City of Oakland

On Monday, SEO Scholars, a college-access non-profit dedicated to getting scholars from FGLI backgrounds to and through college, launched ‘Leadership Week’ with the panel of city leaders at Oakland City Hall. Scholars prepared questions regarding the panelists’ personal and professional journeys, with the goal of expanding their ideas of leadership in themselves and in the community. By the end, the Scholars were inspired by each panelist’s story and were able to identify important next steps to step into service within their respective community. Special thanks to Andre Nguyen (HCD), Sofia Navarro (EWDD), Michael Houston (City Auditor), Carina Lieu (CAO), and Mailee Wang (DVP) for their vulnerability and taking the time to connect with SEO Scholars! SEO Scholars - San Francisco

🎤 Calling all business owners! We are excited to announce OAKTalkx—a groundbreaking speaker series designed by the Oakland’s Department of Economic and Workforce Development. Join us for dynamic TED Talk-style presentations where you can share your experiences, challenges, and successes of operating a business in Oakland directly with key decision-makers. We are seeking a diverse group of speakers to ensure OAKTalkx represents the incredible diversity of Oakland’s entrepreneurs. Organizers want to reach individuals who don’t usually have direct access to city leadership. The presentation series is the brainchild of a new program that embeds independent cultural strategists in city government, thanks to funding from the Bay Area Creative Corp program, administered by the San Francisco Foundation. In a unique partnership between the Oakland Fund for Public Innovation and the City’s Cultural Affairs Division, Oakland currently has six cultural strategists working throughout government, and they are shaking up the status quo. Applications are now open until July 31st. Selected speakers will receive public-speaking coaching, media coverage in The Oaklandside a speaker’s stipend, and more. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, your voice matters. Apply here today: https://hubs.la/Q02GRWXs0 For more information, visit https://hubs.la/Q02GRXPs0 or write to info@baobobdirectory.com.

Since the adoption of the Equitable Climate Action Plan (ECAP) in 2020, the City of Oakland’s Sustainability & Resilience Division has been working hard on the plan's implementation. To communicate the climate equity progress so far in Oakland, the City has published a 2024 StoryMap Progress Update to showcase accomplishments across the 40 actions; this is the second year of this tool, and changes have been made with the feedback provided in the first iteration. The features of this StoryMap Collection include: 🌟Centralizing communication on climate equity related projects undertaken by various city departments, 🌟Highlighting the City’s ECAP progress in an accessible manner, and 🌟Creating ECAP reporting and communication mechanisms for greater transparency. Feel free to visit here: https://hubs.la/Q02Hbvwc0, or scan the QR code to look through this tool and learn more about how Oakland is advancing climate equity and offer feedback on how we can improve!

Are you a small business owner or an entrepreneur? Join us for Future of Money Day 2024 brought to you by Marqeta ! 🌟 Discover the evolution of financial services and learn how your business can benefit from the latest innovative solutions. Network with other small business owners and the speakers from the panels and sessions from BILL, Credit Karma, WorkWhile, and more. Breakfast pastries, lunch, and happy hour bites will also be provided! Attendees will learn about different financial technology tools small businesses can use that provide: - visibility and real-time financial insights into their spend to better manage their expenses - instant pay options and employee benefits to reduce turnover and improve employee productivity - advanced financial tools to enable faster access to credit and business capital The event, sponsored by Visa, will begin with a welcome address featuring representatives from the Oakland Chamber of Commerce and the BIDs, who will explain the significance of this event for the Oakland business community. 📅 Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024 🕒 Time: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. PT 📍 Location: Bloc15 Event Space, Jack London Square 📍 Address: 252 2nd St., Oakland, CA 94607 🎟️ Cost: Free for Oakland small business attendees 🔗 Register now to secure your spot: https://hubs.la/Q02H8PX30 #FutureOfMoneyDay #OaklandBiz #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #Fintech #Networking #BusinessGrowth #LearnAndGrow

Join us tomorrow, Thursday July 18th, for an open house at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts! The City is conducting a study of this historic building to guide future improvements to the Center and support fund raising efforts. The open house is an opportunity to learn more about the Malonga Center’s history and contribute to shaping its future. Visit our webpage to learn more about the project and take a brief survey to share your input. https://hubs.la/Q02H0lT80

Oakland Public Works is recruiting to fill a Project Manager position in our Sewers & Drainage Division. Apply by July 29th to join a team of dedicated professionals doing vital work to maintain Oakland’s critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include: • Performing project management on contracted out mid-sized pipe repair projects, and safety and quality control on internal construction projects • Providing support to the Bureau of Maintenance and Internal Services’ Assistant Director by performing research on permitting and responsibility for after-hours emergency responses • Serving as liaison to utilities and external agencies, relying on a strong background in underground pipe construction, construction management, construction inspection, construction safety and standards, permitting, and inter-agency relations. • Recommending and providing training and staff development • Preparing effective project budgets, schedules, and scopes • Collaborating with stakeholders and team members to formulate strategies, prioritize projects, and devise solutions to overcome obstacles, ensuring that objectives are met. https://hubs.la/Q02GNBb_0

🌟 Join Forever Oakland today at 10:30 am for a community cleanup at Elmhurst Park! 🌟 📍 Location: Elmhurst Park, 9700 C Street, Oakland 🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 13th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Forever Oakland is joining forces with the Oakland Public Works Adopt-a-Spot team, Team Make Oakland Better Taskforce, and Street Sense Car Club with support from City Council to clean and beautify the neighborhood and distribute food to unhoused community members. Come out to connect with neighbors and make a difference in your community! #VolunteerOakland #Oakland

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner looking to take your venture to the next level? Join us at Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce & The Inclusivity Project's Capital Summit THIS FRIDAY! This summit is your chance to connect with industry leaders, learn insider funding tips, and leave with actionable steps for business growth. Don’t miss panel discussions on resources, banks, and alternative lenders. 📅 Date: Friday, July 12th, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PDT 📍 Location: 1000 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607 🎟️ Admission: FREE Register: https://hubs.la/Q02G7BSW0 Why Attend? 🔹 Connect with potential leaders and investors 🔹 Learn insider funding tips 🔹 Discover the latest trends in business financing 🔹 Leave with actionable steps for business growth

A planner with the City of Oakland, Lakshmi Rajagopalan, has been selected by Greenbelt Alliance as a 2024 Hidden Hero of the Greenbelt awardee. The Hidden Heroes of the Greenbelt Awards honor exceptional climate champions working at the intersection of land use and climate change in the Bay Area. Ms. Rajagopalan is recognized for her instrumental role in advancing abundant climate-smart housing through her work on Oakland's 2045 General Plan Update, Phase 1, Housing Element, and other key initiatives. "My office was proud to nominate Lakshmi Rajagopalan for this award," stated Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao. "Lakshmi is an incredible leader in the City of Oakland whose attention to detail, strong sense of equity, and collaborative approach helped us pass a General Plan that prioritizes our residents and the future of our city. Thanks to her work, Oakland is focused on the health and safety of our neighborhoods, building affordable housing, and ending exclusionary zoning citywide while addressing decades of environmental racism. Congratulations, Lakshmi, for everything you have done!" “Our selection committee had the difficult task of choosing among many inspiring stories, and Lakshmi’s stood out for her commitment to equity, relationship building, and impactful work on housing policies,” said Amanda Brown-Stevens, Executive Director of Greenbelt Alliance. “On behalf of Greenbelt Alliance, I would like to congratulate Ms. Rajagopalan and the City of Oakland for being selected out of such a strong pool of candidates to receive the Hidden Hero award.” Congratulations Lakshmi! 🎉

This summer Oakland Public Works is installing two large trash capture devices in our storm drainage system that will capture trash, oil, grease, and other debris from stormwater runoff, preventing these pollutants from entering our waterways. Large trash capture devices are installed directly into the City’s underground storm drainage pipes and each one is strategically placed to capture trash from hundreds of acres upstream. The City has already installed 10 of these large devices in other locations, and is installing hundreds of smaller ones in storm drain inlets across Oakland to comply with California’s mandate to prevent trash from entering waterways through the storm drainage system. Thank you to Caltrans for investing in these technically complex and vital projects! We are currently planning for additional improvements to our storm drain system. Learn more about the Storm Drain Master Plan and how you can help us improve the system (and protect your property from flooding) by reporting flooding hot spots here: https://hubs.la/Q02Ftbpv0