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Chamber Advocates for Jobs in Washington, D.C. – A delegation of more than two dozen Chamber members joined together this week on Capitol Hill to advocate for federal investments to create jobs and accelerate economic recovery. During CityTrip 2010, the group met with key lawmakers including: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein and Barbara Boxer, U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier, Obama Administration officials and others on issues such as transportation, healthcare, water, trade, economic development, climate change and more. The group also toured the White House, D.C. City Hall and the Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency. Read more. 
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Speaker Pelosi Briefs the Chamber on Healthcare – As House Democrats work to secure votes for healthcare reform, the Chamber delegation met with Speaker Nancy Pelosi |
to discuss the passage of the Senate version of healthcare reform and the reconciliation bill. The delegation expressed concerns over the lack of detail surrounding the impact on small businesses, the definition of small business and other unanswered questions. The Group also discussed the President’s $17.6 billion jobs package giving employers a payroll tax holiday for hiring workers this year, and the alarming increase in bankruptcies among small business. Contact, Jim Lazarus at jlazarus@sfchamber.com or 415.352.8810.
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| Sen. Feinstein and Rep. Speier Discuss Healthcare, Economic Recovery – The Chamber delegation met with Senator Dianne Feinstein |
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Tuesday on healthcare, economic recovery and federal assistance related to California's budget deficit. Sen. Feinstein reiterated her strong support for the Senate healthcare bill, but also expressed concerns over the process the House is considering to pass the bill. The group later met with U.S. Rep. Jackie Speier to discuss a $30 billion proposal for community banks to lend to small businesses. "Until healthcare passes, we cannot do the significant work that we need to do for job creation," Speier said noting that San Francisco lost 5,000 small businesses last year due to the economic climate. Contact, Jim Lazarus at jlazarus@sfchamber.com or 415.352.8810.
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Delegation Talks Trade with the USTR– The Chamber met with officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative |
(USTR) to discuss the Obama Administration's trade agenda and opportunities for export-oriented growth and job creation under the President's National Export Initiative (NEI). Ninety-five percent of the world's customers reside outside of our borders and expanded trade will play an important part in our nation's economic recovery efforts, noted the trade officials. The first ever whole-of-government approach to export advocacy, the NEI will emphasize assistance to small businesses to reach their export potential. Click here for more about the President's 2010 Trade Agenda.
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U.S. Census Bureau Director Encourages Business Participation in Census – As 2010 Census forms begin arriving by mail this week, the Chamber met with U.S. Census Director Robert Groves to discuss the importance of a |
complete and accurate countinfluencing more than $400 billion in federal funding. Director Groves encouraged businesses to participate in this once-a-decade moment. Click here to learn about 10 low-cost ways your business can help. Click here for information on the 2010 SF Counts Day Rally and Fair at the Civic Center on Friday. |
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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).
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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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