

Legacy Business Reception
On behalf of Mayor Adena Ishii, the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce, and the City’s Office of Economic Development, you are cordially invited to attend a private reception on September 22, 2026 at 5:00pm.
The reception is an invitation-only event where we will celebrate all of Berkeley’s Legacy Businesses (any business that has been in Berkeley for over 25 years)! Your business has been identified as a Legacy Business in Berkeley and we would love to celebrate with you.
5:00pm - Doors Open + Networking
Small bites from Little Plearn Thai
Coffee provided by House of Uncommon Grounds
5:45pm - Program Begins
Welcome, Beth Roessner (CEO, Berkeley Chamber)
Mayor’s Remarks (Mayor Adena Ishii)
Legacy Business Program Presentation, Reuel Cooke (Office of Economic Development)
Closing Remarks
Final Mingling
7:00pm - Event ends
*Confirmed legacy businesses will receive a certificate that can be picked up after the main program ends.