Networking Programs

Networking Programs

Business Power Lunch

The Business Power Lunch is a monthly networking event designed to boost professional development and knowledge for attendees. This brown bag lunch event is engaging with insightful discussions on critical business issues and acquiring practical skills guests can implement immediately.

Chamber Connect

Chamber Connect is a quarterly networking program that helps members maximize their chamber membership. It’s an opportunity to connect with other businesses, learn about valuable resources and benefits, and discover ways to get more involved. Members can also discuss their advocacy needs and learn how the chamber can support their business growth. Chamber Connect empowers members to leverage the chamber to its full potential and strengthen their voice within the business community.

12@12 (by invitation only)

12@12 is an exclusive, invitation-only luncheon that brings together 12 top executives from a different industry each month. This prestigious event fosters a dynamic dialogue between key industry leaders and the Alameda Chamber, as well as City and local leaders, providing valuable insights into the unique needs and challenges of each sector. 12@12 serves as a platform for collaboration, allowing the Chamber and elected officials and agency representatives to better understand and support the diverse industries that drive our local economy.

Days of Recognition and Awareness

January:

  • It’s OK to Be Different Month

February:

  • Black History Month

March:

  • Women’s History Month
  • Irish American Heritage Month
  • Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month

April:

  • National Fair Housing Month
  • Scottish-American Heritage Month

May:

  • Cinco de Mayo
  • Older Americans Month
  • Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month

June:

  • African American Music Appreciation Month
  • LGBTQIA Pride Month
  • National Caribbean American Month
  • National PTSD Awareness Month

July:

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August:

  • Black Business Month

September:

  • National Hispanic-Latino Heritage Month (9/15-10/15)
  • Amerindian Heritage Month

October:

  • National Disability Employment Awareness Month
  • National Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month
  • Black History Month (UK)
  • Filipino American History Month
  • LGBT History Month (US and Canada)
  • Polish American Heritage Month

November:

  • National American Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Heritage Month

December:

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Past Conversations

Watch our past conversation on our Chamber YouTube Channel.

May 2021: How Asian Discrimination Caused the Omission of the Asian Contribution to America with Dr. Cindy Acker

  • What is the history of Asian migration to America?
  • What caused the discrimination of Asians in America?
  • What contributions by Asian individuals created important aspects of America?
  • What does Asian allyship need to look like and why?

April 2021: The Black-White Wealth Gap with Dr. Jon Haverman

  • How big is the gap, and what are recent trends?
  • What are the primary sources of the Gap?
  • How might government policy influence the gap?