Alameda Business Blogs:
Do You Know About Our Visit & Shop Alameda Card?
A few years ago we rolled out the Visit & Shop Alameda card to encourage people to shop local. Going into the holiday season we want to make sure you know about the many benefits behind the card and how it helps our community. When you spend money in an Alameda business, more of it…
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A Solid Tip for Getting More Bang for Your Marketing Buck
Do you have a limited marketing budget? Do you think what you can accomplish with your budget is less than ideal because you don’t have the money of a large company? While that may seem true, there is one thing you can do to really move the dial and maximize your small marketing budget. Sure,…
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Get Set for Fall in Alameda
Fall is in the air (well, maybe), and that means it’s time to start thinking about your marketing strategy for the season. We’re here with a couple of quick ideas to get you in the autumn mood. Fall Marketing Ideas for Your Business Fall Spruce-Up Ideas It’s not all about pumpkin spice in the fall.…
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10+ Tips for Saving Money on Your Business Expenses
The MetLife and U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index reached its highest level of confidence since COVID in Q3 of 2023. Yet, there are still many businesses that are battling rising costs and trying to make every dollar count. According to the report, 33% of small businesses feel the economy is healthy (up 9% points from…
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Discover Job Opportunities: Your Guide to the 9th Annual Autumn Job Fair in Alameda
Are you on the hunt for your dream job or a temporary gig to make some money for the holidays? Then you need to attend the Ninth Annual Autumn Job Fair on Tuesday, September 26, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the South Shore Shopping Center, right across from the Trabocco Restaurant. The Autumn Job…
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Improve Your Business Content with This Smart Content Marketing Tip
Content marketing has been around for a while now. It began when search engines like Google started ranking sites by—among other things—the quality of the business content as perceived by the audience. This caused many marketers to increase the quality of their content. But if you’re still wondering if you have the right kind of…
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Are You Concerned with Public Safety in Alameda?
According to the Council on Criminal Justice, US property crimes in some areas are escalating. Motor vehicle thefts (+104.3%) and nonresidential burglaries (+5.1%) were higher in the first half of 2023 than they were compared to pre-COVID numbers. Concerns over public safety have begun to percolate in Alameda as well. This is a subject, that while uncomfortable,…
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Don’t Have Time for Events?
A Chamber Membership Is Worth a Lot More Than That. When I speak to small businesses that have let their membership lapse, they often make it sound like a gym membership. “I didn’t really use it.” What they’re missing when they say that is the behind-the-scenes benefits of chamber membership. Just as your investment grows…
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September Message from the President & CEO
September brings with it a sense of anticipation and transformation. The warm hues of autumn are just around the corner. And the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance is gearing up for a fantastic month ahead. We have a lot to share with you, so let’s dive right in! Alameda Economic Forecast, September 28th: LAST CALL…
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10 Steps to Perfecting Your Business Offer
Ever notice how some offers are irresistible? You didn’t even know you needed the product or service. Then you saw the offer, and BANG!, you’re whipping out your credit card. This isn’t by accident. Someone down the line carefully created the offer that caused you to act with wild abandon. And you can do it too…
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