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[Above from left: HelloWallet founder and CEO Matt Fellowes joins Mayor Gavin Newsom to launch HelloWallet in San Francisco].
Improving SF’s Financial Fitness – The Chamber joined Mayor Gavin Newsom, labor and nonprofit partners Tuesday to improve the financial fitness of San Francisco residents through HelloWallet, an online financial guidance and management tool. Leveraging advanced analytics and drawing upon proprietary market data to provide independent, personalized guidance, HelloWallet will “empower real people to make better financial decisions,” said Mayor Newsom. Subsidized yearlong subscriptions for 2,000 low-income San Francisco families are being provided by Chamber members PG&E, Levi Strauss Foundation and other groups. Read more and sign up today. 
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Masonic Center Renovations to Boost Economy – The City Planning Commission voted last Thursday on a Chamber-supported plan to renovate the Masonic Center into a modern entertainment venue run by Live Nation. |
The plans call for approximately $6 million in renovations to the historic auditorium to help keep mid-sized entertainment shows – and dollars - in San Francisco. Chamber Vice President of Public Policy Rob Black said the project will “bring the vitality we’d like to see in San Francisco.” The Chamber will continue to advocate for the renovations as opponents threaten an appeal to the economy-boosting project. Read more |
Portable Fire Fighting Water System for San Francisco – On the heals of the Haiti and Chile earthquakes, Chamber members heard from San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) Captain Tom Doudiet Tuesday on the city’s Portable Water Supply System Expansion Project. The project will deliver a system of portable hydrants and hoses that can be utilized with a variety of water sources during a natural disaster. “The San Andres and Hayward faults are ticking tectonic time bombs,” said Doudiet noting that fires account for 75 percent of the damage caused by earthquakes. Because this portable equipment is not bond-eligible, the Chamber has urged the city to seek state and federal grants to fully implement the system. The Chamber Board of Directors has voted unanimously to support the Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond on the June ballot, which includes $166 million to seismically retrofit the auxiliary fire fighting water system in San Francisco. Contact Jim Lazarus at jlazarus@sfchamber.com or 415.352.8810.
Chamber Members Get Birds Eye View of the Bay Delta – Chamber members are invited to join the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) of Southern California and Los Angeles business leaders for an inspection trip of the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta April 21-22. Participants will be briefed by experts on critical water issues and experience a complete day on the Delta, which supplies water to 23 million Californians. “There is no substitute for seeing the Delta to comprehend the environmental sensitivities and imminent risks facing our state’s water supply,” said Chamber Senior Vice President of Public Policy, Jim Lazarus. Transportation, meals and lodging provided by MWD. Read more and Register
Sunday Streets Season Kick off – The 3rd Sunday Streets season kicks off this Sunday on the Embarcadero on the 3.3 mile route between Fisherman’s Wharf and China Basin. This year’s initiative includes a ‘Family Fitness Fair’ with dance workout sessions, bike programs and rentals, kid’s games and activities and more. Sunday Streets events will continue through October and go from 10 am – 3pm. Read more
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Save on Sophisticated Financial Guidance |
The Chamber has partnered with HelloWallet to make affordable, sophisticated financial guidance available to members and their employees. HelloWallet provides customized financial plans, 24/7 personal money management and monitoring, and an individualized bank shopper service, which looks at over 50,000 different financial products to find better prices. Employees of Chamber organizations enjoy a 12-month, 15 percent discount off of HelloWallet’s $4 monthly subscription cost. Read more and Sign up today!
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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
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