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    THE OAKLAND METROPOLITAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

    Founded more than one hundred years ago, the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce remains one of the most influential forces in local government and regional economic development. The mission of the Chamber is to secure the economic future of our community, and to enhance the quality of life in the city of Oakland. 

    With some 1,000 members, the Chamber is actively involved in public policy and provides valuable resources to members.

    Leadership Oakland has been preparing future leaders in our community for 35 years. A key part of our success is the personal connections made between classmates of each year’s cohort as well as with the many community leaders and elected officials that so graciously give their time to the program.  Applications for the 23/24 class of Leadership Oakland can be found here.

    Connect

    Creating dynamic events and programs to connect Chamber members and local partners.

    Convene

    Convening the community to bring together diverse voices that help Oakland thrive.

    Communicate

    Facilitating dialogue between members, residents, and the community.

    Lead

    Leading the East Bay in advocacy, research and data, and philanthropy.

    Oakland is Rooted in Diversity

    The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce believes diversity, equity and inclusion are integral to the economic future of our community. We see DEI as a necessary tool for enhancing the quality of life for everyone. By connecting businesses, creating opportunities to convene, and cultivating community, the Chamber is committed to lead a sustainable and equitable path for businesses.

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    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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    Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce Releases Annual Survey of Voter Attitudes
    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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    Oakland Chamber Advocates For Long-Term Business Sustainability
    In late May 2022, the Oakland City Council voted to place a ballot measure on the November 2022 ballot that will change the City’s current business tax structure from a flat tax to a progressive tax structure. The new structure increases tax rates on Oakland businesses in selected industry categories and gross receipt revenues.
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    About Oakland Chamber

    The Chamber proudly offers unprecedented benefits – advocacy, research, small business and nonprofit programming, special member – to – member discounts, award-winning publications and communications platforms, and numerous opportunities to help make local businesses connect and prosper.

    Join us to help make Oakland, and the metropolitan area, an even better place in which to live, work, and play.

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