Leader’s quarter-century of service
marked by numerous accomplishments, a powerful downtown monument and regional economic
leadership
Oakland, CA – Joseph Haraburda has announced that he
will retire as President and CEO of the Oakland
Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce in December of 2013.
He has served in the role for 17 years.
Previously, he volunteered for 8 years as a board member, head of the Economic
Development department and served as Vice Chair while employed as a leader in
local newspaper publishing.
In looking ahead,
Haraburda said, “I am immensely grateful for the dedication of the Chamber
staff both past and present who worked with me to launch many new projects and
initiatives each focusing on stimulating the Oakland economy. We have accomplished some great things for
Oakland’s economy and community. There is no doubt in my mind that the new
executive will benefit greatly by their expertise.”
Haraburda provided
quiet, steady and consistent leadership to the City of Oakland and helped
shepherd many important local initiatives.
He has a long record of accomplishment and a legacy of projects big and small
that benefitted the entire community.
Sample successes:
·
Regional
leadership on Economic Development – hosting regional “Mega-summits” and
speaking loudly for regional collaboration at the local and state level
·
Engaging local
organizations and neighborhood business improvement districts as partners on
issues important to Public Safety and the economic growth of Oakland
·
Confidant to the
region’s elected officials, appointed commissioners and leaders of businesses
of all sizes.
Joe and his wife Cathy
plan to approach retirement with enthusiasm and will continue to look for ways
to engage where they can make a difference in Oakland and the Bay Area.
Chamber Board Chair
Shannon Pedder added, “Joe has positioned the Chamber as a regional leader on
economic development and personally advised elected officials and business
leaders across the community. In each his many wins for the community, Joe has
provided consistent, steady and thoughtful leadership. We are so grateful for
his efforts.”
In the weeks and months
ahead, the Chamber will take some time to reflect on Joe’s accomplishments and
begin a regional and possibly national search for his replacement. Joe will
remain as Chamber president through the end of the year.
The Chamber plans to
find many opportunities to honor Joe in the months ahead and will engage its
members and the public in those efforts.
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About
Joseph Haraburda:
Joe
has held the position of President and CEO of the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber
of Commerce, the largest and most diverse business organization in the East Bay
since 1996. Prior to becoming president Joe served on the Chamber board and had
a 35 year career in newspaper publishing serving as general manger of the
Oakland Tribune, associate publisher and publisher for the Alameda Newspaper
Group; senior vice president for The Washington Post Company; director for The
Wilmington Journal & Morning News, and senior management positions at The
Philadelphia Inquirer and Suburban newspapers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
About
the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce:
Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is
serving member companies and affiliate members with upwards of 200,000
employees throughout the East Bay. The focus of the Chamber staff is building a
strong economy, representing business to government and enhancing the quality
of life in the Oakland region. More
information can be found at OaklandChamber.com.
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