Oakland Web sites:

• Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau
• City of Oakland
• Oakland Airport
• East Bay Parks

Books:

• Complete Idiot's Guide to Meeting and Event Planning, Robin E. Craven, Lynn Johnson Golabowski, Alpha Books
• Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events, Judy Allen, Jossey-Bass, John Wiley & Son
• Planning Successful Meetings and Events: A Take-Charge Assistant Book, Ann J. Boehme