Mayor Sheng Thao announced the appointment of Floyd Mitchell as Oakland Police Chief.
Continue readingCHP 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.
Continue readingTake 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.
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.
Continue readingThe Town Love Contest
Oakland is all about love. Love of food. Love of culture. Love of community. During the month of February, you can win a pair of Southwest Airlines flights just by showing your love to Oakland restaurants who have taken the Dining For Justice pledge brought to you by Community Kitchens.
Continue readingOakland 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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