MUST WE TOLERATE A CITY OF RECKLESS DESTRUCTION?

If there is talk and no action, no enforcement, no consequences what is a business to do?

What are the rights of businesses in Oakland?

If demonstrations are invited to Oakland, as elected officials have openly stated, then who is responsible for the damage?

Who is to be held accountable for the destruction caused by anarchists? 

Business bears the cost of cleanup in the event of a welcomed demonstration turning violent?

If a business closes or loses customers and revenue because the City is deemed unsafe by residents and visitors, then who is responsible?

If someone is masked, then why are they not held, identified and questioned?

If someone brings a crowbar, hammer or object uncommon to a peaceful demonstration, then why are they not held, identified and questioned?

What rules are we as business people held to?  Are they the same for demonstrators’ gone rogue?

What does the compliance officer believe needs to be done? Do our police officers hesitate because of the Consent Decree? Are the rules clear?

Citizens have been threatened on Federal, State, County, BART and City property…  We believe this is a regional problem that requires a regional approach to a solution.

What is the answer???  We are ready to do our part and stand with the Community at large to work towards a permanent solution! A peaceful Oakland…

In the meantime, the Alameda County District Attorney is ready to prosecute.  Let’s arrest the vandals! If you would like to contact the District Attorney, please call (510) 272-6309.

If you see destruction happening, then email a photo of the incident to cwong@oaklandnet.com or call the District Attorney’s Office to provide photo or video evidence.

 

 

Joseph J. Haraburda

President & CEO
Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

 

 

SFMTA Central Subway Small Business Opportunities

Free Assistance for Oakland Small Businesses

 

City of Oakland and Sand Dollar Group, LLC to Offer Free Business Consulting and Technical Assistance to Oakland Certified Small Businesses

Oakland, CA, January 2013 -  The City of Oakland and the consulting firm Sand Dollar Group, LLC have teamed up to help local small businesses grow and increase their revenue. The City and Sand Dollar Group, LLC are offering free technical assistance to Oakland entrepreneurs who are certified as small businesses with the City. Qualified small businesses will receive monthly consulting services through June 2014 at no cost and will be taught a variety of business growth and management strategies with hands on assistance from small business experts.

Additionally, all Oakland certified small business owners will have the opportunity to participate in seminars that will teach a variety of topics from local experts. Sand Dollar Group CEO Paul C. Wright says that, “the topics will range from financial management to sales and marketing and venture capital opportunities.” Most seminars will take place in downtown Oakland at the Department of Housing and Community Development.

To qualify as a participant in the monthly technical assistance program, visit www.sanddollargroup.com to obtain an application for this free program. All small business owners are encouraged to visit the Sand Dollar Group website for more information on the upcoming seminars.

 

Contact: Paul C. Wright, J.D.

Office: 510-229-9381
Email: paul@sanddollargroup.com

Ca High Speed Rail Authority Small Business Opportunity Conference

Oakland Army Base Weekly Small Contractor and Workforce Workshop August 24th

Oakland Contractors! You are invited to attend:

Oakland Army Base Weekly Small Contractor and Workforce Workshop August 24, 2012 1:00 - 2:30 PM

5^th Contractor & Workforce Capacity Building:

Banking and Financing Workshop – Innovative Solutions for Targeted/Small Business Inclusion

August 24, 2012

1:00 - 2:30 PM

CBRE Building

5 Star Conference Center, Suite 105

500 12^th Street, Oakland CA 94607

The purpose of the meeting is to:

·         Share information

·         Listen and understand issues and concerns regarding bonding and insurance

·         Take suggested reforms and work to tailor programs to optimize participation

·         Provide local and small local firms information to get organized for maximum participation

You may also visit:  http://www.oaklandglobal.com/contractors.php  and enter your contractor information on-line for immediate inclusion on the project list.  We want to ensure that everyone is included in the database for this project.

East Bay Small Business Symposium

Please find the flyer for the EastBay Small Business Symposium, July 31^st, from 7:30am to 11am at the Shattuck Hotel in Berkeley.  The Symposium is free and will help East Bay entrepreneurs and small businesses, from startups, to young, growing and mature companies with their business growth and success. 

Who will be there: Small business resource providers: financing, marketing, planning, employee recruitment and training.

What can you expect: You will be able to connect with a wide range of experts who can help you manage and grow your business.

FOR More Information visit: http://www.ebsmallbusiness.com

Small Biz Opportunity - CA High Speed Rail

Small Business Opportunity Meeting

with Pre-Qualified Design Build firms on

California High-Speed Rail Project 

As the five pre-qualified design-build firms prepare for submitting their proposal for the initial construction section for the high-speed train project they will individually hold Business Opportunity Meetings. These meetings will provide interested small businesses with an opportunity to learn the details of bidding and subcontracting specific to each Prime.

The California High-Speed Rail Authority is pleased to share a networking opportunity:

WHEN:      Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 4:00 PM—7:00 PM

WHO:         Tutor Perini/Zachry/Parsons

PRESENTATIONS: 4:30 pm, 5:30 pm, 6:30 pm

WHERE:    The Tower, First Floor Conference Center

                       205 East River Park Circle, Fresno, CA 93720

RSVP to:     RSVP4TPZP@leeandrewsgroup.com

                       or (213) 891-2965 Ext. 102

For more information:  www.tutorperiniparsons.com

All interested local subcontractors and suppliers, to include Small, Disadvantaged, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and Microbusinesses are invited to join our team to learn details about bidding and subcontracting opportunities with Tutor Perini/Zachry/Parsons, a Joint Venture on the California High-Speed Rail Project. Be prepared to receive project overview information, meet the team, and network with other subcontractors and suppliers.

Attend the EBMUD Small Business Forum!

The East Bay Municipal Utility District and the State of California Department of General Services cordially invite you to attend a Small Business Forum on “Becoming a California Multiple Awards Schedules (CMAS) Contractor on Monday, March 26, 2012 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm.

Learn how to become a CMAS contractor and get certified as a small business.  Come and hear about the benefits of CMAS, network with representatives from both agencies and learn about the upcoming business opportunities.

Topics include:

• Who are the CMAS reciprocity partners?
• How to receive payments within three days?
• What are the benefits and requirements of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) certification

Location:

East Bay Municipal Utility District

Board Room, 2^nd Floor

375 11^th Street

Oakland, CA

Who Should Attend?:

Business owners who provide general services, information technology products, goods, and some professional services* should attend.

Reminder:

Please RSVP by Monday, March 19, 2012 – space is limited – by contacting the Contract Equity Office at 510-287-0114 or by emailing cntrteq@ebmud.com.

*CMAS (leverage procurement agreement) offers a wide variety of commodities, non-IT services and information technology products and services at prices which have been assessed to be fair, reasonable and competitive by the State of California excluding professional engineering services, environmental services, financial & business solutions and facilities maintenance and management services.  Services included are telecommunication, security, business process/record management and tree removal.  Visit http://www.ebmud.com/business-opportunities/business-forums for a complete list.

Are you a Cool Business?

Every year, the Cool California Small Business Awards recognize California small businesses that reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, promote climate friendly practices, and successfully integrate the tools on CoolCalifornia.org into their business operations. You can apply to be a certified cool “small business of the year” or for the “climate leader award.” The application period is from January 3 through February 29, 2012. For more information on the nomination process, visit: http://app.streamsend.com/c/15260871/395/lJE3gcd/xokvnkxxtd?redirect_to=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.coolcalifornia.org%2Farticle%2Fsmall-business-award-program.