Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

For more information on how to join the Small Business Council, please email Oliver Gutierrez: ogutierrez@oaklandchamber.com.

For more information on how to join the Small Business Council, please email Oliver Gutierrez: ogutierrez@oaklandchamber.com

For more information on how to join the Small Business Council, please email Oliver Gutierrez: ogutierrez@oaklandchamber.com

Oakland Fire Chief Covington Prior to this appointment, Chief Covington served in an array of capacities over his 24 year career with Oakland Fire, including, Firefighter-Paramedic, Fire Engineer, Lieutenant of Fire, Captain of Fire, Captain of Training, Battalion Chief, Special Operations Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, and most recently Interim Fire Chief. Chief Covington's educational accomplishments include a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Sonoma State University and a Master's degree in Executive Public Administration from Golden Gate University. Chief Covington was the President of the Oakland Black Firefighters Association from 2016-2022, and previously served as the Chair of the Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District, respectively. Additionally, he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor for Merritt College where he lectures in the undergraduate Fire Science program.

Join the Oakland Metro Chamber for a special evening mixer at the Oakland Roots Training Facility as we kick off the Oakland Roots’ home opener and celebrate the start of an exciting new season. Connect with fellow business leaders, community partners, and Roots supporters in a relaxed, energetic setting while enjoying light bites, drinks, and exclusive access to the team’s training facility. This unique gathering blends Oakland pride, local business connection, and the spirit of the beautiful game. A representative from Verizon Small Business Digital Ready will also be on site to share information about free tools, resources, and coaching designed to help small businesses grow, adapt, and thrive in today’s digital economy. Come network, learn, and celebrate Oakland, on and off the pitch.

Join the Oakland Metro Chamber’s Community Impact Committee for the second part in a three-part Workforce Development Series. On March 11th, this session will bring together employers and workforce leaders for continuing a collaborative dialogue on hiring needs, talent development, and shared challenges. Together, we’ll explore what’s working, identify gaps, and lay the foundation for future partnerships that strengthen Oakland’s workforce and local economy.