San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 175 Years at the 2025 Excellence in Business Awards
A “Film Noir Elegance” evening honoring San Francisco’s visionary businesses and community leaders on October 29th
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Excellence in Business Awards on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at the historic Regency Ballroom, marking the 175th anniversary of the Chamber and its legacy of driving economic growth, innovation, and community leadership.
The event, themed “Film Noir Elegance,” recognized the Bay Area’s most outstanding entrepreneurs, corporate citizens, and nonprofits who embody the spirit of innovation, inclusion, and resilience that define San Francisco’s business community.
Congratulations to all Award Winners and Nominees:
- Community Champion Award sponsored by Alaska Airlines and Bank of America
- Sustainability in Business Award sponsored by Recology
- Small Business of the Year Award
- Non-Profit of the Year Award sponsored by Kaiser Permanente
- Excellence in Business Award
Live entertainment and reception was held in the historic Gothic Lodge – featuring live music, cocktails, and culinary stations:
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Musical performance by Nick Rossi and Ensemble from the Top of the Mark and music historian
- Master of ceremony Franco Finn
- McCalls Catering & Events – Bring vision to life. Providing full buffet stations and passed hors d’oeuvres
- Pre-Prohibition Cocktail Stations and Open Bar by Levy Restaurant
- House of Far Niente Tasting – Pursuing excellence since 1885
- Kanosuke Distillery Tasting – Next Generation Japanese Whiskey from Kagoshima’s mellow coast
- 175th anniversary dessert by Collette Macaron – Revered San Francisco French macaron bakery
- Event Artist and Engraver Blanca Lewis Calligrapher – Legacy Ledger art in action
- Anniversary short film by talented cinematographer Ruben O’Malley
- Lighting design by Last Wave Production
- Floral design by Ampersand & Co – Flower shop and design studio
- Vintage furniture by One True Vintage & Abbey Rental Co
- Exquisite table linens by BBJ La Tavola
- SnapFiesta Vintage Spotlight Photography
- Photography by talented Drew Altizer
- Film Coverage and photography by Kasey Bruce Media
Thank you to our event sponsors: Recology, Alaska Airlines, Kaiser Permanente, Bank of America; as well as DoorDash, Gensler, KPMG, Waymo, and Wells Fargo. View all event sponsors here.
About the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Celebrating 175 years of business leadership, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is the City’s largest and most influential business network, representing hundreds of companies and nonprofits committed to driving a strong, inclusive economy for all San Franciscans.
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