For Immediate Release: April 15, 2021
Media Contact: Emily Abraham, SF Chamber of Commerce, (415) 409-9531
***PRESS RELEASE***
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DATA PROJECTS THAT CONSUMER SPENDING SHOWS PROMISING GROWTH,
Author: Digital Content Manager
SF Chamber Webinar Series: Obesity – More Has Changed Than the Scale
April 28 | 11-11:45AM | ZOOM
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,
Partner Spotlight: HowLive.TV
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,
City Hall Check-In (State Edition): California State Treasurer Fiona Ma
April 21 | 1PM | Zoom
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.
SF Chamber Chats: Stop Asian Hate
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.
Partner Spotlight: VIVAS Inc.
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,
City Hall Check-In: Small Business Recovery Act
April 6 | 10AM | Zoom
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 Mixer – March 30, 2021
March 30 | 5:30PM | 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.
Leadership San Francisco Community Connections Forum
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.
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
For Immediate Release: March 8, 2021
Media Contact: Jay Cheng, SF Chamber of Commerce, 408-691-0423
***PRESS RELEASE***
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,
Chamber Webinar Series: Vaccine Update with Dr. George Rutherford from UCSF
March 17 | 11am | ZOOM
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,
Anti-Asian Violence Must Not Be Tolerated – A Message from Our Leadership
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.
SF Chamber Focus: Small Business
March 4 | 3–4:30pm | Zoom
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,
City Hall Check-In: Supervisor Mandelman on Safe Sleep Sites
March 1, 2021 | 2:30–3:30PM | ZOOM
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.
Happy Lunar New Year From SF Chamber Board Chair Melinda Yee Franklin
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: The Business of Sports
March 4 | 5:30-7 PM | HowLive.TV
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,
Public Policy Forum: California High-Speed Rail Authority’s 2020 Business Plan
March 2, 2021 | 10 – 11 AM | ZOOM
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,
Public Policy Forum: SF Telehealth Summit
February 11, 2021 | 1–2 PM | ZOOM
Join the Chamber and SFTech Council for a forum on San Francisco Telehealth on February 11. What’s working? Where are the gaps?
City Hall Check-In: Tipping Point Community’s Chronic Homelessness Initiative
February 17, 2021 | 10–11AM | Zoom
Join the Chamber and Tipping Point Chronic Homelessness Initiative Director, Chris Block. Chris has deep experience in the field of housing and homelessness.
City Hall Check-In with Sharky Laguana, San Francisco Small Business Commission President
January 20 | 11AM – 12PM | Zoom
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.
A New Year’s Message from Our CEO Rodney Fong
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.
Partner Spotlight: Comcast RISE
Helping Small Businesses Navigate Challenging Times with Comcast RISE
Teresa Ward-Maupin, SVP Digital and Customer Experience, Comcast Business
This year has been a challenging one for small businesses, to say the least.
A Message from Our CEO Rodney Fong
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.
Partner Spotlight: Booker T. Washington Community Service Center
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.
Donate to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation!
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,
Public Policy Forum: Full 2020 Election Recap
November 16 | 9:30 AM | ZOOM
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,
An Open Letter from San Francisco Businesses in Support of Prop 16
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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.
WELL Webinar: 10 Strategies for Women to Succeed and Lead in Business
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,
Partner Spotlight: Spin
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.
Future-Ready Business: Leadership Imperatives to Reinvent & Outmaneuver Uncertainty (Part 2)
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.
Supes for Lunch with SF Chief Economist, Ted Egan
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,
Public Policy Forum: Election Debrief
November 4 | 9:30AM | Zoom
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,
Announcing the 2020 Ebbies Finalists
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.
Chamber Webinar Series: Future-Ready Business: Leadership Imperatives to Reinvent & Outmaneuver Uncertainty (Part 1)
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.
San Francisco Voter Guide for November 3, 2020
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,
WELL Webinar: Issues of Race and Gender Equity in this Moment in Time
September 9 | 10 AM | ZOOM
Join the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce for our first WELL Webinar. We are very excited to announce our guest speaker, Elizabeth Newman from the San Francisco Department on the Status of Women.
BASHOF ONLINE: Virtually Honoring the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
September 16 | 6PM | Zoom
BASHOF ONLINE will offer insights into Bay Area Sports, highlight interviews with pro-athletes and legends, and allow for exclusive audience engagement.
On September 16th,
A Letter from Our CEO Rodney Fong
Fellow San Franciscans,
Mayor London N. Breed announced the next phases of San Francisco’s reopening. I am cautiously excited to welcome back several quintessential San Francisco businesses over the next few weeks, including hotels, expanded outdoor activities, personal services,
Partner Spotlight: Headshots Inc
HeadShots Inc is a photography service and portrait studio based in downtown San Francisco’s financial district. In just one year, Owner and Head Photographer Dan St Louis has grown the studio into one of the city’s leading photography services.
Supes for Lunch with SF Public Works Director, Alaric Degrafinried
September 3 | 11:30AM | Zoom
Join the Chamber for lunch with Director of San Francisco Public Works, Alaric Degrafinried. Alaric Degrafinried was appointed acting Director of San Francisco Public Works on January 28th, 2020, by City Administrator Naomi Kelly.
Ask the Chamber: Town Hall – Real Talk on Taxes
July 31 | 9am | zoom
Join us on Friday, July 31st at 9 am for our next webinar, Ask the Chamber: Town Hall – Real Talk on Taxes. November is right around the corner, and our policy team will review the proposed tax measures and their impact on the San Francisco business community.
SAVE SF JOBS: Business Community Unites to Oppose All New Taxes
Diverse Coalition Strongly Recommends Mayor and Board of Supervisors Reverse Plan for Tax Increases Triggering Massive Jobs Losses Across San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO – (July 14, 2020) – Save SF Jobs,
Chamber Webinar Series: Returning to Public Buildings amidst COVID-19
On August 6th, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s President & CEO Rodney Fong was joined by experts from HOK, San Francisco Public Works and the California Department of Motor Vehicles for a BuildSF Webinar on Returning to Public Buildings Amidst COVID-19 followed by Q&A.
Chamber Webinar Series: The Future of Work and Cloud Communications with RingCentral
After pivoting to remote work, many are now left to figure out what comes next and what their new normal will look like. On July 16 the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s President & CEO, Rodney Fong was joined by Tom Markworth of RingCentral to discuss how to decide whether to stay remote,
Chamber Webinar Series: Conversation with Jeffrey Tumlin, SFMTA Director of Transportation, and Remix
Jeffrey Tumlin, Director of Transportation at the SFMTA and Tiffany Chu, CEO and Co-founder of Remix joined our CEO Rodney Fong for an installment of the SF Chamber Webinar Series to discuss how COVID-19 has shaped our local transportation and livable streets.
Chamber Webinar Series: Conversation with Gensler
SF Chamber President & CEO Rodney Fong was joined by Natalie Engels and Randy Howder from Gensler for a BuildSF webinar followed by Q&A. This webinar is a feature of our BuildSF program here at the Chamber.
San Francisco Chamber Expands Member Offering to Include Employee Benefits
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce has introduced a valuable recruitment and retention tool for member companies with the creation of SF Chamber Care, a new employee benefits program that offers affordable and comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Chamber Webinar Series: Conversation with SF-Marin Food Bank
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s President & CEO, Rodney Fong, sat down with Paul Ash, Executive Director of the SF-Marin Food Bank for a conversation on how COVID-19 has created more significant food insecurities for communities as well as how they have implemented new practices as we all prepare to reopen followed by Q&A.
CityState Sacramento 2020
CityState 2020: Moving Through COVID-19
Each year, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce leads a delegation of business, civic, and public officials on our CityState advocacy delegate trip to Sacramento.