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The Experience, Richmond: COBIZ Delivers

The Experience:

CCOBIZ is the place for your next meeting or event!

Need a venue for an upcoming corporate meeting, small meeting or event? Bring your group together in Richmond. Access COBIZ from San Jose, Roseville/Sacramento, Emeryville, Berkeley via the Amtrak, BART, Capitol Corridor, and SF/Richmond Ferry, as well as ample and safe parking within feet of the building.

Book your private office for the day or part of the day. Check out the welcoming meeting rooms which are all available 24 hours. Hybrid capabilities and catering available! AC Transit, Apple, Chevron, Norcal SBDC  and many others have rented space when needed.

It’s a flexible venue, and with a little creativity, the COBIZ folks will transform the space to fit your group’s needs.

Multipurpose Room – $50/hr

  • 30 seats
  • White Boards
  • Video Conferencing
  • Modular Furniture
  • Digital Displays

Boardroom $50/hr

  • 20 seats
  • Keyless Entry
  • White Boards
  • Video Conferencing
  • Modular Furniture
  • Digital Displays

Huddle Room 1 $ 20/hr

  • 3 seats – meeting space for 2-3 – White Boards – Digital Displays

Huddle Room 2 $20/hr

  • White Boards – Digital Displays – Great meeting space for 1 to 3

Small Space – $100/hr – Variety of room arrangements

  • 40 seats
  • High ceilings
  • Open area with great natural light for meetings
  • Digital display for video conferencing
  • Modular furniture, white board available.

And three private office suites for $15-$20/hr. Co-working spaces with business resources available so employees and entrepreneurs can feel connected and equipped. For event rentals, there’s 9,000 SF of great options! Capacity: 20 to 300 – Great Sound Control – Modular Furniture – 26′ Ceilings​

Give La Marla Stevens, Director of Events and Special Programs, a call at (510) 309-7107 or email events@cobizrichmond.com and talk to her about your plans.

Where:

1503 MacDonald Ave
Richmond

https://www.cobizrichmond.com

Bring your team here for the perfect setting!

By |2023-05-18T10:20:04-07:00May 17th, 2023|0 Comments

San Francisco: SF on the Bay – SailGP

The Experience:

Watch the Best Sailors in the World Race on San Francisco Bay!

On Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, some of the world’s top and highly competitive sailors will race high-speed catamarans across San Francisco Bay in the final stretch for the SailGP Trophy.

After 12-months and 10 SailGP events held at iconic venues around the world, Season 3 will end with the crowning of the overall season champion on San Francisco Bay.

You can reserve seating right on the waterfront at the Marina Green within the SailGP Stadium at Yacht Club Peninsula with great commentary and large screens. It will be exhilarating watching teams filled with America’s Cup and World Championship winners. Besides the up-close view, food and drinks are also available in the stadium.

Jimmy Spithill is skippering for Team USA in this Larry Ellison-backed tournament SailGP, which is being held off Marina Green. Team USA is currently ranked 7th..  But Team USA needs your support as they tool up for Season 4 which starts in June.  Tickets are $75 for this seating or you can bring your own boat and moor up right along the racecourse. May be the best seat in the house!

Ranking by points with Drivers:

  1. Australia – 84 – Tom Slingsby
  2. New Zealand – 73 – Peter Burling
  3. France – 69 – Quentin Delapierre
  4. Great Britain – 68 –  Ben Ainslie
  5. Denmark – 60 – Nicolai Sehested
  6. Canada – 59 –   Phi Robertson
  7. United States – 57 – Jimmy Spithill
  8. Switzerland – 29 – Sebastien Schneiter
  9. Spain – 29 – Diego Botin

What is SailGP?

It’s fast-paced racing by young (team mean age is 26) world champion sailors. The SailGP F50 boats are engineered to be identical – leaving the competition with the teams’ performance and use of the cutting-edge technology.

SailGP goal: To leave a positive legacy and build a sustainable sport – by providing equal, life-changing opportunities and new career pathways for all, regardless of race or socioeconomic background.

In their passion for protecting the oceans, one of SailGP’s sustainability efforts will be to eliminate plastic waste during the races. SailGP’s target is to accelerate the transition to clean energy and be the most sustainable and purpose-driven sports and entertainment property.

Photos/SailGP Media & Team USA Facebook & Photographers Bob Martin, Phil Robertson, Simon Bruty

Where:

Marina Green to Golden Gate Bridge on the water

Https://sailgp.com

SF on the Bay

By |2023-06-19T09:36:26-07:00May 4th, 2023|Tags: , |0 Comments

The Experience, Oakland: Pizzichillo – Gordon Glass Spring Open Studio

The Experience:

Bring home a little piece of joy for spring!

Visit Pizzichillo – Gordon’s May Open Studio  at 2680 Union Street in Oakland and see what the team of Bruce Pizzichillo and Dari Gordon have been up to this year!

You’ll find vases, bowls, lighting, jewelry, sculptural and wall art, both stunning heirloom-quality pieces and  functional glassware in bold designs and blooming colors that will bring the joy of spring indoors.

Pizzichillo and Gordon’s work is sought after by collectors and galleries worldwide and has been featured in numerous publications. Inspired by nature, the rich, romantic colors of opaque and transparent glasses transport you, if only in spirit, to a place of wonder and awe.

Spring Open Studio Hours:

Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Check their calendar for other open studio dates throughout the year – typically these fall in May, July and September, in addition to November/December.

When the studio is closed to the public, you can shop by appointment, and online.

Where:

2680 Union Street
Oakland

quepasaglass.com

Bring home a little bit of color for spring!

By |2023-05-04T10:41:03-07:00May 4th, 2023|0 Comments

The Experience, San Pablo: La Strada Ristorante Italiana – that’s what friends are for

Create your FNO at La Strada!

Every month people are gathering at their favorite restaurants, as a group, to catch up, eat, drink, and make a little bit of merry.

La Strada is a great place to schedule your monthly Friends Night Out. The ambiance is warm, the servers are attentive, the food is authentic, tasty and shareable, the selection of wines and cocktails is extensive – there’s something for everyone. And if you’re an auditory person like me, the acoustics are great – you can hear each other! The music doesn’t overpower, allowing you to focus on individual and group conversations.

The health benefits of an FNO routine should not be over estimated. We are all social beings, and with the increase in work from home, we have to create new situations to bring us closer together. So pick a day, make a reservation….rinse and repeat. You’ll come away with good feelings that will last till next month.

Where:

La Strada
2215 Church Lane
San Pablo

https://lastradasanpablo.com

By |2023-04-13T12:38:13-07:00April 13th, 2023|0 Comments

The Experience, Oakland: Montclair Art Walk April 22-23

The Experience:

It’s an Outdoor Boutique. It’s Handcrafted. It’s an Art Alfresco Experience!

Join the villagers and artists on Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23 from 10am – 5pm. Plan your day around this sidewalk art show and have lunch in Montclair. The Art Walk celebrates art in the outdoors with more than 40 artists from the Bay Area and beyond displaying their handcrafted works in the Montclair Village nestled in the scenic backdrop of the Oakland Hills.

Connect with the artists and find a unique treasure for gifting or adding to your personal collection.

Paintings, sculptures, home & office décor, artisan bags and clothing, unique hand-crafted jewelry and more.  Presented by the Montclair Village Association, this free open air art gallery offers a chance to get to know the participating artists and learn the stories behind each piece they make.

Among the celebrated artisans participating in this year’s event is Gila Sagy of Gila Glass in Concord. Her work is a balance of function and beauty, fitting in the mainstream of contemporary design, yet singular in its direction, composition and style. Her work is inventive and one of a kind. “Nature is my greatest source of inspiration. I love plants and flowers; I love the ocean and its waves,” says Gila. “Another source of great inspiration are people. Their comments, questions and reaction to my artwork are very important to me. It’s a great privilege being able to meet art lovers and enthusiasts in person at art shows and events.”

The contemporary and unique glass designs that Gila creates use the traditional manner of fusing in a kiln. More info on her Facebook page.

The Art Walk takes place in the Montclair shopping district on Mountain Boulevard at LaSalle Avenue, off Highway 13, between Park Boulevard and Thornhill Drive. For more information, contact the Montclair Village Association at (510) 339-1000. You can also see more information here.

Where:

Mountain Blvd @ La Salle Ave
Oakland

https://montclairvillage.com

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