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Chamber Paychecks & Pink Slips Scorecard Sparks Reaction – The Chamber's Paychecks & Pink Slips Scorecard debuted on Monday sparked lively reaction with business and civic leaders across the city. Business leaders praised the Chamber for measuring real results at City Hall on the issues of jobs and the economy – the top concern of voters according to the Chamber's recent CityBeat poll. Top “pink slip triggering” Supervisor Chris Daly criticized the Chamber for its analysis calling it the “Wall Street of the West.” “With 46,000 San Franciscans out of work, this scorecard is intended to help voters assess how well their Supervisor is addressing their concerns,” said Chamber President & CEO Steve Falk. “The overall reaction to the scorecard makes us think we should perhaps do this once a quarter.” Click here to view the scorecard and see which Supervisors are helping to create paychecks and those whose actions are triggering pink slips in San Francisco. Read more 
Chamber Welcomes New Board Members – The Chamber welcomes BlackRock Institutional Trust Company global head of corporate governance & responsible investment, Abe Friedman; Chase middle market banking San Francisco president, Susan Garner; Clear Channel Outdoor San Francisco division president, Todd Hansen; Golden Gate University vice president of business affairs and chief financial officer, Robert Hite; Gap Inc manager of government affairs and public policy, Martha Miller; Williams-Sonoma public relations & marketing communications vice president, Leigh Oshirak Schuberth; Aon Risk Services West, Inc. vice president, Tyson Stevenson; Perry-Smith LLP partner, Michael Soza; and Kaiser Permanente San Francisco area public affairs director, Randall Wittorp, to its Board of Directors. “The Chamber is pleased to welcome to our Board of Directors these renowned leaders from our community,” said Chamber President & CEO Steve Falk. Click here to meet the full Chamber Board.
Governor Opens Office of Economic Development – Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger opened the Office of Economic Development (GoED) last week to help businesses acquire direction, information and resources to succeed in California. Staffed and housed through existing state resources, GoED will promote California as a place to do business; support businesses interested in starting, growing, financing, expanding or relocating in California; and help those businesses facing challenges to operate in the state. More information is available at www.business.ca.gov and by calling 877-345-4633.
New Tax Credit for Small Businesses – Small businesses that pay at least half the cost of single health insurance coverage for their employees are eligible for a special tax credit as part of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act recently signed into law. Providing a maximum credit of 35 percent of premiums, eligible small businesses can claim the credit as part of the general business credit starting with the 2010 income tax return filed in 2011. Click here to use the Small Business Majority's tax credit calculator and find out the financial benefit for your business. Read more
2010 Census Deadline Nears - Mail Your Forms Back Today! – With just two weeks remaining until 2010 Census forms must be received by the Census Bureau, the Chamber encourages everyone to complete and mail back your 2010 Census form. Non-response or forms received after April 22 will trigger enumeration visits costing tax payers millions of dollars. Click here to learn about 10 low-cost ways your business can help increase participation and help San Francisco win the Chamber's Census Challenge. Read more
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2010 Ebbies Call for Nominations |
The Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Ebbies, San Francisco's preeminent awards gala honoring excellence in business. Nominate a deserving company in one of the following categories today: Excellence in Business; Innovation Through Technology; Emerging Growth; Building San Francisco; Small Business; and Economic Development. Self-nominations are encouraged! Nomination deadline is May 21. Contact, Nicole Lange at nlange@sfchamber.com or 415.352.8858. Read more.
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Inc. magazine's 500|5000 Fastest-growing Companies Award |
The Chamber and Inc. magazine want to celebrate your company's success. If your company has grown since 2006, the Chamber encourages you to apply for Inc.'s 2010 500|5000 fastest-growing companies lists. Honorees are featured in Inc. magazine and additional recognition is given to fast-growing companies by metro area and industry, as well as to the top minority- and woman-owned companies. Apply now and you will be eligible to be a featured applicant of the week on Inc.com, and you will also be included in all weekly applicant drawings for Inc. conference packages. Questions? Call Inc. at 212-389-5505 (toll free 800-248-0308). |
