1/30 Annual Leaders & Legacy Dinner

Step into the spotlight for an unforgettable evening of celebration, inspiration, and connection at the San Jose Chamber’s Leaders & Legacy Annual Dinner on January 30, 2025. This year, we celebrate our iconic professional sports teams that bring pride, investment, and excitement to our community while recognizing the leadership and innovation that drive San Jose's growth.

The evening will feature a special reflection on the Chamber’s achievements over the past year and a look ahead at its vision for the future, emphasizing the role of collaboration and community in shaping a thriving San Jose. Adding to the excitement, executives from the Sharks, 49ers, Earthquakes, and Bay FC will take the stage to share exclusive insights on the transformative power of sports, from building championship teams to driving economic impact.

You won't want to miss it! Tickets and sponsorships available now.

12/18 Ryan's Rentals Ribbon Cutting & December Chamber Mixer

Join us for an exciting evening as we celebrate the first anniversary of Ryan’s Rentals with a festive ribbon cutting and Chamber Mixer!

When: Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Ribbon Cutting: 5:00 PM

Mixer to Follow

Take a close look at Ryan’s Rentals’ impressive fleet, from sleek coupes to the brand-new “motorcycle feel” trikes. Guests will have the chance to ride in the vehicles, enjoy delicious lite bites, and sip on complimentary Gordon Biersch Beer or signature cocktails. Throughout the evening there will be exciting raffles for chances to win amazing vehicle rental excursions. Plus, live music will keep the celebration in full swing as we gear up to “Slingshot” into 2025!

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to connect, celebrate, and experience the excitement of Ryan’s Rentals. Mark your calendars and come ready for a night of networking and thrilling fun!

Multifamily Incentive Program 

The San Jose Chamber of Commerce spoke at City Council in support of the Multifamily Residential Incentive Program, aimed at facilitating the development of new homes in San Jose. In light of current challenges like uncertainty in capital markets and high construction costs, the program will help move already entitled housing projects forward. The Chamber emphasized that housing is crucial to the local economy, supporting job creation and business expansion. The program focuses on urban villages and growth areas, encouraging dense multifamily housing, by lowering construction taxes and affordable housing requirements for those already entitled projects. The incentive program also rightsizes the park fees in North San Jose, aligning it to the rest of the city. 

Creation of Monterey Corridor Business Improvement District

The San Jose Chamber of Commerce supported the creation of a Business Improvement District (BID) along the Monterey Corridor to help local businesses thrive in the post-COVID economy and strengthen the city's tax base. BIDs provide several benefits including business development strategies, increased public safety for businesses in the district, and capital for improvement and beautification projects. 

County Office of Economic Development 

The San Jose Chamber of Commerce supported Supervisor Arenas' proposal to create a countywide Office of Economic Development. The Chamber highlighted several key benefits of the Office including catalyzing business growth and investment, facilitating strategic countywide planning efforts, and promoting crosscounty equity and inclusion. Chamber staff will continue monitoring this proposal in 2025 and looks forward to collaborating with the office on key business issues, such as small restaurant permitting and preparations for major events like the 2026 sports events in the county.

FIFA World Cup Ticket Opportunities

FIFA World Cup 26 is coming to North America! And as a part of the Official Hospitality Programme, San Jose Earthquakes fans are invited to be among the first to access premium hospitality packages.

Place a Priority Access Deposit now to get front-of-the-line access to:

• Ticket-inclusive seating options
• Premium seating options
• Luxury food and beverage offerings
• Exclusive meet & greets and more!

Contact groups@sjearthquakes.com for questions.

Business Opportunity: Join the Super Bowl LX Source Program

We’re excited to share an incredible upcoming opportunity for local Bay Area diverse businesses to apply to the NFL's official Super Bowl LX procurement program, Source LX. 

Source LX, brought to you by the Bay Area Host Committee, 49ers, and NFL is an 11-month program where local and diverse Bay Area businesses are encouraged to apply for the following opportunities:

• Be included in the Source LX Member Directory: Provides the business exposure to contractors and event producers for Super Bowl-related subcontracting needs, as well as exposure to future BAHC, 49ers, and NFL procurement opportunities
• Access to educational resources and workshops: Supports the business’ development and helps provide insight into various event procurement learnings
• Exclusive networking opportunities: Build connections with key partners from the BAHC, 49ers, and NFL

Local Bay Area diverse businesses working within specialty areas relevant to large-scale events are encouraged to APPLY!

• Sign up here to be notified as soon as the application opens

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