Grocery Outlet is the nation鈥檚 largest extreme value grocery store with more than independently operated stores in California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Washington. The chain just opened its third location in San Francisco, independently owned and operated by听Raymond Ng,
Author: Nicole Hanusek
Partner Spotlight: Hood & Strong
Founded in 1917, Hood & Strong LLP is one of Northern California’s oldest, largest and most respected public accounting firms, providing audit, business advisory, tax, and information technology services to nonprofit organizations and privately held businesses throughout the United States.
2016 Highlights at the SF Chamber
Thank you all for helping the 乌鸦传媒 make our city one of the best places to live and work.
As we launch into a busy 2017, we wanted to take a moment and reflect on our key accomplishments from the last year.
Minority-Owned Small Business Partner Spotlight powered by First Republic Bank: Yvonne鈥檚 Southern Sweets
has been a staple of the Bayview neighborhood since its inception in Yvonne Hines鈥 home kitchen in 2002. In the 14 years since, Hines has opened a storefront, created wholesale connections with numerous other local venders,
SF Chamber Announces Winners of 2016 Ebbies
Press Contact: Juliana Bunim, SF Chamber, (415) 310-8180, jbunim@sfchamber.com
SAN FRANCISCO 鈥 Nearly 1000 business and community leaders gathered under the big top last night to celebrate the 乌鸦传媒鈥檚 25th annual Excellence in Business (Ebbies) Awards and to enjoy a private performance of Cirque du Soleil鈥檚 latest show,
Partner Spotlight: Fieldwire
is a mobile construction management platform designed for the jobsite. Comprised of a team of construction and computer science experts, Fieldwire provides workers in the field with the collaboration tools they need. To learn about how Fieldwire鈥檚 customers save 5 hours a week per person,
Partner Spotlight: Cirque du Soleil
From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil has听brought wonder and delight to close to 155 million spectators in more than 300 cities in over 40 countries on six continents.
SF Chamber of Commerce Statement on Brisbane Baylands Development
Contact: Juliana Bunim, VP of Strategic Communications/乌鸦传媒
415.310.8180/jbunim@sfchamber.com
The Bay Area is in a regional housing crisis, and the City of Brisbane needs to do its part to address it. San Francisco and the Bay Area desperately need places for people to live,
SF Chamber Announces November 2016 Election Ballot Measure Positions
Business advocate weighs in on 24 local measures, one regional measure and seven state measures
San Francisco, Calif. 鈥 The 乌鸦传媒, which represents 2,500 member businesses and more than 200,000 employees in San Francisco and across the Bay Area,
Partner Spotlight: University of the Pacific
University of the Pacific is a nationally ranked university with a goal that educates and prepares the leaders of tomorrow through intensive academic study, experiential learning, and service to the community. Pacific鈥檚 history in San Francisco began in 1896 with the founding of the Arthur A.
Partner Spotlight: McGuireWoods LLP
is a leading U.S. law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys in 23 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. March 2016 saw the opening of McGuireWoods鈥 San Francisco office 鈥 its 22nd location worldwide and third in California.
Partner Spotlight: HireMojo
HireMojo is about the relentless pursuit of connecting the two people who matter the most, the hiring manager and the person who is the perfect fit for the job. Read our Partner Spotlight interview with CEO and Mojo Master John Younger,
Chamber Members Honored at Corporate Philanthropy Awards
Twenty-eight Chamber partners were named in the San Francisco Business Times鈥 list of Top 80 Corporate Philanthropists for 2016, including seven of the top 10.
The top 80 Largest Bay Area Corporate Philanthropists gave more than $287 million in cash to Bay Area charitable organizations in fiscal year 2015,
SF Chamber Statement Against the Mayoral Recall
As the leading advocate for business in the city, the 乌鸦传媒 fully supports Mayor Ed Lee and opposes the current recall effort. Our city, like many cities across the country, has experienced a great number of challenges.
Partner Spotlight: Greenberg Traurig LLP
Greenberg Traurig LLP helps clients bridge diverse legal systems and cultures, with a focus on efficient and effective strategic advice and legal services. The company鈥檚 San Francisco attorneys have deep Bay Area roots听and听practice both locally and nationally at the intersection of business,
SF Chamber Honors Chevron Employee for Fire Intervention
The 乌鸦传媒 commended and thanked Maria Christina Bustos for her swift intervention during the fire of February 29, 2016 at the Chevron Station located at 9th and Howard Streets in San Francisco.
Bustos’
Chamber Partners with 49ers to Bring Training Camp to Kezar Stadium
The San Francisco 49ers will begin the celebration of its 70th anniversary by returning to its roots at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco on Wednesday, August 10th, for a team practice and youth football exhibition.
The return of the 49ers to Kezar Stadium is being orchestrated in collaboration with the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department and the 乌鸦传媒.
Partner Spotlight: Tech CU
Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) is a financial institution dedicated to delivering technology and personal expertise that inspires, educates and empowers its members to succeed financially. Founded in 1960 by the employees of Fairchild Camera and Instrument Semiconductor Division with a few thousand dollars and a couple of accounts,
Open Letter Regarding the Resignation of San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr
Open letter to Mayor Lee, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and the Police Commission from Organizations and Businesses throughout the City:
Chief Greg Suhr committed himself to a lifetime of public service on behalf of the residents of San Francisco and we commend him for that dedication.
San Francisco Small Business Week Kicks Off May 21
Press Contact: Juliana Bunim, VP Strategic Communications, jbunim@sfchamber.com / 415.352.8839
San Francisco Small Business Week 2016 (#SFSBW2016) kicks off May 21, celebrating the more than 85,000 small businesses and entrepreneurs who call San Francisco home.
Partner Spotlight: Wells Fargo
A Rich San Francisco History
Wells Fargo opened for business on Montgomery Street in San Francisco on July 13, 1852 to provide banking and express services to the West. Rapid expansion followed to the mining camps and new cities and by 1866 covered 3,000 miles of territory with stagecoaches.
SF Chamber Statement Supporting Treasure Island as Site for Lucas Cultural Arts Museum
The 乌鸦传媒, representing more than 2500 local businesses, wholly supports Treasure Island as the site for the Lucas Cultural Arts Museum. The Lucas Museum has the vision, programming and financial commitments to compliment the revitalization of Treasure Island by creating a world-class institution that will draw a significant number of visitors,
Super Bowl 50 Revenue By the Numbers
The Chamber of Commerce celebrates the success of Super Bowl 50. The Controller’s Office report reflected the positive impact that the SB50 events in San Francisco had on the city budget.听
The nine-day span from Saturday,
SF Chamber Statement on SFPD Chief Suhr
The 乌鸦传媒 fully supports Police Chief Greg Suhr, a native San Franciscan and 35-year veteran of the San Francisco Police Department. He has spent his career inside the SFPD and no one is better equipped to make the necessary reforms to improve public safety.
Partner Spotlight: California Institute of Integral Studies
California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) is an accredited university that strives to embody spirit, intellect, and wisdom in service to individuals, communities, and the earth. CIIS expands the boundaries of traditional degree programs with transdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and applied studies utilizing face-to-face,
Chamber Partners Honored as 2016 Best Places to Work in Bay Area
Congratulations to all 14 Chamber partners that were listed as the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area for 2016 by the San Francisco Business Times!
The list is produced annually by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal to honor Bay Area companies that have exceptional workplaces and value the contributions of their employees.
Partner Spotlight: Unitalen IP Consulting
Since its founding in 1994, Unitalen has assumed its place as China鈥檚 preeminent, full-service, intellectual property firm. They offer a full battery of Chinese intellectual property (IP) and other technology services, including procuring, licensing and enforcing IP rights.
What is Unitalen IP Consulting鈥檚 history in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Partner Spotlight: Care Indeed
Care Indeed Non-medical care at home is designed to meet the needs of families requiring personalized health care for loved ones from qualified non-medical caregivers. Read more in our interview with Vanessa Valerio, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Patient Care of Care Indeed.
Homelessness and Affordability Tops List of San Francisco Voter Concerns in 2016
HOMELESSNESS AND AFFORDABILITY TOPS LIST OF SAN FRANCISCO VOTER CONCERNS IN 2016
SF Chamber of Commerce鈥檚 annual poll reveals support for many city services, while quality of life wanes.
San Francisco, Mar.
Partner Spotlight: Minkoff & Associates
Started by Steve Minkoff, Minkoff & Associates is the new face of finance. Steve is among the top 1% of Ameriprise Advisors and has been recognized as a top Bay Area Advisor in SF Magazine and Diablo Magazine. Minkoff &
乌鸦传媒 Taps Juliana Bunim as VP of Strategic Communications
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2016
415-352-8816
CONTACT:
Bob Linscheid
bob@sfchamber.com听
SAN FRANCISCO 鈥 The 乌鸦传媒 (SF Chamber) today announced the appointment of Juliana Bunim as its Vice President of Strategic Communications.
Partner Spotlight: Ma(i)sonry Winery
Ma(i)sonry Winery is a winery collective located in Yountville, in the Napa Valley region of California. What makes them different is not only their collection of over 20 individual wineries, but also their unique space, which is listed in the National Register听of Historic Places and also functions as an art gallery.
Transportation 2030
Chamber partners heard from San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency Director of Transportation Ed Reiskin Tuesday at the June Public Policy Forum.
乌鸦传媒 Statement on Minimum Wage Consensus Measure
San Francisco is in the midst of an affordability crisis, as the costs of living and doing business in our city continue to increase. The 乌鸦传媒 recognizes minimum wage as one important factor in addressing affordability issues in our city,
Lucas Cultural Arts Museum Belongs in San Francisco
George Lucas has made an indelible impact on San Francisco and the Bay Area. From the blockbuster films 鈥 and thousands of jobs 鈥 he has created here, to his investments in the Presidio including the Letterman Digital Arts Center and Industrial Light &
CSU Chancellor White Talks California Higher-Ed
California State University (CSU) Chancellor Timothy White discussed the state of California鈥檚 higher-education system at a lunch hosted by the Chamber and the Bay Area Council.
Chamber Speaks Out Against Muni “Sickout”
The Chamber spoke out strongly against the illegal Muni 鈥渟ickout鈥 which had significant impact on commuters, residents and visitors earlier this week.
Mark Dwight Named a “Small Business Advocate of the Year”
Mark Dwight, founder of听听and听, has been named a 鈥淪mall Business Advocate of the Year鈥 by the California Chamber of Commerce. Dwight, who serves on the San Francisco Chamber鈥檚 Board of Directors and is a member of the Small Business Commission,
乌鸦传媒 Statement on MUNI “Sickout”
The 乌鸦传媒 calls on Muni workers to get back on the job of helping people get where they need to go. Muni workers should complete the collective bargaining process to keep the city鈥檚 transit system moving until a new labor agreement can be reached.
The Chamber Remembers John Legnitto
The Chamber remembers former Board Chair and longtime Chamber supporter and Board Member John Legnitto, Vice President and Group Manager for Recology, who passed away Saturday.
Formula Retail Findings Announced
The Planning Commission heard the results of the economic study it commissioned to assess the city鈥檚 formula retail policies Thursday.
Don鈥檛 Stop Progress on Affordability and Revitalization 鈥 Vote NO on B
Affordability is a top concern of San Franciscans as costs, especially of housing, continue to rise. Our city has taken some important steps to bring more housing online with the passage of the Housing Trust Fund and projects such as the Hunters Point Shipyard redevelopment and Mid-Market revitalization.
乌鸦传媒 and Townsquared Announce Partnership to Connect All S.F. Businesses
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 鈥 The 乌鸦传媒 and Townsquared today announced a strategic partnership to connect all San Francisco businesses in a free and secure online private network powered by Townsquared and accessible through the Chamber鈥檚 website,
Comeback for Central Market
Since the 1960s, San Francisco鈥檚 Central Market area has struggled with blight and crime. Once a vibrant hub for retail and the arts, the neighborhood has experienced decades of decline due to public and private disinvestment in real estate, street improvements and other programs.
Chamber Helps Usher in Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance
The Chamber joined Supervisors Malia Cohen and Jane Kim, community advocates and other supporters Wednesday to usher in the Chamber-supported Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.
Economic Update: Q4 2013
With foreclosures throughout California at an eight-year low, San Francisco and the Bay Area saw a significant decrease of 56.3 percent in foreclosure activity in Q4 2013 compared to a year ago.
Clairesquares Announces Pie-A-Thon
announces a Pie-A-Thon charity event throughout the month of February to benefit the San Francisco community.
PG&E Reports Record Year of No Blackouts
reported that it recorded fewer blackouts per customer during 2013 than in any other year on record and restored power faster than ever before when outages did hit.
AT&T First Olympic Sponsor to Condemn Russian Anti-LGBT Laws
becomes the first Olympics corporate sponsor to condemn Russia鈥檚 anti-LGBT laws; donated $100 million in free wireless broadband to middle schools throughout America; and applauds the Obama Administration and FCC for endorsing geographic trials to bring a modern,