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September 30, 2024

  • Membership Special 2 for 1
  • 1/1/2025-0:0
  • 2/15/2025-23:50
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  • Presidential Promo: Congratulations! You are receiving 2 years of membership for $250.00. (Silver membership is $350.00 annually.) That's a savings of over 70%!
  • https://app.glueup.com/org/oaacc/memberships/
  • Here are some of the benefits of becoming a member of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce. Technical Assistance: Stabilizing and grow your business through workshops featuring topics like access to capital, branding, entity formation, and small business taxes. Business Development: Grow your business at OAACC networking and supplier diversity events. Meet potential new clients and make B2B connections. Advocacy: Let your voice be heard on a local, regional and statewide level. Support includes assistance navigating local permitting and encouraging contracting opportunities with public agencies.
  • https://oaacc.org/membership-special-2-for-1/
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  • Membership Special 2 for 1
  • 2/1/2025-0:0
  • 2/15/2025-23:50
  • https://oaacc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/test-1.jpg
  • Presidential Promo: Congratulations! You are receiving 2 years of membership for $250.00. (Silver membership is $350.00 annually.) That's a savings of over 70%!
  • https://app.glueup.com/org/oaacc/memberships/
  • Here are some of the benefits of becoming a member of the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce. Technical Assistance: Stabilizing and grow your business through workshops featuring topics like access to capital, branding, entity formation, and small business taxes. Business Development: Grow your business at OAACC networking and supplier diversity events. Meet potential new clients and make B2B connections. Advocacy: Let your voice be heard on a local, regional and statewide level. Support includes assistance navigating local permitting and encouraging contracting opportunities with public agencies.
  • https://oaacc.org/membership-special-2-for-1-2/
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  • Proper Fashions/Nate\'s 4 Mens Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
  • 2/1/2025-2:0
  • 2/1/2025-5:0
  • Proper Fashions Boutique 1715 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
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  • You are invited our Official Ribbon cutting local announcement. Special announcement by Steven Parker. From 3:00 - 4:00 pm take 50% one item of your choice. Take part in Music, Raffle Ticket Giveaways, Photopaper and walk the runway. Just look for the red building
  • https://properfashions.com/
  • https://oaacc.org/proper-fashions-nates-4-mens-ribbon-cutting-ceremony/
  • Casual
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  • JOIN US @NOON &... LET'S CONNECT
  • 3/19/2025-12:0
  • 3/19/2025-14:0
  • Zoom TBA
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  • We well have a special guest from the Port of Oakland, Executive Director Kristi McKenney
  • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89110508368?pwd=6dRyxarpGcnvhbwp4chaM7rBPqr8xO.1#success
  • https://oaacc.org/join-us-noon-lets-connect/
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  • 22nd BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON
  • 10/16/2025-11:0
  • 10/16/2025-16:0
  • Scotts Seafoods Grill & Bar Jack London Square 2 Broadway, Oakland CA 94607
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  • 11:00 am - VIP Reception and Small Business Expo 12 Noon - Lunch and Awards Program Individual Tickets: $250.00 per person 2025 HARBINGER AWARD, 2025 LUMINARY IN TECHNOLOGY & EQUITY AWARD, 2025 PILLAR OF PROGRESS AWARD
  • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/22nd-annual-oaacc-business-awards-luncheon-tickets-1568641923219?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
  • Ces Butner - Foundation Chairman of the Board | Cathy D. Adams - President & CEO | Chadwick Spell - Chairman of the Board
  • https://oaacc.org/22nd-business-awards-luncheon/
  • Business Attire
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  • Special Movie Screening Event for Sarah’s Oil
  • 11/7/2025-17:30
  • 11/7/2025-20:0
  • Regal Jack London 100 Washington St Oakland, CA 94607
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  • Screening of the movie. Time 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Private Reception following the movie 5:30 pm doors open - 6:00 pm Movie Premiere Post event reception immediately following Everett & Jones BBQ - Jack London Square
  • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-movie-screening-event-for-sarahs-oil-tickets-1868668530879?aff=oddtdtcreator
  • See Trailer Click Link Below https://www.canva.com/design/DAG3GCbygCk/sWqPlBuSTaRP0ECU1E73KQ/view?utm_content=DAG3GCbygCk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer
  • https://oaacc.org/special-movie-screening-event-for-sarahs-oil/
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  • Access to Capital & Necessary Resources for Small Business Owners
  • 11/12/2025-11:30
  • 11/12/2025-13:30
  • Calabash Restaurant, 2300 Valdez St, Oakland 94612
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  • You are invited to an invaluable event designed to demystify the process of financing your Oakland business! We've gathered an unprecedented cohort of fourteen of Oakland's own finance experts—lenders, financial advisors, and community capital leaders—who are committed to empowering local entrepreneurs like you. This is your chance to gain direct, actionable insights into the diverse financing options available, from traditional loans to innovative community funds, all without leaving the heart of the Town. Don't miss this unique opportunity to network with the people who hold the keys to capital and take a decisive step toward securing the funding your business needs to thrive. Beyond exploring the various paths to funding, our Oakland finance cohort will guide you through the critical steps of becoming "lender-ready." Learn exactly how to prepare a compelling and complete loan application that captures a lender's attention and what a finance professional truly looks for during their meticulous document review. This session is designed to eliminate the guesswork, offering transparent advice on optimizing your financial statements and business plan. Join us to transform your funding application from a hurdle into a strategic tool for growth, directly informed by the people who will be reviewing it.
  • bit.ly/a2c-nov12
  • Hosted by: Cathy Adams Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Speakers: Anita Russell Working Solutions CDFI Andrew Krone Marble Bridge Funding Group Charles Johnson JPMorgan Chase Frances H. Cohen FH Cohen Insurance Karla De Leon Main Street Launch Leonardo Fernandez TMC Community Capital Miracle Wright Operation Hope Mike Dang CDC Small Business Finance Dr. Nancy Mangold East Bay SBDC Philip Wong BMO Tammy Willis Shoebox Financial Solutions Will Jackson U.S. Bank Xenia St. Charles Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
  • https://oaacc.org/access-to-capital-necessary-resources-for-small-business-owners/
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  • 8th Annual Black Sunday HOLIDAY SHOPPING Experience
  • 12/7/2025-12:0
  • 12/7/2025-17:0
  • Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts 10, 10th St, Oakland, CA 94607
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  • FREE ENTRY HONORING OUR BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES SHOPPING FOOD DESSERTS MUSIC WINE TASTING. • RAFFLES KIDS ACTIVITIES HOLIDAY PHOTO BOOTH FIRESIDE CHAT RESOURCES & ACCESS TO CAPITAL • ARTS & CULTURE AND MUCH MORE! Vendor Opportunities Available - contact cathy@oaacc.org www.oaacc.org
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  • Cathy Adams cathy@oaacc.org
  • https://oaacc.org/8th-annual-black-sunday-holiday-shoppin-experience/
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  • Joy To The Town Holiday Winemaker Dinner
  • 12/7/2025-18:0
  • 12/7/2025-20:0
  • 100 Grand Ave. #111 Oakland, CA 94612
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  • Black Vines + alaMar Joy to the Town Winemaker Dinner $150.00 Enjoy an evening of great food, amazing wine & community - as we partner with Oakland’s own Chef Nelson German as he takes us through a coursed culinary journey paired with partner wineries curated by our award winning Black Vines team.
  • https://www.blackvines.net/store/p/black-vines-alamar-joy-to-the-town-winemaker-dinner
  • https://oaacc.org/joy-to-the-town-holiday-winemaker-dinner/
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  • Bay Area Film Night Returns — Celebrating Homegrown Cinema
  • 12/16/2025-1900:0
  • 12/9/2025-2200:0
  • Grand Lake Theatre 3200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
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  • We invite Chamber members, partners, and community supporters to be part of this cultural celebration. This is a unique opportunity to support Oakland filmmakers, connect with local creatives, and experience the stories that reflect the heart of our city. In Partnership with the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Bay Area Film Night is back for its second annual celebration of local storytelling, honoring the filmmakers, artists, and creative visionaries who make our region one of the most vibrant cultural hubs in the world. Join us on December 16, 2025, at the historic Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland for an unforgettable evening spotlighting award-winning short films from standout Bay Area filmmakers. This isn’t just a screening; it’s a homecoming, a cultural milestone, and a movement to re-establish Oakland as a cinematic center where local talent is truly seen, uplifted, and celebrated.
  • https://oaacc.org/elementor-6529/
  • https://oaacc.org/bay-area-film-night-returns-celebrating-homegrown-cinema/
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  • LET'S CONNECT
  • 2/18/2026-1200:0
  • 2/18/2026-1300:0
  • Zoom
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  • THE OAKLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVITES ALL MEMBERS TO: LET'S CONNECT February 18,2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM Join OAACC President & CEO, Cathy D. Adams, for a monthly conversation designed to keep you informed, engaged, and empowered. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month Noon - 1PM (PST) on Zoom • Get the latest chamber updates • Share your feedback • Collaborate on ideas • Elevate your business
  • https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85353920771?pwd=ZTtMfpmVOgbz2s0q2kzybnm9QX8jlx.1
  • OAACC President & CEO, Cathy D. Adams
  • https://oaacc.org/lets-connect-3/
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  • OAACC MEET & GREET MONTHLY MEETING
  • 2/26/2026-17:0
  • 3/26/2026-18:0
  • Online
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  • MEET & GREET MONTHLY MEETING Meet Asia Powell of the California Public Utilities Commission. Learn about CA's Small Business certification programs, procurement, statewide contracting opportunities and more. MARCH 26, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=e76655f2-fbed-49cd-abf3-2510ab479822
  • OAKLAND AFRICAN-AMERICAN OAACC CHAMBER COMMERCE
  • https://oaacc.org/oaacc-meet-greet-monthly-meeting/
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  • Celebrating 100 YEARS OF BLACK HISTORY 1926-2026
  • 2/26/2026-1800:0
  • 3/26/2026-2100:0
  • Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts 10 10th St, Oakland, CA 94607
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  • RSVP Required. BLACK HISTORY IN MOTION: CULTURE, COMMUNITY & THE FUTURE WE BUILD • Awards Presentation Honoring Black Filmmakers Performances by Local Artists • Meet and Greet with Bay Area Authors • Wine Tasting by African American Vintners • Soul Food Experience featuring Bay Area Chefs
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu2AuqKIBFlNJWFNuobrcxh9LBdR1iUeUYQQkZeOnmyoWN3A/viewform
  • Contact: CDA Consulting Group | cdaconsultingroup@gmail.com | (510) 725-7722 KLAND AFRICA AMERICAN OAACC
  • https://oaacc.org/celebrating-100-years-of-black-history-1926-2026/
  • African Swag or Business Attire
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  • BLACK HISTORY MONTH FIRESIDE CHAT
  • 2/27/2026-1200:0
  • 2/27/2026-1300:0
  • PRESERVATION PARK 1233 Preservation Park Way Oakland, CA 94612
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  • MODERATED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER ROWENA BROWN (At Large City Council Member) GUEST SPEAKERS: CATHY ADAMS (President & CEO of OAACC) DOROTHY LAZARD (Historian & Author)
  • https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-history-fireside-chat-thornton-house-at-preservation-park-tickets-1982450375439?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
  • MODERATED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER ROWENA BROWN (At Large City Council Member) GUEST SPEAKERS: CATHY ADAMS (President & CEO of OAACC) DOROTHY LAZARD (Historian & Author)
  • https://oaacc.org/black-history-month-fireside-chat/
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  • COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SESSION
  • 3/28/2026-10:30
  • 3/28/2026-14:30
  • OAKSTOP, inside Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative 2323 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
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  • ALAMEDA COUNTY REPARATIONS COMMISSION COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SESSION ALAMEDA REPARATIONS COUNTY COMMISSION ENSURE THE FINAL REPARATIONS ACTION PLAN REFLECTS RESIDENTS' PRIORITIE. RSVP REQUIRED Your voice is your power! Join us and make your voice heard! FREE FOOD & BEVERAGES LIVE FREE AKSTOP OAKSTOP
  • https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfF5x2gmfwIYHQ1052exA6iMAGTqo5enHzTlY7lDsayEyfeGw/viewform
  • Oakstop. Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce LiveFree CA 100 Black Men of the Bay Area 360 Total Concept⚫ 1st Friday of the Bay Area Bay Area Black Professionals Group BWOPA (Black Women Organized for Political Action) Family Wellness Group National Society of Black Engineers (Bay Area Professionals)⚫ National Black MBA Association (SF Bay Area Chapter) San Francisco National Organization of Minority Architects Women's Council of Associated Real Property Brokers RSVP: bit.ly/acrcfeedback
  • https://oaacc.org/community-feedback-session/
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