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Weekly
News Update
Presented by the Oakland
Metro Chamber
July 21, 2009
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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Click
here to see the complete
list of interesting &
informative Chamber events.
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Joining the Chamber is a smart
business decision!
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Our team works for your
business in the following
ways:
Public Policy:
Representing the Interests
of Business to Government
Economic Development:
Creating a Strong Economy
Membership Development:
Providing Quality Networking
Events: Keeping you
Connected and Informed
Leadership Oakland:
Join for the networking,
knowledge and know-how!
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Letter from the President
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Dear Chamber members,
July 21 was the deadline
for the City Ballot
Initiatives; the day
that we learned of a
deal in Sacramento for
the State Budget and the
date we heard of parties
interested in running
for the Oakland Mayor's
seat; plus 3 City
Council seats will be on
the ballot of June 2010!
What is our role in all
of this?
There is not a day that
goes by that I am asking
someone to join the
Chamber and to get
involved. This is the
same message that we
need to respond to
regarding the operation
of our city and state.
Everyone can make a
difference!
If you are concerned and
want different
results...get
involved by voicing your
opinion!
The budget woes are not
over!
God bless America!
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City Parking
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Another reminder - The City
Council has approved a 50-cent
increase in metered parking
rates in Oakland, which raises
the rate to $2 per hour. The
Council has also approved an
extension of the parking
enforcement time to 8 p.m. These
new rates are already in effect.
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Annual Golf Classic & Academy
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If you're a local businessperson looking
for a day of relaxation, but with some
important business mixed in, we've got
the perfect event for you!
On
Monday, Aug. 31, the Chamber of
Commerce will give you an opportunity
for some quality networking and a day in
the sun at the annual
Golf
Classic and Academy, held this
year at the popular Claremont Country
Club in Oakland.
The Chamber's annual tournament brings
together some of the top business
leaders in the city for lunch, a
shot-gun start, and a subsequent awards
reception.
The popular introductory golf academy
for beginners will be held this year as
well. Participating players will be
taught basic golf skills and will learn
how to use golf as a business tool. The
academy is intended to be thorough, with
an emphasis on fun, techniques and the
psychology of the game.
Golfers will have the opportunity to
select equipment from a major
manufacturer, as well as qualify to win
cash awards and great raffle prizes.
Caddies for the tournament are available
on a first-come, first-served basis.
To reserve a spot or for sponsorship
information, click
here.
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Excellent Networking at Thursday's
Mixer
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The Chamber's
July
Business After Hours Mixer will
be held tomorrow, Thursday, July 23 from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the East Bay
Regional Park District's Shoreline
Center at Martin Luther King Jr.
Shoreline. Exit I-880 at Hegenberger
Road and head west, then turn right on
Doolittle Drive. The Shoreline Center
parking area is located about
one-quarter-mile later on the right-hand
side. Bring lots of business cards - the
networking is outstanding.
RSVP or meet us there!
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Event Cancellation
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Please note that the July Fourth
Fridays at the Chamber - orginally
scheduled for Friday, July 24th -
has been CANCELLED.
Please join us on August 28th when
this local business support seminar
series continues with a seminar
entitled " Elevating
Sales Performance in a Challenging
Economy", presented by Joe
Diliberto of Sandler Sales.
RSVP.
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Certification Seminars
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The Chamber and Employers Group have
agreed to offer a series of
free
seminars for our members that
will offer certification. The
program will begin Sept. 8 and run
weekly through Oct. 27. The
Human Resources Generalist
Certificate program has
everything you need.
With a focus on the most critical
issues of HR, this series better
prepares those newer to HR to
effectively handle the issues they
face on a daily basis. The program
is geared to individuals who are new
to HR (less than three years of
experience). You can sign up for the
full course OR individual classes at
your convenience. Learn more and
RSVP
here.
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Ready to get away?
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Discover and Explore Tuscany with the
Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of
Commerce!
Due to the overwhelming response to our
annual Trip to China, the Oakland
Chamber will begin offering a new Trip
to Tuscany, Italy, departing for the
first time this November. This amazing
trip includes roundtrip airfare, seven
nights in a first-class hotel, 13 meals
(including seven breakfasts and
dinners), and of course tours of the
most beautiful parts of Europe - all for
the unbeatable price of $3,099pp.
The complete trip brochure can be found
here.
Please don't hesitate to contact Morgan
Crow at mcrow@oaklandchamber.com and
510-874-4800x319 for more information.
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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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