Economic & Workforce Development

The Economic & Workforce Development Department works to bring about a vibrant, innovative, globally competitive economy in Oakland. Our mission is to increase investment in Oakland in a way that contributes to the growth of the City’s economy, fosters fiscal sustainability, expands job opportunities for all Oakland residents, and enhances the City’s sense of place and quality of life.

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Meetings

Jul 06, 2020

7-6-20 Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting Cancellation

July 6, 2020 Oakland Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting Cancellation

Jun 24, 2020

Oakland Workforce Development Board Special Meeting

Jun 01, 2020

6-1-20 Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting Cancellation

Public Art Advisory Committee Meeting Cancellation Notice for June 1, 2020

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News

Jul 02, 2020

City Continues Expansion of Flex Streets Initiative to allow use of City-Owned Property to help businesses meet Physical Distancing Requirements

As part of the City of Oakland’s Flex Streets Initiative, the Economic & Workforce Development Department’s Real Estate staff is making available vacant, outdoor City-owned properties to retail businesses and restaurants which are unable to expand their operations on the public right-of-way or private property.

Transformative Climate Communities (TCC) Grant Project Area Map

Jun 26, 2020

City of Oakland, CBOs Awarded $28.2 Million Grant for Transformative East Oakland Projects

On Thursday, June 25, the California Strategic Growth Council voted to fund Oakland’s “Better Neighborhoods, Same Neighbors” proposal through a multi-year grant of $28.2 million.

Jun 16, 2020