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Uber Partners with Local Consulting Firm to Create Opportunities
Uber Technologies is teaming with an Oakland-based firm, 360 Total Concept, to host local business outreach events to maximize Oakland business participation as the ride-sharing company prepares to expand its headquarters to Oakland.
This was the second event in a series of connector sessions for local firms and Uber, also featuring project developer Lane Partners.
A standing-room-only crowd representing local companies on Aug. 4 filled the OAKSTOP venue as Uber’s head of global facilities and general contractor, Truebeck Construction, provided an overview of the construction project and commitment to local hire and business.
Also attending were Alameda County Supervisor Keith Carson’s and Oakland City Council President Lynette Gibson McElhaney’s offices.
Oakland firms learned how they can do business with Uber Oakland, as well as find out about opportunities in Uber’s food services and facilities maintenance in Oakland and Bay Area wide.
“We are committed to helping Uber maximize its utilization of Oakland firms and residents at the new Uptown Station site,” said Oakland native, 360 Total Concept founder and CEO Shonda Scott, speaking at the event.
Kandace Cooks, Uber office manager and co-chair of UberHUE, a channel that promotes Black diversity, culture, and inclusion for all employees, was at the outreach event to further emphasize Uber’s commitment to partnering with Oakland’s local businesses.
“Since the Bay Area is home for Uber, we are truly excited to partner with local businesses and residents in Oakland as we build our new office location at 1955 Broadway,” said Cooks.
“Opportunities for local businesses will vary over each phase of the build-out and some opportunities will continue well after we open our doors,” she said. “We are in the early stages of construction and are keeping an open dialogue with the community about how to best partner with local businesses and utilize the space.”
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2024 in Review: 7 Questions for Outgoing Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln
Lincoln’s decision to run for mayor stemmed from his love of people and his desire to serve his city. He prioritized resolving issues, including homelessness and public safety, among others. Lincoln, a Republican, will transition out of his role as mayor on Dec. 31, after an unsuccessful campaign to represent the 9th Congressional District.
By Edward Henderson
California Black Media
Born in Stockton, Mayor Kevin Lincoln says his Army upbringing inspired him to serve others.
Lincoln joined the United States Marine Corps in 2001 and was later assigned to Marine One, serving during President George W. Bush’s administration.
Following his military service, Lincoln worked for one of the nation’s top private security companies for eight years in Silicon Valley. In 2013, he resigned from his corporate position to give back to his community in Stockton through full-time ministry at a local church.
Lincoln’s decision to run for mayor stemmed from his love of people and his desire to serve his city. He prioritized resolving issues, including homelessness and public safety, among others.
Lincoln, a Republican, will transition out of his role as mayor on Dec. 31, after an unsuccessful campaign to represent the 9th Congressional District.
Recently, California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Lincoln. He reflected on his accomplishments this year and his goals moving forward.
Responses have been edited for length and clarity.
Looking back at 2024, what stands out to you as your most important achievement and why?
What I prioritize for our city council is our youth. They are the future — not only our city, but this region as a whole.
We were able to invest over $6 million in youth programming and workforce development, and partner with 14 different community-based organizations. We were able to employ over 600 young people through the city of Stockton. We launched even our first ever summer jobs program for the city of Stockton.
How did your leadership and investments contribute to improving the lives of Black Californians?
It’s about giving people a seat at the table, and not necessarily waiting for people to come to me, but me going to the community, making myself accessible, meeting our community at the point of their need, where they’re at.
What frustrated you the most over the last year?
It’s politics. Because unfortunately, there’s politics in everything. And I say politics impedes progress. You can have a policy, a solution that may not necessarily be 100% perfect. But it’s a good solution for everybody. But because we allow politics to get in the way based off our personal ideologies, oftentimes we can miss opportunities to make an impact for the benefit of the whole.
What inspired you the most over the last year?
My biggest inspiration has been the community and our ability to work together. What’s unique about Stockton, one in 20 jobs are nonprofit jobs in the city of Stockton and even San Joaquin County.
What is one lesson you learned in 2024 that will inform your decision-making next year?
To stay focused. In politics, there’s a lot of opportunity for distractions. There are a lot of influences from the outside — good, bad and indifferent. It’s important to stay focused, have a clear vision, and be committed to that vision.
In one word, what is the biggest challenge Black Californians face?
Economics. When the economy is not healthy, when we’re not thriving, we’re limited. Opportunities are limited.
What is the goal you want to achieve most in 2025?
I just want to continue to be a servant leader and serve our community in whatever capacity I am in.
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