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The Forum, launched in April 2016 with And Justice For All), is a new monthly series of engaging conversations focused on relevant and important topics impacting Bay Area lifestyle. Inspiring and provocative influencers and experts are invited to participate in open and frank discussions. Guests range from artists, entrepreneurs, and futurists to business leaders, tech pioneers and elected officials. April’s Forum launch was attended by over 200 people, and received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 (excellent)!

“This is an excellent opportunity for us to begin conversations about what’s going on and what’s needed in our community.”

“A huge success. Enjoyed the entire presentation.”

“Bravo! Great start to a much needed community platform.”

“Well planned and useful information I would not have received in any other forum.”
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May 25 | Oakland. . .The New Frontier – A Changing Face in the Bay Area Landscape

Join us for a candid discussion and gain an insider’s perspective on local real estate development projects, government policies, opportunities and economic impacts from two panels of locally active real estate developers and elected officials.

What are the major residential and commercial projects impacting the community? What level of involvement will local developers and contractors have in upcoming ventures? Who are the players? Where do the elected officials stand? What job opportunities exist now, during and after the development cycle? How are community needs addressed in the development of the “new” Oakland?
EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE REQUEST SPONSORSHIP INFO
(Early Bird: $15/$20 – includes $15 gift certificate to Pican. Reg $35, limited quantity.)
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LIGHTNING TALK: OAKLAND DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW – PROJECTS, PLAYERS AND PRICING

• Regina Davis, Regina Davis Consulting
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DISCUSSION TOPICS

“What’s ahead?” Affordability • Contracts • Diversity • Equity • Employment • Land Use • Millennials • Opportunity • Technology
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HOSTS

• Regina Davis, Regina Davis Consulting; Fmr CEO, San Francisco Housing Development
• Gregory Hunter, Director, Cushman Wakefield; Fmr Deputy Director, Community & Economic Development Agency, Oakland
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IN CONVERSATION

Public Sector
• Lynette McElhaney, President, Oakland City Council
• Nate Miley, Supervisor, Alameda County
• Hon. Sandre’ Swanson, Fmr State Assembly Member; Fmr Deputy Mayor, City of Oakland

Private Sector
• Charmaine Curtis, Principal, Curtis Development
–Charmaine’s real estate experience encompasses a diverse range of multi-family, mixed-use, urban infill projects, including oversight or participation in the development of over 7,000 units of housing. She also sits on the Board of Oakland SPUR.
• Alan Dones, Managing Partner, SUDA LLC
–Alan is one of the most accomplished African American real estate development professionals in Northern California, currently managing or developing over $1.5 billion in Oakland development projects.
• Michael Johnson, President, UrbanCore Development
–Michael was the first African American to graduate from the University of Maryland’s School of Architecture, and is currently developing LakeHouse Commons (360 residential units, $195 million), one of the largest projects in Oakland’s downtown area.
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ASSOCIATION INTRODUCTIONS

• Associated Real Property Brokers – Steve Peterson, President
• National Association of Minority Contractors (Northern California) – Pete Varma, President
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NEXT STEPS: PARTICIPATION

• Tomiquia Moss, Chief of Staff, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf; Board Chair, Oakland SPUR
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AFTER THE FORUM

Enjoy a cocktail or bite at Pican Restaurant (1/2 block away) immediately following the FORUM. Your paid FORUM admission includes a $15 Pican gift certificate (not applicable towards taxes or gratuity), usable May 25-29, 2016. No minimum purchase required. Limited quantity, purchase early!
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ADMISSION

$15/$20 Early Bird (limited quantity), includes $15 Pican gift certificate (reg $35 Premium)
7:00pm (Doors open 6:30pm) • Impact Hub Oakland, 2323 Broadway
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SPONSORS & PROMOTIONAL SUPPORTERS

100 Black Men of the Bay Area • African American Employee Network (AAEN Bay Area) • Associated Real Property Brokers • #BPN Bay Area •  CDA Consulting Group • Comcast • Dignity Housing West • Hands Helping Hands • LA Jones & Associates • National Association of Minority Contractors (Northern California) • National Coalition of 100 Black Women (Oakland Bay Area Chapter) • Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce • Onyx Community Connection • Pican Restaurant • San Francisco Board of Realtist • SUDA LLC • Union Bank

EARLY BIRD TICKETS REQUEST SPONSORSHIP INFO
(Early Bird: $15/$20 – includes $15 gift certificate to Pican. Reg $35, limited quantity.)

[Recap] THE FORUM Launch: “…And Justice For All” | April 28, 2016

The Forum Launch from ML Cornwall on Vimeo.

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2016 Forum Calendar