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Introducing EventFlash – The Chamber hosts more than 250 events and programs each year for our members and the public to connect, gain skills and stay abreast of key business and policy issues. On Monday, we are proud to introduce EventFlash, a new weekly listing of these and other key business events and happening in and around San Francisco. Members will automatically receive the newsletter beginning Feb 27, and are invited to submit your organization’s business events for publication. Not-Yet-Members, click here to subscribe. Look for EventFlash in your email inbox and contact Gwen Oldham at goldham@sfchamber.com or 415.352.8839 with questions or comments.
Business Tax Reform Update – Efforts are underway at City Hall to explore potential alternatives to the city’s payroll tax, which has been under scrutiny for a city seeking to attract and grow jobs. Discussions with various industry sectors are now being coordinated by the City Controller to solicit feedback. The Chamber is actively working with Mayor Ed Lee, Board President David Chiu, the City Controller and others to advise the city on potential reforms and keep members informed of any proposed policy alternatives. To share your opinion or participate in Chamber-supported dialogue about business tax reform, contact Jim Lazarus at jlazarus@sfchamber.com or 415.352.8810.
Don’t Miss the 2012 CityBeat Breakfast – A limited number of tickets are still available for the 2012 CityBeat Breakfast Tues Feb 28 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Don’t miss the chance to network at the Chamber’s largest event of the year and hear from Mayor Ed Lee, JPMorgan Chase & Co Managing Director & Senior Economist James Glassman and a panel of technology-industry visionaries: Ron Conway, SV Angel LLC Special Adviser and Founder/Chairman of sf.citi; George Hu, Chief Operating Officer of Salesforce.com; and Sarah Lacy, Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Pando Daily. CityBeat 2012 is made possible through the generous support of JPMorgan Chase & Co, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, AT&T, California Pacific Medical Center, Dignity Health, Kaiser Permanente, Marcum and other supporters. Read more and register by Fri Feb 24.
This Week in Public Policy – The San Francisco Department of Elections certified a ballot measure for the June Primary Election that would limit the number of private events and prioritize funding for maintenance at Coit Tower. A Board of Supervisors committee voted 2-1 to move the America’s Cup deal to a full board vote next Tuesday. The San Francisco Port Commission adopted a new "zero waste policy" for events with an expected turnout of at least 5,000 people. A new state agreement will require mobile app makers to post clear privacy policies for their applications. The House or Representatives Natural Resources Committee approved HR1837, which would upend the state’s system of water rights and extract water from Northern California cities to send to farmers in the valley. Congress approved legislation renewing a payroll tax cut for 160 million workers. President Obama proposed a major overhaul of the nation’s corporate tax code.
Members Making News – The America’s Cup revealed the race course for the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco. Building operations consulting firm BuildingWise, LLC opened a second California location at 50 California Street. The San Francisco Business Times profiles Chamber member and University of California, San Francisco Chancellor Susan Desmond-Hellmann. A tribute concert was held Sunday for the late Chamber Board Emeritus and Bay Area philanthropist Warren Hellman. Click here to submit your company’s news.
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SFMTA Budget Town Hall Meetings
March 3 - 21
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency is considering service cuts, fare increases, parking fine increases, expanded parking meter operations and other proposals to close its projected $19.6 million deficit. The agency will convene a series of town-hall-style meetings to discuss its Fiscal Year 2013 and 2014 budget and hear from the public on proposed alternatives. Click here for the meeting schedule. Comments can be submitted electronically to sfmtabudget@sfmta.com or by calling 311 or TTY 415.701.2323. Read more.
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Support the America’s Cup
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors will vote on Tues Feb 28 whether or not to move forward with the 34th America’s Cup in San Francisco. As the third largest sporting competition in the world, the America’s Cup is estimated to generate over $1 billion in economic activity while making important investments in our city’s waterfront infrastructure. Take action today and urge the Board of Supervisors to all allow the America’s Cup to move forward in San Francisco. Take Action Now!
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