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September 06, 2012
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| Introducing More Ways to Save – The Chamber is proud to introduce new exclusive offers on essential business products and services for all SF Chamber member businesses and their employees. New offers include: discounted international shipping from DHL Express; discounted sales and marketing software from Infusionsoft; a discounted subscription to leading business training provider Learn iT!; discounts on prescription medications through Nationwide Free Drugcard; and fleet pricing on all cars at San Francisco Honda. Members can also take advantage of popular ongoing offers from Office Depot and Employers Group. “When combined, the Chamber’s member-only discounts can save a business thousands of dollars a year on necessary expenses,” said Chamber Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Leslie Milloy. “We encourage all members to take advantage of these benefits, which can literally help your membership pay for itself.” Read more and start saving today! |
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More Taxis Coming to S.F. – The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) has approved a Chamber-supported plan to bring 150 to 200 new cabs to the city’s streets, increasing the number of city taxis by 13 percent. “Since 2007, we’ve been screaming for more taxicabs at my company,” said Chamber member John Lazar, president of Luxor Cab. “We haven’t been able to come close to addressing our demand.” The Chamber urged the SFMTA to authorize the new medallions to meet unmet demand resulting from the city's growing population and tourism industry. New operating permits will soon start becoming available to cab companies meeting specific performance measures and will last up to three years. Each new permit will cost $1,900 a month, generating $4.6 million in new annual revenue for the city. Read more.
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| New 401(k) Fee Disclosure Rules Explained – Chamber members learned about the new 401(k) fee disclosure rules from MassMutual Retirement Services Northern California Managing Director Molly Knapp Wednesday at the September Small Business Issues Forum. “It is crucial to take the time to ensure both you and your plan are in compliance with the new DOL fee disclosures on both the plan and participant level now that the requirements are active for both levels,” Knapp stressed. The next Small Business Issues Forum is Wednesday, October 3rd on Cyber Security for Small Business. Read more and register. |
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| Chamber Welcomes Dee Dee Workman – San Francisco public affairs strategist Dee Dee Workman will be supporting the Chamber’s public policy activities under the leadership of Jim Lazarus, the Chamber’s Senior Vice President of Public Policy. Dee Dee brings nearly 25 years of policy experience working as president of Workman Associates San Francisco and previously serving as the Executive Director for San Francisco Beautiful. Members can contact Dee Dee at 415.352.8851 or dworkman@sfchamber.com. |
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| Now Recruiting California Connections 2013 – Applications are now being considered for California Connections, a first-of-its-kind statewide, issues-based leadership program developed with input from the SF Chamber. Designed for emerging leaders across California, the program’s fellows engage with regional and statewide leaders on cross-cutting themes of innovation on job creation, science and technology and social services. The application deadline is Monday, Sept. 10, 2012. For more information, contact April Tam at atam@lachamber.com or 213.580.7526. Apply Now! |
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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| MEMBER MAKING NEWS |
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| The California Restaurant Association (CRA) inducted Chamber Board Member Mariann Costello, Vice President of Scoma’s Restaurant, as the CRA Chairwoman of the Board. Gap Inc. will open its first physical Piperlime store in New York. San Francisco State University has started the design of a 112,000-square-foot student recreation wellness center on Winston Drive (west of Stonestown Galleria Mall) that is expected to be completed in 2016. The University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine was named the Top Rated Medical School by Hispanic Business Media Inc. Click here to submit your company's news. |
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| THIS WEEK IN PUBLIC POLICY |
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| The San Francisco Board of Supervisors refused to overturn their vote approving the Chamber-supported 8 Washington project, forcing a citywide voter referendum on the November 2013 ballot. The Board also voted to eliminate a section of the police code requiring owners of antique stores and pawnshops to provide transaction records of their consumers and gave preliminary approval to legislation streamlining the permitting process for developers to install non-potable water reuse systems in large buildings. Mayor Ed Lee greenlighted a plan to mandate treatment for chronic inebriates who are costing the city millions in hospitals, courts and jail costs. A Superior Court Judge ruled that the wording, approved for Prop. F (the Drain Hetch Heathy measure) by the city’s Ballot Simplification Committee, was not prejudicial and should be allowed to stand. The California legislature approved the Governor’s pension reform proposal and passed Chamber-supported ADA reform bill SB 1186. The Legislature voted against a bill that would have required all corporations to base their tax on in-state sales only. |
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COMING UP AT THE CHAMBER...
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September 11, 12 – 1 pm [Chamber Boardroom] |
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Moscone Center Expansion Project |
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Join San Francisco Travel President & CEO Joe D'Alessandro for an informative presentation on the city’s tourism industry and the $56 million Moscone Center expansion project. Light lunch provided by Safeway. Read more and register. |
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September 11, 6 – 8 pm [Union Bank] |
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Business After Hours |
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Join the San Francisco Chamber and GGBA (Golden Gate Business Association) for a special networking event at Union Bank. Save the date to enjoy appetizers, wine and live music while making connections with members of both organizations. Hosted by Union Bank. Read more and register. |
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September 12, 8:30 – 10 am [Chamber Boardroom] |
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Promote Your Business Online with Google |
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Join Jennifer King, manager of Google's Small and Medium Business team, for an informative presentation on how a small business can use the web to succeed. The presentation will cover online marketing tools like Google AdWords and Google+. Learn how to focus your marketing efforts and budget for your target audience at the September Small Business Program. Read more and register. |
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