On Thursday, September 26th, Chancellor Tammeil Gilkerson joined President Dixon and a strong team from College of Alameda on board the USS Hornet for an excellent event hosted by the Alameda Chamber & Economic Alliance. The event included a “Fiscal Fireside Keynote Conversation” with California State Treasurer Fiona Ma and State Controller Malia Cohen. Chancellor Gilkerson also participated as a panelist discussing the Alameda Economic Forecast. There were more than 300 people attending.

"Let me say the outlook for businesses – and jobs – on the island is extremely promising," said Chancellor Gilkerson. "College of Alameda and the rest of the Peralta Colleges are leading the way in preparing a skilled and well-compensated workforce for the future."

Chancellor Gilkerson included this event in her Chancellor's Report for the Board of Trustees at their October 8, 2024, meeting.