Companies of all sizes and trade benefit from membership in AABA

2004 Holiday Auction Celebration co-chairs enjoy a moment before the festivities begin

Networking
 Join AABA and benefit from member-to-member communication. Your involvement is important, and participation is the key to any successful business relationship.

> Monthly luncheon meetings provide not only networking opportunities, but the chance to hear speakers provide information on pertinent business topics of the day.

> Attend our educational workshops to learn about business trends, legal and legislative issues and up-to-the-minute business developments.

> Have fun! Join us at our annual organized events, including our golf tournament, baseball and basketball nights, holiday auction celebration, area bus tour, and much more.

Timely Information
Learn about significant area issues and developments by attending our luncheon events, reading our monthly newsletter, participating in our E-Mail Exchange, and attending our informational seminars.  Contract negotiations, the economy, transportation, labor relations and area development are a few of the topics covered at our events.

AABA is visible at the functions of local community organizations, such as the Coliseum Commerce Corporation Advisory Committee, Coliseum Area Redevelopment Advisory Committee, and the Oakland, San Leandro and Alameda Chambers of Commerce.  AABA members benefit from the timely information exchanged with these groups.

 David Tucker of Waste Management of Alameda County and Sima Patel of Holiday Inn Express & Suites at AABA's February 2005 Luncheon featuring Councilmember Larry Reid
Jack London Square Partners' Jim Falaschi with AABA keynote speaker, Mike Ghielmetti of Signature Properties. Mr. Ghielmetti spoke to a full house about the proposed Oak to Ninth residential and commercial development on Oakland's Estuary at AABA's "Putting Oakland on the Map" event.

Exposure on the Web
 Each member company has a free listing, with the opportunity to reach over 700,000 people in Alameda County alone.  If you already have a web site, we will add a link from our site to yours.

Advertising Opportunities
Advertise your business and services for a low cost in AABA’s monthly newsletter.  Or, get your company noticed by sponsoring an event.

Representation
AABA members benefit from the organization’s participation in meetings with local, city, state, and federal officials regarding business issues of critical importance to the area.

Opportunities to Get Involved
Our committees, while facilitating the management of AABA, are also an excellent means of making your voice heard and actively participating in the organization.  Whether you join the Economic Development, Finance, Hospitality, or Membership Committee, your contribution will make an impact while you get to know fellow members.

Contact Your Fellow Members
AABA provides its members with a complete roster containing a description of each member company along with contact information.

 Aviation Director Steve Grossman, San Leandro Mayor Young, Oakland Councilmember Larry Reid, and the Port Board Commissioners break ground on Oakland International Airport's Terminal Expansion Project