The Emeryville Connection: A news magazine published by the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce
January 2008
Watergate Rears Its Head
A strong community turnout at a City of Emeryville General Plan Update Steering Committee meeting last month brought home one clear message: the residents of the Watergate Community don’t want… «read more»
StopWaste Partnership Signs on as Latest Healthy City Initiative Partner
The Emeryville Chamber of Commerce’s Healthy City Initiative Program (“HCI”) recently added a valuable new member. The StopWaste Partnership officially joined the HCI in December. … «read more»
Resident Makes Another Donation to EUSD
Marcelline Krafchick has once again demonstrated her devotion to public education in Emeryville. In December, Ms. Krafchick generously donated $10,000 to the Emery Schools as a tribute to former… «read more»
From Resolutions to Meaningful Goals
Dear Coach Carole, I am a manager, husband and father who has many things to accomplish. As we begin a new year I start making my New Year’s resolutions: life/work balance, spend more time with… «read more»
School Board Looks to the Challenges of 2008
Th ere’s a changing of the guardand a focus on priorities as the EmerySchool Board heads into 2008.In December, the trustees realignedtheir leadership positions. Joshua Simonwas elected… «read more»
Teacher Plays His Final Songs at Emery Secondary
George Spencer is playing his swan song at EmerySecondary School.After 20 years of teaching music in Emeryville, Spencerwill retire when the school year ends in June.Spencer’s departure will… «read more»
Another Sell-Out for the "Behind the Scenes at Pixar"
On Saturday, December 1 PixarAnimation Studios graciously welcomedthe entire community for aday of family fun and learning, allto benefi t the Emery Ed Fund. Over235 guests and volunteers were… «read more»
Feeling Great in 2008!
So the holidays are over and all thewrapping paper has been tossed intothe recycling bin, we’ve eaten our fi lland visited or been visited by friendsand family and hopefully we have notspent… «read more»
Alameda County Businesses Save Money With Sustainability
Th e StopWaste Partnership hashelped many Alameda County businessessave money while improving theenvironment. Ranging from grants, tobusiness effi ciency evaluations, Stop-Waste’s environmental… «read more»
Picketing the Poor
This time EBASE showed its true colors. It’s one thing to target a business youdon’t like. Now EBASE has resorted to targeting a food bank that caters to theneedy.By way of background,… «read more»
Give the Gift of Preparedness
A special message from Steve Cutright,Chief, Emeryville Fire Department How many of us struggle to buymeaningful gifts for our family andfriends? When a disaster strikes itfocuses our attention… «read more»
City Council Briefs - A Summary of Actions Taken by the
KEN BUKOWSKI SELECTED AS MAYOR, ATKIN AS VICE MAYOR Veteran City CouncilmemberKen Bukowski was unanimously selectedas Mayor for a one-year termat the Council session of December4th. Ruth Atkin… «read more»
In the Kitchen with Terry Paulding
When corporate team-buildinggroups come to cook dinner in mykitchen in the winter, I often off ersome hors d’oeuvres before they startmaking the meal—something to staveoff the winter… «read more»
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