GOVERNMENTRELATIONSCOMMITTEE
2024-2025
Weproudlyintroducethe2024-2025GovernmentRelationsCommittee(GRC).This vitalgroupbridgesourbusinesscommunityandgovernmentofficials,nurturing collaborativerelationships.TheGRCwillspearheadourchamber'sadvocacyefforts, ensuringourbusinesscommunity'sinterestsareeffectivelyrepresented.
ToddFalduti,SouthlandMall,CommitteeChair
DiannCastleberry,ACTransit
BillEspinola,BayEastAssociationofRealtors
JorgeEspinosa,ElTaquitoDos
MariellenFaria,FriendoftheChamber
AlejandroGamarra,Restaurateur
RickHatcher,JSWInsurance
LindaRenteria,CasaSanchezFoods
BrianSchott,AdMailExpress,Inc.
PaulTaylor,RentalHousingAssociationofSouthernAlamedaCounty
RobinWilma,Wheeler-Wilma
As one of the invaluable benefits of being part of the Hayward Chamber of Commerce, members are invited to attend the GRC meetings. Our next meeting will be held on Friday, October 4 - 8:00 AM. Registration details to be posted next week.
WELCOMETOTHE CHAMBERFAMILY
We're excited to introduce the latest additions to our business community. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to:
These new members bring fresh perspectives and opportunities to our chamber. We encourage you to reach out, connect, and explore potential collaborations.
Remember, a strong network benefits us all. Let's continue to grow and prosper together!
LEADERSHIPHAYWARD CULTIVATINGCOMMUNITYLEADERS NOWACCEPTINGAPPLICATIONS
Leadership Hayward is an intensive eight-month program, running from November to June, with one Friday session per month. Through our partnership with California State University, East Bay, University Extension, participants can earn 2.0 units of Continuing Education credit upon successful completion of the program.
Program Benefits:
Gain in-depth knowledge of Hayward's complex social and economic landscape
Explore real-world challenges faced by local leaders
Develop critical leadership skills through hands-on experiences
Examine diverse leadership styles and consensus-building techniques
Network with a diverse cohort of current and future community leaders
Impact: Our alumni have moved up to serve in various influential roles including:
State Legislature
Local Government
Alameda County Board of Supervisors
College presidencies
Business executive positions
Leadership roles in numerous organizations and agencies
We gratefully acknowledge the essential support of the City of Hayward and California State University, East Bay and St. Rose Hospital is making this program possible.
Applications will be accepted through October. For more information, click here or contact Lucy Lopez at lucy@hayward.org
GETNO-COSTTRAININGFROM BUSINESSEXPERTS
FundamentalFood EntrepreneurshipTraining Academy(FETA)is startingSeptember17th!
EastBaySBDCoffersafree10partserieson“FoodBusiness Entrepreneurship”for entrepreneursinterestedto launchandgrowfood businessesinAlameda County.
TheFETAprogramsare sponsoredbyAlamedaCounty EconomicandCivic DevelopmentDepartment.You willlearnthebasicstostart andgrowyourownfood business,catering,andso muchmore.
This is a free 10-part series.
Check out the website for workshop schedule and sign up below!
UPDATEONMANDATORYBAYAREA COMMUTERBENEFITSPROGRAM
Didyouknowitismandatoryforemployers with50ormorefull-timeemployeesinthe BayAreatoregisterwiththeBayArea CommuterBenefitsProgram?Evenif employersoffercommuterbenefits,tobein compliancewiththeBayAreaAirDistrict’s Regulation14,Rule1,theyarerequiredto enrollintheprogramandupdatetheir registrationannually.Employerscanchoose fromfivecommuterbenefitoptions:
Pre-taxtransitbenefits
Employer-providedsubsidyfortransitorvanpooling
Employer-providedtransit(suchasshuttles)
Teleworkoneormoredaysaweek
Acustomplanthatincludesothermodeslikebicyclingorwalking,possibly combinedwithpromotionsthatencouragealternatestodrivingalone
Employerscanplayakeyroleinaffectingairqualityandtrafficcongestion,both ofwhichhaveastrongimpactonourqualityoflifeandfuturesustainability.We stronglyencourageemployerstocomply.
EnrollmentintheBayAreaCommuterBenefitsProgramiseasyandfreeby visiting511.org.Takeadvantageofthemanyresourcestohelpyoucomply.The helpfulhandbookforemployerswalksyouthroughalltheoptions,and frequentlyaskedquestionsansweryourmostimportantquestions.
Resourcescanbeprovidedtoguideyouthroughthisquickprocessorspeakto ateammemberforhandsonsupport.Formoreinformation,visit511.org,call 510-285-3182oremailcommuterbenefits@511.orgtoconfirmifyourorganization isregistered.
RESOURCES
CalChamber Wraps Historic Legislative Year with Major Wins for Business
Maps of potential Hayward City Council legislative districts available for public review
Legal Issues for Small Businesses
Marketing for Success
EMPLOYMENTOPPORTUNITIES
UPCOMINGCHAMBER MEMBEREVENTS
We invite all members, their staff and prospective members!
Don't forget your business cards!
Bring a door prize or maybe win a mixer raffle prize to showcase your business.
Bring your team to get to know other Hayward business professionals and learn about each other's businesses, build relationships, and socialize while enjoying lite food and drinks!
Come learn about how The Legend of Lone Tree connects us to Hayward's history.
UPCOMINGCHAMBER MEMBEREVENTS
CSupportommunity
UPCOMINGCHAMBER MEMBEREVENTS
CATERING WITH CHARACTER
Let Erik's Deli Hayward cater your next meeting and watch the smiles stack up higher than our famous triple-decker sandwiches!
From office luncheons to backyard bashes, they've got the goods to make your gathering deliciously unforgettable.
Fresh ingredients
Customizable menus
Excellent customer service
Don't let your corporate event go flat - let Erik's Deli bring the flavors that'll make your taste buds do a happy dance!
