Calendar

This calendar focuses on business and community events
of particular interest to Friend and Champion,
with a focus on southern Alameda County.

 

Feb
16
Thu
Mixer & Ribbon Cutting – ICE Safety Solutions – Fremont @ I.C.E. Safety Solutions
Feb 16 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Life Safety and OSHA training in CPR, First Aid, Automated External Defibrillator, Evacuation Simulations for fire, earthquake or active shooter.  Their programs empower companies to offer 300+ online courses or deliver BLS, ACLS or PALS classroom trainings onsite.  Combined with their custom First Aid Kits and Earthquake Packs, they are proud to be the safety super hero for companies across the U.S.

Feb
24
Fri
Ribbon Cutting – American Cancer Society Discovery Shop – Fremont @ American Cancer Society Discovery Shop
Feb 24 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

With stores throughout California, American Cancer Society Discovery Shops help support the fight against cancer through the sale of high quality, gently used, donated merchandise. For over 40 years, the Society has owned and operated these specialty resale stores, featuring items such as clothing, accessories, jewelry, furniture, artwork, antiques, collectibles, and other household items. Shop, donate, or volunteer at your Discovery Shop.  Together, we are saving lives.

Join us to celebrate their new location!

Feb
25
Sat
Ribbon Cutting – Aniki’s Express – Newark @ Aniki's Express, Newpark Mall
Feb 25 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Let’s all join in and give a new Newark business, Aniki’s Express, a grand Newark WELCOME at their Ribbon Cutting and Official Grand Opening on Saturday, February 25th. Owner Robert Aquero has been waiting for this day to give Newark folks a taste of his wonderful sushi, poke bowls and great service!

Join Mayor Al Nagy and other City of Newark and Chamber folk – there’ll be entertainment and a taste of the finest sushi!
Aniki’s is located directly through the mall entrance at the top of the escalator on the west side!

Mar
6
Mon
Public Discussion of “Linkage Fees” – Fremont @ Development Services Center, Niles Conf. Room
Mar 6 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Attend a meeting to talk about linkage fees on March 6.
The City of Fremont retained Keyser Marston Associates (KMA) to conduct a nexus study to determine whether an affordable housing impact fee on non-residential development is justifiable as a way to increase resources for affordable housing.

A copy of the KMA Report is available at: fremont.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32337

The City will be facilitating a meeting on March 6, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. to provide an overview of KMA’s nexus analysis including findings and recommendations. In addition, you will have an opportunity to provide the City and KMA with your feedback and comments.

Please find details regarding the upcoming meeting below:

Monday, March 6, 2017
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
City of Fremont Development Services Center
Niles Conference Room
39550 Liberty Street
Fremont, CA 94538

If you have any questions, please feel free to email May Lee at [email protected] or call her at (510) 494-4506.

Apr
24
Tue
Freeway Interchange Improvements – Hayward @ Hayward City Hall, City Council Chambers
Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm

How Should Hayward’s Freeway Interchanges be Improved?

County, City Explore Improvement Ideas for
I-880 Interchanges at Whipple Road and Industrial Parkway

The Alameda County Transportation Commission, in partnership with the City of Hayward, will begin studying alternatives to relieve traffic congestion and provide better connectivity for pedestrians and bicyclists at the I-880/Whipple Road and I-880/Industrial Parkway interchanges.

Staff from the Alameda County Transportation Commission and the City of Hayward will be presenting preliminary project information, including conceptual designs, at the upcoming April 24 Hayward City Council Meeting. Attend the meeting to find out more about the project and provide feedback.