Employment
Considered the 8th best city in the country to do business in according to Forbes magazine, Oakland is famous for its welcoming climate for business. The city is home to its own port and an international airport, making shipping to all points of the globe quite accessible. Major employers here include Alaska Airlines, Clorox, the County of Alameda, Highland Hospital, Mother’s Cake & Cookies and Pacific Bell. From technology and aerospace to customer service and shipping, jobs in Oakland run the gamut. A well-organized chamber of commerce works with the business community, city, county and state governments to keep the atmosphere ripe for new employers to locate here while catering to business retention as well.