The Emeryville Connection: A news magazine published by the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce
May 2007
Patient Developer Presents Latest Version of Proposed Transit Center
It all began when Wareham Development’s owner, Rich Robbins, saw an opportunity and ran with it. The old Oakland Amtrak train station was closed and rendered unusable after the 1989 Loma Prieta… «read more»
Chamber’s Healthy City Initiative Embraces, Connects Entire Community
“Big Tent” is a phrase used often in political discourse. Whether justified or not, both major political parties repeatedly use this phrase, especially during election season, to imply… «read more»
Jazzy Fund-raiser for Emeryville Schools
The music was in the spotlight, but this jazz concert wasn’t just about the music.It was also about community involvement. It was about local business owners helping the schools down the… «read more»
Emery Ed Fund Finds a New Home to Better Serve Emery Schools and Students
One of the foundations of IKEA is to give back to the community in which it resides with a focus on causes that create a better the everyday life for children. So when IKEA Emeryville got the e-mail… «read more»
It’s Emeryville’s Oldest and Largest Community-Wide Event: The 21st Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition!
ARTIST APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 8, 2007 Plans are now underway for the Twenty-first Annual Emeryville Art Exhibition to be held October 6-28, 2007. The juried show opens on Friday evening, October… «read more»
Hot Off the Emery Grille
Every little settlement in the countryside has its secret jewels – the not-on-the-menu item only the locals know to order at the local restaurant, the you-can’t-get-there-from-here place… «read more»
Proposed I-80 Bike-Pedestrian Bridge Shot Down After Residents Protest
A plan to study the feasibility of constructing a bicycle and pedestrian bridge across Freeway I-80 has been shot down after Emeryville residents complained about the plan’s need to close a… «read more»
Council Approves Funds for 65th Street Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Study
City Council members, on a split vote, decided on April 3 to rob Peter to pay Paul and end nine years of frustration on a bicycle-pedestrian bridge over Interstate 80 and Ashby Avenue. The 3-1 vote,… «read more»
Council Enacts Polystyrene Ban
The City Council, ignoring last minute restaurant industry pleas for a delay, approved a new ordinance banning the use of disposable polystyrene foam containers by all food vendors in Emeryville or… «read more»
Business, Community Involvement Through the Chamber Reflects the Best of Emeryville
Well here it is, The Emeryville Connection. At long last and after many months of work and planning, on behalf of the Board and Staff of the Emeryville Chamber of Commerce, let me welcome you to the… «read more»
Happy Hour Hot Spots: Exclusive to the Emeryville Connection
For all of you Emeryvillians looking for a deal for drinks and goodies after work, or just because you feel like it, we will be spotlighting various places in and about town that serve the best food… «read more»
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