SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, representing thousands of local businesses of all sizes, is hosting its fourth annual WELL Conference on Thursday, October 7, 2021. WELL, which stands for Women Empowering Leadership & learning, is an initiative of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce,
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, representing thousands of local businesses of all sizes, is hosting its fourth annual WELL Conference on Thursday, October 7, 2021.
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Our 624,000 people have unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, serving clients in more than 120 countries. Accenture’s purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity and our commitment to our people,
Dear Business Community and Partners,
The Chamber of Commerce and the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) strongly recommend that strongly encourages all businesses and nonprofits to take advantage of the newly expanded Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) if they are eligible.
The SF Chamber of Commerce and CLEAR are offering local businesses a free and easy solution for patrons to provide proof of vaccine.
San Francisco, CA –
In an effort to educate our SF Chamber Members, Somiah Handy, our new Small Business Manager, is hosting a Small Business Help Desk regarding the legalities of vaccinations in the workplace.
The Port of San Francisco will be joining our August meeting to share an update on its Waterfront Resilience Program (WRP) which addresses threats to our City including seismic and flood risks as well as sea-level rise.
Join the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce for the second WELL Webinar Series in 2021 as we highlight the Accion Opportunity Fund. San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Board Chair,
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce will release full poll results at the 171st Annual CityBeat Breakfast on June 24th.
San Francisco, CA – New polling released by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce shows that eight out of ten of San Franciscans consider crime to have worsened in recent years.
SF Chamber Member Mixers offer an exclusive opportunity to network with other leaders in the San Francisco business community. Bring your favorite beverage and join us for an evening of networking as we breakout into groups to meet and greet with others in your industry and beyond.
Join the SF Chamber and Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres to hear about the economic outlook of the City budget as we head into Recovery, as well as current property tax trends that San Francisco is seeing.
BASHOF ONLINE will offer exclusive insights into Bay Area Sports. Join us for an evening in sports as we look back to the 1989 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and Oakland A’s.
For Immediate Release: April 29, 2021
Media Contact: Emily Abraham, SF Chamber of Commerce, (415) 409-9531
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO HOST THE 17TH ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK, PRESENTED BY BANK OF AMERICA
The 17th Annual San Francisco Small Business Week will celebrate San Francisco’s strong,
The 17th Annual San Francisco Small Business Week (SFSBW) presented by Bank of America will celebrate San Francisco’s strong, vibrant small business community. Programming will focus on meaningful resources and information for small business owners at every point in their small business journey.
For Immediate Release: April 15, 2021
Media Contact: Emily Abraham, SF Chamber of Commerce, (415) 409-9531
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SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DATA PROJECTS THAT CONSUMER SPENDING SHOWS PROMISING GROWTH,
What have we learned about the complex disease of obesity? Science has evolved our understanding that it takes more than eat less and move more to achieve weight loss. For people living with obesity,
In 2017, HowLive set its sights on developing the industry’s first integrated live event music streaming platform. Intimately familiar with the challenges of integrating hardware, software and media production tools to produce and stream professional-grade video and audio,
Join the SF Chamber and California State Treasurer, Fiona Ma, to hear about COVID relief and recovery initiatives. The Treasurer will speak to what her administration is actively doing to support an inclusive economic recovery.
Our CEO Rodney Fong and SF Chamber Board Chair Melinda Yee Franklin sat down and spoke openly about their experiences as Asian Americans in light of the extreme increase in violence against the AAPI community.
Read our Board Chair Melinda Yee Franklin’s message on anti-Asian violence here.
VIVAS Inc. specializes in end-to-end visual communication and COVID-19 solutions, including their creation, fabrication and installation. The company proudly provides interior graphics and event signage for leading brands including Disney, Instacart, Uber, Lyft and the University of California,
Join the SF Chamber and OEWD’s Director of Business Development, Laurel Arvanitidis, for an overview of the Mayor’s recently introduced Small Business Recovery Act, which builds on the work of Proposition H to further streamline permitting and allow more flexibility for brick-and-mortar businesses.
SF Chamber Member Mixers offer an exclusive opportunity to network with other leaders in the San Francisco business community. Bring your favorite beverage and join us for an evening of networking as we breakout into groups to meet and greet with others in your industry and beyond.
Leadership San Francisco (LSF), a community service nonprofit organization, operates under the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation, a 501(c)(3). LSF is dedicated to educating and developing community trustees who will make a significant contribution to strengthen and transform our community.
For Immediate Release: March 8, 2021
Media Contact: Jay Cheng, SF Chamber of Commerce, 408-691-0423
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SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DATA SHOWS THAT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN ACCOMMODATIONS AND FOOD SERVICES INDUSTRY HAVE SEEN MORE THAN A 50% DROP COMPARED TO 2019
Data shows that the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to disproportionately impact workers in the small business community and restaurant,
Join the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s President & CEO, Rodney Fong, and Dr. George Rutherford, Head of the Division of Infectious Disease and Global Epidemiology in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in School of Medicine from UCSF for an update on COVID-19 and the roll out of vaccines,
To the Members of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce,
Recently, like millions of others, I viewed the videos of two elderly gentlemen of Asian descent being shoved to the ground both in a neighborhood in San Francisco and in Oakland Chinatown.
Join this virtual opportunity to catch up on San Francisco small business news and build connections across the community. The SF Chamber, along with SF Chamber Board Member and SF Chamber Small Business Committee Chair David Perry,
Supervisor Mandelman introduced the Safe Sleeping Sites Program in late October, and is pending committee action at the Budget and Finance Committee in the coming months.
On behalf of the SF Chamber of Commerce, I want to wish you all a Happy Lunar New Year of the Ox! Oxen are the hard workers in the background, intelligent and reliable, but never demanding praise. They are honest,
BASHOF ONLINE will offer exclusive insights into Bay Area Sports. Join us for an evening in sports as we hear from Presidents from all five Bay Area professional sports teams as they discuss the ins and outs of running a professional sports team,
On March 2, 2021, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a virtual presentation by California High-Speed Rail Authority. The Northern California Regional Director,
Join the Chamber and SFTech Council for a forum on San Francisco Telehealth on February 11. What’s working? Where are the gaps?
Join the Chamber and Tipping Point Chronic Homelessness Initiative Director, Chris Block. Chris has deep experience in the field of housing and homelessness.
Join the Chamber and San Francisco Small Business Commission President, Sharky Laguana for our first City Hall Check-In. This event series provides an opportunity for SF Chamber members and the community to hear about a range of topics.
To the Members of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce,
As we begin 2021, I wanted to take a moment to recognize our resilient San Francisco business community for their continued dedication to our City.
Helping Small Businesses Navigate Challenging Times with Comcast RISE
This year has been a challenging one for small businesses, to say the least.
To the San Francisco Business Community,
To say 2020 has been a challenging year is certainly an understatement. Seven months after we began to shelter-in-place hundreds of beloved small businesses have permanently closed, entire industries have been decimated and we have seen the highest unemployment rates in recent history.
Booker T. Washington Community Service Center (“BTWCSC”) has been caring for families in San Francisco for over 100 years. Originally established as a USO for African American soldiers during World War I, BTWCSC later became the gathering and organizing place for homecoming African American soldiers and their families.
Members of the San Francisco community have faced profound personal and professional challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, SF Chamber staff have been on the job, working diligently on your behalf. We are focused on ensuring that you and our members can continue to meet the needs of your clients,
The November Election Results are all in. What does it all mean?
Join the Chamber Public Policy team for a full overview of the election,
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An Open Letter from San Francisco Businesses in Support of Prop 16
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and our members believe in building an inclusive economy that values equity and diversity — values we believe the state of California shares.
Despite many companies making efforts to promote diversity and inclusion, the gender bias persists, and women face a variety of challenges over the course of their careers. Annie Lau, a Partner at Fisher Phillips,
How did your business initially get its start?
Headquartered in San Francisco, Spin is one of the leading micromobility companies and a unit of Ford Mobility. We have been recognized for launching the first stationless mobility program in the United States and were instrumental in crafting the world’s first mobility permit system.
With no end to the global pandemic in sight and renewing uncertainty from changing economic and political landscape, Bay Area CEO’s and senior leaders are facing unprecedented challenges – not only to reopen safely but to build business resiliency for long-term growth.
The SF Chamber was joined by SF Chief Economist, Ted Egan on November 12th for an edition of Supes for Lunch. Dr. Ted Egan is the Chief Economist of the City and County of San Francisco,
The November Election is over. What does it all mean?
Join the SF Chamber Public Policy team for an election recap. The forum will provide a review of the winning candidates and measures passed by voters,
We are honored to announce our list of Award Finalists for the 2020 Excellence in Business Awards! Join us at the Ebbies on November 4th to honor the innovation and dedication of our finalists and celebrate the strength and spirit of the San Francisco business community.
With no end to the global pandemic in sight and renewing uncertainty from changing economic and political landscape, Bay Area CEO’s and senior leaders are facing unprecedented challenges – not only to reopen safely but to build business resiliency for long-term growth.
Announcing our November 2020 Voter Guide. Take a look at our stances on the upcoming local and state ballot measures that could impact San Francisco’s businesses, workers, and residents this election. For a downloadable version of our November 2020 Voter Guide,
