The Chamber applauds Supervisors Mark Farrell, Carmen Chu, Sean Elsbernd, Jane Kim and Scott Wiener who receive the highest scores on the Chamber’s Mid-Year Paychecks & Pink Slips Scorecard.

S.F. Supervisors Keep Focus on Jobs and Economy – San Francisco’s elected leaders are keeping the focus on jobs and the economy, according to the Chamber’s Mid-Year Paychecks & Pink Slips Scorecard released today.  Overall, the Board of Supervisors voted in favor of job and economic issues 80 percent of the time, down only two percentage points since 2011. “While the Chamber is encouraged by the Board’s recent actions, several major issues, such as business tax reform and the California Pacific Medical Center rebuild, will soon come before the Board for a vote,” said Chamber President & CEO Steve Falk. “We applaud Supervisors Mark Farrell, Carmen Chu, Sean Elsbernd, Jane Kim and Scott Wiener who received the highest scores and we encourage the full board to keep its focus on jobs and the city’s economy.” View the Scorecard. Read more.

Chamber Discusses Cyber Security with top U.S. Official – U.S. Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Policy, David Heyman, recently met with Chamber members to discuss the Department’s work in the cyber area including the international dimensions of cyber security.  “One thing we have to do as a nation is build a culture of good cyber hygiene  –  one that enables market forces to lead to greater cyber security,” said Heyman. The group also discussed how safeguarding cyber space will impact businesses on the local level. Read more. Contact Lydia Hernried at lhernried@sfchamber.com or 415.352.8841.

New Bay Area Patent Office – U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will open one of four new satellite bureaus in the Bay Area, making it easier and less expensive for local inventors to go through the patent application process. The Chamber recently advocated for the new office during CityTrip Washington, D.C. and has long joined with regional business groups to support the effort. “The Bay Area accounts for 12 percent of all patents registered nationwide,” said Chamber President & CEO Steve Falk. “This new patent office will give boost to the economy and help bring more investment and jobs to California.” Read more.

Nomination Deadline Coming Soon for 2012 Ebbies Awards – The nomination deadline for the 2012 Excellence in Business Awards (Ebbies) is Tuesday, July 10. This year’s competition and awards gala will recognize businesses and entrepreneurs with the following awards: United Airlines Excellence in Business Award; Pacific Gas and Electric Company Small Business Award; Kaiser Permanent Economic Development Award; Degenkolb Engineeres, Gensler & Hathaway Dinwiddie Building San Francisco Award; Recology & Wells Fargo Emerging Growth Award; Bain & Co. Change Leader Award and the Innovation through Technology Award. Self nominations are encouraged. Read more and download a nomination kit today!
 

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Chamber Board Member and San Francisco Unified School District Superintendent Carlos Garcia retired last week, ending his 37-year career in public education.  “Ending my career here at SFUSD for me is a dream come true,” said Garcia. “It’s been the best job of my life.” Richard Carranza will serve as the district’s new Superintendent. Dignity Health, the nation's fifth-largest hospital system, signed a definitive agreement to buy U.S. HealthWorks, a chain of occupational medicine and urgent care centers. Pacific Gas and Electric Company submitted a notice of its intent to file a 2014 General Rate Case (GRC), which will request funding for additional infrastructure investments and improved operations to achieve significant gains in the safety and reliability of its electric generation, and electric and gas distribution services, during the years 2014-2016. The investments will also generate new jobs and improve the competitiveness of businesses in the company’s service area. Click here to submit your company's news.