NEW POLLING SHOWS SAN FRANCISCO VOTERS SUPPORT FINANCIAL INCENTIVES AND TAX CUTS TO SUPPORT DOWNTOWN
For Immediate Release: February 14, 2024
Media Contact: Daniel Herzstein, SF Chamber of Commerce,
Author: Digital Content Manager
2024 CityBeat Poll Results presented by United Airlines
CityBeat 2024 Poll Results presented by United Airlines
Revealing San Francisco Voter attitudes and opinions on issues including quality of life, housing and affordability, transportation, education, crime, city services, and more.
FOR ANY QUESTIONS,
March 2024 Voter Guide + Election Recap
Join the SF Chamber of Commerce Public Policy Team on March 6th for an Election Debrief
Join the SF Chamber of Commerce Public Policy team for an election debrief. Special guests Jill Nelson Golub,
Support Local Small Businesses this Holiday Season
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Discover San Francisco Magic: Support Local Small Businesses this Holiday Season
Celebrate the holidays by embracing the magic of local shopping.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce & APEC Innovation Zone at City Hall
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
& THE APEC INNOVATION ZONE AT CITY HALL
During the week of APEC, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce,
Partner Spotlight: Alaska Airlines Shares Sustainability Strides
How long has Alaska Airlines been serving the San Francisco market?
Alaska Airlines is proud to have served the San Francisco market since 1979.
SF Chamber of Commerce Opposes Amendments to San Francisco Police Department Full Staffing Act
San Francisco Board of Supervisors
San Francisco City Hall
1 Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco,
Excellence in Business Awards: Sounds of the City | Oct. 19, 2023
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October 24, 2023
Media Contact: Daniel Herzstein | (415) 305-8478 | dherzstein@sfchamber.com
For Immediate Release
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 in San Francisco | Nov. 11 – 17
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) in San Francisco
November 11 – 17,
6th Annual Women Empowering Leadership and Learning (WELL) Conference: Woven Together presented by Accenture
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The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Announces the 6th Annual WELL Conference
This year’s theme “Woven Together” explores the diverse threads in San Francisco in support of gender equality in the workplace and in the community.
In Memory of Senator Dianne Feinstein
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In Memory of Senator Dianne Feinstein
June 22, 1933 – September 28, 2023
Senator Feinstein was a hero who led in times of tragedy and fought tirelessly for San Francisco.
Support Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief
Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief Donation
Maui Relief Effort Coordinated by:
• San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
• San Francisco Travel
• Hotel Council of San Francisco
• Golden Gate Restaurant Association
• Union Square Alliance
Donations go to Maui Community Foundation
Shoutouts and calls for donations being made today from concerts in Union Square and “Outside Lands”
“As Californians,
A Statement from The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
“The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors supports a return to in-person work for three, four, or five days a week for the vast majority of companies.
CityBeat Breakfast – “Re:Imagine San Francisco” at Pier 27
NEW POLLING SHOWS THAT 91% OF RESIDENTS AGREE THAT A THRIVING DOWNTOWN SAN FRANCISCO IS CRITICAL TO REGION’S ECONOMY
For Immediate Release: May 23, 2023
Media Contact: Daniel Herzstein,
2023 CityBeat Poll Results presented by United Airlines
CityBeat 2023 Poll Results presented by United Airlines
Revealing San Francisco Voter attitudes and opinions on issues including quality of life, housing and affordability, transportation, education, crime, city services, and more.
Make Your Future in San Francisco
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 20, 2023
CONTACT:
Evette Davis (415) 385-4863
Rufus Jeffris (415) 606-2337
Emily Abraham (916) 294-5029
MAKE YOUR FUTURE IN SAN FRANCISCO
COALITION OF BUSINESS GROUPS AND CITY UNVEIL NEW FILM AND WEBSITE
90-Second Film Narrated by Jon Miller Debuts at Future of Cities 3.0
(SAN FRANCISCO) – On Monday,
Make Your Future San Francisco: Business Leaders
Make Your Future San Francisco: Business Leaders
The business and housing community realize that this is a crucial moment in time – where we must work collaboratively on solutions to support our existing businesses,
How Does the San Francisco Climate Action Plan Impact Your Business? – Feb. 14
This Valentine’s Day, show your love for the environment and join the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce for a Sustainability in Business Forum on the San Francisco Climate Action Plan. The San Francisco Climate Action Plan (The Plan) charts a pathway to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions and works toward addressing racial and social equity,
Partner Spotlight: Fifth Third Bank
Fifth Third Bank has been a powerhouse regional bank for over 160 years, with a very strong presence throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States. About four years ago,
Downtown San Francisco Economic Indicators Data Dashboard
***PRESS RELEASE***
For Immediate Release: January 10, 2023
Media Contact: Daniel Herzstein, SF Chamber of Commerce, (415) 305-8478
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INVESTS IN DOWNTOWN WITH LAUNCH OF NEW DATA DASHBOARD AND URBAN PLANNING INITIATIVE
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A Message from SF Chamber Board Chair, Kathryn Cahill Thompson
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A New Year’s Message from Our President and CEO, Rodney Fong
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Excellence in Business Awards 2022
Photo Credit: Drew Altizer Photography
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Hundreds of business and community leaders gathered last night to celebrate the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s annual Excellence in Business (Ebbies) Awards.
Robert Ronald, Longtime Bay Area Citizen and Holocaust Survivor, Honored for Bay Area Job Forum Program
The Robert Ronald Job Forum Memorial Fund has been created to honor Robert Ronald, the founder of The Job Forum,
Partner Spotlight: Dignity Health – Saint Francis Memorial Hospital’s Gender Institute
Dignity Health’s Saint Francis Memorial Hospital has been caring and advocating for LGBTQ patients and their families for decades—and has been recognized as an LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) for its commitment to LGBTQ health equity.
Partner Spotlight: BB Events – Event Planning for Social Change in the SF Bay Area
BB Events is a purpose-driven events company, creating experiences built to spark meaningful connections and drive social change. At the head of it all is Becca Bloom – an event planner with over 10 years of experience in event planning and many of those years in the non-profit sector.
CityBeat 2022 Press Release
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Releases Dignity Health Citybeat Poll Results
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today, The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce released the results of the Dignity Health Citybeat poll.
Partner Spotlight: Intuition Robots – Introducing ElliQ, the sidekick for healthier, happier aging
What is the story behind its creation?
10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day and our world is facing an impending caregiver crisis as life expectancy increases and the birth rate decreases.
Partner Spotlight: The Lightbox Cafe – For Enlightened Food Lovers
How did your business get its start?
We were originally just looking to expand our catering business in November 2019, so with an offering of delicious banana bread, we approached the managers of the DocuSign Building on Main Street to see if there were any upcoming events we could help them with.
Mayor London Breed and Business Leaders Announce Commitment to San Francisco
Major businesses join City in committing to return to work plans starting in the month of March
San Francisco, CA – Today, Mayor London N. Breed and business leaders announced plans to commit to returning to in-person work in San Francisco throughout the month of March.
A Message from Our Chairman of the Board, Scott Dunlap
Dear San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Members,
With the turn of the new year, Melinda Yee Franklin completed her extended 2-year term as Board Chair, and after a vote by the board, she graciously transitioned that responsibility to me for the year ahead.
Partner Spotlight: Shop LIT Live
Shop LIT Live is a social media-powered shopping platform elevating the digital shopping experience with innovative livestream features. Launched by Toby Zhang in 2020, Shop LIT Live incorporates live video content,
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Announces Winners of 2021 Excellence in Business Awards
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Hundreds of business and community leaders gathered virtually last night to celebrate the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s annual Excellence in Business (Ebbies) Awards. The Ebbies are San Francisco’s celebration and recognition of the Bay Area’s visionary entrepreneurs,
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Hosts Fourth Annual WELL Conference
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,
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Hosts Fourth Annual WELL Conference
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.
Partner Spotlight: Accenture
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,
Employee Retention Tax Credit
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.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Clear Partner to Help San Franciscans Meet New County Health Order
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 –
Small Business Help Desk: Legalities of Vaccinations and Mask Wearing in the Workplace
August 12 | 10 AM | Virtual
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.
BuildSF Webinar: Featuring the Port of San Francisco
August 5 | 12 PM | Virtual
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.
WELL Webinar: Featuring Accion Opportunity Fund
July 16 | 12 PM | ZOOM
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,
New Polling Shows That 8 Out of 10 Residents Believe Crime Has Gotten Worse in San Francisco; Vast Majority Support Increasing Police Officers and Expanding Police Work
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 Mixer
July 27 | 5:30 PM | Zoom
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.
City Hall Check-In with Assessor-Recorder Joaquín Torres
May 26 | 11AM | ZOOM
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: A Look Back at the 1989 World Series
May 25 | 5:30PM | Virtual
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.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce to Host the 17th Annual Small Business Week, Presented by Bank of America
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,
San Francisco Small Business Week Presented by Bank of America – May 3-7, 2021
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.
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Data Projects That Consumer Spending Shows Promising Growth, Especially in Hardest Hit Industries
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,