Loop Capital’s James Reynolds Keynotes the OAACC 23rd Annual Business Awards Luncheon

Share Tweet By Carla Thomas The Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce (OAACC) celebrated community and business leaders at the 23rd Annual Business Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Scott’s Seafood Restaurant in Jack London Square. Held under the theme “Building a Stronger Oakland Through Innovation, Technology, and AI,” the event brought together business owners, elected officials, and civic leaders. Oakland Mayor Barbara lee and U.S. Rep. Lateefah Simon were also present. Keynote speaker James “Jim” Reynolds, Jr., founder, chairman, and CEO of Loop Capital, enthusiastically addressed the audience. Reynolds’ firm is backing the AASEG (African American Sports and Entertainment Group) and partners with funding to redevelop the Oakland Coliseum site in East Oakland. Reynolds spoke of plans to provide thousands of employment and contracting opportunities to Oakland’s resilient residents. “We expect to completely close the deal by Dec.

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