Public Policy Forum
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Every month, the Chamber hosts a brown bag series featuring issues of concern to the entire business community. Expected topics include: Housing, Healthcare, Economic Development, City Government, Infrastructure and Education. This event takes place every second Tuesday of the month from Noon - 1PM. Public Policy Forum Updated by Patricia on February 1, 2010San Francisco Recreation and Park Department Phil Ginsburg, General Manager Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 12- 1pm SFCC Boardroom
Join us for a lunch with Phil Ginsburg, General Manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department. The department oversees more than 230 parks, playgrounds and open spaces in and around San Francisco, including two outside the city — Sharp Park in Pacifica and Camp Mather in the High Sierras.
General Manager Phil Ginsburg has a wealth of experience in city government, having served as Deputy City Attorney in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office (2000 to 2004) and as head of The City’s Department of Human Resources (2004 to 2007), where he implemented many successful civil service system reforms. Most recently, Ginsburg served as Chief of Staff to Mayor Gavin Newsom (2007-08), during which time he brokered a deal between interest groups in a decades-long dispute over weekend automobile use in certain parts of Golden Gate Park. In 2003, Ginsburg was awarded the Public Managerial Excellence Award for helping the city achieve a partnership with labor that saved $150 million worth of jobs and programs in a challenging budget year.
For more information, please email Patricia Aleman. Public Policy Forum Updated by Paula on February 1, 2010Update on Small Business and Local Contracting Thursday, February 18, 2010, 12- 1pm Join the Chamber for a special Public Policy Forum presented by the Small Business Advisory Council with Theresa Sparks, Executive Director of the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. Small businesses can expect an update on the current legislation proposed to improve local contracting, as well as a general update on the Commission’s outreach efforts. The Commission oversees minority, women and local business enterprise ordinances and is responsible for investigation, mediation and enforcement of City ordinances addressing allegations of discrimination in the community. Having served as a commissioner on two San Francisco Commissions: Human Rights and Police, Ms. Sparks has a vast knowledge and insight of San Francisco’s political arena. In addition, she has achieved numerous recognitions for her service to the community. This is a free event. Attendees are invited to bring lunch. Please RSVP by registering online. For more information contact Paula Zamudio. |
