logo
In This Issue
-------------------------------------
UNDER ONE UMBRELLA TO SERVE YOU:
CEDA Departments Facilitate Development

OAKLAND PARTNERSHIP:
A Blueprint for Economic Growth

OAKLAND BENEFITS FROM GREEN TECHNOLOGY BOOM:
East Bay Green Corridor Partnership

BUSINESS VOICE OF THE GREEN ECONOMY:
Greener World Media

PROVEN LEADERSHIP IN SOLAR ENERGY:
BrightSource Energy

THOUSANDS LAUNCH DOWNTOWN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT:
Uptown District Unveiled

NEW BUSINESS ASSISTANCE CENTER:
Helping Your Business Thrive in Oakland

DOWNTOWN AND UPTOWN/LAKE MERRITT DISTRICTS GET BOOST:
Oakland's newest CBD's

FEDERAL STIMULUS DOLLARS DRIVE NEW OPPORTUNITIES:
Oakland Receives $29 Million

QUICK TAKES:
Oakland in the News

Quick Links
------------------------------------
Federal Stimulus Dollars in Oakland

Oakland’s Redevelopment Areas

 UNDER ONE UMBRELLA TO SERVE YOU
All of the major departments that play a role in facilitating development in our city are under one agency–the Community and Economic Development Agency. Since these departments work together under a single umbrella, we can more easily collaborate to create a unified strategy and work toward common goals for sustainable development and a vibrant economy in Oakland.READ MORE...

helping your business thrive in oakland
Starting and running a business can lead to a lot of headaches–and sorting through the maze of busienss resources and requirements can be daunting. That's where the City of Oakland's brand new Business Assistance Center comes in. The Business Assistance Center can provide…

  • Assistance on the spot
  • Make referrals to appropriate City contacts
  • Make referrals to external partners for technical assistance, training or funding opportunities.

The Business Assistance Center's professional staff is ready to help. READ MORE...

Downtown and Uptown/Lake Merritt Districts Get Boost
Property owners in the Downtown Oakland and Lake Merritt/Uptown areas want what's best for their districts–and they're willing to invest to make it happen. Last year, property owners voted by a margin of 8 to 1 to support a voluntary property tax assessment to fund two new community Benefit Districts (CBDs).

  • Thousands Launch Downtown Arts & Entertainment District...READ MORE...
  • More investment coming to Uptown...READ MORE...

Learn how the CBDs are adding to the vibrancy of Downtown and Uptown/Lake Merritt. READ MORE...

Federal stimulus dollars drive new opportunities
Wondering how the federal stimulus funding might affect the City of Oakland? City staffers have aggressively pursued grant opportunities, and to date the City has received over $29 million in committed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds.READ MORE...
 
south market areaOAKLAND PARTNERSHIP:
A Blueprint for Economic Growth
Oakland's economy has received a significant boost from a unique partnership between the City of Oakland, Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, Peralta Community College District, UC Berkeley and many other public agencies, organizations and local companies. Spearheaded by Mayor Ron Dellums, the Oakland Partnership is centered on creating a thriving, innovative and competitive economy that creates 10,000 new jobs in Oakland by 2012. READ MORE...

OAKLAND'S THRIVING GREEN ECONOMY
1 Oakland-based BrightSource Energy is a leading developer of large-scale solar power plants. Founded in 2006, the company develops, builds, owns and operates the world's most cost-effective large-scale solar energy projects. READ MORE...
2 As Oakland and the East Bay strive to become the hub of green business innovation and entrepreneurship, Oakland-based Greener World Media has established itself as the leading business resource for green businesses. READ MORE...

3 Green technologies have finally come into their own, and Oakland is right in the center of the action. An innovative collaboration of municipalities and educational institutions, the East Bay Green Corridor Partnership has already attracted over $76 million in funding. It's a Green Technology Boom. READ MORE...

Oakland’s Economic Development Team can help you:
Learn more about CEDA’s resources at www.business2oakland.com

Community and Economic Development Agency mission/staff
The Community and Economic Development Agency is an umbrella organization responsible for the full spectrum of development-related services including Planning and Zoning, Building Services, Economic Development, Redevelopment, Housing and Community Development and Design and Construction.
Walter Cohen, Agency Director
Eric Angstadt, Deputy Director of Planning & Zoning
Ray Derania, Deputy Director of Building Services
Gregory Hunter, Deputy Director of Economic Development and Redevelopment
 Mike Neary, Deputy Director
of Design and Construction Services
Gary Patton, Deputy Director
of Major Projects
Michele Byrd, Acting Deputy Director
of Housing and Community Development
city logo Community and Economic Development Agency (CEDA)
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, #3315, Oakland, CA 94612
TEL: 510.238.3627
WEB: www.business2oakland.com