A's luncheon is a Home Run!
Weekly News Update Presented by the Oakland Metro Chamber
April 16, 2013
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Dear Members & Friends,
Thank you for your attendance
At the A's lunc heon (left to right): A's bench coach Chip Hale, second baseman Eric Sogard, pitcher Tommy Milone and master of ceremonies Ken Korach.
To all who attended today's Oakland A's luncheon at the Airport Hilton, a big "Thank You!" The luncheon had everything you'd expect for a first-place team - cheers, chants, autograph hounds, a highlight video, and a prediction from pitcher Tommy Milone that the A' would repeat as Western Division champions.
Milone, second baseman Eric Sogard, and bench coach Chip Hale were on hand, with the luncheon featuring the radio voice of the A's, Ken Korach, as master of ceremonies.
The lunch was co-sponsored by The Salvation Army of Alameda County, and featured Capt. Dan Williams presenting plaques to A's wives and fiancés for their continued work with the Salvation Army and children in need.
Again, thank you for making our A's luncheon such a huge success - and Go A's!
Business & Procurement Fair set for May 16
On Thursday, May 16, the Chamber will host the Oakland and East Bay Business and Procurement Fair. This annual fair brings vendors, business organizations, public agencies and members of the local community together to facilitate business-to-business partnerships and create new customer leads. It's also a great chance to network in a fun, professional environment. Booths are available starting as low as $199 and individual attendance is free.
If you are a new member of the Chamber, this is an excellent opportunity to introduce yourself and your products and services to the broader Oakland business community. Existing members, particularly those interested in procurement opportunities with state and county public agencies, are also recommended participants.
Complete details can be found online at www.oaklandchamber.com. Please contact Ivette Torres at itorres@oaklandchamber.com or at (510) 874-4800, ext. 319 to reserve your booth.
God Bless America!
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JOIN US FOR THESE INTERESTING, INFORMATIVE CHAMBER EVENTS AND MEETINGS
- Breakfast at the Chamber, Thursday, April 18, an update of Chamber activities for prospective, new and long-time members, 7:30-9 a.m.
- After Five Reception, Thursday, April 25, Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar in Jack London Square, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Inside Oakland Breakfast Forum, Friday, April 26, featuring guest speaker Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan, 8:30-10 a.m.
- Oakland A's vs Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, April 27, O.co Coliseum, lower box tickets $34 for adults, $17 for children 12 and under, Reggie Jackson Bobblehead Day with recognition of 1973 World Series championship team prior to game, game begins at 1:05 p.m.
- Lunch + Learn, Tuesday, April 30, featuring Catherine Delcin of the Delcin Consulting Group, speaking on new trends in intellectual property management, noon-1:15 p.m.
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CHEER ON THE A'S AT 'BATTLE OF THE BAY' MAY 28
Tuesday evening, May 28 night, the Oakland A's will face the World Series champion San Francisco Giants for a "Battle of the Bay" in Oakland.
The Chamber is selling excellent seats for the game, which has a 7:05 p.m. start, with tickets in the Plaza Level directly behind the A's dugout! Tickets are just $40 per person ($50 for non-members) and the ticket price is guaranteed - even as regular ticket prices increase for this game, which is almost always a sellout.
Purchased tickets will be held at the Coliseum's Will-Call window under your name, so you have the option to arrive at whatever time works for you.
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CHAMBER NOW SELLING FEDERAL AND STATE EMPLOYMENT POSTERS
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The Oakland Metropolitan Chamber is now selling 2013 California and Federal Employment Posters. If you get one thing to protect your company in 2013 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 more information or to order your 2013 posters, contact Hank Masler at (510) 874-4808 or at hmasler@oaklandchamber.com |
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ABOUT TOWN
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Night Market - A night market under the stars, with music and fun activities for the entire family, will be held in the Fruitvale District on Avenida De Le Fuente (near International Boulevard) from 3 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 19. Info: (510) 535-6919.
New webinar - Bell Investment Advisors will be conducting a free webinar, "Making a Good Life Happen," on Wednesday, April 24 from 2-2:30 p.m. The event is part of an ongoing series of webinars that reflect the firm's dedication to providing free educational opportunities to the community. Info: www.bellinvest.com.
QuickBooks Boot-Camp - Hilliard Management Group will present a QuickBooks Boot-Camp at the Chamber offices on Thursday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a hands-on workshopwith laptops and sample data provided, to introduce the useful and flexible QuickBooks accounting and bookkeeping application. Info: (510) 655-2041.
Earth Day Warehouse Sale - Bring your electronic waste to the St. Vincent de Paul Earth Day E-Waste Drive & Warehouse Sale on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 9235 San Leandro St. Donors dropping off more than three pounds of e-waste will receive a free "mini-lunch." Info: (510) 877-9252.
Imagine Gala - The Oakland Ballet invites you to "Imagine! Gala 2013" on Saturday, April 27 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Kaiser Center Lakeside Theater, 300 Lakeside Drive. Suite 206. Info: (510) 893-3132.
Wage and Hour Laws - Litigation involving wage and hour laws is some of the most prevalent, and costliest, in the country. Are you providing the required rest periods and meal breaks for your employees? Do you know who's eligible for overtime? Join representatives from the law firm of Ericksen Arbuthnot for a free review of the changes in these laws and the cases that set the standards. Lunch will be provided. Monday, April 29, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chamber offices. RSVP: ejasper@ericksenarbuthnot.com.
Fred Biletnikoff Hall of Fame Golf Classic - On Monday, April 29, Fred Biletnikoff and the Oakland Raiders will present the 9th annual Hall of Fame Golf Classic benefiting the Biletnikoff Foundation, Ruby Hill Golf Club in Pleasanton, with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Info: www.Biletnikoff.org.
'In the Crossfire' - The 40th anniversary of the Marcus Foster Education Fund will be celebrated with a discussion of Oakland school reform - "In the Crossfire: Marcus Foster and the Troubled History of American School Reform." The event, scheduled for Monday, April 29 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Mills College Chapel, 5000 MacArthur Blvd., will feature a team of educational experts as well as a book signing by author John Spencer. Info: (510) 654-5335.
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DISCOVER OAKLAND
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When was the last time you took a lazy Saturday or Sunday and discovered the beauty and attractions of Oakland? This weekend:
1. Paddle a canoe or use your feet in a pedal boat at Lake Merritt Boating Center.
2. Get lost in the beauty of the Cascades, a waterfall amidst the redwoods in Joaquin Miller
Park.
For more information on things to see and do, visit www.visitoakland.org
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