The Emeryville Connection: A news magazine published by the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce
July 2007
PIXAR EVENT RAISES $83,000
Pixar Studios has created another happy ending. The company hosted a screening of its new movie, Ratatouille, on June 8 at its Emeryville headquarters, delighting movie fans and helping local… «read more»
MEASURE A OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVED
It’s not easy to get 87 percent of a community to agree on something. But that’s what happened on June 5 in Emeryville. Almost nine out of every ten people who went to the polls… «read more»
CITY MANAGER ISSUES WOODFIN DECISION; ISSUES REMAIN
The standoff continues between Emeryville city officials and the Woodfin Suites hotel over back wages the city says hotel workers are owed under Measure C. A hotel spokesman said that City Manager… «read more»
BAY CENTER SOLD
The Bay Center office complex adjacent to Interstate 80 in Emeryville that was once the home of Sybase Inc. has been sold for about $120 million, about $366 per square foot, according to… «read more»
EX'PRESSION COLLEGE GRAD DIDN'T WASTE TIME IN STARTING VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANY
Most people expect that those who rent work-live lofts are writers, artists, custom jewelry makers and the like. But picture 24-year-old Michael Coleman in his work-live loft in Emeryville: rolling… «read more»
NOVARTIS RECEIVES EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD FROM THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
What do a big giant blood drop, romance movies and a phone bank have in common? These are some of the unique and creative ways Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics, Inc. encourages and promotes blood… «read more»
SCHOOL DISTRICT SEEKS PANEL MEMBERS
Emeryville school officials are looking for community members to sit on a real estate advisory committee. The committee will consist of seven to 11 members and represent a wide cross-section of the… «read more»
SUMMER SCHOOL IN EMERYVILLE
School is not out for the summer for dozens of Emeryville teen-agers. Summer school begins July 5 at Emery Secondary School. The session ends on Aug. 3. About 125 students will be enrolled in… «read more»
EMOTIONS RUN HIGH AT ESS GRADUATION
It only took 16 minutes to read the names. But that quarter-hour represented years of perseverance, hard work and family support. On June 13 on the outfield grass at the baseball field, 31 seniors… «read more»
AN EMERYVILLE TRADITION SINCE 1934
The Original Trader Vic’s – Successful restaurants like to be judged by any number of criteria: longevity, word-of-mouth reputation, customer loyalty – all are standards by which… «read more»
COUNCIL APPROVES PARK DESIGN
When the $1.6 million Doyle-Hollis park is built early next year, it will be Emeryville’s largest. And it will come at the expense of as many as 30 parking spaces in a city where parking and… «read more»
APPROVAL OF MEASURE A SPEAKS VOLUMES
Emeryville voters’ overwhelming approval of the Measure A school parcel tax on June 5th sends several positive messages about the nature and positive direction of our City. First, and… «read more»
PEET'S EXPANSION APPROVAL SHOWS THERE'S ROOM FOR ALL
The City Council’s recent approval of Peet’s corporate office expansion plans represents a model of how local government decision-making and consensus building can work to arrive at a… «read more»
CERT TIP OF THE MONTH: CHECK YOUR FIRE EXTINGUISHER TODAY
Have you ever wondered on what type of fires would you be able to use your fire extinguisher? Do you know if you can use the fire extinguisher in a kitchen fire or electrical cord fire? Could the… «read more»
IN THE KITCHEN WITH TERRY PAULDING
A trip to any farmers market these heady days of summer will tempt any fruit loving person beyond reason. It’s a bumper crop year, and the question of what do I want to buy, rapidly… «read more»
CHAMBER OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS NOMINATED FOR NEW TERMS
The Emeryville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors accepted the report of the Board’s Nominating Committee for new Chamber officers and directors. The Board’s decision was unanimous.… «read more»
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