President’s Message
September Message from the President & CEO
September brings with it a sense of anticipation and transformation. The warm hues of autumn are just around the corner. And the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance is gearing up for a fantastic month ahead. We have a lot to share with you, so let’s dive right in! Alameda Economic Forecast, September 28th: LAST CALL…
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Spring is in the air, and with it comes a sense of renewal and growth. It’s a great time to take stock of your business and see where you can make some improvements. Invest in new technology. There are always new technologies coming out that can help businesses grow. Do some research and see if there…
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This week we celebrate International Women’s Day (this month is also Women’s History Month). International Women’s Day on March 8 is a day set aside for celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day also calls us to “Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness about discrimination. Take action to drive gender parity.”…
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February is Black History Month where we celebrate the numerous contributions as well as the triumphs and struggles of African Americans. During this month, we highly encourage you to take part in the remembrances and celebrations. At the Chamber we host a monthly Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Town Hall on educational topics that can help…
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It’s the Year of the Rabbit! For many, that means a predicted time of self-reflection. Whether you follow the messages of the Lunar New Year or not, this is good advice for businesses. While last year’s Year of the Tiger was one of action, this year is focused on assessment and measure for the intention…
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This has been a trying week. While our Island was spared much of the predicted onslaught from rain and winds, we still weathered some flooding, downed trees/branches, and road closures. We hope that you are safe and the damage to property is minimal. We’ll just have to see what this week brings. It’s at times…
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For those of you who celebrate Christmas or Hannukah, I hope you had a wonderful time filled with joy. While some of you may still be off enjoying some well-deserved time with family and friends, I encourage everyone to spend the last week of the year patronizing small businesses around Alameda. From dining to retail,…
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Christmas and Hanukkah are almost here! Are you finished with your shopping? Every year I tell myself I’ll get to things earlier because, let’s face it, December has a way of evaporating quickly. December 1 feels like it’s the beginning of the holiday season and then all of a sudden it seems too late to…
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As we told you last week, it’s officially Small Business Season and we ask everyone to support our small businesses. While we’re getting ready to announce some exciting activities in conjunction with that, I wanted to make sure you knew about a program that will help you commit to shopping small here in Alameda. It’s…
Read MorePresident’s Message: Small Business Season
Starting today, November 1st, we are supporting Small Business Season. The thought behind this global marketing push is that one day is not enough support for our small businesses. We want to support them through the entire holiday season! The Chamber is here to help share the message and educate everyone on the importance of…
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