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Bain & Company "Change Leader" Ebbies Finalists Maria Ayerdi-Kaplan and Kimberly Marcelis with Peter Hultman and Nils Behnke of Bain & Company at the 2011 finalist’s reception.
Chamber Congratulates Community Champion, Toasts Ebbies Finalists – The Chamber is proud to announce the winner of the inaugural Excellence in Business (Ebbies) Chamber Community Champion Award: Bi-Rite Market and Bi-Rite Creamery. “Spending 70 percent of their purchasing dollars with local small businesses, Bi-Rite is making a real contribution to the city’s economy and vitality,” said Chamber Small Business Advisory Council Co-chair Eric Steckel. On Tuesday, the Chamber toasted Ebbies finalists at a special reception previewing the 15 companies and three “Change Leaders” nominated for the 2011 Ebbies. Award winners will be announced at the 2011 Ebbies Awards Gala November 10 at the Nob Hill Masonic Center. Read more and register.
Special Hearing on Healthy San Francisco Legislation – The Board of Supervisors Government Audit and Oversight Committee will host a special hearing on Fri., Sept 30 at City Hall (Room 263) to address Chamber-opposed legislation from Supervisor David Campos that will change the way employers administer Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) to comply with the city’s health care mandate. By prohibiting employers from accessing unused funds at the end of the year, the legislation will add an additional $50 million hit to local businesses already struggling with the city’s high costs of doing business. “This legislation needlessly ties up millions of dollars that could otherwise be used for job creation,” said Chamber President & CEO Steve Falk. Learn more about the pending legislation on a Q&A Conference Call Fri. Sept. 30 at 10 am. Read why the San Francisco Chronicle opposes the Campos amendment. Take Action and send a letter to your Supervisor.
America’s Cup Business Portal – The America’s Cup Event Authority is launching a web-based business portal that will serve as a one-stop shop for local small businesses to compete for America’s Cup contracting opportunities. “The Chamber applauds the Event Authority’s business outreach initiative, which will help ensure that local businesses benefit from the $1.2 billion in economic impacts generated by the America’s Cup,” said Chamber Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Milloy. The Chamber will host a Business Engagement Forum Thurs. Oct. 13 for members to learn more about how to market your business to the Event Authority and its America’s Cup affiliates. Read more and register.
Pro Hockey Returns to San Francisco – The Chamber welcomes “The Bulls” to San Francisco – the 21st team in the premiere AA hockey league and the first pro hockey team in the city in 15 years. The San Francisco Bulls will call the Cow Palace home and kick-off at the start of the 2012-2013 season. "We are so proud to provide professional hockey to the San Francisco Bay Area,” said Bulls president, general manager and head coach Pat Curcio. “The on ice product will be very entertaining and the Cow Palace is the perfect venue for our team.” The Bulls will host a special event for Chamber members in October. Stay tuned for details! Read more.
Members Making News – The San Francisco 49ers unveiled a preview center to showcase its new stadium to current suite holders, investors and season ticket holders. The center includes a model stadium, interactive transportation map, touch screen with interior views and a to-scale 16-seat luxury box. Squaw Valley USA is joining operations with neighboring Alpine Meadows to make the largest ski resort in the nation with more than 6,000 skiable acres. Click here to submit your company news.
This Week in Public Policy – The Board of Supervisors extended the city’s film rebate program to include documentaries and reality TV shows. The Board also introduced legislation to create a Sentencing Commission to discuss the issues surrounding the state’s realignment process. Supervisor Eric Mar introduced legislation that would prohibit the sale of alcohol at new self-checkout kiosks in the city. Gov. Brown signed into law AB155, a compromise bill that requires online only retailers like Amazon to collect sales taxes, but not for at least a year as they try to persuade Congress for a national solution. The Gov. also signed Chamber-supported AB664, which allows the city to create a special waterfront district to help the city finance infrastructure improvements for the America’s Cup.
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Business After Hours
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The Chamber is proud to announce the winners of the September Business After Hours Raffle: Barbra Calma, HSM Realty Finance Management; Nathaniel Hawkes, Bridges From School to Work; and Steven Bealey, Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. More than 100 people attended Thursday’s Business After Hours at the Sports Basement. This month’s raffle prizes include: Brunch for two at the Top of the Mark; Two tickets to a Beach Blanket Babylon show; and a Southwest Airlines voucher. Contact Nadia Chan at nchan@sfchamber.com or 415.352.8803.
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