Commercial Real Estate
Jack London Square virtual tree-lighting event is Friday
December 7, 2020
Oakland, CA – December 7, 2020: Jack London square is hosting five, family-friendly evenings of online holiday festivities beginning tonight, Monday, and ending with the traditional tree-lighting ceremony Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. The virtual events can be viewed here: www.jacklondonsquare.com or on Jack London Square’s Facebook or Instagram pages. Jack London Square is part of the Port of Oakland’s portfolio…. Read More
Read Full Article...BOO! BARK, BREWS + BITES goes virtual for Halloween
October 28, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – October 28, 2020: Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) and Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square are co-hosting the annual DogFest Bay Area: BOO! BARK, BREWS + BITES, Oct. 31, from 3 to 4 p.m. To promote health and safety of participants during the pandemic, the celebration will be online Saturday. The Halloween event is family-oriented and dog-centric. Event activities include canine costume contests and tutorials on making dog… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland names Acting Communications Director
October 16, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – Oct. 16, 2020: The Port of Oakland today named Robert Bernardo its Acting Communications Director beginning Nov. 10. Mr. Bernardo, the Port’s Media/Public Relations Manager, replaces Communications Director Mike Zampa who retires next month. Mr. Bernardo will manage a three-person staff responsible for internal, external and executive communications, the Port said. He… Read More
Read Full Article...East Bay EDA Legacy Award 2020 goes to the Port of Oakland
October 14, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – October 14, 2020: The East Bay Economic Development Alliance (East Bay EDA) plans to honor the Port of Oakland at its 2020 Innovation Awards event tomorrow, Oct. 15, for its significant contributions as a long-standing generator of jobs and economic vitality in the region. The Legacy Award will be presented at the 8th annual East… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland reports unaudited Fiscal Year 2020 results
September 30, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – Sept. 30, 2020: Despite a 37.6 percent drop in net income compared to the prior year, the Port of Oakland is on a sustainable path due to managed reduction in expenses. That’s what the Port’s governing Board heard in a presentation last week on Fiscal Year 2020 unaudited financial performance. The Port reported… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Board votes labor leader Cluver as President
July 16, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – July 16, 2020: Alameda County labor leader Andreas Cluver has been elected President of the Port of Oakland’s governing Board. The seven-member Board of Port Commissioners chose Mr. Cluver at a special meeting this week. Oakland Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barbara Leslie was elected the Port Board’s First Vice President. … Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland real estate view: tough now, but ‘sky’s the limit’
July 15, 2020
EDITOR’S NOTE: For Commercial Real Estate update video, click HERE Oakland, Calif. – July 15, 2020: COVID-19 has caused upheaval for Port of Oakland tenants, but its Commercial Real Estate Director says don’t despair. Better times are coming. “This is a fantastic place to be,” the Port’s Pamela Kershaw said in a video interview today. … Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Oks FY 2021 budget midst COVID-19 crisis
June 29, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2020: Coronavirus-induced business declines have prompted the Port of Oakland to curtail Fiscal Year 2021 spending plans. Port Commissioners last week approved a budget for next year down 15.84 percent from FY 2020 levels. The Port budget projects $432.5 million in operating and capital expenditures and debt service payments next… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland issues statement on racial justice
June 8, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – June 8, 2020: The Port of Oakland today issued the following statement regarding racial justice and the killing May 25 of George Floyd in Minneapolis: The Port of Oakland, as a member of the Oakland East Bay community and a public enterprise of international commerce, supports the movement for social and racial… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland looks to lead East Bay rebound from COVID-19
May 22, 2020
Oakland, Calif. – May 22, 2020: This region’s economic rebound from coronavirus would most likely start at the Port of Oakland. That’s what the Port’s Executive Director told East Bay business and civic leaders this week while seeking their support. Danny Wan assured the East Bay Economic Development Alliance that his Port would be “poised… Read More
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