{"id":1510,"date":"2017-12-20T00:24:18","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T00:24:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.seothemes.com\/corporate-pro\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T20:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T04:02:15","slug":"home-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1510\" class=\"elementor elementor-1510\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e5ae972 elementor-section-full_width elementor-reverse-tablet elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-content-bottom elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1e5ae972\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-10e1ce87\" data-id=\"10e1ce87\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-505abe74 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"505abe74\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5571ec14\" data-id=\"5571ec14\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37bfd902 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37bfd902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Welcome Oakland African America Chamber of Commerce<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a8b4e5c animated-slow elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_heading\" data-id=\"3a8b4e5c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-heading  align-left align-tablet-center align-mobile-center jeg_module___6a71512c69a92\" ><div class=\"heading-section-title  display-inline-block\"><h1 class=\"heading-title\">We Address Economic <span class=\"style-color\"><span>Disparities, <\/span><\/span> Promote Black Empowerment<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73a58951 elementor-widget__width-initial animated-slow elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73a58951\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>and support Black-owned businesses. Our tailored programs and events celebrate Black culture, history, and entrepreneurship, recognizing the vital role of Black business owners in the community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ca130d4 elementor-align-left animated-slow elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-tablet-align-center elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2ca130d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/app.glueup.com\/org\/oaacc\/memberships\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Membership <\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-75d9e509\" data-id=\"75d9e509\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" 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class=\"jkit-video-popup-btn glow-enable\" aria-label=\"video-button\"><span class=\"icon-position-before\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-play-button-light\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79992f38 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79992f38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#\">Watch Tour<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-69daebcd elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"69daebcd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3faa3cf7 elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"3faa3cf7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:400}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-328e166 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"328e166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em>Dear New Member:<br \/>Welcome to the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce.<\/em><\/p><p><em>In the coming year, we look forward to partnering with you to create a favorable business environment that supports small business development and closes the growing wealth gap in Oakland.<\/em><\/p><p><em>We are proud to walk alongside you as your \u201cpartner in prosperity.\u201d We urge you to stay involved and create meaningful business relationships with other members.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3551d5a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3551d5a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"386\" height=\"114\" src=\"https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cathey-signature.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4300\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cathey-signature.jpg 386w, https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cathey-signature-300x89.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ba2ffd7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ba2ffd7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cathy D. Adams<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-709f8a23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"709f8a23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">President &amp; CEO<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4dadcd1e\" data-id=\"4dadcd1e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26c7e283 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26c7e283\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">About The Chamber. When you join OAACC, You:<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f59a90a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f59a90a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Become part of a network of business owners who connect with each other, and fostering valuable relationships that lead to collaborations, partnerships, and referrals.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52e8208f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52e8208f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Gain increased visibility to promote your business through chamber events, newsletters, directories, and social media channels.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70ee5f1c elementor-align-left elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"70ee5f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/oaacc.org\/about-us\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Read More<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41cd0113 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"41cd0113\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-703bf10d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"703bf10d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-476f1fa animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"476f1fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The City Administrator\u2019s Office<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-418878f2 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"418878f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slideInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2024 <BR>\nDisparity Study<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29d4257c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"29d4257c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"margin: 0in 0in 9.0pt 0in;\">January 22, 2026: The City Administrator\u2019s Office is releasing Oakland\u2019s Disparity Study, prepared by the consulting firm Mason Tillman Associates. In the coming weeks, the key findings will be discussed before the City Council, as well as potential improvements to contracting practices.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ae48227 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7ae48227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-lg elementor-animation-grow\" href=\"https:\/\/oaacc.org\/2024-disparity-study\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Report<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a816d51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"4a816d51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"357\" src=\"https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture4.png\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-6902\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture4.png 624w, https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture4-300x172.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c94157 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c94157\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-603c3be3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"603c3be3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cf9f06\" data-id=\"cf9f06\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24ec3744 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"24ec3744\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6e0c5d5e\" data-id=\"6e0c5d5e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-299232f3 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"299232f3\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2199b3ad\" data-id=\"2199b3ad\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3f782f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"a3f782f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-34cbc4bd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"34cbc4bd\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ab35997\" data-id=\"ab35997\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71e8d7c0 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"71e8d7c0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-apartment-light\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDiversity is a Plus\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-624c4710 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"624c4710\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Join with a proven partner that has a successful track record.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-491a8cd7\" data-id=\"491a8cd7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f401152 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4f401152\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ceacba8\" data-id=\"3ceacba8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-154c345c elementor-position-inline-start elementor-mobile-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"154c345c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-money-bag3-light\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-icon-box-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFunding Sources\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4edf0d67 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4edf0d67\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Need access to targeted funds exclusively for our community? Connect with us to learn more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-723b9c4a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"723b9c4a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-56619c55\" data-id=\"56619c55\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c443fbe elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"3c443fbe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5498b685 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5498b685\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3bf2e905\" data-id=\"3bf2e905\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b714c96 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b714c96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e921ef elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2e921ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-caption\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?cmd=_s-xclick&#038;hosted_button_id=MTCSDPS9VYLTJ&#038;source=url&#038;ssrt=1736392249990\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-300x171.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-6483\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image.png 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figcaption class=\"widget-image-caption wp-caption-text\"><\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2fd94f98 elementor-section-content-bottom elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2fd94f98\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-57735bb7\" data-id=\"57735bb7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-447cd697 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"447cd697\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Connections<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-305ccb28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"305ccb28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What We Provide<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-35cc4c00\" data-id=\"35cc4c00\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-509df508 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"509df508\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Help the OAACC continue to play a vital role in supporting Black-owned businesses. Your donation is an investment that directly contributes to a stronger local economy.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-23943e18\" data-id=\"23943e18\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b95d2b4 elementor-align-right elementor-mobile-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"7b95d2b4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?cmd=_s-xclick&#038;hosted_button_id=MTCSDPS9VYLTJ&#038;source=url&#038;ssrt=1736392249990\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">donate<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-29d3e5e elementor-section-content-bottom animated-slow elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"29d3e5e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-762afe13\" data-id=\"762afe13\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d916f9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3d916f9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/iStock-1455181699-scaled.jpg\" title=\"Businessmen use laptops to access information in online documents. through the protection system.Document Management System (DMS), online documentation database, and digital file storage system.\" alt=\"Businessmen use laptops to access information in online documents. through the protection system.Document Management System (DMS), online documentation database, and digital file storage system.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-162f24e8 jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"162f24e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position- elementor-animation- jeg_module__2_6a71512c6ebcf\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-bottom hover-gradient\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-header elementor-animation-float\"><div class=\"icon style-color\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-team-1-line\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"title\">Business Directory<\/h3><p class=\"icon-box-description\">Business Directory: Find your next professional service provider and ensure that others find you within our membership list.<\/p><div class=\"icon-box-button \">\n                <div class=\"btn-wrapper icon-position-after\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/app.glueup.com\/admin\/memberships\/directory\/\" class=\"icon-box-link\" aria-label=\"Search\">Search<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a4ec17\" data-id=\"a4ec17\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60df3b76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"60df3b76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/oakstop-30-scaled-1-rpnhi7q6u1rjk09loz4wury0kzqxpzl7sjc9hrvpzs.jpg\" title=\"oakstop-30\" alt=\"oakstop-30\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73f24030 jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"73f24030\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position- elementor-animation- jeg_module__3_6a71512c6f3f2\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-left hover-gradient\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-header elementor-animation-float\"><div class=\"icon style-color\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-pencil_art-light\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"title\">Member Exclusives<\/h3><p class=\"icon-box-description\">Member Exclusives: Develop built-in partnerships with industry leaders that provide insights and services exclusive to our members.<\/p><div class=\"icon-box-button \">\n                <div class=\"btn-wrapper icon-position-after\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/app.glueup.com\/org\/oaacc\/memberships\/company\/\" class=\"icon-box-link\" aria-label=\"Join\">Join<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-147ee403\" data-id=\"147ee403\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d56d9a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3d56d9a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/iStock-1134663982-scaled.jpg\" title=\"People inside One Canada Square Mall in Canary Wharf, London, UK.\" alt=\"London, UK - January 26, 2019: People inside One Canada Square Mall in Canary Wharf, a busy financial area of London that often host events.\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d08331 jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"7d08331\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position- elementor-animation- jeg_module__4_6a71512c6fb40\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-left hover-gradient\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-header elementor-animation-float\"><div class=\"icon style-color\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-line-chart-light\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"title\">Build Your Traffic<\/h3><p class=\"icon-box-description\">Build Your Traffic: OAACC events introduce you and your business to the members and community partners increasing your visibility and business opportunities.<\/p><div class=\"icon-box-button \">\n                <div class=\"btn-wrapper icon-position-after\">\n                    <a href=\"\" class=\"icon-box-link\" aria-label=\"connect\">connect<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a18cd1c elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a18cd1c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-22bad2d1\" data-id=\"22bad2d1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-613489f1 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"613489f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Information Hub<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fbeaa1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fbeaa1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore The Many Facets Of Our Community From One Location. <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-327a49ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"327a49ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Explore the diversity of our business community from one location.<\/p><p>The best of the Bay Area is right at your fingertips.\u00a0 OAACC is connected with hundreds of businesses across the Bay Area.\u00a0 Find unique vendors in the black community, build your network with partner organizations and owners, or check out other events and activities that are happening in Oakland.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65426f39 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"65426f39\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm elementor-animation-float\" href=\"https:\/\/app.glueup.com\/admin\/memberships\/directory\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Members<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7e0179b7\" data-id=\"7e0179b7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-353949c8 animated-slow elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"353949c8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3e51408a\" data-id=\"3e51408a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b1c4d73 jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"7b1c4d73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position- elementor-animation- jeg_module__5_6a71512c705ce\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-bottom\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-header elementor-animation-\"><div class=\"icon style-color\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-store-light\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"title\">By Black<\/h3><div class=\"icon-box-button \">\n                <div class=\"btn-wrapper icon-position-after\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/byblack.us\/certification\/\" class=\"icon-box-link\" aria-label=\"Read More\">Read More<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6fb2e58f\" data-id=\"6fb2e58f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31abdb2 jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"31abdb2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position- elementor-animation- jeg_module__6_6a71512c70d64\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-bottom\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-header elementor-animation-\"><div class=\"icon style-color\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-network-wired-solid\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"title\">Networking<\/h3>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-4a0472db animated-slow elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"4a0472db\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInRight&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b07b184\" data-id=\"3b07b184\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7bae6645 jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"7bae6645\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position- elementor-animation- jeg_module__7_6a71512c71759\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-bottom\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-header elementor-animation-\"><div class=\"icon style-color\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-vote-yea\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M608 320h-64v64h22.4c5.3 0 9.6 3.6 9.6 8v16c0 4.4-4.3 8-9.6 8H73.6c-5.3 0-9.6-3.6-9.6-8v-16c0-4.4 4.3-8 9.6-8H96v-64H32c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32v96c0 17.7 14.3 32 32 32h576c17.7 0 32-14.3 32-32v-96c0-17.7-14.3-32-32-32zm-96 64V64.3c0-17.9-14.5-32.3-32.3-32.3H160.4C142.5 32 128 46.5 128 64.3V384h384zM211.2 202l25.5-25.3c4.2-4.2 11-4.2 15.2.1l41.3 41.6 95.2-94.4c4.2-4.2 11-4.2 15.2.1l25.3 25.5c4.2 4.2 4.2 11-.1 15.2L300.5 292c-4.2 4.2-11 4.2-15.2-.1l-74.1-74.7c-4.3-4.2-4.2-11 0-15.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"title\">OAACC-PAC<\/h3><div class=\"icon-box-button \">\n                <div class=\"btn-wrapper icon-position-after\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/oaacc.org\/oaaccpac\/\" class=\"icon-box-link\" aria-label=\"Read More\">Read More<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-arrow-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M190.5 66.9l22.2-22.2c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0L441 239c9.4 9.4 9.4 24.6 0 33.9L246.6 467.3c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.2-22.2c-9.5-9.5-9.3-25 .4-34.3L311.4 296H24c-13.3 0-24-10.7-24-24v-32c0-13.3 10.7-24 24-24h287.4L190.9 101.2c-9.8-9.3-10-24.8-.4-34.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7769ea3a\" data-id=\"7769ea3a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fa3576b jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"4fa3576b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position- elementor-animation- jeg_module__8_6a71512c72235\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-bottom\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-header elementor-animation-\"><div class=\"icon style-color\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-newspaper\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M552 64H112c-20.858 0-38.643 13.377-45.248 32H24c-13.255 0-24 10.745-24 24v272c0 30.928 25.072 56 56 56h496c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V88c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24zM48 392V144h16v248c0 4.411-3.589 8-8 8s-8-3.589-8-8zm480 8H111.422c.374-2.614.578-5.283.578-8V112h416v288zM172 280h136c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12v-96c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12H172c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v96c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12zm28-80h80v40h-80v-40zm-40 140v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h136c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v24c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12H172c-6.627 0-12-5.373-12-12zm192 0v-24c0-6.627 5.373-12 12-12h104c6.627 0 12 5.373 12 12v24c0 6.627-5.373 12-12 12H364c-6.627 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Special announcement by Steven Parker. From 3:00 - 4:00 pm take 50% one item of your choice. Take part in Music, Raffle Ticket Giveaways, Photopaper and walk the runway. Just look for the red building<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/properfashions.com\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/pf_bizcard_front_1_1600x.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/proper-fashions-nates-4-mens-ribbon-cutting-ceremony\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\">Casual<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">JOIN US @NOON &... LET'S CONNECT<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">3\/19\/2025-12:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">3\/19\/2025-14:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Zoom TBA<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/lets_connect_for031925-1.jpg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">We well have a special guest from the Port of Oakland, Executive Director Kristi McKenney<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/89110508368?pwd=6dRyxarpGcnvhbwp4chaM7rBPqr8xO.1#success<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/join-us-noon-lets-connect\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">22nd BUSINESS AWARDS LUNCHEON<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">10\/16\/2025-11:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">10\/16\/2025-16:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Scotts Seafoods Grill & Bar Jack London Square 2 Broadway, Oakland CA 94607<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Oaacc-EVETOZILL-Calendar.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">11:00 am - VIP Reception and Small Business Expo 12 Noon - Lunch and Awards Program Individual Tickets: $250.00 per person 2025 HARBINGER AWARD, 2025 LUMINARY IN TECHNOLOGY & EQUITY AWARD, 2025 PILLAR OF PROGRESS AWARD<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/22nd-annual-oaacc-business-awards-luncheon-tickets-1568641923219?aff=ebdssbdestsearch<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">Ces Butner - Foundation Chairman of the Board | Cathy D. Adams - President & CEO | Chadwick Spell - Chairman of the Board<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/22nd-business-awards-luncheon\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\">Business Attire<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">Special Movie Screening Event for Sarah\u2019s Oil<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">11\/7\/2025-17:30<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">11\/7\/2025-20:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Regal Jack London 100 Washington St Oakland, CA 94607<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1762489717924-75a89253-27c1-4a7e-8623-457cf58a4bd9_1.jpg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">Screening of the movie. Time 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm Private Reception following the movie 5:30 pm doors open - 6:00 pm Movie Premiere Post event reception immediately following Everett & Jones BBQ - Jack London Square<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/special-movie-screening-event-for-sarahs-oil-tickets-1868668530879?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Picture1.jpg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">See Trailer Click Link Below https:\/\/www.canva.com\/design\/DAG3GCbygCk\/sWqPlBuSTaRP0ECU1E73KQ\/view?utm_content=DAG3GCbygCk&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=viewer<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/special-movie-screening-event-for-sarahs-oil\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">Access to Capital & Necessary Resources for Small Business Owners<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">11\/12\/2025-11:30<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">11\/12\/2025-13:30<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Calabash Restaurant, 2300 Valdez St, Oakland 94612<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Working-Solutions-CDFI_Nov-12-2025-Access-to-Capital-Event_flyer-002-scaled.jpg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">You are invited to an invaluable event designed to demystify the process of financing your Oakland business! We've gathered an unprecedented cohort of fourteen of Oakland's own finance experts\u2014lenders, financial advisors, and community capital leaders\u2014who are committed to empowering local entrepreneurs like you. This is your chance to gain direct, actionable insights into the diverse financing options available, from traditional loans to innovative community funds, all without leaving the heart of the Town. Don't miss this unique opportunity to network with the people who hold the keys to capital and take a decisive step toward securing the funding your business needs to thrive. Beyond exploring the various paths to funding, our Oakland finance cohort will guide you through the critical steps of becoming \"lender-ready.\" Learn exactly how to prepare a compelling and complete loan application that captures a lender's attention and what a finance professional truly looks for during their meticulous document review. This session is designed to eliminate the guesswork, offering transparent advice on optimizing your financial statements and business plan. Join us to transform your funding application from a hurdle into a strategic tool for growth, directly informed by the people who will be reviewing it.<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">bit.ly\/a2c-nov12<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">Hosted by: Cathy Adams Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Speakers: Anita Russell Working Solutions CDFI Andrew Krone Marble Bridge Funding Group Charles Johnson JPMorgan Chase Frances H. Cohen FH Cohen Insurance Karla De Leon Main Street Launch Leonardo Fernandez TMC Community Capital Miracle Wright Operation Hope Mike Dang CDC Small Business Finance Dr. Nancy Mangold East Bay SBDC Philip Wong BMO Tammy Willis Shoebox Financial Solutions Will Jackson U.S. Bank Xenia St. Charles Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/access-to-capital-necessary-resources-for-small-business-owners\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">8th Annual Black Sunday HOLIDAY SHOPPING Experience<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">12\/7\/2025-12:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">12\/7\/2025-17:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts 10, 10th St, Oakland, CA 94607<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Black-Sunday-Flyer-w-Layers.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">FREE ENTRY HONORING OUR BLACK OWNED BUSINESSES SHOPPING FOOD DESSERTS MUSIC WINE TASTING. \u2022 RAFFLES KIDS ACTIVITIES HOLIDAY PHOTO BOOTH FIRESIDE CHAT RESOURCES & ACCESS TO CAPITAL \u2022 ARTS & CULTURE AND MUCH MORE! Vendor Opportunities Available - contact cathy@oaacc.org www.oaacc.org<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">mailto:cathy@oaacc.org<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">Cathy Adams cathy@oaacc.org<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/8th-annual-black-sunday-holiday-shoppin-experience\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">Joy To The Town Holiday Winemaker Dinner<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">12\/7\/2025-18:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">12\/7\/2025-20:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">100 Grand Ave. #111 Oakland, CA 94612 <\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/alaMar-Winemaker-Dinner-1118-1.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">Black Vines + alaMar Joy to the Town Winemaker Dinner $150.00 Enjoy an evening of great food, amazing wine & community - as we partner with Oakland\u2019s own Chef Nelson German as he takes us through a coursed culinary journey paired with partner wineries curated by our award winning Black Vines team.<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/www.blackvines.net\/store\/p\/black-vines-alamar-joy-to-the-town-winemaker-dinner<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/joy-to-the-town-holiday-winemaker-dinner\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">Bay Area Film Night Returns \u2014 Celebrating Homegrown Cinema<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">12\/16\/2025-1900:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">12\/9\/2025-2200:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Grand Lake Theatre 3200 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/EVENT-KEY-ART-scaled.jpg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">We invite Chamber members, partners, and community supporters to be part of this cultural celebration. This is a unique opportunity to support Oakland filmmakers, connect with local creatives, and experience the stories that reflect the heart of our city. In Partnership with the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce Bay Area Film Night is back for its second annual celebration of local storytelling, honoring the filmmakers, artists, and creative visionaries who make our region one of the most vibrant cultural hubs in the world. Join us on December 16, 2025, at the historic Grand Lake Theatre in Oakland for an unforgettable evening spotlighting award-winning short films from standout Bay Area filmmakers. This isn\u2019t just a screening; it\u2019s a homecoming, a cultural milestone, and a movement to re-establish Oakland as a cinematic center where local talent is truly seen, uplifted, and celebrated.<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/elementor-6529\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/bay-area-film-night-returns-celebrating-homegrown-cinema\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">LET'S CONNECT<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">2\/18\/2026-1200:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">2\/18\/2026-1300:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Zoom<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1764018b-e215-4302-b658-11aa251d3f7e.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">THE OAKLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVITES ALL MEMBERS TO: LET'S CONNECT February 18,2026 12:00PM - 1:00PM Join OAACC President & CEO, Cathy D. Adams, for a monthly conversation designed to keep you informed, engaged, and empowered. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month Noon - 1PM (PST) on Zoom \u2022 Get the latest chamber updates \u2022 Share your feedback \u2022 Collaborate on ideas \u2022 Elevate your business<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/85353920771?pwd=ZTtMfpmVOgbz2s0q2kzybnm9QX8jlx.1<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">OAACC President & CEO, Cathy D. Adams<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/lets-connect-3\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">OAACC MEET & GREET MONTHLY MEETING<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">2\/26\/2026-17:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">3\/26\/2026-18:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Online<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Blue-and-Gold-Modern-Meeting-Flyer.jpg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">MEET & GREET MONTHLY MEETING Meet Asia Powell of the California Public Utilities Commission. Learn about CA's Small Business certification programs, procurement, statewide contracting opportunities and more. MARCH 26, 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/launch\/edl?muid=e76655f2-fbed-49cd-abf3-2510ab479822<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">OAKLAND AFRICAN-AMERICAN OAACC CHAMBER COMMERCE<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/oaacc-meet-greet-monthly-meeting\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">Celebrating 100 YEARS OF BLACK HISTORY 1926-2026<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">2\/26\/2026-1800:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">3\/26\/2026-2100:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts 10 10th St, Oakland, CA 94607<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/BHM.jpg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">RSVP Required. BLACK HISTORY IN MOTION: CULTURE, COMMUNITY & THE FUTURE WE BUILD \u2022 Awards Presentation Honoring Black Filmmakers Performances by Local Artists \u2022 Meet and Greet with Bay Area Authors \u2022 Wine Tasting by African American Vintners \u2022 Soul Food Experience featuring Bay Area Chefs<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScu2AuqKIBFlNJWFNuobrcxh9LBdR1iUeUYQQkZeOnmyoWN3A\/viewform<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/images-1.jpeg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">Contact: CDA Consulting Group | cdaconsultingroup@gmail.com | (510) 725-7722 KLAND AFRICA AMERICAN OAACC<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/celebrating-100-years-of-black-history-1926-2026\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\">African Swag or Business Attire<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">BLACK HISTORY MONTH FIRESIDE CHAT<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">2\/27\/2026-1200:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">2\/27\/2026-1300:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">PRESERVATION PARK 1233 Preservation Park Way Oakland, CA 94612<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/02906dd5-e19a-4c2a-a28f-14e2c84120d4.jpeg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">MODERATED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER ROWENA BROWN (At Large City Council Member) GUEST SPEAKERS: CATHY ADAMS (President & CEO of OAACC) DOROTHY LAZARD (Historian & Author)<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/black-history-fireside-chat-thornton-house-at-preservation-park-tickets-1982450375439?aff=ebdssbdestsearch<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">MODERATED BY: COUNCIL MEMBER ROWENA BROWN (At Large City Council Member) GUEST SPEAKERS: CATHY ADAMS (President & CEO of OAACC) DOROTHY LAZARD (Historian & Author)<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/black-history-month-fireside-chat\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SESSION<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">3\/28\/2026-10:30<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">3\/28\/2026-14:30<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">OAKSTOP, inside Uptima Entrepreneur Cooperative 2323 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/52e18247-f437-40bb-9d9a-d5a8ccb5bbf7.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">ALAMEDA COUNTY REPARATIONS COMMISSION COMMUNITY FEEDBACK SESSION ALAMEDA REPARATIONS COUNTY COMMISSION ENSURE THE FINAL REPARATIONS ACTION PLAN REFLECTS RESIDENTS' PRIORITIE. RSVP REQUIRED Your voice is your power! Join us and make your voice heard! FREE FOOD & BEVERAGES LIVE FREE AKSTOP OAKSTOP<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfF5x2gmfwIYHQ1052exA6iMAGTqo5enHzTlY7lDsayEyfeGw\/viewform<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">Oakstop. Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce LiveFree CA 100 Black Men of the Bay Area 360 Total Concept\u26ab 1st Friday of the Bay Area Bay Area Black Professionals Group BWOPA (Black Women Organized for Political Action) Family Wellness Group National Society of Black Engineers (Bay Area Professionals)\u26ab National Black MBA Association (SF Bay Area Chapter) San Francisco National Organization of Minority Architects Women's Council of Associated Real Property Brokers RSVP: bit.ly\/acrcfeedback<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/community-feedback-session\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">OAACC MEET & GREET MONTHLY MEETING<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">4\/23\/2026-17:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">4\/23\/2026-18:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Online<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04892cc6-6790-425e-8769-d469a0125885.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">MEET & GREET MONTHLY MEETING Meet Asia Powell of the California Public Utilities Commission. Learn about CA's Small Business certification programs, procurement, statewide contracting opportunities and more. April, 23 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/launch\/edl?muid=e76655f2-fbed-49cd-abf3-2510ab479822<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">OAKLAND AFRICAN-AMERICAN OAACC CHAMBER COMMERCE<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/oaacc-meet-greet-monthly-meeting-2\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">Lend A Hand Foundation save the date<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">4\/24\/2026-17:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">4\/24\/2026-18:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0016-1920w.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">Stay In School Program: Beyond the Backpacks Awards Gala\u00b7 Friday, April 24, 2026 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar 2 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607 For more information: info@lendahandfoundation.org<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/www.lendahandfoundation.org\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/LAHF.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">Lend A Hand Foundation<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/lend-a-hand-foundation-save-the-date\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\">Formal<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">ANNUAL OAKLAND Multicultural CHAMBERS MIXER<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">5\/7\/2026-17:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">5\/7\/2026-19:30<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">2 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/9afbf602-8c4b-4c2d-85f7-9904c51f9dcc.jpeg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland Network and celebrate at this can't-miss annual mixer! Enjoy craft drinks and local bites while honoring outstanding small businesses alongside 300+ leaders from the City of Oakland and East Bay region.<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/business.oaklandchamber.com\/events\/details\/oakland-s-multicultural-chamber-mixer-20808?calendarMonth=2026-05-01<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">OAKLAND CHINATOWN Chamber of Commerce OAKLAND \u5c4b\u5d19\u83ef\u57e0\u5546\u6703 CHAMBER of COMMERCE OAKLAND LATINO VIETNAMESE CHAMBER OF C OAKLAND R OF COMMERCE OAKLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN OAACC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OVCC CHAMBER ROF COMMERCE<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/annual-oakland-multicultural-chambers-mixer\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">LET'S CONNECT<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">5\/20\/2026-12:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">5\/20\/2026-13:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Online<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fa2041b1-2191-4fc3-bb50-1513cef923e6.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">\u2022 Get the latest chamber updates \u2022 Share your feedback \u2022 Collaborate on ideas \u2022 Elevate your business<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/85353920771?pwd=ZTtMfpmVOgbz2s0q2kzybnm9QX8jlx.1<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">Join OAACC President & CEO, Cathy D. Adams, for a monthly conversation designed to keep you<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/lets-connect-6\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\">Business Attire<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">The Inner Work of Relationships: Patterns, Boundaries, and Healthy Choices<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">5\/20\/2026-17:30<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">5\/20\/2026-19:30<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Preservation Park\u26ab 654 13th Street, Oakland, CA 94612<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/unnamed1.jpg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">Moderator: Dr. Joaquin Wallace - Behavioral Financial Expert Panelist: Dr. Margaret Jones, PsyD - Clinical Psychologist Tara Larae - Mindset Strategist and Author Trevor Nigel Lawrence - Wellness Entrepreneur Admission is Free<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/OAACC-InnerWork<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/New-Logo.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">OAKLAND AFRICAN AMERICA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTS<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/the-inner-work-of-relationships-patterns-boundaries-and-healthy-choices\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\">Business Attire<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">OAACC MEET & GREET MONTHLY MEETING<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">5\/28\/2026-17:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">5\/28\/2026-18:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Online<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04892cc6-6790-425e-8769-d469a0125885.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">MEET & GREET MONTHLY MEETING Meet Asia Powell of the California Public Utilities Commission. Learn about CA's Small Business certification programs, procurement, statewide contracting opportunities and more. June, 18 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/82517430480?pwd=epYj5wbhDH8LKXaJaVzYS7mpPiraIf.1<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">OAKLAND AFRICAN-AMERICAN OAACC CHAMBER COMMERCE<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/oaacc-meet-greet-monthly-meeting-3\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">Rotary Club of Oakland #3 JOINT SUMMER MIXER <\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">6\/10\/2026-17:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">6\/10\/2026-19:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Henry J. Kaiser Center 10 10th Street, Oakland CA 94607<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Mixer-FLYER-final-scaled.jpg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">Join us as we mingle and meet great folks with our organizations and discuss ways to improve collaboration and better foster the success of black-owned businesses, and our community at-large. appetizers + drinks. $10.00Ticket Link Below https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/oakland-rotary-3-summer-mixer-the-henry-j-kaiser-center-for-the-arts-registration-1990610752346?aff=ebdssbdestsearch<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/oakland-rotary-3-summer-mixer-the-henry-j-kaiser-center-for-the-arts-registration-1990610752346?aff=ebdssbdestsearch<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ROTARYLOGOTOMSYEAR.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">OAKLAND AFRICAN-AMERIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Rotary Club of Oakland #3<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/rotary-club-of-oakland-3-joint-summer-mixer-sold-out\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">4th Annual JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION -<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">6\/16\/2026-18:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">6\/16\/2026-21:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">D. Monaghan's on the Hill 2820 Mountain Blvd, Oakland<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Juneteenth100.jpg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">100 BLACK MEN of the Bay Area. Inc. 4th Annual JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF COMMUNITY & CELEBRATION Tuesday - 6\/16\/2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM D. Monaghan's on the Hill 2820 Mountain Blvd, Oakland<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-4th-annual-juneteenth-with-the-100-black-men- of-the-bay-area-tickets-1990022957235?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/images-1.jpeg<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">100 BLACK MEN of the Bay Area. Inc. OAKLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN OAACC CHAMBER OF COMMERCETicket Link Belowhttps:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/the-4th-annual-juneteenth-with-the-100-black-men-of-the-bay-area-tickets-1990022957235?aff=ebdssbdestsearch<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/4th-annual-juneteenth-celebration\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">LET'S CONNECT<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">6\/17\/2026-12:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">6\/17\/2026-13:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Online<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/d73a5013-705b-4cf0-bdc1-facc6f392988.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">\u2022 Get the latest chamber updates \u2022 Share your feedback \u2022 Collaborate on ideas \u2022 Elevate your business<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/85353920771?pwd=ZTtMfpmVOgbz2s0q2kzybnm9QX8jlx.1<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">Join OAACC President & CEO, Cathy D. Adams, for a monthly conversation designed to keep you<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/lets-connect-4\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\">Business Attire<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">OAACC MEET & GREET MONTHLY MEETING<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">6\/25\/2026-17:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">6\/25\/2026-18:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Online<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/04892cc6-6790-425e-8769-d469a0125885.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">MEET & GREET MONTHLY MEETING Meet Asia Powell of the California Public Utilities Commission. Learn about CA's Small Business certification programs, procurement, statewide contracting opportunities and more. June, 18 2026 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/launch\/edl?muid=e76655f2-fbed-49cd-abf3-2510ab479822<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">OAKLAND AFRICAN-AMERICAN OAACC CHAMBER COMMERCE<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/oaacc-meet-greet-monthly-meeting-4\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">Summer Soul IN THE PARK<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">7\/1\/2026-13:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">8\/1\/2026-17:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/SoulnPark.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">St. John BOYS HOME, INC The Links Incorporated FEATURING LIVE PERFORMANCE BY NATE THE SOULSANGER THESOULSANGER.COM #THESOULSANGERTicket Link Belowhttps:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/summer-soul-in-the-park-tickets-1989768045788?aff=ebdssbdestsearch<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/summer-soul-in-the-park-tickets-1989768045788?aff=ebdssbdestsearch<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/New-Logo.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">Felicia Duncan Real Estate Group St John's Residential Programs, Inc Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/summer-soul-in-the-park\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">LET'S CONNECT<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">8\/19\/2026-12:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">8\/19\/2026-13:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Online<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/d73a5013-705b-4cf0-bdc1-facc6f392988.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">Join OAACC President & CEO, Cathy D. Adams, for a monthly conversation designed to keep you informed, engaged, and empowered. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month Noon - 1PM (PST) on Zoom \u2022 Get the latest chamber updates \u2022 Share your feedback \u2022 Collaborate on ideas \u2022 Elevate your business<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/launch\/edl?muid=e76655f2-fbed-49cd-abf3-2510ab479822<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/OAACC-Logo-Website1.webp<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">Join OAACC President & CEO, Cathy D. Adams, for a monthly conversation designed to keep you<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/lets-connect-5\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\"><\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><ul>\t\t                   <li class=\"xtitle\">LET'S CONNECT<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xstartdate\">9\/16\/2026-12:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xenddate\">9\/16\/2026-13:0<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xaddress\">Online<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmainimage\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/d73a5013-705b-4cf0-bdc1-facc6f392988.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdetails\">Join OAACC President & CEO, Cathy D. Adams, for a monthly conversation designed to keep you informed, engaged, and empowered. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month Noon - 1PM (PST) on Zoom<\/li>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t <li class=\"xbooknowlink\">https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/85353920771?pwd=ZTtMfpmVOgbz2s0q2kzybnm9QX8jlx.1<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_logo\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OAACC-Logo-Website.png<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xorganizer_info\">THE OAKLAND AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xmoreinfolink\">https:\/\/yce.upz.temporary.site\/bte\/lets-connect-4\/<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xdresscode\">Business Attire<\/li>\t\t                   <li class=\"xcancelled\">0<\/li>\t\t              <\/ul><\/div>     <\/div>\t\t <br style=\"clear:both;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-12cb536b elementor-section-full_width elementor-reverse-tablet 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Connection\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-icon-box-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYou have a partner with Bay Area Ties just waiting on you. \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-20bf4a93\" data-id=\"20bf4a93\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7735bf67 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7735bf67\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-48f32393\" data-id=\"48f32393\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e62f188 jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"1e62f188\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position- elementor-animation- jeg_module__13_6a71512c76e34\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-left\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"title\">Become a certified Black-owned business.<\/h3><p class=\"icon-box-description\">Take your business to the next level with free tools and resources that matter. Through ByBlack.us we leverage a network of over 140 Chambers across the country to vet and verify businesses that are Black-owned and deserve new opportunities for growth. Locally, as an OAACC member you have direct access to the City of Oakland and partnership certification programs. We aren't just building a platform; we're empowering a community. <\/p><div class=\"icon-box-button \">\n                <div class=\"btn-wrapper icon-position-after\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/certification.byblack.us\/\" class=\"icon-box-link\" aria-label=\"Read More\">Read More<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-right-arrow-light\"><\/i><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-330a65c7\" data-id=\"330a65c7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a8d916f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"2a8d916f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-618ca3b9 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"618ca3b9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7151f497\" data-id=\"7151f497\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-288ea25f elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"288ea25f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6641a582\" data-id=\"6641a582\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-547d70b6 jkit-equal-height-disable elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_icon_box\" data-id=\"547d70b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_icon_box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-icon-box icon-position- elementor-animation- jeg_module__14_6a71512c77b0a\" ><div class=\"jkit-icon-box-wrapper hover-from-left\"><div class=\"icon-box icon-box-body\">\n                <h3 class=\"title\">See Our Featured Business<\/h3><p class=\"icon-box-description\">Our members give their unique give share their own story about what they do in their own words. <\/p><div class=\"icon-box-button \">\n                <div class=\"btn-wrapper icon-position-after\">\n                    <a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-box-link\" aria-label=\"Read More\">Read More<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"jki jki-right-arrow-light\"><\/i><\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-722f66d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"722f66d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-267c358\" data-id=\"267c358\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d44407 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6d44407\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our EVENTS<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfe851a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfe851a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stay Up To Date\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec08df2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec08df2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Never miss an opportunity to get inside information from leaders in their field at the events we put together just for you. Just click on the read more tab to see the full story today.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bea40f elementor-widget elementor-widget-jkit_post_block\" data-id=\"2bea40f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"jkit_post_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div  class=\"jeg-elementor-kit jkit-postblock postblock-type-2 jkit-pagination-scrollload post-element jeg_module__15_6a71512c7bd65\"  data-id=\"jeg_module__15_6a71512c7bd65\" 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elementor-element-470b7703 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"470b7703\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-51ef66f2\" data-id=\"51ef66f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-109ac719 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"109ac719\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInLeft&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h5 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Leaders<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b8cd1b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1b8cd1b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">OAACC Vision<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49ca6433 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49ca6433\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>We envision an inclusive and thriving local business community that supports and values the contributions of its Black-owned businesses.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a0ee368 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fa-user&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;sg_content_meta_author_icon_position&quot;:&quot;before&quot;,&quot;sg_content_meta_date_enable&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sg_content_meta_date_type&quot;:&quot;published&quot;,&quot;sg_content_meta_date_format&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;sg_content_meta_date_format_custom&quot;:&quot;F j, Y&quot;,&quot;sg_content_meta_date_icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-clock&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;sg_content_meta_date_icon_position&quot;:&quot;before&quot;,&quot;sg_content_image_size_imagesize_size&quot;:&quot;full&quot;,&quot;paged&quot;:1,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;jkit_post_block&quot;}\"><div class=\"jkit-block-container\"><div class=\"jeg_empty_module\">No Content Available<\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4f18df4a elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4f18df4a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3662f7b3\" data-id=\"3662f7b3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-23e8d87 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"23e8d87\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfe6165 elementor-widget elementor-widget-metform\" data-id=\"bfe6165\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"metform.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"mf-response-props-id-3655\" data-previous-steps-style=\"\" data-editswitchopen=\"\" data-response_type=\"alert\" data-erroricon=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle\" data-successicon=\"fas fa-check\" data-messageposition=\"top\" class=\"   mf-scroll-top-no\">\n\t\t<div class=\"formpicker_warper formpicker_warper_editable\" data-metform-formpicker-key=\"3655\" >\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"mf-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div\r\n\t\t\tid=\"metform-wrap-bfe6165-3655\"\r\n\t\t\tclass=\"mf-form-wrapper\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-form-id=\"3655\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-action=\"https:\/\/fdmim.com\/bte\/wp-json\/metform\/v1\/entries\/insert\/3655\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-wp-nonce=\"8533fb7a33\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-form-nonce=\"54a15a0fb5\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-quiz-summery = \"false\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-save-progress = \"false\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-form-type=\"general-form\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-stop-vertical-effect=\"\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-payment-submit-before=\"0\"\r\n\t\t\t><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<!----------------------------- \r\n\t\t\t* controls_data : find the the props passed indie of data attribute\r\n\t\t\t* props.SubmitResponseMarkup : contains the markup of error or success message\r\n\t\t\t* https:\/\/developer.mozilla.org\/en-US\/docs\/Web\/JavaScript\/Reference\/Template_literals\r\n\t\t--------------------------- -->\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/mf\" class=\"mf-template\">\r\n\t\t\tfunction controls_data (value){\r\n\t\t\t\tlet currentWrapper = \"mf-response-props-id-3655\";\r\n\t\t\t\tlet currentEl = document.getElementById(currentWrapper);\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\treturn currentEl ? currentEl.dataset[value] : false\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t\tlet is_edit_mode = '' ? true : false;\r\n\t\t\tlet message_position = controls_data('messageposition') || 'top';\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tlet message_successIcon = controls_data('successicon') || '';\r\n\t\t\tlet message_errorIcon = controls_data('erroricon') || '';\r\n\t\t\tlet message_editSwitch = controls_data('editswitchopen') === 'yes' ? true : false;\r\n\t\t\tlet message_proClass = controls_data('editswitchopen') === 'yes' ? 'mf_pro_activated' : '';\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\tlet is_dummy_markup = is_edit_mode && message_editSwitch ? true : false;\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\treturn html`\r\n\t\t\t\t<form\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclassName=\"metform-form-content\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tref=${parent.formContainerRef}\r\n\t\t\t\t\tonSubmit=${ validation.handleSubmit( parent.handleFormSubmit ) }\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t${is_dummy_markup ? message_position === 'top' ?  props.ResponseDummyMarkup(message_successIcon, message_proClass) : '' : ''}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t${is_dummy_markup ? ' ' :  message_position === 'top' ? props.SubmitResponseMarkup`${parent}${state}${message_successIcon}${message_errorIcon}${message_proClass}` : ''}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<!--------------------------------------------------------\r\n\t\t\t\t\t*** IMPORTANT \/ DANGEROUS ***\r\n\t\t\t\t\t${html``} must be used as in immediate child of \"metform-form-main-wrapper\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass otherwise multistep form will not run at all\r\n\t\t\t\t\t---------------------------------------------------------->\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"metform-form-main-wrapper\" key=${'hide-form-after-submit'} ref=${parent.formRef}>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t${html`\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" key=\"2\" data-elementor-id=\"3655\" className=\"elementor elementor-3655\" data-elementor-post-type=\"metform-form\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section className=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-26ea9738 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"26ea9738\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-7c8f3e4b\" data-id=\"7c8f3e4b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a9965b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2a9965b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 className=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Contact Form<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section className=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a37e2f9 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a37e2f9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-24dd7809\" data-id=\"24dd7809\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-element elementor-element-184663a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-mf-text\" data-id=\"184663a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mf_input_name&quot;:&quot;mf-first-name&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mf-text.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div className=\"mf-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label className=\"mf-input-label\" htmlFor=\"mf-input-text-184663a1\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t${ parent.decodeEntities(`First Name`) } \t\t\t\t\t<span className=\"mf-input-required-indicator\">*<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<input\r\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"text\"\r\n\t\t\t\tclassName=\"mf-input mf-conditional-input\"\r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"mf-input-text-184663a1\"\r\n\t\t\t\tname=\"mf-first-name\"\r\n\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"${ parent.decodeEntities(`First name here`) } \"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tonInput=${parent.handleChange}\r\n\t\t\t\t\tonBlur=${parent.handleChange}\r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-invalid=${validation.errors['mf-first-name'] ? 'true' : 'false'}\r\n\t\t\t\t\tref=${el =>{\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tparent.activateValidation({\"message\":\"This field is required.\",\"minLength\":1,\"maxLength\":\"\",\"type\":\"none\",\"required\":true,\"expression\":\"null\"}, el)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t}}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<${validation.ErrorMessage}\r\n\t\t\t\t\terrors=${validation.errors}\r\n\t\t\t\t\tname=\"mf-first-name\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tas=${html`<span className=\"mf-error-message\"><\/span>`}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1e243baf\" data-id=\"1e243baf\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-element elementor-element-763108f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-mf-text\" data-id=\"763108f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mf_input_name&quot;:&quot;mf-last-name&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mf-text.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div className=\"mf-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label className=\"mf-input-label\" htmlFor=\"mf-input-text-763108f5\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t${ parent.decodeEntities(`Last Name`) } \t\t\t\t\t<span className=\"mf-input-required-indicator\">*<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<input\r\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"text\"\r\n\t\t\t\tclassName=\"mf-input mf-conditional-input\"\r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"mf-input-text-763108f5\"\r\n\t\t\t\tname=\"mf-last-name\"\r\n\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"${ parent.decodeEntities(`Last name here`) } \"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tonInput=${parent.handleChange}\r\n\t\t\t\t\tonBlur=${parent.handleChange}\r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-invalid=${validation.errors['mf-last-name'] ? 'true' : 'false'}\r\n\t\t\t\t\tref=${el =>{\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tparent.activateValidation({\"message\":\"This field is required.\",\"minLength\":1,\"maxLength\":\"\",\"type\":\"none\",\"required\":true,\"expression\":\"null\"}, el)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t}}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<${validation.ErrorMessage}\r\n\t\t\t\t\terrors=${validation.errors}\r\n\t\t\t\t\tname=\"mf-last-name\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tas=${html`<span className=\"mf-error-message\"><\/span>`}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section className=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a62ea78 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3a62ea78\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c9a43de\" data-id=\"2c9a43de\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47e25ccc elementor-widget elementor-widget-mf-email\" data-id=\"47e25ccc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mf_input_name&quot;:&quot;mf-email&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mf-email.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div className=\"mf-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label className=\"mf-input-label\" htmlFor=\"mf-input-email-47e25ccc\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t${ parent.decodeEntities(`Email Address`) } \t\t\t\t\t<span className=\"mf-input-required-indicator\">*<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<input \r\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"email\" \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tdefaultValue=\"\" \r\n\t\t\t\tclassName=\"mf-input mf-conditional-input\" \r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"mf-input-email-47e25ccc\" \r\n\t\t\t\tname=\"mf-email\" \r\n\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"${ parent.decodeEntities(`Add email`) } \" \r\n\t\t\t\t \r\n\t\t\t\tonBlur=${parent.handleChange} onFocus=${parent.handleChange} aria-invalid=${validation.errors['mf-email'] ? 'true' : 'false' } \r\n\t\t\t\tref=${el=> parent.activateValidation({\"message\":\"This field is required.\",\"emailMessage\":\"Please enter a valid Email address\",\"minLength\":1,\"maxLength\":\"\",\"type\":\"none\",\"required\":true,\"expression\":\"null\"}, el)}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<${validation.ErrorMessage} \r\n\t\t\t\terrors=${validation.errors} \r\n\t\t\t\tname=\"mf-email\" \r\n\t\t\t\tas=${html`<span className=\"mf-error-message\"><\/span>`}\r\n\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-676e8797\" data-id=\"676e8797\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20deb7b9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-mf-text\" data-id=\"20deb7b9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mf_input_name&quot;:&quot;mf-subject&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mf-text.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div className=\"mf-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label className=\"mf-input-label\" htmlFor=\"mf-input-text-20deb7b9\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t${ parent.decodeEntities(`Subject`) } \t\t\t\t\t<span className=\"mf-input-required-indicator\">*<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<input\r\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"text\"\r\n\t\t\t\tclassName=\"mf-input mf-conditional-input\"\r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"mf-input-text-20deb7b9\"\r\n\t\t\t\tname=\"mf-subject\"\r\n\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"${ parent.decodeEntities(`How can we help you?`) } \"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tonInput=${parent.handleChange}\r\n\t\t\t\t\tonBlur=${parent.handleChange}\r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-invalid=${validation.errors['mf-subject'] ? 'true' : 'false'}\r\n\t\t\t\t\tref=${el =>{\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tparent.activateValidation({\"message\":\"This field is required.\",\"minLength\":1,\"maxLength\":\"\",\"type\":\"none\",\"required\":true,\"expression\":\"null\"}, el)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t}}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<${validation.ErrorMessage}\r\n\t\t\t\t\terrors=${validation.errors}\r\n\t\t\t\t\tname=\"mf-subject\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tas=${html`<span className=\"mf-error-message\"><\/span>`}\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\/>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80d3f9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-mf-text\" data-id=\"80d3f9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;mf_input_name&quot;:&quot;mf-text&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"mf-text.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div className=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<div className=\"mf-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<label className=\"mf-input-label\" htmlFor=\"mf-input-text-80d3f9e\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t${ parent.decodeEntities(`Your Message`) } \t\t\t\t\t<span className=\"mf-input-required-indicator\"><\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/label>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t<input\r\n\t\t\t\ttype=\"text\"\r\n\t\t\t\tclassName=\"mf-input \"\r\n\t\t\t\tid=\"mf-input-text-80d3f9e\"\r\n\t\t\t\tname=\"mf-text\"\r\n\t\t\t\tplaceholder=\"${ parent.decodeEntities(`Text`) } \"\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tonInput=${parent.handleChange}\r\n\t\t\t\t\tonBlur=${parent.handleChange}\r\n\t\t\t\t\taria-invalid=${validation.errors['mf-text'] ? 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