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January 15, 2016
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SAN FRANCISCO 鈥� The 乌鸦传媒 (SF Chamber) today announced the appointment of Juliana Bunim as its Vice President of Strategic Communications.
Vision of Gold: Super Bowl 50 and the Bay Area
This past Sunday, football teams across the nation hit the field in the NFL鈥檚 final week of regular season play. The stakes were high as, by the end of the day, it was determined which 12 teams qualified for the playoffs and,
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,
Comcast and NBCUniversal Sign 49ers Deal
and have signed a 10-year agreement with the and Stadium to develop what will be 鈥渙ne of the most technologically advanced stadiums in sports.鈥�
Hilton SF Gets Makeover
The , the largest hotel in the city, gets a $25 million makeover.
The Exploratorium Holds Annual Fundraiser
holds its fourth annual 鈥淪cience of Cocktails鈥� fundraising event.
Southwest Goes International
announces it will begin flying to international destinations beginning July 1, 2014.
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.
Workforce Housing Experts to Headline CityBeat Breakfast
An esteemed panel of workforce housing experts and advocates will join former Mayor Willie Brown in headlining the Chamber鈥檚 2014 CityBeat Breakfast on Tuesday, February 18 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.
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,
Managing Success in 2014
As the New Year begins, San Francisco is poised for another year of economic success. Unemployment is holding steady at 5.2 percent, tax revenues supporting the General Fund are at record levels, and the urban life in our city continues to attract residents and visitors.