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Weekly
News Update Presented by the Oakland Metro
Chamber
March 3, 2010
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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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decision!
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the following ways:
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Interests of Business to Government
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Creating a Strong Economy
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Providing Quality Networking
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the networking, knowledge and know-how!
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Letter
from the President |
Dear members and friends,
Hiring subsidies for local
employers
Our Chamber of Commerce is very
enthusiastic about AC
HIRE, the new
Subsidized Employment
Program offered by the Alameda
County Social Services Agency
and its various partner
agencies. AC HIRE is
designed to stimulate the local
economy by providing
a significant subsidy to
employers who hire eligible
low-income Alameda County
residents.
Employers who hire an eligible
job applicant will receive:
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Reimbursement of 80 percent of
the employee's wage until Sept.
30, 2010
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Reimbursement of 80 percent of
the employers' costs for Social
Security, Medicare, State and
Federal Unemployment Taxes until
Sept. 30, 2010.
Nominate Oakland's best by
Monday, March 15
Nominations are now being
accepted for the annual Oakland
Chamber Awards - celebrating the
people and organizations that
have demonstrated excellence in
the community, business and
arts. You probably know an
especially creative and
successful business or
individual who deserves
recognition for the unique
contributions he or she makes to
our city.
Nominate them today!
The winners will be announced
and honored at the 105th Annual
Meeting and Chamber Awards
Luncheon on Wednesday, June 23
at the Oakland Marriott City
Center. The deadline for
nominations is 5 p.m. on Monday,
March 15.
Categories for the 2010 Annual
Chamber Awards are:
- Corporate Citizenship
- Small Business Innovator
- Oakland on the Map
- Community Service
- Volunteer of the Year
- Lifetime Achievement
To learn more about the 105th
Annual Meeting and Chamber
Awards Luncheon, please visit
the event listing
here.
God Bless America!
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CHAMBER NOW SELLING FEDERAL AND STATE
EMPLOYMENT POSTERS
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The Chamber is now selling 2010
California and Federal Employment
Posters. If you get one thing to protect
your company in 2010 from liability and
government fines, it should be the labor
law poster (regular or laminated), which
is required for all businesses. Whether
you have one employee or 1,000
employees, you're required to post 16
state and federal notices. You can avoid
fines in the thousands of dollars by
purchasing a poster from the Chamber for
only $23 (plus tax). We're also selling
the 2010 HR Handbook for California
Employers, which guides local employers
through key human resource areas, and
the California Labor Law Digest, a
comprehensive reference for the latest
California-specific and federal
employment laws in plain language. For
more information, contact Hank Masler at
the Chamber at
hmasler@oaklandchamber.com or at
(510) 874-4808.
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JOIN US FOR THESE MARCH MEETINGS AND EVENTS
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Ambassador Committee meeting
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Wednesday, March 10, noon-1 p.m.
More.
Economic Development Forum
- featuring a discussion of the Re-Zoning of
Oakland's Commercial Corridors with members
of the city's planning staff,
Wednesday, March 10, 3-4:30 p.m.
More.
Nonprofit Roundtable Committee meeting
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Tuesday, March 16, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
More.
Breakfast at the Chamber
- hosted by RGEB Employee Benefits, an
update of Chamber activities for
prospective, new and long-time members,
Thursday, March 18, 7:30-9 a.m.
More.
Inside Oakland Breakfast Forum
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Friday, March 19, 8:30-10 a.m.
More.
After Five Reception
(formerly known as Business After Hours
Mixer) - hosted by AAA of Northern
California, Nevada & Utah, with reception
held at Executive Inn & Suites, 1755
Embarcadero,
Thursday, March 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
More.
2010 Northern California MegaRegion Summit
- coordinated by the Chamber in
collaboration with the City of Oakland and
Port of Oakland,
Friday,March 26, Oakland Marriott
City Center, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
More.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
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SafeAmerica Credit Union,
ribbon cutting and grand opening, 1939
Harrison St., suite 110,
Wednesday, March 24, 11 a.m. to
noon. Contact Triche Christmon at
tchristmon@oaklandchamber.com for
more information.
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ABOUT TOWN |
BART Earthquake Safety Program
- This BART-sponsored event and outreach
meeting will be held tomorrow,
Thursday, March 4 from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. at Richmond Build 3, 500 23rd
St. & Barrett Avenue in Richmond. The
meeting will feature information on the
upcoming construction contracts for the
BART Earthquake Safety Program and
information on the no-cost supportive
services BART has available for small
businesses. RSVP by Thursday, Feb. 25
with Lorena Arroyo at (510) 986-1100 or
at
larroyo@a2ventures.com.
Economic Stimulus Recovery Forum
- Sponsored by Burr Pilger Mayer, this
morning event will be held at the
offices of Swinerton Incorporated at 260
Townsend St. in San Francisco from 8 to
10 a.m. on
Friday, March 5. The forum will
address a number of issues with a focus
on transportation and energy. Info:
click here.
Wardrobe for Opportunity Open House
- Learn about their complete suite of
career development services for men and
women at their newly remodeled and
expanded Oakland Boutique and Training
Center, 570 14th St., suite
5,
Monday,
March 15, 6-8:30 p.m., and
Tuesday, March 16, 9-11:30 a.m. Info:
(510) 463-4100 or www.wardrobe.org.
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
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Hertz Car Rental,
Automobile
Rental & Leasing
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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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