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Green Loans for SF Property Owners – San Francisco commercial and residential property owners can begin applying Monday for funding for water-savings, energy efficiency, and renewable energy projects through GreenFinanceSF. The stimulus-supported program places the repayment obligation for eligible projects with the property, rather than the individual, and is paid back through property taxes. “GreenFinanceSF is a sensible program for property owners to overcome the large up-front costs of making environmental improvements to their buildings,” said Chamber President & CEO Steve Falk. Contact GreenFinanceSF at contact@greenfinancesf.org or 800.803.6930. Read more 
New JOBS NOW! Resource Available– The Department of Human Services released a new employer handbook Wednesday for JOBS NOW!, the city's stimulus-funded employment program reimbursing 100 percent of the salary costs for new qualified hires at for-profit and non-profit organizations. The handbook provides a step-by-step guide for employers to recruit, hire and retain qualified employees. Local businesses, including Chamber members Recology, Webcor Builders, ACE Mailing and others, have hired 2,100 San Franciscans through the program since it began in May 2009. Click here to view the new JOBS NOW! Employer Handbook.
Make Your Voice Heard on Sit-Lie Ordinance– The sit-lie ordinance introduced by Mayor Gavin Newsom will be discussed at the Small Business Commission meeting Monday, April 12 at 5:30 pm. The Chamber-supported ordinance will prohibit individuals from sitting or lying on public sidewalks citywide between the hours of 7am and 11pm. The Chamber encourages businesses to attend the meeting and voice your opinions to the Small Business Commission. Can't attend? Click here to submit a comment online.
Chamber Member Airlines Boosting Passenger Traffic at SFO – While airports across the nation are loosing passengers, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is gaining business according to new federal statistics. The airport's traffic increased 2 percent to 18.4 million passengers in 2009 and has grown over 30 percent in five years. Experts attribute the passenger growth to low-cost carriers including Chamber member companies Southwest Airlines and Virgin America. Efforts to entice new international flights, including the popular “I Wanna Go Through SFO” YouTube video, are also underway.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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Take Advantage of Commuter Incentives |
Take advantage of the Chamber's partnership with Commuter Check to reduce your payroll taxes, lower your employees commuting expenses and do your part to help the environment. This affinity partnership provides members with: reduced rates for Commuter Check Direct (a full-service pre-tax transportation benefit program); waived shipping and handling fees for Commuter Check orders; and more. For more information contact Stuart Baker at 510-649-1061 or stuart.baker@accorservicesusa.com.
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Exclusive Golden State Warriors Ticket Offer |
Take advantage of an exclusive ticket offer available to Chamber members and bring your prospects and clients to enjoy an exciting evening of Golden State Warriors basketball as the Warriors take on the Utah Jazz at Oracle Arena on April 13. Limited discounted lower level and club seats are available. Read more and purchase tickets  |
