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SF State, City College each receive $3 million for innovation
The Chamber congratulates partners San Francisco State University and City College of San Francisco(CCSF) for being recognized by the State of California for supporting innovative programs that boost student success. The state awarded $3 million to support the Metro College Success Program, which helps underrepresented students at SF State and CCSF navigate their first two years of college. By creating a supportive academic home, Metro helps students confront the challenges typically faced by college newcomers, such as juggling deadlines, managing an unstructured schedule, and keeping up in tough courses.
Separately, CCSF will received $3 million to support Bridge to Success, a partnership between City College and the San Francisco Unified School District. Bridge to Success is a collaborative partnership dedicated to increasing college access and completion among underrepresented students in San Francisco.
The schools are among 13 statewide to receive one-time cash payments from the California Awards for Innovation in Higher Education, a program that provides designated cash awards for programs dedicated to improving student performance and graduation rates.
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Employer Annual Reporting Form Due April 30 |
| The 2014 Employer Annual Reporting Form is now available online. Employers covered by San Francisco's Health Care Security Ordinance (HSCO) or the new Far Chance Ordinance (FCO) are required to submit the 2014 Employer Annual Reporting Form to the Office of Labor Standards Enforcements by April 30 to avoid penalties of $500 per quarter. View the instructions here. |
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Leadership San Francisco Now Accepting Applications |
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Leadership San Francisco is an organization dedicate to educating and developing comunity trustees who will make a significant contribution to strengthen and transform our community. The role of LSF is recognized by both business and public leaders as a valuable resource to the community as well as the quality of life in San Francisco. Leadership San Francisco is now celebrating 30 years of leaders. Apply by April 24! |
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Super Bowl 50 Small Business Networking Event a Success |
| We are pleased that approximately 150 people attended a special event Thursday evening that provided small business owners and managers with information on potential contracting opportunities related to Super Bowl 50. The event, held at the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee headquarters, was held in partnership with the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, Small Business Network, and the Hotel Council of San Francisco.Thank you to our sponsors: Magnolia Brewing, The Ave Bar, and Brix Beverage. View photos on our Facebook page. |
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How to Get Press Coverage for Your Small Business |
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The Chamber's own Vice President of Strategic Communications, Marshall Wilson, lends his expertise to this article on how to get more press coverage for your business, published by our partner Nerdwallet. Read "How to Get Press Coverage for Your Small Business" for 6 tips such as how to stand out in the crowd, exploring opportunities in trade publications, using social media, telling a bigger story, and more. |
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Four of our partners made the Forbes list of American's Best Employers, 2015. Google, Costco, Facebook, Southwest Airlines all made the cut on the list of the best largest companies to work for in the country. Forbes gathered their data by asking the employees how likely they would be to recommend their employer to someone else or other employers in their industry. Congratulations to all who were selected.
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San Francisco Chamber of Commerce partner and Leadership San Francisco '96 alumna Jackie Wright's family history is embedded in the recent observances of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights movement. She and her family had her father exhumed from a segregated cemetery in Jacksonville, FL, and their mother exhumed from a cemetery in Columbus, GA, one year ago for a reburial in Arlington National Cemetery. Her father, Sp5 Wyley Wright Jr., died in Vietnam on Match 9, 1964 as an honor guard for the then-Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara. Read more.
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In honor of Financial Literacy Month this April, U.S. Bank will celebrate by having U.S. bank volunteers connect with high school students in eight cities. They will be at The MET in Sacramento on Friday, April 10, and George Washington High School in San Francisco on Friday, April 24. Students at these schools are taking online courses through the U.S. Bank Financial Genius Scholars Program, which provides real-world scenarios and knowledge to sharpen personal financne skills. Learn more. |
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- Supervisor David Campos introduced legislation to regulate Airbnb more strictly. The measure seeks to put a 90-day hard cap on private home vacation rentals and requires sharing platforms to share more information with the city.
- Former District 3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin announced that he will run for supervisor against the incumbent Julie Christensen in November. Supervisor Christensen was appointed by Mayor Ed Lee in January to fill out the remainder of former Supervisor David Chui's term atfter he won his election to become Assembleymember of the 17th District.
- The Chamber is traveling to Sacramento on April 7 for CityState 2015 to meet with top California lawmakers and key government officials such as State Treasurer John Chiang, Senate President pro Tempore Kevin De Leon, and Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty on vital issues such as transportation, economic growth, and affordable housing. A few spots remain on our Sacramento trip; for information call Alex Mitra at 415.352.8808.
- May 12-14 is the Chamber's CityTrip 2015 program, when the Chamber will lead a delegation of government, business, and labor leaders to Washington DC to advocate on behalf of San Francisco's key priorities. If you would like to join our delegation, register here.
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Small Business University: Arming Small Merchants to Combat Fraud
Tuesday, April 7, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. |
| Join us as American Express provides an in-depth program to assist small merchants with the industry-wide upgrade to EMV chip cards. Small Business expert Gene Marks will join the SF Chamber of Commerce to discuss the changing payment landscape and what it means for small businesses. Register now! |
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Warriors Arena Update with President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts
Tuesday, April 14, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
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We invite you to join us for an opportunity to meet Rick Welts, Warriors President and COO, and hear the Warriors' vision for their future home in Mission Bay. The plan is to build a state-of-the-art new sports and entertainment arena on a 12-acre site in Mission Bay, which will hold 18,000 seats and host concerts, family shows, convention activities, and more. Register now. |
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Partner Orientation
Thursday, April 16, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. |
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Partner Orientation is our monthly orientation for current partners, new partners, and prospective partners. We offer an overview of the Chamber, programs and events, public policy initiatives and activities, sponsorship opportunities, networking, and more. Register now. |
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Ambassadors Club -- Join us to learn more about UniteSF
Tuesday, April 21, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. |
| Interested in getting more involved with the Chamber? Join the Ambassadors Club today! Our next event will provide an overview of the new business-education partnership led by the Chamber, UniteSF. Please come to learn more about this initiative and how your business can become a part of this important effort. Register now. |
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SFUP: A talk with the Chronicle's Audrey Cooper, Top 10 Women to Watch
Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
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Audrey Cooper is the editor-in-chief of the SF Chronicle--the first woman to fill that role in the company's 150-year history. At 37, she's also the youngest woman ever named the top editor of a major U.S. newspaper company. Come hear her advice to other young professionals. Register now. |
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The Chamber gratefully acknowledges Diamond Circle Member:
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