Roots Opener

Last night was more than a soccer game, a win or loss, and even more than that epic bicycle kick goal – it was 26,575 people coming together to cheer loudly for our home team, to cheer loudly for Oakland, and it was a perfect night. While there are many, many that made it happen in the entire Roots Organization, there is one who’s vision has taken us all on this journey.

Edreece Arghandiwal we are OAKPROUD of you – your passion for the pitch – and your passion for Oakland. Thank you – thank you – thank you.

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2025 Economic Summit

Click to view the executive summary of the 2025 Economic Summit, highlighting key discussions, insights, and outcomes from this year’s event.

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Pulse of Oakland

The Chamber’s 2024 citywide voter poll results are in. View the responses from Oaklanders regarding how they feel on a myriad of issues and policies facing our city.

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Oaklanders Together

Oakland is facing a public safety crisis – our community must come together to improve 911 emergency response times, reduce crime, and combat gun violence. We cannot afford to wait.

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CHP Conducts Sting Operations

The California Highway Patrol has made 168 arrests and recovered 360 stolen vehicles in the East Bay as part of undercover sting operations and law enforcement surges in recent weeks.

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Event Highlights

The Oakland Metro Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2024 Economic Development Summit at Oakland Museum of California on March 20, 2024. Regional leaders and experts, mapped out Oakland’s economic future and highlighted key trends in housing, commercial development, equitable growth, and job creation. View a summary of this report here.

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