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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