The State of Small Business
The Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance is the Voice of Business and as the Voice of Business, there’s something we feel the need to express to everyone in the community.…
“Small Businessing” Ain’t Easy
There was a time when the biggest concern a business had was bringing in customers. These days, we know you’re worrying about a lot more. You’re wondering where you will…
How Easy Is It to Do Business with You?
It’s not uncommon to hear old timers (of any age) complain that young people don’t have it as hard as they did. It’s a common lament that younger generations are…
President’s Message
There are a lot of ideas being tossed around right now regarding the “Great Reshuffle,” where people are leaving the traditional workplace in droves. Some are starting their own business,…
5 Business Wellness Ideas
Whether your team works from home or in an office, whether you are a business of one or one hundred and one, taking care and making time for wellness is…
President’s Message
Beware of the Ideas of March! No, that isn’t a mistake. It is the Ides of March (3/15) but it’s also a time when we have to protect ourselves from…
President’s Message
There’s an air of hope and jubilance spreading these days. Have you noticed it? Mask requirements are lessening, COVID deaths are decreasing, immunity is increasing, and things are starting to…
President’s Message
Are you ready to say good-bye to 2021? Has it been a big win for your business or a struggle? I remember this time last year being filled with excitement…
President’s Message December 14th
As I write this and gaze at the calendar–yes, I still use a paper calendar and an e-calendar–I can’t believe how quickly this year has flown. It certainly was not…
4 Things Your Business Should Continue Post-COVID
At some point COVID will be relegated to the same level of concern the flu gets every year. It won’t shutter businesses, alter family celebrations, and be the fuel behind…