About The ABA

Our Mission

Founded in 1991, The Alameda Business Association (ABA) works to promote and strengthen the commercial, professional, civic and general business interests of association members through education, common cultural ties and community involvement.

Where We Are

The ABA is primarily made up of businesses on The Alameda, a three-mile stretch of the El Camino Real linking Downtown San Jose to Santa Clara, but also includes locations along nearby Stockton, Taylor, Naglee, Hedding, Julian, Park and Race Streets.

What We Do

In the past, the ABA has been involved in many activities to build community along The Alameda. Some of these activities include:

Sponsoring the Rose, White and Blue 4th of July Parade and Festival in our business.
Implementing a $250,000 grant awarded by Cal-Trans to the SJRDA to plan the future of The Alameda and this business district.
Partnering with local neighborhood groups to sponsor the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the Westminster Presbyterian Church. This event is in its 17th year.
Hosting Brown Bag Lunches and Open Houses to spotlight the wide array of service and retail opportunities along The Alameda.
Publishing "The Alameda-The Beautiful Way", the first book to document the 200-year history of The Alameda.
Creating a 10-stop walking tour of The Alameda that not only highlights historic locations but also current organizations and individuals.
Providing a space for business owners, city staff and local residents to share new ideas and work together on issues that affect the future of the district.

Who We Are- ABA Officers 2009-2010

Executive Board
President – Michael Barnaba
Vice President – Jim Hartigan
Treasurer – Larry Clark
Secretary –Andrew Batchelder
Membership Chair – Ruben Rosso

11 Board of Directors
Adriene Akumsete
Michael Barnaba
Larry Clark
Susan Dwyer
Pat Forst
Jim Hartigan
Andrew Batchelder
Ruben Rosso
Marifan Mundy
Betty Slater
Mary Zellem

LATEST NEWS

Monthly Meeting

Board and General Membership Meeting:
3rd Thursday of the month
Location:
Old Republic Title Company
1900 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: (408) 296-4500
Fax: (408) 624-9010

Directions:
Our ABA meeting is at Old Republic Title (1900 The Alameda) at the corner of West Hedding. Parking is available in the large parking lot in back the building. Our meeting room is on the 2nd floor. West Hedding is the first light after Highway 880 heading down The Alameda toward downtown San Jose.

The Alameda Business Association