Business Resources & Incentives
Business Resource Contacts
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Chambers of Commerce | ||
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Alameda Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.alamedachamber.com |
Melody Marr Chief Executive Officer 1416 Park Avenue Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: (510) 522-0414, x25 Fax: (510) 522-7677 Email: melody@alamedachamber.com |
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Albany Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.albanychamber.org |
Arlene Nizinski Office Manager 1108 Solano Avenue Albany, CA 94706 Phone: (510) 525-1771 Fax: (510) 525-6068 Email: albanychamber@albanychamber.org |
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Antioch Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.antiochchamber.com |
Devi Lanphere President/CEO 324 G Street Antioch, CA 94509-1255 Phone: (925) 757-1800 Fax: (925) 757-5286 Email: ceo@antiochchamber.com |
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Berkeley Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.berkeleychamber.com |
Ted Garrett Chief Executive Officer 1834 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 94703 Phone: (510) 549-7003 Fax: (510) 549-1789 Email: info@berkeleychamber.com |
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Brentwood Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.brentwoodchamber.com |
Bonnie Lucchese CEO 240 Oak St. Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: (925) 634-3344 Fax: (925) 634-3731 Email: bcoc240@sbcglobal.net |
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Castro Valley Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.castrovalleychamber.com |
Roberta Rivet Executive Director 3467 Castro Valley Boulevard Castro Valley, CA 94546 Phone: (510) 537-5300 Fax: (510) 537-5335 Email: rrivet@castrovalleychamber.com |
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Concord Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.concordchamber.com |
Curtis Lindskog President & CEO 2280 Diamond Blvd., Suite 200 Concord, CA 94520 Phone: (925) 685-1181 Fax: (925) 685-5623 Email: info@concordchamber.com |
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Danville Area Chamber of CommerceOur mission is to enhance the growth and development of business and the quality of life in our community, by helping to keep our membership informed, connected and prosperousWebsite: http://www.danvillearechamber.com |
Melony Newman CEO 117- E Town & Country Drive Danville, CA 94526 Phone: (925) 837-4400 Fax: (925) 837-5709 Email: ceo@danvilleareachamber.com |
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Dublin Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.dublinchamberofcommere.org |
Nancy Feeley Executive Director 7080 Donlon Way, Suite 110 Dublin, CA 94568 Phone: (925) 828-6200 Fax: (925) 828-4247 Email: info@chamberofcommerce.org |
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El Cerrito Chamber of CommerceThe El Cerrito Chamber of Commerce offers advocacy, education, resources, special events, referrals, and networking opportunities to help your business succeed.Website: http://www.elcerritochamber.org |
Mark Scott Manager 406 Colusa Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 Phone: (510) 705-1202 Fax: (510) 526-3969 Email: info@elcerritochamber.org |
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Emeryville Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.emeryvillechamber.com |
Bob Canter President & CEO 3980 Harlan Street Emeryville, CA 94662-0466 Phone: (510) 652-5223 Fax: (510) 652-4223 Email: bob@emeryvillechamber.com |
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Fremont Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.fremontbusiness.com |
Cindy Bonior President & CEO 39488 Stevenson Place, Suite 100 Fremont, CA 94539 Phone: (510) 795-2244 x106 Fax: (510) 795-2240 Email: cbonior@fremontbusiness.com |
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Hayward Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.hayward.org |
Jim Wieder President & CEO 22561 Main Street Hayward, CA 94541 Phone: (510) 247-2041 Fax: (510) 537-2730 Email: jim@hayward.org |
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Hispanic Chamber of Comm., Ala. Co.Website: http://www.hccac.com |
Ron Silva President 1840 Embarcadero, Suite 101 Oakland, CA 94606 Phone: (510) 536-4477 Fax: (510) 536-4320 Email: info@hccac.com |
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Livermore Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.livermorechamber.org |
Dale Kaye President/CEO 2157 First Street Livermore, CA 94550 Phone: (925) 447-1606, x112 Fax: (925) 447-1641 Email: dkaye@livermorechamber.org |
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Martinez Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.martinezchamber.com |
Cynthia Murdough Executive Director 603 Marina Vista Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 228-2345 Fax: (925) 228-2356 Email: cynthia@martinezchamber.com |
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Newark Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.newark-chamber.com |
Linda Ashley President/CEO 6066 Civic Terrace Avenue, Suite 8 Newark, CA 94560 Phone: (510) 744-1000 Fax: (510) 744-1003 Email: linda@newark-chamber.com |
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Oakland Chinatown Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org |
Jennie Ong Executive Director 388 9th Street, Suite 258 Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: 510 893 8979 Fax: 510 893 8988 Email: oaklandCTchamber@aol.com |
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Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.oaklandchamber.com |
Joseph Haraburda President & CEO 475 - 14th Street, Suite 100 Oakland, CA 94612-1903 Phone: (510) 874-4810 Fax: (510) 839-8817 Email: jharaburda@oaklandchamber.com |
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Pinole Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.PinoleChamber.org |
Deanna Million Executive DIrector P.O. Box 1 Pinole, CA 94564 Phone: (510) 724-4484 Fax: (510) 724-4408 Email: pinolechamber@yahoo.com |
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Pittsburg Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.pittsburgchamber.org |
Mary Papas-Coniglio Executive VP/CEO 485 Railroad Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: (925) 432-7301 Fax: Email: mconig@pittsburgchamber.org |
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Pleasant Hill Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.pleasanthillchamber.com |
Charley Daly Executive Director 91 Gregory Lane, Suite 11 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: (925) 687-0700 Fax: (925) 676-7422 Email: info@pleasanthillchamber.com |
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Pleasanton Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.pleasanton.org |
Scott Raty President & CEO 777 Peters Avenue Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: (925) 846-5858 x 204 Fax: (925) 846-9697 Email: scott@pleasanton.org |
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Richmond Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.rcoc.com |
Judy Morgan President and CEO 3925 Macdonald Avenue Richmond, CA 94805 Phone: (510) 234-3512 Fax: (510) 234-3540 Email: judy@rcoc.com |
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San Leandro Chamber of CommerceThe voice of business in San Leandro & an advocate for strategic, market-focused economic growth, working with the city & supports business success through direct & referral services companies & their employees, the Industrial Roundtable & networking.Website: http://www.sanleandrochamber.com |
Dave Johnson Chief Executive Officer 15555 E.14th St., Suite 100 San Leandro, CA 94578 Phone: (510) 317-1400 Fax: (510) 317-1404 Email: CEO@sanleandrochamber.com |
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San Ramon Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.sanramon.org |
Carolyn Degnan President & CEO 12667 Alcosta Boulevard, #160 San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: (925) 242-0600x24 Fax: (925) 242-0603 Email: Carolyn.degnan@sanramon.org |
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Union City Chamber of CommerceWebsite: http://www.unioncitychamber.com |
Dana Hernandez Office Manager 3841 Smith Street Union City, CA 94587 Phone: (510) 471-3115 Fax: (510) 471-6011 Email: info@unioncitychamber.com |
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City and County Economic Development | ||
| Economic development staff people specifically tasked with helping business; including facilitating permitting, business retention and development and attraction. | ||
Alameda County Comm. Devel. AgencyEconomic Development Contact for the Alameda County unincorporated areas of Ashland, Cherryland, Castro Valley, Fairview, San Lorenzo and SunolWebsite: http://www.co.alameda.ca.us |
Eileen Dalton Redevelopment Manager 224 West Winton Avenue, #110 Hayward, CA 94544-1215 Phone: (510) 670-56509 Fax: (510) 670-6374 Email: edalton@co.alameda.ca.us |
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Alameda County Redevelopment AgencyWebsite: http://www.acgov.org |
Bill Lambert Asst Dir, Econ Devel 224 w. Winton Ave., #110 Hayward, CA 94544 Phone: (510) 670-5335 Fax: (510) 670-6105 Email: bill.lambert@acgov.org |
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City of AlamedaEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.alameda.ca.us |
Leslie Little Development Services Director 950 West Mall Square, Second Floor Alameda, CA 94501-7552 Phone: (510) 749-5800 Fax: (510) 749-5808 Email: llittle@ci.alameda.ca.us |
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City of AlbanyEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.albanyca.org |
Judy Lieberman Assistant City Administrator 1000 San Pablo Ave. Albany, CA 94706 Phone: (510) 528-5710 Fax: (510) 528-5797 Email: jlieberman@albanyca.org |
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City of AntiochEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.antioch.ca.us |
Guy Bjerke Director of Economic Development PO Box 5007 Antioch, CA 94531-5007 Phone: (925) 779-7012 Fax: Email: gbjerke@ci.antioch.ca.us |
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City of BerkeleyEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/oed |
Michael Caplan Economic Development Manager 2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor Berkeley, CA 94704 Phone: (510) 981-2490 Fax: (510) 981-7099 Email: mcaplan@cityofberkeley.info |
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City of BrentwoodWebsite: http://www.ci.brentwood.ca.us |
Casey McCAnn Community Development Director 118 Oak Street Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: (925) 516-5195 Fax: (925) 516-5407 Email: cmccann@ci.brentwood.ca.us |
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City of ConcordWebsite: http://www.ci.concord.ca.us |
Alex Greenwood Economic Development Manager 1950 Parkside Drive MS 1B Concord, CA 94519 Phone: (925) 671-3186 Fax: (925) 798-0636 Email: alex.greenwood@ci.concord.ca.us |
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City of DublinEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us |
Linda Maurer Assistant to the City Manager 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568-2658 Phone: (925) 452-2151 Fax: (925) 833-6651 Email: linda.maurer@ci.dublin.ca.us |
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City of DublinEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us |
Joni Patillo City Manager 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568-2658 Phone: (925) 833-6650 Fax: (925) 833-6651 Email: Joni.Patillo@ci.dublin.ca.us |
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City of El CerritoEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.DiscoverElCerrito.com |
Dwayne Dalman Economic Development Project Manager 10890 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 Phone: (510) 215-4362 Fax: (510) 233-5401 Email: ddalman@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us |
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City of EmeryvilleCity of Emeryville economic development contactWebsite: http://www.emeryville.org |
Helen Bean Economic Development & Housing Director 1333 Park Avenue Emeryville, CA 94608 Phone: (510) 596-4355 Fax: (510) 596-4389 Email: hbean@emeryville.org |
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City of FremontEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.fremont.gov |
Lori Taylor Economic Development Manager 3300 Capitol Avenue, Bldg. A Fremont, CA 94538 Phone: (510) 284-4024 Fax: (510) 284-4001 Email: ltaylor@ci.fremont.ca.us |
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City of HaywardEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.hayward-ca.gov |
Sally Porfido Economic Development Specialist 777 B Street, Second Floor Hayward, CA 94541 Phone: (510) 583-4236 Fax: (510) 583-3650 Email: sally.porfido@hayward-ca.gov |
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City of HerculesEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.hercules.ca.us |
Steve Lawton Economic Development Director 111 Civic Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Phone: (510) 799-8233 Fax: (510) 799-2521 Email: slawton@ci.hercules.ca.us |
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City of LivermoreEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.livermore.ca.us |
Rob White Econ. Dev. and Redev. Director 1052 South Livermore Avenue Livermore, CA 94550-4899 Phone: (925) 960-4145 Fax: (925) 960-4149 Email: mrwhite@ci.livermore.ca.us |
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City of MartinezEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.cityofmartinez.org |
Karen Majors Assistant City Manager 525 Henrietta St. Martinez, CA 94553-2394 Phone: (925) 372-3514 Fax: (925) 372-0257 Email: kmajors@cityofmartinez.org |
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City of NewarkEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.newark.org |
Clay Colvin Economic Development Manager 37101 Newark Boulevard Newark, CA 94560 Phone: (510) 578-4242 Fax: (510) 790-7265 Email: clay.colvin@newark.org |
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City of OaklandEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.oaklandnet.com |
Aliza Gallo Business Development Services Manager 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315 Oakland, CA 94601 Phone: (510) 238-7405 Fax: (510) 238-2936 Email: agallo@oaklandnet.com |
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City of OakleyWebsite: http://www.oakleyinfo.com |
Barbara Mason Redevelopment/Economic Development Dir. 3231 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561 Phone: (925) 625-7016 Fax: (925) 625-9859 Email: mason@ci.oakley.ca.us |
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City of OakleyWebsite: http://www.oakleyinfo.com |
Chris Thorsen Assistant City Manager 3231 Main Street Oakley, CA 94561 Phone: (925) 625-8820 Fax: (925) 625-9859 Email: thorsen@ci.oakley.ca.us |
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City of PiedmontEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.piedmont.ca.us |
Geoffrey Grote City Administrator 120 Vista Avenue Piedmont, CA 94611 Phone: (510) 420-3042 Fax: (510) 653-8272 Email: ggrote@ci.piedmont.ca.us |
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City of PinoleEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.pinole.ca.us |
Mary Drazba Economic Development Manager 2131 Pear Street Pinole, CA 94564-1774 Phone: (510) 724-9830 Fax: (510) 724-9826 Email: mdrazba@ci.pinole.ca.us |
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City of PittsburgEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us |
Brad Nail Director of Economic Development 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: (925) 252-4049 Fax: (925) 252-4851 Email: bnail@ci.pittsburg.ca.us |
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City of Pleasant HillEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us |
Kelly Calhoun Economic Development Manager 100 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: (925) 671-5213 Fax: (925) 676-1125 Email: kcalhoun@ci.pleasant-hill.ca.us |
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City of PleasantonEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us |
Pamela Ott Economic Development Director 123 Main Street Pleasanton, CA 94566-0802 Phone: (925) 931-5040 Fax: (925) 931-5482 Email: pott@ci.pleasanton.ca.us |
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City of RichmondEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us |
Steven Duran Comm.. Redevelopment Agency Director 450 Civic Center Plaza Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (510) 231-3066 Fax: (510) 307-8195 Email: steve_duran@ci.richmond.ca.us |
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City of San LeandroEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.san-leandro.ca.us |
Cynthia Battenberg Business Development Manager 835 East 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94577 Phone: (510) 577-3352 Fax: (510) 577-3310 Email: cbattenberg@ci.san-leandro.ca.us |
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City of San RamonEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.sanramon.ca.gov |
Marc Fontes Economic Development Director 2222 Camino Ramon San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: (925) 973-2578 Fax: (925) 275-0650 Email: mfontes@sanramon.ca.gov |
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City of Union CityEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ci.union-city.ca.us |
Christine Friday Economic Development Coordinator 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road Union City, CA 94587-4497 Phone: (510) 675-5396 Fax: (510) 475-7318 Email: CFriday@ci.union-city.ca.us |
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Contra Costa CountyEconomic Development ContactWebsite: http://www.ccreach.org |
James Kennedy Redevelopment Director 2530 Arnold Drive, Suite 190 Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 335-7225 Fax: (925) 335-7201 Email: jkenn@cd.cccounty.us |
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Town of DanvilleTown of Danville economic development & special event point of contact, as well as, representative for commercial tenant improvements and relocation informationWebsite: http://www.ci.danville.ca.us |
Jill Bergman Economic Development Coordinator 510 La Gonda Way Danville, CA 94526-1740 Phone: (925) 314-3369 Fax: (925) 838-0797 Email: jbergman@ci.danville.ca.us |
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Convention And Visitors Centers | ||
| Information on facilites, activities, tours and packages. | ||
Berkeley Convention & Visitors Bureau and Film OfficeCity of Berkeley's Official Destination Marketing Organizationton - mission is to cultivate and promote Berkeley as a desirable destination for meetings, conventions, tour groups, leisure travelers and film production while enhancing Berkeley's economy.Website: http://www.visitberkeley.com |
Barbara Hillman President 2015 Center Street, 1st Floor Berkeley, CA 94704 Phone: (510) 549-7040 Fax: (510) 644-2052 Email: bhillman@visitberkeley.com |
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Oakland Convention & Visitors BureauWebsite: http://www.oaklandcvb.com |
Manette Belliveau Executive Director 463 11th Street Oakland, CA 94553-2229 Phone: (510) 839-9000 Fax: (510) 839-5924 Email: manette@oaklandcvb.com |
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Richmond Convention & Visitors BureauWebsite: http://www.visitrichmondca.com |
Michelle Itagaki Executive Director 201 W Richmond Avenue, Suite B Richmond, CA 94801 Phone: (510) 237-1403 Fax: (510) 237-1403 Email: michelle@www.visitrichmondca.com |
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Tri-Valley, California Convention & Visitors BureauWebsite: http://www.trivalleycvb.com |
Amy Blaschka President & CEO 349 Main Street, Suite 203 Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: (925) 846-8910 Fax: (925) 846-9502 Email: amy@trivalleycvb.com |
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Educational Institution Contacts | ||
| Education and training contacts in the East Bay. | ||
Alameda County Office of EducationWebsite: http://www.acoe.k12.ca.us |
Sheila Jordan Superintendent 313 West Winton Avenue, #150 Hayward, CA 94544 Phone: (510) 670-4140 Fax: (510) 670-4101 Email: sheilaj@acoe.org |
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Berkeley City CollegeWebsite: http://www.vistawww.peralta.edu |
Betty Inclan, Ph.D President 2050 Center Street Berkeley, Ca 94704 Phone: (510) 981-2800 Fax: (510) 644-2052 Email: binclan@peralta.edu |
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California State University East Bay, Concord CampusLocated in the heart of Contra Costa County, the Concord Campus meets the needs of transfer and graduate students, providing bachelor's (junior and senior years only) and master's degrees, along with education credentials.Website: http://www.concord.csueastbay.edu |
Peter Wilson Dean 4700 Ignacio Valley Road Concord, CA 94521 Phone: (925) 602-6700 Fax: Email: cccinfo@csueastbay.edu |
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California State University, East BayCal State East Bay serves the region with two scenic campuses in the East Bay hills - Hayward and Concord - and its Professional Development and Conference Center in downtown Oakland with more than 100 fields of undergraduate and graduate study.Website: http://www.csueastbay.edu |
Mohammad Qayoumi President 25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard Hayward, CA 94542-3001 Phone: (510) 885-3877 Fax: (510) 885-3808 Email: Mo.Qayoumi@csueastbay.edu |
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California State University, East BayLocated in downtown Oakland, the Professional Development and Conference Center provides corporations and non-profit organizations with an affordable, convenient site for training and conferencing.Website: http://www.ce.csueastbay.edu/index.shtml |
Kate White Director Transpacific Centre, 1000 Broadway, Ste 109 Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 208-7004 Fax: (510) 208-0297 Email: kate.white@csueastbay.edu |
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Chabot CollegeWebsite: http://www.chabotcollege.edu |
Celia Barbarena President 25555 Hesperian Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 Phone: (510) 723-6600 Fax: Email: cbarbarena@chabotcollege.edu |
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Chabot Las Positas Community College DistrictWebsite: http://www.wplrcregion4.com |
Judith Watkins Project Director 5020 Franklin Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: (925) 485-5508 Fax: (925) 485-5211 Email: jwatkins@clpccd.org |
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Chabot-Las Positas Community College DistrictOSHA Training Center Chabot-Las Positas Community College DistrictWebsite: http://www.osha4you.com |
Julia Dozier Director 5020 Franklin Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: (866) 936-0742 Fax: (925) 485-5211 Email: jdozier@clpccd.org |
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Chabot-Las Positas Community College DistrictWebsite: http://www.clpccd.org |
Joel Kinnamon Chancellor 5020 Franklin Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: (925) 485-5206 Fax: (925) 485-5256 Email: jkinnamon@clpccd.org |
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Chabot-Las Positas Community College District - Contract EdContract EducationWebsite: http://www.tdsolutions.org |
MariAnn Fisher Marketing & Sales Mgr., Contract Educ. 5020 Franklin Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 Phone: (925) 485-5239 Fax: (925) 485-5211 Email: mfisher@clpccd.org |
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College of AlamedaWebsite: http://www.alameda.peralta.edu |
George Herring, Ed.D. President 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: (510) 522-7221 Fax: Email: ccervantes@peralta.edu |
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Contra Costa CollegeWebsite: http://www.contracosta.cc.ca.us |
McKinley Williams President 2600 Mission Bell Drive San Pablo, CA 94806 Phone: (510) 235-7800 Fax: Email: mwilliams@contracosta.edu |
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Contra Costa Community College DistrictWebsite: http://www.4cd.net |
Helen Benjamin Chancellor 500 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 930-8366 Fax: (925) 930-8914 Email: jhbenjamin@4cd.net |
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Contra Costa County Office of EducationWebsite: http://www.cccoe.k12.ca.us |
Joseph Ovick County Superintendent 77 Santa Barbara Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: (925) 942-3433 Fax: Email: jovick@cccoe.k12.ca.us |
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CSUEB Professional Development and Conference CenterWebsite: http://www.ce.csueastbay.edu/businessservices/conference_facilities/index.shtml |
James Kelly Director 1000 Broadway, Suite 109 Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 208-7001 Fax: |
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Diablo Valley CollegeWebsite: http://www.dvc.edu |
Judy Walters President 321 Golf Club Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: (925) 685-1230 x2202 Fax: Email: JudyWalters@dvc.edu |
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Holy Names UniversityWebsite: http://www.hnu.edu |
Rosemarie Nassif, SSND, Ph.D. President 3500 Mountain Boulevard Oakland, CA 94619 Phone: (510) 436-1000 Fax: (510) 436-1199 |
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John F. Kennedy UniversityWebsite: http://www.jfku.edu |
Steven Stargardter President 100 Ellinwood Way Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: (925) 969-3302 Fax: 925.969.3309 Email: presidentsoffice@jfku.edu |
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Laney CollegeWebsite: http://www.laney.peralta.edu |
Frank Chong President 900 Fallon Street Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 834-5740 Fax: Email: fchong@peralta.edu |
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Las Positas Community CollegeWebsite: http://www.laspositascollege.edu |
DeRionne Pollard President 3000 Campus Hill Drive Livermore, CA 94551 Phone: (925) 424-1001 Fax: (925) 456-0673 Email: dpollard@laspositascollege.edu |
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Life Chiropractic College WestWebsite: http://www.lifewest.edu |
Frederik Schultz Director, Institutional Advancement 25001 Industrial Boulevard Hayward, CA 94545 Phone: (510) 780-4500 x2400 Fax: (510) 780-4528 Email: fschultz@lifewest.edu |
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Los Medanos CollegeWebsite: http://www.losmedanos.edu |
Peter Garcia President 2700 East Leland Road Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: (925) 439-2181 x3200 Fax: |
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Merritt CollegeWebsite: http://www.peralta.edu |
Evelyn Wesley, Ph.D. President 12500 Campus Drive Oakland, CA 94619 Phone: (510) 531-4911 Fax: Email: ewesley@peralta.edu |
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Mills CollegeWebsite: http://www.mills.edu |
Janet Holmgren President 5000 MacArthur Boulevard Oakland, CA 94613 Phone: (510) 430-2094 Fax: (510) 430-2256 Email: president@mills.edu |
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Ohlone CollegeWebsite: http://www.ohlone.edu |
Gari Browning President & Superintendent 43600 Mission Boulevard Fremont, CA 94539-5884 Phone: (510) 659-6200 Fax: (510) 659-6058 Email: gbrowning@ohlone.edu |
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Peralta Community College DistrictWebsite: http://www.peralta.edu |
Elihu Harris Chancellor 333 East 8th Street Oakland, CA 94606 Phone: (510) 466-7204 Fax: (510) 268-0604 Email: eharris@peralta.edu |
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Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaWebsite: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu |
Ronald Gallagher President 1928 St. Mary's Road Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 631-4203 Fax: (925) 376-2150 Email: brg@stmarys-ca.edu |
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University of California, BerkeleyWebsite: http://www.berkeley.edu |
Robert Birgeneau Chancellor 200 California Hall, #1500 Berkeley, CA 94720-1500 Phone: (510) 642-7464 Fax: (510) 643-5499 Email: chancellor@berkeley.edu |
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Enterprise Zone or Base Reuse (LAMBRA) | ||
| Enterprize zones and military base resuse projects (LAMBRA) offer California designated incentives for business location and expansion. | ||
Alameda PointAlameda received a Local Agency Military Base Recovery Area designation from California that provides business tax credits: $31544 per qualified employe, 15 yr loss carryover, equipment sales tax credit, $40000 expensable property & taxcredit carryover.Website: http://www.alameda-point.com |
Eric Fonstein Development Manager 950 West Mall Square, Room 159 Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: (510) 749-5923 Fax: (510) 749-5808 Email: efonstei@ci.alameda.ca.us |
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City of OaklandOakland has a State certitied Enterprise zone, which provides companies located within the zone numerous tax incentives, including a hiring tax credit, a sales and use tax credit, and an employee tax credit.Website: http://www.business2oakland.com |
Susana Villarreal Enterprise Zone Coordinator 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 238-7794 Fax: (510) 238-2230 Email: svillarreal@oaklandnet.com |
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City of PittsburgContact the Redevelopment Agency of Pittsbury (Ursula Luna) for info on Enterprise Zone incentives.Website: http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us |
Randy Starbuck Director 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone: (925) 252-4006 Fax: (925) 252-4134 Email: uluna@ci.pittsburg.ca.us |
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City of RichmondBusinesses operating within the Richmond Enterprise Zone are eligible for special California tax incentives. The purpose of an enterprise zone is to stimulate investment, business and job growth in local economic development.Website: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.asp?NID=298 |
Thomas J. Mills Economic Development Administrator 450 Civic Center Plaza Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (510) 307-8140 Fax: (510) 307-8149 Email: Thomas_Mills@ci.richmond.ca.us |
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Point Molate Reuse AuthorityPoint Malote also received the LAMBRA designation from California that provides business tax credits: $31544 per qualified employe, 15 yr loss carryover, equipment sales tax credit, $40000 expensable property & tax credit carryover.Website: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/index.asp?NID=270 |
Janet Schneider P.O. Box 4046 Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (510) 620-6512 Fax: (510) 620-6542 Email: janet_schneider@ci.richmond.ca.us |
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Alliance for Community DevelopmentA Bay Area non-profit that co-sponsors the Bay Area Equity Fund: a private venture capital fund that seeks to make investments in companies that can produce strong financial returns and strong social/environmental returns, or a "double bottom line".Website: http://www.allianceforcommunitydevelopment.org |
Victor His Executive Director 300 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 210 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (415) 990-1862 Fax: Email: alliance4cd@excite.com |
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Bank of AlamedaWebsite: http://www.bankofalameda.com |
Steve Andrews President & CEO 1701 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 100 Alameda, CA 94502 Phone: (510) 748-8468 Fax: (510) 748-8048 Email: AndrewsS@BankofAlameda.com |
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Bank of AmericaWebsite: http://www.bankofamerica.com |
Emily Shanks SVP Mkt. Mgr., Bus. Banking, Greater Sf 315 Montgomery Street, 14th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 622-0677 Fax: (415) 986-1248 Email: emily.shanks@bankofamerica.com |
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Bay Area Development CorporationSBA financing - specialize in 504 loans; long-term commercial real estate loans with low down payments and fixed, favorable interest rates. Also provides New Market Tax Credit Financing to Bay Area companies sourced from the Community Reinvestment Fund.Website: http://www.bayarea504.com |
Jim Baird 1801 Oakland Blvd., Suite 100 Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: (888) 504-0504 Fax: (925) 926-1021 Email: jim@baydevco.com |
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California Bank & TrustWebsite: http://www.calbanktrust.com |
Michael Powell SVP & Commercial Banking Manager 300 Lakeside Drive, 8th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 627-7960 Fax: (510) 627-7966 Email: michael.powell@calbt.com |
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California Bank of CommerceWebsite: http://www.bankcbc.com |
Stephen P. Tessler Executive Vice President 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd., 2nd Floor Lafayette, CA 94549 Phone: (510) 530-6666 Fax: (925) 476-0168 Email: stessler@bankcbc.com |
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City of HaywardThe Small Business Revolving Loan Program provides loans to qualified businesses in Hayward to enable businesses to create job opportunities, particularly for low and moderate-income residents of Hayward.Website: http://www.hayward-ca.gov |
Sally Porfido Economic Development Specialist 777 B Street, Second Floor Hayward, CA 94541 Phone: (510) 583-4236 Fax: (510) 583-3650 Email: sally.porfido@hayward-ca.gov |
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Community Loan FundA non--profit lender and technical assistance provider dedicated to strengthening the economic base of low-income communities - focusing on affordable housing, economic development, health & human services and participatory ownership & management.Website: http://www.ncclf.org |
Jack Tilney Loan Associate 870 Market Street, Suite 677 San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: 415 392-8215 Fax: Email: jtilney@ncclf.org |
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Community Reinvestment FundCRF is the national leader in bringing capital to community-development lenders through the secondary market for loans. Started in 1989, CRF helps low-income and economically disadvantaged communities via loan purchasing, servicing and tech assistance.Website: http://www.crfusa.com |
Michael Blumfield Director of Marketing 550 Bercut Drive Suite G Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (800) 475-3050 Fax: Email: michael@crfusa.com |
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East Bay Conversion & Reinvest. Comm.EBCRC Revolving Loan Fund - $5,000 - $250,000, up to 5 yrs, prime +3, working capital, furniture & fixtures, equipment, supplies & inventory, for business in Empowerment, HUB, or Enterprise Zones in Alameda County, or former Military basesWebsite: http://www.ebcrc.org |
Donita Blair Loan Officer 300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 205 Alameda, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 268-9330 Fax: (510) 268-9332 Email: dblair@ebcrc.org |
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East Bay EDA Industrial Development Bond FinancingKeith is the East Bay EDA coordinator for Industrial Development Bond financing - low interest rate, long term financing for manufacturing businesses that need to purchase new equipment, land and\or buildings.Website: http://www.eastbayeda.org |
Keith Sutton Business Development Director 1221 Oak Street, Suite 555 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 272-3885 Fax: (510) 272-5007 Email: keith@eastbayeda.org |
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Keiretsu ForumKeiretsu Forum is an angel investment organization that has 8 Chapters in North AmericaWebsite: http://www.keiretsuforum.com |
Randy Williams Founder 3466 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite C-205 Lafayette, CA 94549 Phone: 925-283-8829 Fax: 925-283-8159 Email: randy@keiretsuforum.com |
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Oakland Business Development Corp.Provides management and technical assistance at no charge to small businesses, entrepreneurs, non-profits and various support organizationsWebsite: http://www.obdc.com |
Jacob Singer Executive Director 519 - 17th Street, Suite 700 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: 510-763-4297 x 105 Fax: (510) 763-1273 Email: jacob@obdc.com |
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Progressive CapitalServes as financial advisor for Industrial Development Bonds issued by Alameda County - also puts together tax-exempt bonds for non-profits and taxable bonds for larger business projects ($10,000 plus) and housing. |
Walter Vennemeyer Managing Director 11 Wilkens Place Mill Valley, CA 94941 Phone: (415) 781-2744 Fax: (415) 388-2314 Email: procap@jps.net |
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Richmond Revolving Loan FundWebsite: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us |
Janet Johnson Senior Business Assistance Officer 1401 Marina Way South Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (510) 307-8131 Fax: (510) 307-8149 Email: janet_johnson@ci.richmond.ca.us |
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TMC Development CorporationSBA LenderWebsite: http://www.tmcd.com |
Barbara Morrison President 611 Front Street San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: (415) 989-8855 Fax: (415) 989-3382 Email: barbara@tmcd.com |
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U.S. Small Business AdministrationSBA 7a, 504, SBAExpress, & Patriot Express lending programs; SBDC Women's Business Center programs in the East Bay: Anew America Community Corporation (www.anewamerica.org); and the Women's Initiative for Self Employment (www.womensinitiative.org).Website: http://www.sba.gov/localresources/index.html |
Lola Robinson Asst. District Dir. for Lender Relations 455 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94105-2420 Phone: (415) 744-8479 Fax: (202) 481-4189 Email: lola.robinson@sba.gov |
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Union Bank of CaliforniaWebsite: http://www.uboc.com |
Bruce Wetter Vice President 200 Pringle Avenue, Suite 260 Walnut Creek, CA 94596-7374 Phone: (925) 947-2493 Fax: (925) 947-2498 Email: bruce.wetter@uboc.com |
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Wells FargoWells Fargo is a viable and strong company that has been serving the community for over 157 years. We provide an array of financial solutions to business and retail customers, helping them reach their financial goals.Website: http://www.wellsfargo.com |
Tracy Curtis 333 N. Canyons Parkway, Ste. 207 Livermore, CA 94551 Phone: (925) 373-3164 Fax: (925) 373-0869 Email: curtist@wellsfargo.com |
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| Environmental, sustainability, conservation & pollution reduction resources for businesses, non-profits & local governments | ||
Alameda County Green Business ProgramA program to recognize and assist businesses and government agencies that operate in an environmentally friendly manner. The GBP is a third party certifier of environmental performance.Website: http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov |
Pamela Evans Green Business Coordinator 1131 Harbor Bay Blvd Alameda, CA 94502 Phone: (510) 567-6770 Fax: (510) 337-9135 Email: pamela.evans@acgov.org |
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Alameda County Revolving Loan FundRevolving Loan Fund assists in the start up or expansion of businesses that reduce or divert materials that would normally be sent to the Alameda County landfill. Services include business plan assistance, accounting, marketing, advertising & loans.Website: http://www.StopWaste.Org |
Meri Soll 1537 Webster St. Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 891-6500 Fax: (510) 893-2308 Email: msoll@stopwaste.org |
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City of BerkeleyWebsite: http://www.cityofberkeley.info/oed |
Jennifer S. Cogley Sustainable Business Coordinator 2180 Milvia Street, 5th Floor Berkeley, CA 94704 Phone: (510) 981-7532 Fax: (510) 981-7099 Email: jcogley@cityofberkeley.info |
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City of EmeryvilleInformation on the City's Eco Food-Ware Ordinance, as well as assistance with recycling and composting.Website: http://www.ci.emeryville.ca.us |
Peter Schultze-Allen Environmental Analyst 1333 Park Avenue Emeryville, CA 94608-1806 Phone: (510) 596-3728 Fax: (510) 596-4389 Email: pschultze-allen@ci.emeryville.ca.us |
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City of RichmondCREST coordinates strategies across City departments based on the goals stated in the Urban Environmental Accords, covering areas of energy, waste reduction, urban design, urban nature, transportation, environmental health, and water.Website: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us |
Jenny Oorbeck Environmental Manager--CREST 450 Civic Center Plaza Richmond, CA 94804 Phone: (510) 412-2096 Fax: (510) 620-6542 Email: Environmental_Manager@ci.richmond.ca.us |
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Contra Costa County Green Business ProgramA program to recognize and assist businesses and government agencies that operate in an environmentally friendly manner. The GBP is a third party certifier of environmental performance.Website: http://www.greenbiz.ca.gov |
Claudia Pingatore Coordinator 4333 Pacheco Boulevard Marinez, CA 94553-2229 Phone: (925) 646-2286 Fax: (925) 646-2073 Email: cpingatore@hsd.cccounty.us |
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Contra Costa County Recycling Market Devel.Website: http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/cd/recycle |
Lorna Thompson Contra Costa County Communty Devel. 651 Pine Street, 4th Floor, N. Wing Martinez, CA 94533 Phone: (925) 335-1231 Fax: (925) 335-1299 Email: lthom@cd.cccounty.us |
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Energy Conservation OptionsWebsite: http://www.ecoptions.biz |
Dahlia Moodie CEO 6114 La Salle Ave. #410 Oakland, CA 94611 Phone: (510) 967-4526 Fax: Email: dahlia@ecoptions.biz |
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Green Chamber of CommerceLocally-based, but national, membership-based organization dedicated to fostering the success of businesses committed to environmental and social responsibility.Website: http://www.greenchamberofcommerce.net |
Melinda Cheel Executive Director 821 Irving Street San Francisco, CA 94122 Phone: 415.839.9280 Fax: |
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Mills CollegeWebsite: http://www.mills.edu |
Brian Harrington Architectural Asst./Sustainability Coord 5000 MacArthur Boulevard Oakland, CA 94613 Phone: (510) 430-2255 Fax: (510) 430-2256 |
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Oakland-Berkeley Recycling Market Development ZoneThe RMDZ offers project coordination, loan and grant packaging, site selection and permit processing assistance, and employment referral and training coordination.Website: http://www.business2oakland.com/main/recyclingmarketdevelopmentzone.htm |
Steve Lautze Urban Economic Analyst II 250 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3315 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 238-4973 Fax: (510) 238-2226 Email: slautze@oaklandnet.com |
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Southern Alameda County Recycling Market Development ZoneThe RMDZ program provides low interest loans, R&D grants, siting and permitting assistance. Recycling-based manufacturers located in RMDZs are eligible to apply for low-interest loans and other assistance provided by local zone administrators.Website: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/RMDZ/SoAlameda/ |
Ken Pianin Solid Waste Manager P.O. Box 5006 Fremont, CA 94537 Phone: (510) 494-4582 Fax: (510) 494-4752 Email: kpianin@ci.fremont.ca.us |
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StopWaste PartnershipA free, award-winning program that helps medium- to large-sized businesses save money while diverting resources from landfillWebsite: http://www.StopWastePartnership.Org |
Rachel Balsley Program Manager 1537 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 891-6500 Fax: (510) 893-2308 Email: Partnership@StopWaste.Org |
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Sustainable Earth InitiativeWebsite: http://www.sustainableearthinitiative.org |
Susan Sakaki Co-Founder 1904 Franklin St., Suite 418 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 531-5377 Fax: (510) 251-1306 Email: sue@sustainableearthinitiative.org |
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East Bay Center for International Trade DevelopmentServes the export and import needs of Bay Area businesses by providing professional consulting services that have generated over $120 million in international sales for clients.Website: http://www.bawtc.com |
Jose Duenas Executive Director 1330 Broadway, Suite 705 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 251-5900 Fax: (510) 251-5902 Email: jduenas@bawtc.com |
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East Bay Center for International Trade DevelopmentWebsite: http://www.eastbay.citd.org |
Jose R. Juarez International Trade Specialist 544 Water Street Oakland, CA 94607 Phone: (510) 251-5925 Fax: (510) 251-5902 Email: jjuarez@eastbaycitd.org |
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East Bay EDABob is the EDA contact for international trade and investement. EDA activities in this area include trade missions, seminars, and other activities that create resources for companies interested in trade.Website: http://www.eastbayeda.org |
Robert Sakai Technology & Trade Director 1221 Oak Street, Suite 555 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 272-3881 Fax: (510) 272-5007 Email: robert@eastbayeda.org |
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Hong Kong Economic & Trade OfficeWebsite: http://www.hketosf.gov.hk |
Doris Cheung JP Director 130 Montgomery Street San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: (415) 835-9300 Fax: (415) 421-0646 Email: hketosf@hketosf.gov.hk |
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Oakland Foreign Trade ZonePacific American Services LLC (PAC-AM) provides integrated logistics services in Northern California that serve the world. PAC-AM's distribution centers are conveniently located to the ports, railyards and international airports within the San FranciscWebsite: http://www.pacamservices.com/trade_zone.htm |
Linda Childs Chief Executive Officer 9401 San Leandro Street Oakland, CA 94603 Phone: (510)568-8500 Fax: (510)568-4483 Email: pacam@aol.com |
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U.S. Dept. of CommerceExport.gov is the portal to all export-related assistance and market information offered by the federal government. Whether you're looking for trade leads, free export counseling, or help with the export process.Website: http://www.export.gov |
Rod Hirsch Dir., Oakland Export Assistance Center 1301 Clay Street, Suite 630 N Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 273-7350 Fax: (510) 272-7352 Email: Rod.Hirsch@mail.doc.gov |
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National Laboratorities and Research & Development | ||
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Industry-University Cooperative Research Program, University of CaliforniaUse these new online tools to identify leading researchers and R&D resources, position your organization for strategic R&D partnerships, and ultimately mount high-impact, scalable R&D programs to increase your company's competitivenessWebsite: http://www.ucdiscoverygrant.org/ |
Julie Stein Acting Director 2087 Addison Street, Second Floor Berkeley, CA 94720-3340 Phone: (510) 643-3229 Fax: (510) 643-7839 Email: jstein@ucdiscover.org |
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Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryLawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a world-renowned research and development center operated by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy. Its mission is to serve as a national resource in applied science and engineeringWebsite: http://www.lbl.gov |
David Chen Deputy Procurement Manager 1 Cyclotron Road, M/S 50A-4133 Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone: (510) 486-4506 Fax: (510) 486-4380 Email: dtchen@lbl.gov |
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Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryTechnology Transfer staff work with businesses to facilitate the transfer of technologies developed in the lab to the private sectorWebsite: http://www.lbl.gov |
Cheryl Fragiadakis Head, Terchnology Transfer 1 Cyclotron Road, M/S 90-1070 Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone: (510) 486-7020 Fax: (510) 486-6457 Email: cafragiadakis@lbl.gov |
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Lawrence Livermore National LaboratoryLawrence Livermore National Laboratory is a world-renowned research and development center operated by the University of California for the U.S. Department of Energy. Its mission is to serve as a national resource in applied science and engineering to meWebsite: http://www.llnl.gov |
James Swanson Small Business Program Manager P.O. Box 808, L650 Livermore, CA 94551 Phone: (925) 423-4535 Fax: (925) 422-5051 Email: swanson6@llnl.gov |
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Sandia National LaboratoriesSandia is involved in R&D programs to help secure a peaceful & free world by developing technologies for our nuclear arsenal & armed forces, defend against terrorism & the spread of WMDs & protect our national infrastructures, energy & water supplies.Website: http://www.sandia.gov |
Denise Koker Mgr, Business Development Support & Ind P.O. Box 969, MS 9290 Livermore, CA 94551-0969 Phone: (925) 294-2936 Fax: (925) 294-1339 Email: dekoker@sandia.gov |
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Airport Area Business AssociationWebsite: http://www.aaba.org |
Debbie Hauser Executive Director P.O. Box 14123 Oakland, CA 94614 Phone: (510) 535-2473 Fax: (510) 535-2491 Email: info@aaba.org |
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Alameda County LibraryBusiness Librarian ContactWebsite: http://www.aclibrary.org |
Gertrude Rooshan Business Librarian 2400 Stevenson Blvd. Fremont, CA 94538 Phone: (510) 745-1440 Fax: (510) 793-2987 Email: grooshan@aclibrary.org |
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Alameda County Small Business Development CenterThe Alameda County SBDC offers classes, consulting services and business planning resources for small businesses throughout Alameda County. It is connected with the Peralta Community College District, SBA, and Northern California SBDC network.Website: http://www.acsbdc.org |
Rick Ohlrich 1330 Broadway, Suite 705 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 208-0412 Fax: (510) 208-0410 Email: rick@acsbdc.org |
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Bay Area Council Economic InstituteCreated through a partnership of the private sector Bay Area Council and the public sector Association of Bay Area Governments, BAEF provides a "forum" for regional leaders to examine and take action on economic issues impacting the entire Bay Area.Website: http://www.bayeconfor.org |
R. Sean Randolph President & CEO 201 California Street, Suite 1450 San Francisco, CA 94111 Phone: (415) 981-7117 Fax: (415) 981-6408 Email: info@bayeconfor.org |
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Bay Area East ShoreThe Bay Area East Shore consists of the five cities of Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and San Leandro, who are working togther to develop high-tech industries in there area.Website: http://www.bayareaeastshore.com |
Keith Sutton Staff 1221 Oak Street, Suite 555 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 272-3885 Fax: (510)272-3885 Email: ksutton@bayareaeastshore.com |
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Bay Planning CoalitionThe mission of the Bay Planning Coalition (BPC) is to advocate for the balanced use and regulation of San Francisco Bay-Delta resources to ensure the economic prosperity and environmental protection of the region.Website: http://www.bayplanningcoalition.org |
Ellen Joslin Johnck Executive Director 10 Lombard Street, Suite 408 San Francisco, CA 94111-6205 Phone: (415) 397-2293 Fax: (415) 986-0694 Email: BPCStaff@bayplanningcoalition.org |
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BayBio - Bay Area Bioscience CenterThe Bay Area Bioscience Center is a public-private partnership and forum organized to strengthen the competitiveness of the region as the premier global location for bioscience research, education, and industry.Website: http://www.baybio.org |
Chris Draper Director of Public Policy 5858 Horton St. Suite 453 Emeryville, CA 94608 Phone: (510) 450-0901 Fax: (650) 871-7555 Email: cdraper@baybio.org |
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CA Business Investment ServicesThe California office and website that provides a portal to a number of resources for starting, growing, financing, expanding or relocating a business in CaliforniaWebsite: http://www.calbusiness.ca.gov/ |
Dave Freitas Manager 801 K Street, Suite 2100 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 322-0235 Fax: (916) 322-0614 Email: dave.freitas@labor.ca.gov |
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Center for the Regional EconomyThe Center acts as a clearinghouse and resource for the local economic community, providing grant-based consulting and research by Saint Mary's faculty and student interns on a wide range of economic, political, environmental and social issues.Website: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu |
Kristine Chase Director 1928 St. Mary's Road Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 631-4129 Fax: (925) 376-6521 Email: CRE@stmarys-ca.edu |
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Child Care Planning CouncilThe Local Investment in Child Care (LINCC) Project provides guidance for companies interested in developing employer sponsored child care, as well as corporate giving opportunities to support the Alameda County child care infrastructure.Website: http://www.acgov.org/childcare/Resources.shtml |
Ellen Dektar Local Investment in Child Care Coord. 1401 Lakeside Drive, 11th Floor Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 208-9578 Fax: (510) 208-9579 Email: ellen.dektar@acgov.org |
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Communications Technology ClusterThis is one of the nation's first business incubators dedicated to exclusively supporting communication start-up companies. Located in a historic downtown building with good freeway access, the Cluster provides emerging firms with affordable lease rates,Website: http://www.ctcluster.com |
Joe Gross President, CEO 300 Frank H, Ogawa Plaza, Suite 210 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 903-1900 Fax: (510) 836-8987 Email: jgross@ctcluster.com |
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Contra Costa Small Business Development CenterWebsite: http://www.contracostameansbusiness.com |
Beverly Hamile Executive Director 300 Ellinwood Way, 3rd Floor Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Phone: (925) 646-5377 Fax: 925-646-5299 Email: bhamile@contracostasbdc.com |
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Corporation for Manufacturing Excellence (Manex)MANEX provides California manufacturers with affordable consulting services that focus on process improvement, manufacturing and quality systems, business development and employee training.Website: http://www.manexconsulting.com |
Brent Meyers President & CEO 2633 Camino Ramon, Suite 325 San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone: (925) 807-5100 Fax: (925) 807-5120 Email: bmeyers@manexconsulting.com |
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East Bay EDAKeith is the EDA coordinator for business development activities that include industrial development bond financing, economic & demographic data collection and analysis. He also runs the marketing program including tradeshows, advertising & publicationsWebsite: http://www.eastbayeda.org |
Keith Sutton Business Development Director 1221 Oak Street, Suite 555 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 272-3885 Fax: (510) 272-5007 Email: keith@eastbayeda.org |
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