Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Join the OMCC next Thursday for Inside Oakland featuring the Honorable Rowena Brown. Rowena Brown was sworn in as your At-Large Oakland City Councilmember in January of 2025. She is a proud East Bay local with deep roots in Oakland. She has a wide range of experience, serving previously as a State Legislative District Director, City of Oakland constituent services coordinator, workforce development coach, civics education teacher, and award-winning community organizer who graduated from Laney College, Mills College, and the University of California, Law San Francisco. As a Black and queer woman who lost both of her parents by the age of 17, Rowena knows firsthand why Oaklanders need healthcare, safety, affordable housing, the right to a clean neighborhood, and why a thriving small business and local economy is essential for all. Registration is available here: https://bit.ly/4iCTCuC

LAST CHANCE! The 2025 Economic Summit is this Wednesday, March 12th, tickets are almost gone, AND registration closes Monday! Don’t miss your chance to gain exclusive insights from the Annual Economic Indicators Report, produced by our partners at CVL. -Good data makes good decisions. -And good events come with BIG surprises… Two lucky guests will each receive TWO ROUND-TRIP TICKETS to anywhere Southwest Airlines flies! Register now before it sells out! https://bit.ly/40BN5K5

Tickets are selling fast for next week's Economic Development Summit featuring the 2025 Annual Economic Indicators Report, produced by our partners at CVL. We've also locked in an incredible lineup for the 2025 Economic Summit! This year’s guest speakers bring powerhouse expertise in arts, culture, business, and economic strategy, including: Julie Baker – CA for the Arts Tony Leong – Another Planet Entertainment Sorell Raino-Tsuim – City of Oakland Strategist Thor Young – Formerly of Crucible & Burning Man Lyz Luke – Living Jazz Don’t miss our Spotlight Presentation: Bold Investments and Big Ideas – A discussion with Irving Azoff, Founder of The Oakview Group Plus hear from the Port of Oakland's Chief Operating Officer, Kristi McKenney! Let’s talk about innovation, investment, and the power of the creative economy. A limited number of tickets are still available. Register here: https://bit.ly/40BN5K5

Join us as we dive into Oakland’s Revitalization and the Creative Economy, exploring how arts, culture, and bold investments are shaping the city’s future. This dynamic session will feature: ?? Julie Baker – CA for the Arts ?? Tony Leong – Another Planet Entertainment ??? Sorell Raino-Tsuim – City of Oakland Cultural Strategist ?? Thor Young – Formerly of Crucible & Burning Man ?? Lyz Luke – Living Jazz (Facilitator) PLUS, don’t miss our Spotlight Presentation: ?? Bold Investments and Big Ideas – A discussion with Irving Azoff, Founder of The Oakview Group Plus hear from the Port of Oakland's Chief Operating Officer, Kristi McKenney! Let’s talk about innovation, investment, and the power of the creative economy. A limited number of tickets are still available. Register here today: https://bit.ly/40BN5K5

The Oakland Metro Chamber has locked in an incredible panel for the 2025 Economic Summit! This year’s guest speakers bring powerhouse expertise in arts, culture, business, and economic strategy, including: Julie Baker – CA for the Arts Tony Leong – Another Planet Entertainment Sorell Raino-Tsuim – City of Oakland Strategist Thor Young – Formerly of Crucible & Burning Man Lyz Luke – Living Jazz Get ready for insightful discussions, bold ideas, and strategies shaping Oakland’s economic future. Tickets are selling fast - this is one event you don’t want to miss! #oakproud Register today: https://bit.ly/40BN5K5

The Oakland Metro Chamber has locked in an incredible lineup for the 2025 Economic Summit! This year’s guest speakers bring powerhouse expertise in arts, culture, business, and economic strategy, including: Julie Baker – CA for the Arts Tony Leong – Another Planet Entertainment Sorell Raino-Tsuim – City of Oakland Strategist Thor Young – Formerly of Crucible & Burning Man Lyz Luke – Living Jazz Irving Azoff – Founder of Oak View Group Get ready for insightful discussions, bold ideas, and strategies shaping Oakland’s economic future. Tickets are selling fast - this is one event you don’t want to miss! #oakproud Register today: https://bit.ly/40BN5K5

Next week we’re honored to welcome Councilmember Zac Unger, who will share updates and insights on the City. Whether you’re a business leader, resident, or simply passionate about Oakland’s future, this is your chance to ask questions, network, and stay informed. Zac Unger is a lifelong Oakland resident and still lives on the street in North Oakland where he grew up. Before being elected to the City Council, Zac worked as an Oakland firefighter for 27 years and was president of Local 55 of the International Association of Firefighters. He worked on the steering committees for multiple ballot measures regarding public safety, infrastructure, and business tax reform. His wife owns a small law firm in Oakland and his three kids all attended OUSD. In his spare time, he works as a whitewater river raft guide and is the author of two books and dozens of magazine articles. Registration is available here: https://bit.ly/4hmVcQz

Exciting things are on the horizon for Oakland! Join us for an important discussion with Irving Azoff about the future of entertainment in Oakland at this year's Economic Summit. Irving Azoff is a highly influential American music executive, talent manager, and businessman. He has been a key figure in the entertainment industry for decades, managing some of the biggest names in music and shaping the modern music business. Tickets are selling fast! Get yours here: https://bit.ly/40BN5K5

In less than two months, the Chamber will once again convene at the Oakland Museum of California, where regional leaders and experts will map out Oakland’s economic future and highlight key demographic, labor market, industry, and real estate trends. New for this year is an emphasis on leveraging the city’s creative economy and the transformative role of the Port of Oakland to bolster economic and workforce development. The Summit will feature the release of the 2025 Annual Economic Indicators Report, produced by our partners at CVL Economics, which provides data-driven insights into the East Bay’s economic landscape and forecasts Oakland’s growth potential. Using a holistic lens to sustainable development, CVL Economics will present the challenges and opportunities associated with further integrating the city’s industrial and logistics operations across target sectors, fostering innovation in the creative economy, and revitalizing Downtown Oakland. Last year, the Economic Summit sold out in advance. We're offering early bird pricing from this year's summit through February 15th! Early bird registration is available here: https://bit.ly/40BN5K5

The Oakland Metro Chamber of Commerce is pleased to invite you to attend the 2025 Economic Development Summit held at Oakland Museum of California, where regional leaders and experts will map out Oakland’s economic future and highlight key demographic, labor market, industry, and real estate trends. New for this year is an emphasis on leveraging the city’s creative economy and the transformative role of the Port of Oakland to bolster economic and workforce development. The Summit will feature the release of the 2025 Annual Economic Indicators Report, produced by our partners at CVL Economics, which provides data-driven insights into the East Bay’s economic landscape and forecasts Oakland’s growth potential. Using a holistic lens to sustainable development, CVL Economics will present the challenges and opportunities associated with further integrating the city’s industrial and logistics operations across target sectors, fostering innovation in the creative economy, and revitalizing Downtown Oakland. Registration is available here: https://bit.ly/40BN5K5