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The success of networking
Speak with the most successful Chamber of Commerce members and
they’ll all tell you the same thing: they all network. They
attend committee meetings, breakfasts, luncheons and a variety
of other events and come away with an assortment of business
cards and the understanding that they’ve done their best to make
new contacts.
Here are some of the best networking
opportunities at the Chamber:
Regular events
INSIDE OAKLAND BREAKFASTS.
Held the third Friday of every month from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.
These monthly events are free of charge to Chamber
members and feature civic and business leaders who impact life
and work in our city.
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS MIXERS.
Held the fourth Thursday of every month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
at the offices of member businesses. No charge to Chamber
members.
BREAKFAST AT THE CHAMBER.
Updates of Chamber activities for prospective, new and long-time
members. Held the third Thursday of every month from 7:30 to 9
a.m. at the Chamber offices. Your company can sponsor Breakfast
at the Chamber which includes: 10 Minute Spotlight to talk about
your organization, Opportunity to network on a smaller more
informal arena, Opportunity to have a more intimate and captive
audience, Network with new, long-time and prospective members,
Learn about issues currently being addressed by the Chamber,
Gain insight and information about the Oakland business
community.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FORUM.
Held the second Wednesday of every month from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Chamber members discover and discuss current issues and projects
shaping the future of
Oakland.
Scheduled Events
February 2009
EAST BAY WOMEN IN BUSINESS
ROUNDTABLE. Bimonthly breakfasts
feature excellent networking opportunities with guest speakers
who discuss women’s business issues. Some 100 women attend.
March 2009
2009 MEMBERSHIP EVENT.
The Chamber’s annual event brings together some 70 volunteers
from the business community
working to recruit members on behalf of the
Chamber of Commerce.
CARNAVAL BUSINESS FAIR. This
business showcase celebrates the new members and volunteers who
participated in the Chamber’s annual membership event – but all
members can purchase a table for a nominal fee to display their
wares. It’s a chance to meet the newest members of the Chamber –
as well as some of the oldest. Held at the Oakland Convention Center.
April 2009
BUSINESS LEADERS TOUR OF CHINA.
The Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Citslinc
International, is inviting all members to participate in this
nine-day trip, scheduled for April 7-15, 2009. This outstanding
opportunity includes roundtrip airfare, 4- or 5-star hotel
stays, three full meals each day, and deluxe tour buses in a
number of China’s
most exciting cities.
EAST BAY WOMEN IN BUSINESS
ROUNDTABLE. Bimonthly breakfasts
feature excellent networking opportunities with guest speakers
who discuss women’s business issues. Some 100 women attend.
June 2009
ANNUAL MEETING & AWARDS LUNCHEON.
Some 500 local business leaders celebrate Chamber
accomplishments and recognize Chamber member businesses at this
popular luncheon. The 2009 event will be the 104th
annual.
EAST BAY WOMEN IN BUSINESS
ROUNDTABLE. Bimonthly breakfasts
feature excellent networking opportunities with guest speakers
who discuss women’s business issues. Some 100 women attend.
August 2009
EAST BAY WOMEN IN BUSINESS
ROUNDTABLE. Bimonthly breakfasts
feature excellent networking opportunities with guest speakers
who discuss women’s business issues. Some 100 women attend.
GOLF TOURNAMENT.
A fun day to play golf and do some quality networking. Includes
a clinic for beginners. Held at Sequoyah Country Club in
Oakland.
October 2009
EAST BAY WOMEN IN BUSINESS
ROUNDTABLE. Bimonthly breakfasts
feature excellent networking opportunities with guest speakers
who discuss women’s business issues. Some 100 women attend.
December 2009
OAKLAND HOLIDAY PARADE. Already
the largest holiday parade in
California, the Comcast Oakland Holiday Parade
– America’s
Children’s Parade – is held on the first Saturday in December.
It begins at 2pm on Saturday December 6, 2008 and
Saturday December 5, 2009 and winds through the streets of
downtown Oakland. Major sponsors in
2007 included Comcast, Kaiser Permanente, the City of Oakland, Securitas, Southwest Airlines, and
Wells Fargo.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY
MIXER. Held at the Claremont Resort
& Spa the first week of December.
Other Chamber events, including workshops, seminars, and various
other activities, also offer excellent networking opportunities.
For more information on these and other events, visit our
Chamber Calendar or call the Chamber at (510) 874-4800.
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