April 30, 2010 > Grand opening Grand opening By Simon Wong Alameda Tax & Business Center, owned and operated by Maria Rodriguez, is the newest addition to the Hayward Chamber of Commerce and the city's business community. Mayor Mike Sweeney and fellow Chamber members turned out to support and celebrate the Grand Opening on Wednesday, April 21, with a ribbon-cutting, followed by a mixer accompanied by food and refreshments. "In addition to tax preparation, we offer business services, such as auto and home insurance, DMV license registration and notary services, and look forward to welcoming old and new clients, said Rodriguez. Rodriguez has been in the tax preparation and advisory business for more than 20 years. She entered the industry in 1989 and two years later set up her own practice in the City of Newark where she remained until 2004. Her new office opened March 5 is located at 2428 Whipple Road, Hayward. Proficiency in Spanish means Rodriguez is able to assist the Latino community with tax matters Alameda Tax & Business Center 2428 Whipple Road, #102, Hayward (510) 432-2176 (office) frnndzmr@yahoo.com