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How to become certified with the Port of Oakland
August 3, 2016
Oakland, CA.- August 3, 2016– Three instructional videos were unveiled today on the Port of Oakland website to help local firms get certified with the Port for business opportunities. The Port said the videos will help further promote local hiring and regional economic growth. “We are releasing these videos to show local businesses the ease… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Board elects Michael Colbruno President
July 15, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – July 15, 2016: Michael Colbruno, a managing partner with the Milo Group of California, has been elected President of the Port of Oakland’s Board of Port Commissioners. The former two-term member and past chair of the Oakland Planning Commission was chosen unanimously by the seven-member Board last night. He succeeds Commissioner Earl… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland budget for Fiscal Year 2017: $477 million
June 29, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – June 29, 2016: A $477 million Fiscal Year 2017 budget has been approved for the Port of Oakland. The spending plan, OK’d by Port Commissioners last week, is up 1.7 percent from the 2016 budget. It takes effect July 1. The Port’s budget forecasts a 3.9 percent boost in 2017 revenue. Expenses… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland gives Executive Director new 3-year contract
June 27, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – June 27, 2016: Port of Oakland Commissioners have awarded Executive Director Chris Lytle a new three-year contract. The agreement means the longtime industry veteran will remain at the helm in Oakland through July 2019. Commissioners unanimously approved the new deal at a meeting last week. “Chris Lytle has transformed the Port of… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland scholarship awards surpass $1 million mark
June 20, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – June 20, 2016: The Port of Oakland’s two employee scholarship organizations have reached a milestone this month by surpassing the $1 million mark in scholarships for students. Over the past 20 years, Port employees have given 600 Oakland high school students $1.1 million in scholarship funds. Since 1993 and 1994 respectively, the Port’s… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland free harbor tours return July 1
June 14, 2016
Oakland, Calif. – June 14, 2016: Summer’s best cruise bargain returns to the Port of Oakland next month. The Port said today it’s resuming free harbor cruises with the first sailing July 1. The excursions provide a rare glimpse inside one of the world’s key trade gateways. “Harbor tours are our most popular public outreach initiative,”… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Board greenlights Waterfront Trail improvements
March 30, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release March 30, 2016 Port of Oakland Board greenlights Waterfront Trail improvements CONSTRUCTION WILL CLOSE THREE GAPS IN THE BAY TRAIL Oakland, CA – March 30, 2016: The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners has approved construction of waterfront improvements that will connect sections of the Bay Trail on Port property along… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland Hosts National Transportation Forum
March 25, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release March 25, 2016 Port of Oakland hosts national transportation forum REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS CENTRAL TO POLICY DISCUSSIONS WITH NATIONAL LEADERS Oakland, CA – March 25, 2016: The Port of Oakland is hosting a national transportation forum with the National Association of Counties and the Federal Highway Administration. The 2-day program began yesterday… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland receives community service award
March 10, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release March 10, 2016 Port of Oakland receives community service award PRESCOTT-JOSEPH CENTER RECOGNIZES PORT’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO WEST OAKLAND Oakland, CA – March 10, 2016: The Port of Oakland has received a Community Service Award from the Prescott-Joseph Center for Community Enhancement. The Port was recognized for its contributions to the… Read More
Read Full Article...Oakland International is First California Airport to Install Mamava Lactation Suites
March 2, 2016
Press Release For Immediate Release March 3, 2016 Oakland International is First California Airport to Install Mamava Lactation Suites OAK MAKES MOVE TO SUPPORT NURSING MOTHERS, ACCESSIBLE TRAVEL Oakland, CA – March 3, 2016: Those traveling through the Oakland International Airport today will be among the first to see a milestone occasion for mothers, families,… Read More
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