NorCal Owners' Retreat
The Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 9th St.Oakland, CA 94607
Agenda
| March 31 | |
| 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM | Breakfast & Introductions |
| 9:30 AM - 11:45 AM |
Session #1: HR Block
Legal Compliance: Ask An HR Expert (Presentation) led by Camden Avery (Booksmith, San Francisco) How to Delegate like a Pro: How to train and organize to let go (Roundtable) led by Andie Keith (Word After Word, Truckee) HR Roundtable Discussion led by Camden Avery (Booksmith, San Francisco) |
| 11:50 AM - 1:15 PM |
Session #2: Money
Diversify your Income: Alternative revenue streams and other creative ways to solve for the lack of income (Roundtable) led by Praveen Madan (Kepler's, Menlo Park) Budgeting for difficult times: Cash flow strategies (Roundtable) led by Mary Williams (Skylight Books, Los Angeles) |
| 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Session #3: How to Survive
Financial Framework for Your Succession Plan moderated by Nicole Magistro Relevance in a Challenging World: How to talk to our communities and beyond about why supporting indies matter (Roundtable) led by Raquel Espana (Peninsula Book Collaborative, Daly City) How to tell your story: Finding your voice as a bookstore owner and communicating that to your community (Roundtable) led by Christie Olson Day (Gallery Bookshop, Mendocino) |
The Oakland Asian Cultural Center
HISTORY
The Oakland Asian Cultural Center (OACC) was founded in 1984 by a coalition of volunteers who recognized the need for a strong artistic and cultural force in the Chinatown area. Since opening its own facility in 1996 in the heart of Oakland’s Chinatown district, the OACC has presented countless high-quality cultural programs including performances, workshops, festivals, school tours, classes, and exhibitions.
MISSION
OACC builds vibrant communities through Asian and Pacific Islander arts and cultural programs that foster inter-generational and cross-cultural dialogue and understanding, collaboration, and social justice.
VISION
OACC envisions vibrant, healthy, and just communities where diverse Asian and Pacific Islander identities and heritage are affirmed and celebrated through cross-cultural exchange, intergenerational dialogue, and educational programming.
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