Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

• meetings + events COnvEntiOn and EvEnt SErviCES These Bay Area musicians perform all types of blues, jazz, R&B, and funky dance music to entertain private or business engagements. oAklAnd intERFAitH GosPEl cHoiR (510) 839-4361 www.oigc.org lydiA's FlowERs (510) 832-6563, (800) 338-6563 www.lydiasflowersoakland.com www.trapezearts.com Bond with your corporate team on a flying trapeze in a noncompetitive environment. audiovisual Audio visuAl consultAnts (510) 839-2020 www.avconsultants.com houses of Worship Oakland has a strong faith community and offers religious venues for all faiths. Go to www.oaklandcvb.com for details. Tra nspor tat ion/ cha r ters EAstsHoRE cHARtER linEs 2400 Adeline St. (510) 451-9042 Eastshore Charter Lines’ plush tour buses are stocked with every amenity to suit your needs. swAnk Audio visuAls (877) 792-6528 www.swankav.com Fifty-five members strong, the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is an acclaimed multiracial and multicultural organization united in love for African American gospel music. Mailing a nd shipping FEdEx kinko’s 1221 Broadway, Ste. 49 (510) 465-5209, fax (510) 465-8689 www.fedexkinkos.com swAnson sound sERvicE (800) 540-4944, fax (510) 638-4966 www.swansonsound.com event pla nning a nd ser vices GRAss sHAck EvEnts & MEdiA 1045 Mountain Blvd. (510) 595-6921 www.grassshackroad.com Travel agencies MAGic cARPEt JouRnEys (510) 530-8919 wAndERlust tRAvEl & EvEnts 405 14th St., Ste. 211 (510) 625-1717 www.wanderlustevents.com catering A. G. FERRARi Foods (800) 335-5090 www.agferrari.com This “office on the road” offers high-speed Internet, videoconferencing, presentation support, and more. Italian specialties highlight a menu suited for meetings, private parties, and receptions. RockRidGE MARkEt HAll cAtERERs 5655 College Ave., Ste. 201 (510) 652-4680 www.rockridgemarkethall.com This full-service event-planning and production company manages all the critical details. oAklAnd vEnuE MAnAGEMEnt 527 22nd St. www.oaklandvm.com photography tiMotHy BucHAnAn PHotoGRAPHy 410 Bellevue Ave., Ste. 302 (510) 268-1221 www.tb-photography.com OVM specializes in venue development, special event booking, event management, and production coordination. Rossi PRoductions (510) 436-7500 www.rossiexpo.com SPECiaL-EvEnt and UniqUE MEEtinG FaCiLitiES tHE BEllEvuE cluB 525 Bellevue Ave. (510) 451-1000, fax (510) 832-0219 www.bellevueclub.org California, Mediterranean, and Asian cuisine for corporate and private events. Capture special moments of a wedding, executive activity, or other occasion. supplies tHE PARty wAREHousE 151 Second St. (510) 893-1951 This store offers discount prices on a wide selection of party supplies for holidays or other themed events. PiEdMont PARty REntAls 4260 Broadway (510) 601-6900 www.piedmontparty.com employment agencies AdEcco stAFFinG 1000 Broadway, Ste. 400 (510) 987-7555 www.adeccousa.com This production company specializes in tradeshows, conferences, and special events, managing everything from exhibit design to agenda development. toP doG EvEnts llc 155 Filbert St., Ste. 245 (510) 628-0004, fax (510) 628-0005 www.topdogevents.com Capacity: 175 Enjoy the seclusion and elegance of a private social and fitness club overlooking Lake Merritt. cAliFoRniA BAllRooM 1736 Franklin St. (510) 834-7761, fax (510) 834-7763 www.californiaballroom.com PARAdiGM stAFFinG 1970 Broadway, Ste. 615 (510) 663-7860 www.paradigmstaffing.com This full-service meeting and event-production company has extensive experience in everything from planning and design to execution. Capacity: 600 This ballroom space is conveniently located near Lake Merritt. cAl stAtE EAst BAy oAklAnd PRoFEssionAl dEvEloPMEnt And conFEREncE cEntER 1000 Broadway, Ste. 109 (510) 208-7001, fax (510) 208-0297 www.theoaklandcenter.com enter tainment BiG BElly BluEs 5277 Broadway Terrace (510) 206-4509 florists cityBlooM inc. 500 12th St. (800) 499-3677, fax (510) 836-6449 www.citybloom.com Order and pick up just about everything you’d need for a successful party, including canopies, equipment, or even a dance floor. Tea m Building tRAPEzE ARts 1822 Ninth St. (510) 419-0700 Capacity: 120 This downtown space offers several classrooms and multimedia labs that are well suited for group meetings and conferences. cAMRon-stAnFoRd HousE 1418 Lakeside Dr. (510) 444-1876, fax (510) 874-7803 www.cshouse.org How Can We Help You? The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau is an invaluable resource for your next meeting, convention, or special event. Here are some of the many ways we can help. Services • • • • • • Locate lodging Plan your itinerary Promote your meeting Book a special event Identify business contacts Organize a site visit Materials • • • • • • • City rack brochure Downtown map Visitors Guide Local media list Oakland images and video Links to our website Welcome letter from the mayor Capacity: 300 This grand Victorian on Lake Merritt— the last of its kind —offers home and garden spaces suitable for all events. cAtHEdRAl oF cHRist tHE liGHt 2121 Harrison St. (510) 271-1935 www.christthelightcathedral.org For more information on our services, call us at (510) 839-9000 or visit us on the web at www.oaklandcvb.com. 48 oaklandcvb.com istockPhoto Capacity: 432 (banquet-style), 2,000 (outdoor) Oakland’s new Catholic cathedral and conference center hosts services, community events, and meetings. The Conference Center offers small and large meeting spaces; Levy Restaurants provides catering, from simple beverage service to elaborate meals. http://www.trapezearts.com http://www.lydiasflowersoakland.com http://www.oigc.org http://www.avconsultants.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com http://www.swankav.com http://www.swansonsound.com http://www.fedexkinkos.com http://www.grassshackroad.com http://www.agferrari.com http://www.wanderlustevents.com http://www.oaklandvm.com http://www.tb-photography.com http://www.rockridgemarkethall.com http://www.bellevueclub.org http://www.rossiexpo.com http://www.adeccousa.com http://www.californiaballroom.com http://www.topdogevents.com http://www.piedmontparty.com http://www.paradigmstaffing.com http://www.theoaklandcenter.com http://www.citybloom.com http://www.cshouse.org http://www.christthelightcathedral.org http://www.oaklandcvb.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com

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