Working Images initiated a business organization to connect the businesses in Emeryville. Gathered the board of directors, incorporated as a nonprofit (c)(6) and is now building out the infrastructure and membership, producing networking events, providing business resources and promoting the CIty of Emeryville. Our group includes makers, innovators, biotech & tech, hospitality folks, restaurants, artists, City officials and more. Look for upcoming events at eccnetworking.eventbrite.com. Visit… Show more Working Images initiated a business organization to connect the businesses in Emeryville. Gathered the board of directors, incorporated as a nonprofit (c)(6) and is now building out the infrastructure and membership, producing networking events, providing business resources and promoting the CIty of Emeryville. Our group includes makers, innovators, biotech & tech, hospitality folks, restaurants, artists, City officials and more. Look for upcoming events at eccnetworking.eventbrite.com. Visit us at https://emeryvillecommerceconnection.com! THis is the first biz org since the Chamber closed its doors in 2015. Show less

Working Images’ founder, Mary Lou Thiercof, has years of experience in corporate communications, marketing and public relations. Mary Lou has successfully designed and executed communications strategies and campaigns for companies in a variety of industries including oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, environmental tech, and financial and professional services. Mary Lou also has extensive experience in the public sector through her work with city governments, public works and educational… Show more Working Images’ founder, Mary Lou Thiercof, has years of experience in corporate communications, marketing and public relations. Mary Lou has successfully designed and executed communications strategies and campaigns for companies in a variety of industries including oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, environmental tech, and financial and professional services. Mary Lou also has extensive experience in the public sector through her work with city governments, public works and educational institutions. She has served on many boards, including as president of the Public Relations Society of America and the Solana Beach and Emeryville Chambers of Commerce.Her talents in image-making cross industries, but most importantly they help her connect people and businesses with each other.She is the ultimate story teller. Let her tell yours! Show less

Chevron’s Legal Department: research assistant and lexicographerPublic Affairs Department in Chevron’s San Francisco HQ: Public Affairs representative in the Youth and Education and Communications divisions; liaison between environmentalists and the company.