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Weekly News Update > Week of 7/28/2009
Weekly
News Update
Presented by the Oakland
Metro Chamber
July 28, 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,
Critical vote at City
Council tonight
Tonight, Tuesday, July
28, the City Council
will vote on awarding
exclusive negotiating
rights for the Oakland
Army Base. If you have
not been keeping up on
this important
development issue, the
Chamber has recommended
the team of AMBCCG, a
highly qualified team,
to move forward a
project that will
distinguish Oakland and
create needed jobs for
our region!
If you plan on
attending, please
contact Scott Peterson
at
speterson@oaklandchamber.com
before 3 PM today!
Great news for golfers!
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 exclusive
Claremont Country Club
in Oakland.
Here are some of the
benefits of play:
- Raffle prizes
include a new set of
irons, personally
fitted to you by the
club (estimated
value $1,300) - a
new offer at our
tournament
- Win cash prizes
for first and second
place foursomes.
- Caddies will be
available on a
first-come,
first-served basis.
- Meet the Claremont
County Club pro, on
hand to offer tips
- Feeling lucky? The
Hole-in-One prize is
going to be huge!
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.
Join us for a great day
of golf! Contact
mcrow@oaklandchamber.com
to reserve your team's
spot or learn more
online
here.
God bless America!
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Chamber Day with the A's set for
Sept. 21
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On Monday evening, Sept. 21, when the
Oakland A's face their division rivals,
the Texas Rangers, the Oakland
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce will
present "Chamber
Day with the A's" at Network
Associates Coliseum.
Join us to show support for the A's and
watch the young players who will take a
major role in a winning effort next
year.
For a ticket price of only $29, Chamber
members can reserve a seat in the
Coliseum's Home Run Plaza in left field
and enjoy unlimited food and drink
(water and soft drinks). Besides the
opportunity to watch Major League
baseball and cheer on the A's, the event
will present an excellent opportunity to
network with other local businesspeople
in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Tickets for the Sept. 21 event are
available
here or by contacting Morgan Crow at
the Chamber at (510) 874-4800, ext. 321
or at mcrow@oaklandchamber.com.
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Women in
Business Lunch Aug. 7
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"Are you ready to rule?" is a common
question seasoned marketing guru Martha
Hanlon asks her clients and captive
audience. Are you interested in gaining
tribal marketing insights and creating a
fresh and successful marketing plan?
Wharton MBA trainer and author Martha
Hanlon is ready to let you absorb more
than 25 years of her first-hand
knowledge.
"Tribal
Marketing - The New Buzz in Social Media"
is the topic of the East Bay Women in
Business Roundtable (EBWIBR) luncheon
presentation set for Friday, Aug. 7.
Martha Hanlon, president of Market OUT
LOUD, will present a trendy buzz worthy
program on how to build your brand and
discover the best bang for your
marketing buck.
Mark your calendar and come explore the
staples of how to:
- Find leads using social networks
- Current marketing - What's working and
what isn't
- Learn tribal marketing basics
The luncheon will run from 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. at the Washington Inn, 495
10th St., in Old Oakland. Costs are $35
for Chamber members and $45 for guests.
RSVP and learn more.
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Deadline for Directory advertising is
Aug. 17
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The deadline for space reservations for
advertising in the
Chamber's 2010 Membership Directory &
Buyers Guide is Monday, Aug. 17.
The Directory, one of the most important
marketing tools that your business can
own, has a 12-month shelf life and is
read throughout the year by some 15,000
businesspeople in the Oakland
metropolitan area. Rates begin as low as
$300. For more information, contact Hank
Masler at the Chamber at (510) 874-4808
or at
hmasler@oaklandchamber.com.
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August Mixer will be at Pican!
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Pican, which has quickly become one
of the most recognized and popular
restaurants in the East Bay, will be
the site of the Chamber's Business
After Hours Mixer on Thursday, Aug.
27. Pican is located at 2295
Broadway. The mixer will run from
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is free for
Chamber members and only $10 for
non-members.
RSVP or meet us there!
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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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Other Business News
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Mayor
announces tax penalty amnesty program
Oakland Mayor Ron Dellums has announced
the city of Oakland's Tax Penalty
Amnesty Program, which allows businesses
with unpaid taxes or under-reported
gross receipts to file with the city
without penalty between Aug. 1 and Oct.
31 of this year. Businesses that have
not registered with the Revenue Division
are also eligible to apply.
Qualifying taxes include Business Tax,
Residential/Commercial Property Business
Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, Parking
Tax and Utility User's Tax. In order to
qualify for a penalty waiver, citizens
must apply and submit the Tax Penalty
Waiver Form and the Tax Penalty Amnesty
Application Form, postmarked no later
than Oct. 31, 2009.
After Oct. 31, full penalties and
interest assessments will apply. The
Revenue Division will pursue a range of
enforcement actions, including but not
limited to:
- 25 percent penalty;
- Additional 1 percent per month
interest;
- Notice of violation and fine
- Referral to collections and possible
legal action
To learn more, contact the Tax Penalty
Amnesty Program hotline at (510)
238-7254 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. or visit
www.oaklandnet.com.
Nominate
your favorite businesswoman
Women's Initiative for Self Employment
is asking Chamber members to nominate
their favorite women business owners to
receive the Woman-Owned Business of the
Year Award. Help recognize women who are
creating jobs and stimulating the
economy. The deadline for nominations is
Friday, Aug. 28. To submit your
nominations, visit
www.womensinitiative.org/emails/WOB_Nominations.html.
Warning
to Corporations and Limited Liabilities
Companies from the CA Secretary of State
Debra Bowen, the CA Secretary of State,
has recently issued a warning regarding
a deceptive ploy being directed at
California Corporations and Limited
Liability Companies. Please see her
notice
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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