: October 16, 2014
    Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    Website: http://www.ctlcathedral.org/visit/concerts-and-events/twilight-by-the-lake-1
    Location: Cathedral of Christ the Light Plaza
    Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 16, 5 pm - 7:30 pm
    Fees/Admission: General Admission - Free
    Oct 16    Forum on Education in the Oakland Elections
    Join us for Education in the Oakland Elections, a free event hosted by Great Oakland Public Schools, to hear from mayoral candidates about their plans for education, and learn about other education races and initiatives.
     
    When: Thursday, October 16th from 6 – 8 PM
    Where: The Waterfront Hotel Regatta Room, 473 Water Street Oakland 94607
    Reception to follow at GO Public Schools offices across the street.
     
    Attendees will:
    • Hear first-hand from mayoral candidates about their education platforms.
    • Get a student perspective on Measure N: College and Career Access for All.
    • Learn more about the school board candidates endorsed by GO Public Schools.
     
    To participate in this event, please RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/OakEd14. 
    Questions? Please contact Antmen Mendoza at 510-868-8800.
    Date: October 16, 2014
    Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Website: http://tinyurl.com/OakEd14
    Location: The Waterfront Hotel Regatta Room, 473 Water Street Oakland 94607 Reception to follow at GO Public Schools offices across the street.
    Contact: To participate in this event, please RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/OakEd14. Questions? Please contact Antmen Mendoza at 510-868-8800.
    EMail: info@gopublicschools.org
    Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 16th from 6 ? 8 PM
    Oct 17    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!

     
    Date: October 17, 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
    Oct 20    2014 Estate Planning Update and the Role of Insurance
    The discussion will focus on the permanent changes to estate tax law enacted in 2013 and their effect on traditional estate planning, along with the role that insurance can play in your estate plan. Reserve your spot now by registering today at: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/818507122
    Date: October 20, 2014
    Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Website: http://www.bellinvest.com/news-events/events/2014-estate-planning-update-and-role-insurance
    Location: Online Webinar
    Contact: For inquiries and/or reservations, contact Jaye Roundtree at 510.433.1066, ext. 100 or; jroundtree@bellinvest.com.
    EMail: jroundtree@bellinvest.com
    Date/Time Details: 10/20/2014 2 pm - 2:30 pm
    Fees/Admission: Free Webinar
    Oct 22    What every company needs to know about employee use of social media: The NLRB and Social Media
    What every company needs to know about employee use of social media: The NLRB and Social Media
     
                     Event Description
                     True or False: The NLRB has jurisdiction only over unionized companies.
                     False: The National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency that protects the
                     rights of private sector employees to join together, with or without a union, to improve their
                     wages and working conditions.
     
                     In 2013 and 2014, the NLRB issued a record number of rulings on protected concerted activity
                     and coercive activity involving social media. Our speaker, Ms. Hardy-Mahoney, Regional
                     Attorney, Oakland Region NLRB, will discuss these cases and what you need to know about
                     employee activity on social media.
     
                     Protected Activity
                     Which of these scenarios describe a “concerted protected activity”?
     
    ·          A Knauz BMW car salesman posted pictures of an accident at a neighboring Land Rover
         dealership, also owned by the Knauz group. A sales representative allowed a customer's
         13-year-old son to sit in the driver's seat of a vehicle. The teen drove the vehicle down a
         small embankment into a pond.
     
    ·          Earlier the same employee, posted pictures and sarcastic comments on Facebook about a
         sales event at which the luxury car dealership served hot dogs and bottled water to
         customers. He and other sales agents expressed their concern that the bland food and
         beverage sent the wrong message to the customer and would hurt their sales and
         commissions.
     
         Attend our program and find out what the NLRB and the courts have said on these and other
         similar issues. 
    Date: October 22, 2014
    Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    Location: Alameda County Law Library, 125 12th St, Conf. Rm 8,  Oakland, CA 94607

    Contact: Nicole Lemieux 510- 272-6483
    Date/Time Details: Date: October 22, 2014 Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. http://tinyurl.com/l9p3pv8 1 hour MCLE credit attorneys Public welcome
    Oct 23    Inside Oakland - Travel & Tourism


    Inside Oakland: Travel & Tourism
    Sponsored by Jim Holtan Media

    Click here for a link to the event flyer.

    How's Visit Oakland's new marketing initiative going? What lies ahead for VO and Oakland International Airport? And how can better policy help develop the travel and tourism economy of our city?

    Come hear from two Oakland leaders in the travel and tourism arena:

    • Alison Best, President & CEO, Visit Oakland
    • John Albrecht, Oakland International Airport
    Date: October 23, 2014
    Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    Location:
    Oakland Chamber Board Room
     
    Contact: Isaac Kos-Read
    EMail: ISAAC@KOSREADGROUP.COM
    Date/Time Details:
    8:30-10 AM
     
    Fees/Admission:
    Free event, thanks to the generous sponsorship of:
    Oct 23    Conversations at The Lake Merritt
    Celebrating LGBT History Month Karen Sundheim, the Program Manager for the James C. Hormel Gay and Lesbian Center at the San Francisco Public Library will present a visual presentation on LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual & Transgender) history in the United States, with a particular emphasis on the Bay Area. Most of the lecture will cover World War II to the present, and include the various stages of LGBT visibility and the struggle for civil rights. Photographs from the Hormel Center?s extensive archival collections will serve to illustrate some important achievements in LGBT History and the arts.
    Date: October 23, 2014
    Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Website: http://www.thelakemerritt.com
    Location: The Lake Merritt 1800 Madison Street Oakland, CA 94612
    Contact: RSVP to 510-903-3600 or rsvp@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    EMail: johanna@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    Date/Time Details: October 23rd @ 3:30pm
    Fees/Admission: No admission
    Oct 23    APACC Salute to Excellence Awards
    Join us in celebration of Asian business professionals and companies who have achieved notable success and outstanding accomplishments in their respective fields of industry. The award winners will be recognized during an award dinner and will have an opportunity to share their stories with you. Keynote Speaker: Cheong Choon Ng, Founder of Rainbow Loom
    Date: October 23, 2014
    Time: 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
    Website: http://www.apacc.net/mc/community/eventdetails.do?eventId=435390&orgId=apacc&recurringId=0
    Location: Laurel Manor 39000 Schoolcraft Rd. Livonia, MI 48150
    Contact: Erin Mclin Office Manager 248-430-5855
    EMail: events@apacc.net
    Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 23, 2014 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
    Fees/Admission: Registration: APACC Members: $60 per person; Future Members: $80 per person Program Book Ads, Event and Table Sponsorships available to showcase your company. For a full list of opportunities and pricing, please contact APACC Executive Director Ms. Van Nguyen at van@apacc.net or 248-430-5855.
    Oct 23    After Five Reception hosted by Peralta Hacienda
    Oakland’s Original Rancho!
    This Oakland gem is where the Peraltas settled and raised 8,000 longhorns & 2,000 horses
     
    • Have your picture taken with Zorro


     
    • Taste the food of Fruitvale’s Fabulous eateries
     
    • Learn the dances of the old ranch, how to make bricks with your own hands, and more

     
     Be sure to maximize your time at the event by:
    · Bringing lots of business cards for serious networking.
    · Inviting a friend or coworker.
    ·     Donating a door prize to get recognition.


     
     
      
     
     
     
    Date: October 23, 2014
    Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
    Location:
    Peralta Hacienda
    2465 34th Avenue
    Oakland, CA  94601
    (510) 532-9142
    www.peraltahacienda.org
     
     
    Contact: Lana Turn, Office Manager
    EMail: Lana@oaklandchamber.com
    Date/Time Details: Thursday, October 23rd, 2014
    5:30pm - 7:30pm
    Fees/Admission: Entry fee - $15.00, free to Chamber members
    Members - log in to register for free attendance
    Oct 24    Gain More Business Referrals with 5 Simple Steps
    Gain More Business Referrals With 5 Simple Steps
     
    Are you getting all the referrals you want for your business?
    Do you get referrals predictably and consistently, or by chance?
     
    You need more business and getting referrals is the best way to grow your business. So, how do you get more high quality referrals more often? With the 5 Simple Steps and other strategies, you can have more success in your business, earn more money,  and be much more effective in your networking.
     
    Are you networking efficiently? Do you sometimes feel like networking costs more time than it's worth? It doesn't have to be! One of our clients here in the Bay Area took our program, and in 4 months she was working closely with 4 referral sources and increased her revenues by 400% through more efficient word of mouth marketing.
     
    If you don't have a referral marketing plan for your business, this session is a must!
    You will learn how to develop a strategic referral network, who should be in it, how to find them, and how to motivate those people to refer business to you.
    This class will open your eyes to the possibilities of generating more sales in less time by doing business by relationship. Unless you can find more time and work harder than you already are, you can't afford to miss this class. You will learn some specific techniques that will enable you to really work smarter, not harder.

    Use code "OAKCHAMBER" to get your member discount.
    Date: October 24, 2014
    Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Website: http://www.referralinstituteoakland.com/index.php/en-us/workshops/workshop-details/?Workshop=322
    Location: Oakland Chamber Boardroom
    Contact: Cory Nott 510-986-4775 Cory@ReferralInstituteOakland.com
    EMail: Cory@ReferralInstituteOakland.com
    Date/Time Details: 8/7/2014, 9:30am to 12pm
    Fees/Admission: $25 for chamber members (normally $69)
    Oct 25    Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay 95th Anniversary Power of Work Gala
    Goodwill Industries of the Greater East Bay invites all to attend our 95th Anniversary Power of Work Gala. The Gala offers an opportunity to celebrate Goodwill Industries mission and recognize our partners in the community. Gala guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, silent auction, and dinner program. During the program we recognize our James Sweeny Awardees, an award bestowed on selected program graduates who overcame significant challenges and transformed their lives. During the silent auction guests will have the opportunity to bid on fabulous packages including private wine tastings and rare wine bottles, overnight adventures and special dining and shopping sprees. Proceeds from the Gala will support more services for those in need.
    Date: October 25, 2014
    Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Website: http://www.eastbaygoodwill.org
    Location: Scott's Restaurant, Jack London Square
    Contact: Cheri Sprenger, Special Event Coordinator 510-698-7200 ext318 csprenger@eastbaygoodwill.org
    EMail: csprenger@eastbaygoodwill.org
    Date/Time Details: Saturday, October 25, 2014 6-10pm
    Fees/Admission: $150 per person
    Oct 30    Conversations at The Lake Merritt
    The Lake Merritt Poetry Series: Poetry about Autumn We will continue our readings with an emphasis on autumnal themes in poetry. Please bring your favorite poem(s) to share.
    Date: October 30, 2014
    Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Website: http://www.thelakemerritt.com
    Location: The Lake Merritt 1800 Madison Street Oakland CA 94612
    Contact: RSVP to 510-903-3600 or rsvp@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    EMail: johanna@thelakemerrittsenior.com
    Date/Time Details: October 30th @ 3:30pm
    Fees/Admission: No admission
    Oct 30    Save the Date! Peralta Colleges Golden Gala!


    More information soon!
    Date: October 30, 2014
    Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Website: http://www.peraltafoundation.org
    Location:
    Grand Ballroom
    Oakland Marriott City Center
    1001 Broadway, Oakland, CA  94607
    Contact: Jessica Keahy, Peralta Colleges Foundation
    EMail: jkeahey@peralta.edu