Dear Board of Directors and Members, As we prepare to close out 2024 and look ahead to the new year, I want to reflect on the incredible progress we’ve made together and set the stage for an extraordinary 2025, |
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San Francisco Public Safety Panel: A Focus on Downtown | December 5
December 5 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Yes SF Headquarters – 220 Montgomery Street
Join us on Thursday,
Excellence in Business Awards 2024 Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 23, 2024
Media Contact: Daniel Herzstein, SF Chamber of Commerce, 415-305-8478
***PRESS RELEASE***
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November 2024 Voter Guide + Election Recap | November 7
Excellence in Business Awards: Prism of Excellence
Tuesday, October 22 | 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Spark Conference: Ignite Your Power to Lead | October 9
Wednesday, October 9 | 3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Join us for Spark Conference: Ignite Your Power to Lead on October 9 at the at Salesforce Tower.
Cambodia Investment Opportunities Roundtable | September 23
Monday, September 23 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | FREE
Cambodia Investment Opportunities Roundtable and SeminarÌýled by Excellency Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol,
Yes SF Expands Support for Sustainable Innovators with Grand Opening of Downtown Community Hub and Announcement of Second Sustainability Challenge
For Immediate Release: September 12, 2024
Media Contact: Emily Abraham, SF Chamber of Commerce, 916-294-5029
***PRESS RELEASE***
Yes SF Expands Support for Sustainable Innovators with Grand Opening of Downtown Community Hub and Announcement of Second Sustainability Challenge
Yes SF Headquarters officially opened to the public on September 12;
Yes SF Headquarters Grand Opening | September 12
September 12 | 11:00 am – 7:00 pm | 220 Montgomery Street
The Job Forum Celebrates 72nd Anniversary
Robert Ronald, an immigrant to the USA Ìýwho became a successful citizen and business leader, started The Job Forum as a civic good. He wanted to help those starting careers or businesses,
City Hall Check-In with Assessor-Recorder JoaquÃn Torres | July 24
Wednesday, July 24 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | FREE
Join the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ andÌý,
EverCharge Unveils New EV Chargers Near Oracle Park in San Francisco
For Immediate Release: June 26, 2024
***PRESS RELEASE***
EverCharge Unveils New EV Chargers Near Oracle Park in San Francisco
The EV chargers at 153 Townsend St.
[NEW] The Morning Buzz: Community Platform Event | October 31
Thursday, October 31 | 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | FREE
The Morning Buzz, at its heart,
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Member Survey
SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER SURVEY
Make Your Voice Heard
San Francisco Business Leaders,
Your input is invaluable for shaping our initiatives and better serving the local business community.
SF Chamber First to Utilize Downtown Flexible Zoning Legislation for Urban Sustainability Initiative, Yes SF
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ is First to Utilize Downtown Flexible Zoning Legislation for Urban Sustainability Initiative, Yes SF
For Immediate Release: April 24, 2024
Media Contact: Emily Abraham, SF Chamber of Commerce,
CityBeat 2024: San Francisco’s Heartbeat Press Release
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,
2024 CityBeat Poll Results presented by United Airlines
CityBeat 2024 Poll Results presented by
Revealing San Francisco Voter attitudes and opinions on issues including quality of life, housing and affordability, transportation, education, crime, city services, and more.
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FOR ANY QUESTIONS,
March 2024 Voter Guide + Election Recap
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.
ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ & APEC Innovation Zone at City Hall

SAN FRANCISCO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
& THE APEC INNOVATION ZONE AT CITY HALL
During the week of APEC, the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½,
Partner Spotlight: Alaska Airlines Shares Sustainability Strides
How long has Alaska Airlines been serving the San Francisco market?
is proud to have served the San Francisco market since 1979. Ìý
Excellence in Business Awards: Sounds of the City | Oct. 19, 2023
October 24, 2023
Media Contact: Daniel Herzstein | (415) 305-8478 | dherzstein@sfchamber.com
For Immediate Release
Excellence in Business Awards 2023: Sounds of the City
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 in San Francisco | Nov. 11 – 17
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
The ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Announces the 6th Annual WELL ConferenceÌý
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 DonationÌý
Maui Relief Effort Coordinated by:
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Donations go to
Shoutouts and calls for donations being made today from concerts in Union Square and “Outside Landsâ€
“As Californians,
A Statement from The ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Board of Directors
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“The ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Board of Directors supports a return to in-person work for three, four, or five days a week for the vast majority of companies. Ìý
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
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
ÌýCOALITION 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 ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ for a Sustainability in Business Forum on the San Francisco Climate Action Plan. The Ìý(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
has been a powerhouse regional bank for over 160 years, with a very strong presence throughout the Midwest and Southeastern United States. ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ 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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November 2022 Voter Guide + Election Recap
Special guests , Principal atÌý,
Excellence in Business Awards 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Hundreds of business and community leaders gathered last night to celebrate the ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½â€™s annual Excellence in Business (Ebbies) Awards.
Robert Ronald, Longtime Bay Area Citizen and Holocaust Survivor, Honored for Bay Area Job Forum Program
TheÌýÌýhas been created to honor Robert Ronald, the founder ofÌý,
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 ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ Releases Dignity Health Citybeat Poll Results
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Today, The ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ 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, CAÌý– 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 ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½ 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
Ìýis 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,