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October 25, 2012
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Chamber President & CEO Steve Falk (left) and Chamber Board Chair and Dignity Health Vice President/External & Government Relations Wade Rose (center) congratulate Giants Manager Bruce Bochy (right) on winning the pennant. Go Giants! |
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| Giants Pride Week – San Francisco businesses are encouraged to show Giants pride at their place of business as part of “San Francisco Giants Pride Week,” declared by Mayor Ed Lee in collaboration with the Chamber and other groups after the Giants clinched the National League Championship title Monday. Participating businesses can show their civic pride through special product offerings, storefront displays, employee attire and other creative acts. The Chamber will provide updates and broadcast Game Two of the World Series at the 2012 Excellence in Business Awards tonight at 5 pm at the Westin St. Francis. The Chamber has also entered into a friendly wager with the Detriot Regional Chamber of Commerce. The chamber of the losing city will send locally-celebrated delicacies to the chamber in the winning city. Read more. |
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| Pro Hockey Returns to S.F. – The San Francisco Bulls opened up their inaugural season in front of more than 8,000 fans at the Cow Palace earlier this month, bringing professional hockey back to San Francisco for the first time in 15 years. The start of the season also unveils nearly $2 million in renovations to the Cow Palace including an 11,000-pound “Cube” scoreboard, a new exterior ice system and a beer garden behind the home net. "We are so proud to bring professional hockey back to the San Francisco Bay Area,” said Bulls president, general manager and head coach Pat Curcio. “We always believed that if we provided quality hockey at an affordable price, knowing the appetite for hockey in San Francisco and playing in this iconic venue, fans would show up and create a culture we could all be proud of.” The next home game is Nov. 9 vs. Stockton. Read more. View the 2012-2013 Schedule. |
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| Yellow Pages Ban Suspended – San Francisco Board of Supervisors President David Chiu introduced legislation to suspend the Chamber-opposed ban on the Yellow Pages following a federal court ruling last week striking down a much weaker ban recently challenged in Seattle. The Chamber continues to favor an opt-out approach to reducing the delivery of unwanted phone books and supports the industry’s website www.yellowpagesoptout.com. “The Yellow Pages are a vital connection between local small businesses and prospective customers,” said Chamber President & CEO Steve Falk. “The Chamber urges Supervisor Chiu to develop an alternative that will not harm local small businesses, infringe on business’ first amendment rights or waste valuable tax-payer dollars with further appellate action.” Read more. |
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| Chamber Joins Labor in Supporting Prop 39 – The Chamber joins the California Labor Federation, clean economy businesses and a broad coalition of supporters in rallying for Prop 39 (the California Clean Energy Jobs Act). “California-based companies deserve to be on equal footing with their out-of-state competitors,” said Chamber Senior Vice President of Public Policy Jim Lazarus. Chamber supported Prop 39 will close a tax loophole for multi-state businesses to recover $1 billion in lost revenues annually, while helping to create jobs, spur energy efficiency, fund education and reduce the deficit. Read more. Click here to download the Chamber’s complete voting guide and take it to the polls Nov. 6. |
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| SBAC Puts Focus on Parkmerced – The Chamber’s Small Business Advisory Council (SBAC) met Tuesday with Chamber Board member Bert Polacci, Director/Community Outreach & Government Relations, Parkmerced. The group discussed the $7 billion Chamber-supported project that will transform the 1940s-era development into a vibrant community with 8,900 living spaces, new transit, retail, and office space – while creating 35,000 construction jobs and significant revenue for the city’s General Fund. The group also discussed local small business concerns such as the state of the local economy and involvement in the America’s Cup. To join the SBAC, contact Lydia Hernried at lhernried@sfchamber.com or 415.352.8841. |
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| Last Chance to Profile your Business in the Chamber’s 2013 Directory – Members are invited to make your business stand out all year long in the Chamber’s 2013 Member Directory & Resource Guide by purchasing an enhanced business listing. Next year’s edition includes four possible business listing enhancements to help get your name out in front and reach new customers. Click here for information and reserve your enhanced listing by Oct. 31. Contact Tommy Stroup at 408.858.5418. |
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
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| MEMBERS MAKING NEWS |
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| The Hearst Corporation celebrated its 125th anniversary. Betts Recruiting celebrated its third anniversary. 2011 Ebbies Innovation through Technology Award winner Square Inc. unveiled plans to grow to nearly 1,000 employees by the end of next year and will relocate its corporate headquarters to 1455 Market Street. “We’re grateful for San Francisco’s commitment to technology, and we’re thrilled the city will remain our home,” said Square Co-Founder and CEO Jack Dorsey. “Square businesses have already facilitated more than $300 million in commerce in San Francisco, and there’s so much more we can do to make a difference in the city and around the world.” Click here to submit your company's news. |
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| THIS WEEK IN PUBLIC POLICY |
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| The Planning Commission gave final approval to the Chamber-supported Transbay Tower, a key piece of the Transit Center District Plan that will redevelop the area around the new Transbay Transit Center in South of Market. Mayor Ed Lee and Supervisor Malia Cohen introduced a resolution approving a $58 million investment for the Chamber-supported Pier 70 Historic Core project. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) combined four contracts into a single major contract to reduce costs and help speed construction of the Chamber-supported Central Subway Extension project. A record number of San Francisco voters are registered to vote in the Nov. 6 Presidential Election. |
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COMING UP AT THE CHAMBER...
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November 7, 6 – 8 pm [The Center] |
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District 8 Neighborhood Business Summit |
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Join the Chamber, District 8 Supervisor Scott Wiener and local businesses and merchant associations to network, strengthen neighborhood business ties and discuss local business concerns in District 8. Attendees will hear remarks from Supervisor Wiener, network with city officials and community leaders and support San Francisco small businesses. Read more and register. |
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November 8, 10 am – 1:30 pm [DHL at SFO] |
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Importing Made Simple |
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Join the Chamber and DHL Express for a tour of DHL operations followed by an informative session to help businesses navigate through the regulatory, international trade, and US Customs environment (including an inside look at the DHL planes!). Lunch will be provided. Read more and RSVP. |
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November 13, 5:30 – 7:30 pm [Lucky Strike] |
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Business After Hours: Lucky Strike Entertainment
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Join the Chamber for an exciting Business After Hours event at Lucky Strike, the city’s new upscale bowling alley, bar and restaurant located in SOMA. Enjoy delicious food and a drink while networking and making new connections with Bay Area business professionals in the hippest bowling lanes you’ll ever experience. Read more and register. |
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