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Thank you to everyone that attended IMPACT 510 - Visit Oakland's annual tourism event that took place at Bloc15 on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
IMPACT 510: The Town Tourism Day was a celebratory and informative afternoon that focused on the economic impact of tourism in Oakland.
Thank you for being part of this moment in The Town's history!
EVENT SCHEDULE:
2:00 PM: Welcome Reception
Featured Activities:
Oakland-inspired cuisine from Hilscooking and cocktails
Activations by the Oakland Zoo, Oakland Roots and Oakland Soul
Bay Area Mural Project Interactive Mural sponsored by Oakland Museum of California and Children's Fairyland
360 Photo Booth
Music by DJ Nina Sol and Oakland School for the Arts String Quartet
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Seated program hosted by Sterling James with special musical performances from: Kev Choice, featuring members of Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and Oakland Symphony, & West Coast Blues Society.
Featured Speakers:
Peter Gamez, President & CEO, Visit Oakland (Download Visit Oakland's 2022 Annual Report)
Zeek Coleman, Vice President Americas, Tourism Economics (Download the Presentation)
Nyika Allen, Assistant Director of Aviation, Oakland International Airport
Dr. Kimberly Mayfield, Deputy Mayor, City of Oakland
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Dessert after-party with more fun and interactive activities including skills challenges along Oakland Roots players, special visit from Oakland Zoo "residents," and the opportunity to be a part of Oakland mural history.
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THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
