Mission Statement

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Mission Statement

The purpose of the Rodeo Chamber of Commerce is to encourage and assist the development of business and commerce in the town of Rodeo. It is our conviction that the relationship between the town and its businesses is a two-way street: healthy businesses bring vitality to the community, while a dynamic community fosters successful commercial opportunities. By working together, the members of the Rodeo Chamber of Commerce will pursue the objectives of strength and vitality for both the town of Rodeo and for its businesses.

Meet the Chamber

Chamber General Membership Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of each month at locations throughout Rodeo. See announcements for upcoming locations. Each month a guest speaker provides an update on matters of interest to the business community. To receive announcements about our meetings, mixers and events, contact Aimee Lohr at aimee.lohr@conocophillips.com. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend all events. Chamber Board Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at ConocoPhillips Administrative offices.

Join the Chamber

Any person, business, association, or estate is eligible for membership in the Rodeo Chamber of Commerce. If you are interested in joining, please phone or email us at RCOC@rodeoca.org. Print the Chamber Application and mail it in.

Chamber Members

Business Name Owner/Contact Phone       AAA Welding, Inc. 427 San Pablo Ave Rodeo, CA 94572 Dave Vick (510) 799-0725 Carol White, Farmers Insurance 2200 San Pablo Ave. #201 Pinole, CA 94564 Carol White cwhite1@farmersagent.com (510)724-0997 (510)724-4055-fax CJS Services 208 Parker Ave. Rodeo, CA 94572 Jesus Esquivel jesuscesquivel@aol.com (800) 500-3019 ConocoPhillips 1380 San Pablo Ave. Rodeo, CA 94572 Mark Hughes (510) 245-4400 (510) 245-7676-fax Creative Fence & Wall 528 First St. Rodeo, CA 94572 Bill Ridle  lionswork@yahoo.com (510) 799-2355 (510) 799-4405-fax D's Giant Burger 358 Parker Ave. Rodeo, CA 94572 Tony Dhillon   (510) 799-0800 Davis Carpet Cleaning and Janitorial 1056 Seascape Circle Rodeo CA, 94572 Fred Davis  freddavis7400@sbcglobal.net www.davisjanitorial.com (510) 799-5258 Eastbay Municipal Utility District 375 11th St. Oakland, CA Michelle Blackwell mblackwe@ebmud.com ebmud.com (510) 287-2053 El Sol Authentic Mexican Deli 224 Pacific Ave. Rodeo, CA 94572 Josephine Orozco joatelsol@aol.com Download new Menu (510) 799-7070 Erin & Dylan's Rodeo Hardware 670 Parker Ave. Rodeo, CA 94572 Ed & Erin Boyle eaboos@cs.com (510) 799-6420 Gemstone Foundation 575 San Pablo Ave., Suite D Rodeo, CA 94572 Dr. Maureen Powers www.gemstonefoundation.org maureenpowers@gemstonefoundation.org (510) 799-0234 (510) 245-3418 Holm Patches & Caps P.O. Box 37 or 513 First St Rodeo, CA 94572 Alan Holm HolmPatches@aol.com (510) 799-4656 (510) 799-3356-fax 800) USA-HOLM 800) 872-4656 Jacques T-Shirts 907 Elm Dr. Rodeo, CA 94572 jacquestshirts@comcast.com   John Ellis, Farmers Insurance 640 Second St. Rodeo Ca, 94572 John Ellis jellis@farmersagenct.com (510)799-8400 Jim Lopeman 500 Alfred Nobel Dr. #185 Hercules CA, 94547 jlopeman@ix.netcom.com (510) 741-4940 K & L Automotive 586-C Parker Ave. Rodeo, CA 94572 Lisa Alvarado (510) 799-2928 Kel Aire, Inc. 4 Parker Ave Rodeo, CA 94572 Ellie Bastiaen info@kelaire.com Rob Baldwin rabjib@aol.com (510) 245-4140 (510) 799-1725-fax www.kelaire.com Larry Porteous DDS 665 Parker Ave. Rodeo, CA 94572  www.larryporteousdds.com                            (510) 799-1100 Leland Porteous DDS 667 Parker Ave. Rodeo, CA 94572 (510) 799-4746 MM Safety Consulting Svs. Rodeo, Ca 94572 Dr. Michael Mendoza michaelmendoza@sheglobal.net www.mmsafetyconsultingiwonpages.com (510) 799-9217 (510) 799-9217-fax Moirano, Shirley Honorary Lifetime Member smoirano@aol.com   (510) 799-2002 (510) 799-0263-fax Pat Munnelly patmunnelly@sbcglobal.net (510) 799-2067 Radston's Office Plus 75 Alfred Noble Dr. Hercules CA, 94547 Diane Griffin Richmond Sanitary Service 3260 Blume Dr. Richmond, CA 94806 (510) 262-7144 Robert Bonovich, Attorney 520 Second St. Rodeo, CA 94572 bonobob@earthlink.net (510) 799-1600 Rodeo Marina LLC 13 Pacific Rodeo, CA 94572 Marc Grisham (510) 741-1290 Roofing By Frakes P.O. Box 20064 El Sobrante, CA 94820 Richard Frakes (510) 799-4474 Siverson' Rodeo Test (Smog) 375 Parker Ave. Rodeo, CA 94572 Mike Siverson siver7@sbcglobal.net (510) 245-8378 Skin Care Fundamentals, Inc 516 First St. Suite 101 Rodeo, CA 94572 Stephanie Frey www.skincarefun.com info@skincarefun.com (510) 245-7880 (510) 245-7853       Associate/Other Members           Rodeo Baseball Assoc. Hercules, CA Roni Itagaki ri@herculesonline.com (510) 245-8227 Noel Carvalho Fairfield, CA 94534   (510) 368-9369

Rodeo has an active Chamber of Commerce that supports revitalization and has a strong sense of commitment to a mixed use downtown environment. The community is adjacent to I-80, offering businesses access to a potentially larger market.

In addition to implementing local improvements, the Contra Costa Redevelopment Agency can offer assistance in obtaining permits, provision of infrastructure, direct financial assistance to businesses, and site assembly on all development projects within the CCREACH, saving the developer/business owner valuable time and money. To expedite business development, Contra Costa County offers fast-track permitting. Plans to establish a P-1 zoning to standardize development conditions, policies and procedures have been completed.

Rodeo companies that use recycled products in their production process may qualify for special low-interest loans and other incentives through the Contra Costa Recycling Market Development Zone.

In addition to the Redevelopment Agency and Chamber of Commerce, business development assistance is available from the Contra Costa Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

The largest local employers include producers of petroleum products, electrical equipment, packing and wrapping machinery, cabinets and plastics. Biotechnology and food processing companies in nearby communities also employ Rodeo residents.

The largest non-manufacturing employers include grocery stores, elementary and secondary schools, restaurants, gas stations, convenience stores, and a public golf course. Home-based businesses are also growing in popularity throughout Rodeo.

Rodeo is located in the heart of a world-class transportation center -- the San Francisco Bay Area. The community is located near the juncture of I-80, the direct San Francisco/Sacramento route, and State Highway 4, the major east/west artery in Central Contra Costa County. The recent Cummings Skyway extension now provides quick access to San Pablo Avenue from I-80 and Highway 4.

Buchanan Field, a general aviation airport, is located just 15 miles away in Concord. Four hub airports are located less than 60 miles away (Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose and Sacramento). Seven ports are located nearby, including Richmond, California's third largest in annual tonnage, and Oakland, which accounts for nearly 5 percent of U.S. exports. The Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway skirts the south side of the community. Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), the light rail service covering most of the Bay Area, has a station conveniently located 9 miles south in the City of Richmond. WestCAT provides direct bus transportation from Rodeo to west county locations including the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station.

This is a brief listing to assist you in finding various areas for getting everything in order for starting your business. This listing is the most commonly needed phone numbers. There may be additional licenses required for your particular business.

COUNTY PERMITS
Business License
Tax Collector's Office
Business License Section
(925) 646-4230

Registering Your Business Name
Legally you must register you business name with the County Clerk.
(925) 646-2365

Home Occupations, Zoning, Sign permits
Contra Costa County
Application & Permit Center
(925) 646-1600

Tax Assessor (Business Taxes)
(925) 313-7600

Health Department
If you have a restaurant, catering or a business where you handle food, you may
need to file with Public Health.
(925) 646-5225

Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
(925) 930-5500

Other Licenses& Permits
Contra Costa County, Business License Division
(925) 646-4230

STATE PERMITS
Department of Consumer Affairs is very helpful if you do not know the correct department to contact.

Employment Development Department
If you have employees, you may need to apply for a State Employer Identification Number.
(510) 577-2396

Worker's Compensation Insurance
If you have employees, you may be required to carry Workman's Compensation Insurance policy.
(510) 577-3000 for state administered fund or
check with your Insurance Agent.

Department of Consumer Affairs
(800) 952-5210

Contractor's State License
(800) 321-5210

Franchise Tax Board
(800) 338-0505

State Board of Equalization
(for Sales Tax Permit or Seller's Permit)
(800) 432-2829

FEDERAL PERMITS
If you have employees, you may need to apply for a Federal Identification Number.
Internal Revenue Service
(for Federal ID Number)
(800) 829-1040