January 28, 2022 | Issue # 10
NEWS & UPDATES
Castro Valley Market Place | Public-Private Partnership
Did you know that the Castro Valley Marketplace was a public-private partnership? Thank you Main Street Properties and Dolphin Graphics for this exciting collaboration.
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Business Welcome Packet

Your guide to doing business in the Unincorporated Areas of Alameda County

Available in English, Spanish & Chinese!
Upcoming Workshops | Free Training Opportunities


Kicking off this year's business training is the Food Entrepreneurship Training Academy

Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm
January 31-March 7 2022 | Online

There is still time to sign up!


We are now offering Food Entrepreneurship Training Academy in Spanish!

¡Ahora estamos ofreciendo la Academia de Capacitación en Emprendimiento de Alimentos en español!

Tues/Thursday 2:00-4:00pm
February 1-March 1 2022

martes y jueves 2:00-4:00pm
1 de febrero al 1 de marzo de 2022
Tuesdays March 1, 8 & 15
5:30-7:30pm

Join Mandela Partners as they focus on helping businesses navigate social media platforms, establish an online presence and understand e-commerce.

Project Update | Lorenzo Theater Update
The Lorenzo Theater fire renovation is underway. Check out the progress!
Light Parade Results | 2021 Winners
Best Use of Lights - Entry #46 | 6643 Bowie Way
Best Theme - Entry #216 | 5901 Charter Oaks Drive
Most Creative - Entry #231 | 2721 Darlene Court
Community Favorite - Entry #224 | 5019 Tyler Lane
Business Best Theme - Entry #211 | Desserts First
Business Most Creative - Entry #210 | Studio W Salon
Honorable mention went to The Castro Valley Market Place - Entry #213 with its handmade Santa and Reindeer display!

Thank you to everyone who participated & voted! Until Next Year
Resident Best Use of Lights | 6643 Bowie Way
Resident Best Theme | 5901 Charter Oaks Drive
Resident Best Theme | 5901 Charter Oaks Drive
Resident Community Favorite | 5019 Tyler Lane
Business Best Theme | Desserts First
Pip's Pep Talk:
Fun Fact Time!
  • Did you know we have over 3,400 businesses in the Unincorporated Area?
  • Did you know we can provide FREE one-on-one business advising?
  • Call or e-mail us anytime. We’re here to help you.
Alameda County Economic & Civic Development Department