Small local businesses have been hit hard by the global pandemic. The Oakland Chamber of Commerce’s own Ashleigh Smallwood, Small Business and Workforce Manager, explains the Chamber’s approach to helping these businesses survive and thrive.
Continue readingPlay, Shop and Celebrate in Oakland this Holiday Season
Keep Oakland Alive has made supporting local Oakland businesses simple, efficient and online. Also check out our featured events for ways to celebrate this holiday season in Oakland.
Continue readingOakland Community Kitchens Initiative
The Chamber Foundation is excited to partner with Community Kitchens, a free meal program created to serve Oakland communities suffering from food insecurity during the Covid-19 crisis, as their fiscal sponsor. Originated by the team at Luka’s Oakland Taproom & Lounge, the program raises funds to purchase low-cost meals from local restaurants for community distribution to unsheltered residents.
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