Jack London Square: growing and it’s showing
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Press Release For Immediate Release July 16, 2015 Jack London Square: growing and it’s showing Festivals, entertainment and food draw more visitors to Oakland Oakland, CA – July 16, 2015: New businesses and throngs of new visitors are making the City’s Jack London Square a thriving, growing center of commerce and entertainment, the Port […]
New poll: Port of Oakland good for the community and economy
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Press Release For Immediate Release July 15, 2015 New poll: Port of Oakland good for the community and economy Port viewed as a major source of local jobs Oakland, CA – July 15, 2015: Port of Oakland neighbors strongly believe that the Port has a significant positive impact on jobs, the local economy and […]
New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners
Press Release For Immediate Release July 13, 2015 New President for Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin elected Oakland, CA – July 13, 2015: Retired investment banker Earl Hamlin has been elected President of the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. Mr. Hamlin, a 41-year Oakland resident, […]
An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo
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Press Release For Immediate Release July 9, 2015 An added 400 dockworkers to handle Port of Oakland cargo First new hires arrive this week to help clear vessel build-up Oakland, CA – July 9, 2015: The first of 400 new dockworkers arrive this week to meet the Port of Oakland’s need for more labor. […]
Top real estate lawyer named to Port of Oakland board
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Press Release For Immediate Release July 8, 2015 Top real estate lawyer named to Port of Oakland board City Council appoints Joan H. Story; nominated by Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf Oakland, CA – July 8, 2015: Prominent real estate attorney Joan H. Story has been appointed to the Port of Oakland Board of Port Commissioners. […]
Summer nights full of free family fun at Jack London Square
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Press Release For Immediate Release June 25, 2015 Summer nights full of free family fun at Jack London Square Crowds drawn to Waterfront Flicks and Dancing Under the Stars Waterfront Flicks at Jack London Square Oakland, CA – June 25, 2015: There’s more going on at the Oakland waterfront than shipping. The Port of […]
Port of Oakland diesel emissions way down, world takes note
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Press Release For Immediate Release June 24, 2015 Port of Oakland diesel emissions way down, world takes note From Sacramento to China, a lesson in cleaning up trucks and ships Tianjin delegation briefed on Port of Oakland shorepower equipment. Oakland, CA – June 24, 2015: Port of Oakland efforts to cut diesel emissions are […]
Tour the Port of Oakland for free
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Press Release For Immediate Release May 29, 2015 Here’s a deal: tour the Port of Oakland for free Summer harbor excursions aboard former FDR vessel open to the public “Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf helps launch Port of Oakland’s free harbor tours” Oakland, CA – May 29, 2015: Here’s summer’s biggest travel bargain: free boat […]
2015 Most Influential Women in Business
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Press Release For Immediate Release May 6, 2015 Two Port of Oakland leaders named 2015 Most Influential Women in Business Commercial Real Estate Director Pamela Kershaw, Chief Financial Officer Sara Lee honored Oakland, CA – May 6, 2015: Port of Oakland Commercial Real Estate Director Pamela Kershaw and Chief Financial Officer Sara Lee have […]
61% local hiring reached at Port of Oakland’s Army Base development
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Press Release For Immediate Release April 22, 2015 61% local hiring reached at Port of Oakland’s Army Base development Oakland residents represent nearly 30% of hires Oakland, CA – April 22, 2015: The Port of Oakland said today that 61 percent of the workforce at the Port’s Army Base redevelopment project comes directly from […]