Oakland’s Airport Area. Rich in history. Rich in assets.

Departure point of Amelia Earhart’s final flight

Home to storied world champion sports teams

Site of world-class entertainment

Transit hub for the East Bay

Sought after by commercial and residential developers

Valued for its unparalleled hospitality

Visited by 13 million travelers annually

Location of prized assets, our city’s two economic engines

Recreation destination offering water views & wildlife refuge

This is Oakland’s Airport Area

About AABA

The Airport Area Business Association exists to promote and sustain commerce and industry in the Airport-Coliseum area. Our slogan, “Business Exerts a More Effective and Influential Voice When It Speaks and Acts In Unison,” still holds true today, more than 40 years after our founding members joined together to build a dynamic organization that serves its members by providing a range of programs and informational activities. AABA was formed in 1969, in the interest of developing the areas surrounding Oakland International Airport and the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. The organization is composed of member firms actively working to improve the economic and environmental conditions of this key growth area, the gateway to our city, to the benefit of both businesses and residents. Companies of all sizes and trade benefit from membership and participation in AABA.

AABA is the premier organization for Oakland’s Airport-Coliseum Area

Meet AABA’s Board & Staff

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Ann Cooke, President Ultimate Sports Guide

Randall Whitney, Vice President Safe Storage Management Co.

Ron Risi, Secretary Recology East Bay

Ana Chretien, Treasurer ABC Security Service, Inc.

DIRECTORS

Mark Bryant Port of Oakland

Scott Buckingham Oakland Aviation Museum

Tom Buckley Holiday Inn & Suites Oakland Airport

A.J. Musante City of Oakland, Retired

Mike Tallent The Art Sign Company April Tamaddoni Visit Oakland

Arthur Whitmore Oakland International Airport

Mike Yoell Michael Glenn Investigations

STAFF

Debra Hauser Executive Director

Why Partner with AABA?

Because things are moving and shaking in the Airport Area power district of Oakland. The City of Oakland is surging ahead to master plan the 750 acres of land

surrounding the Coliseum complex “Coliseum City” is waiting in the wings, a massive development that would

transform our sports and entertainment center New management contract promises increased efficiency of Coliseum operations The Oakland Airport Connector is now being constructed in the Hegenberger

Corridor, providing a direct link into the airport from BART AABA’s proposed Airport Area Business Improvement District will brand, protect

and further promote the area as our city’s thriving gateway

By partnering with AABA, your company will become part of the growing number that recognize the abounding opportunity that exists for those doing business here

AABA Member Benefits & Activities

Joining AABA and participating in its activities will increase your company’s visibility in the most important and dynamic district of Oakland. Membership in AABA has value:

Advocacy of Area Security and Economic Development

Representation before Elected Officials & Governing Bodies

Networking

Luncheons & After Hour Receptions

Monthly Newsletter

Website with Member Links

Coliseum Scribbles BlogSpot

Economic Development Meetings

Learning Opportunities

Member Directory

Visibility through Sponsorship & Involvement

AABA Working Groups

AABA groups and committees are working hard to make a difference in the Hegenberger Corridor, from the development of a master area security plan and bringing hi-speed broadband to the business park, to implementing a business improvement district and conducting lunchtime brown bag talks with local high school students. AABA groups are engaged with the business community.

Economic Development Group

Business Outreach

Coliseum BusinessAlert

Security Advisory Group

Youth Outreach Program

Membership Committee

Programs Planning & Fundraising

AABA Sponsorship Investments

Oakland Gateway Partnership Coliseum Partnership Earhart Partnership Hegenberger Partnership Pardee Partnership Doolittle Partnership Maitland Partnership World Series Partnership First and Goal Partnership

Airport Area Characters in History

Lts. Albert Hegenberger and Lester Maitland made the first flight from the mainland out of Oakland Airport to Hawaii on June 29, 1927

Oakland’s 29th mayor and California Governor George Pardee waged a public but winning battle with

Southern Pacific Railroad over the Port of Oakland

Three Oakland Raider Super Bowl wins put thirteen players in the Football Hall of Fame and owner

Al Davis there along with them

The Oakland A’s became a dynasty in baseball history under Charlie Finley, with three

World Championships in a row

Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean from Honolulu

to Oakland in 1935

Former player Al Attles coached his team, the Golden State Warriors, to an NBA Championship