Oaklands Airport Area.

Rich in history. Rich in assets.

Departure point of Amelia Earharts 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 citys two economic engines
Recreation destination offering water views & wildlife refuge

This is Oaklands 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

Oaklands Airport-Coliseum Area

Meet AABAs Board & Staff

DIRECTORS
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.

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

STAFF

April Tamaddoni
Visit Oakland

Debra Hauser
Executive Director

Arthur Whitmore
Oakland International Airport
Mike Yoell
Michael Glenn Investigations

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

AABAs proposed Airport Area Business Improvement District will brand, protect
and further promote the area as our citys thriving gateway

The Oakland Airport Connector is now being constructed in the Hegenberger

Corridor, providing a direct link into the airport from BART

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 companys 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

Oaklands 29th mayor and California Governor

George Pardee waged a public but winning battle with
Southern Pacific Railroad over the Port of Oakland

Lts. Albert Hegenberger and Lester Maitland

made the first flight from the mainland out of
Oakland Airport to Hawaii on June 29, 1927

The Oakland As became a dynasty in baseball

history under Charlie Finley, with three
World Championships in a row

Former player Al Attles coached his team, the

Golden State Warriors, to an NBA Championship

Three Oakland Raider Super Bowl wins put thirteen

players in the Football Hall of Fame and owner
Al Davis there along with them
Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly
solo across the Pacific Ocean from Honolulu
to Oakland in 1935