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August 9, 2012
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| Public Power Packs a Punch – San Francisco’s public power program will cost the city $19.5 million and ratepayers a 77 percent premium over current rates according to a new report released by the City Controller. “At a time of continued economic recovery, the city’s proposed contract for clean power will have negative effects on city agencies, business and residential ratepayers, while falling short of its guarantee to deliver 100 percent renewable energy,” said Chamber President & CEO Steve Falk. According to the report, the program will divert electric payments from the local economy, reduce consumer spending and result in job losses – amounting to a total economic loss of $8 million per year. The Chamber will continue to keep members updated on the program, which will automatically enroll all residential customers, unless they opt-out during the enrollment window. Read more. View the Report. |
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| Planning for Economic Growth – The Chamber and the San Francisco Center for Economic Development (SFCED) recently got an update on the city’s economic development strategy mandated by voters in 2004 with the passage of Chamber-supported Proposition I. San Francisco’s Chief Economist Ted Egan met with members to discuss the city’s economy, workforce and demography and how they impact San Francisco's growth horizon. “San Francisco’s slow rate of employment growth, in a region where job growth has been healthy, suggests that city-specific factors inhibit job creation here,” reports Egan in the office’s Phase I Findings. The Chamber and the SFCED continue to support the city's efforts to update San Francisco's economic plan and develop strategies for future growth. Read more. |
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| Bringing the Gay Games to S.F. in 2022 – The Chamber is proud to support the bid to return the Gay Games to San Francisco in 2022. Originally started in San Francisco in 1982, the Gay Games has become the world's largest sporting and cultural event organized by and specifically for LGBT athletes, artists, musicians, and others. If secured for San Francisco, the event is expected to attract more than 20,000 athletes and supporters, delivering a significant economic boost to the city. “2022 will represent the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Gay Games and would provide a perfect opportunity to return the games to their ‘home’ of San Francisco,” said Ken Craig, President of the 2022 GG-XI San Francisco Exploratory Committee. Read more. |
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| Get More Leads through SFChamber.com – Chamber members can increase leads generated for your business on SFChamber.com by 75 percent through exclusive advertising opportunities now available on the Chamber’s website. The Chamber, in partnership with Weblink International, is now scheduling appointments August 27-31 for members to learn more and take advantage of the exclusive online marketing opportunities available through your Chamber membership. Click here to request an appointment or contact Londell Kelsaw at londell.kelsaw@weblinkinternational.com or 877.231.4970 ext 215. |
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| Join the Great Race for Clean Air – Join employers across the Bay Area in participating in the Great Race for Clean Air, a friendly business competition encouraging employees to use alternatives such as transit, carpooling, and bicycling rather than driving alone to work. All participating employees are eligible for weekly prize drawings for gift cards from local merchants. Every participating employer receives a certificate of participation and winning organizations will be recognized at a local Board of Supervisors meeting. Last year 1,589 employees from 190 companies saved approximately 435 tons of CO2. Read more and register today! |
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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| MEMBER MAKING NEWS |
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Leading San Francisco brand design agency Philippe Becker is joining forces with Sterling Brands, a leading brand consultancy headquartered in New York. “Our agencies share a singular passion for creating and designing the best consumer brands in the world,” said the agency's co-founder Philippe Becker. “We believe our complimentary expertise will allow us to do just that.” The San Francisco Giants has been selected by the America’s Cup Event Authority as the official spectator experience partner for America’s Cup events in San Francisco, assisting in the promotion and ticketing of all sanctioned public viewing locations beginning with the America’s Cup World Series events August 21-26. The University of California, San Francisco Medical Center and Dignity Health signed a memorandum of understanding to create an integrated health-care system that links the academic medical center with St. Mary’s and Saint Francis hospitals. Click here to submit your company's news. |
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| THIS WEEK IN PUBLIC POLICY |
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The Board of Supervisors is in recess until August 31. Mayor Ed Lee dropped plans for a stop-and-frisk policy and announced a new anti-violence strategy for the city. North Beach opponents to the Central Subway expansion filed a lawsuit to block construction of the project. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) will increase the cost of taxi medallions and collect a transfer fee to generate $14 million in two years. The agency also released a new policy document clarifying its on-street parking management strategies. California Senator Kevin de León proposed legislation to ban state contracts with out-of-state firms that use a method of calculating taxes that accounts for property and payroll, rather than one based solely on a firm's sales in California.
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COMING UP AT THE CHAMBER...
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August 16, 5:30 – 7:30 pm [Arthur Beren Shoes] |
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Business After Hours |
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Join the Chamber for an evening of networking at Arthur Beren Shoes, the standard-bearer of classic contemporary footwear worldwide. Enjoy the beautiful Union Square retail space, food and drinks while networking and making new connections with Bay Area business professionals. Read more and register.
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August 28, 12 – 1 pm [Chamber Boardroom]
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San Francisco Police Department
Chief of Police Gregory P. Suhr |
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Join San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) Chief of Police Gregory P. Suhr for a discussion about the city’s policing activities and business partnerships to ensure safety in San Francisco. Light lunch provided by Safeway. Read more and register. |
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