Phil Matier and Andy Ross of the San Francisco Chronicle share their thoughts on the rapidly changing political landscape in San Francisco. With a new group of elected officials and our regional economic mini-boom well underway, what will the next year hold for the city and region? Matier and Ross weigh in with their predictions for 2013.

With nearly 2,300 employees, an annual operating budget of over $700 million and nearly $10 billion in current and upcoming capital projects, the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) provides water and wastewater services to San Francisco, wholesale water to three Bay Area counties and hydroelectric and solar power for all city services. Join Ed Harrington, former SFPUC general manager and controller of the City and County of San…

Founded in 1935, City College of San Francisco (CCSF) serves nearly 100,000 students and employs nearly 2,000 faculty at nine campuses and more than 100 locations. In July, CCSF received a harsh report from the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, potentially jeopardizing the college’s accreditation; CCSF has until October 15 to devise a plan to address critical deficiencies. At the same time…

In 2009 President Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, an $800 billion stimulus package, with the purpose of stimulating the national economy and providing long-overdue improvements to infrastructure, including rail transit. Join award-winning author and senior national correspondent for Time magazine Michael Grunwald, author of The New New Deal: The Hidden Story of Change in the Obama Era, for…

On the heels of a successful $56 million renovation, plans for an expansion to the Moscone Center are under way. Part of a 25-year master plan, the project will be financed by a public-private partnership with a proposed Moscone Expansion District serving as the private portion. The expansion will include additional exhibit and meeting space, as well as upgrades to the streetscape and urban design…

Since 1972, BART has been the Bay Area’s regional rail workhorse, transporting more than 365,000 passengers each day. Today, BART is in the midst of replacing its cars for the first time since the system opened, while also constructing a major extension to San Jose. Join us as BART General Manager Grace Crunican addresses BART’s plans to acquire 775 new rail cars for an estimated…

San Francisco’s city administrator oversees 20 city departments and nearly one in 10 city employees. From emergency preparedness to clean streets, and from contracting and procurement to managing the city’s capital investment plan, the city administrator is charged with managing some of the most critical programs and services. Join us as we welcome Naomi M. Kelly, the city’s first woman and first African American in…

What lies ahead for the nation’s economy? San Francisco’s well-being — and our jobs, housing and lifestyles — depends on the strength of the U.S. recovery. Join Dr. John C. Williams, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, as he discusses the state of the nation’s economy and what the Federal Reserve is doing to boost employment and keep…

The recent recession has reignited a conversation about what it takes to attract, retain and grow businesses in San Francisco. Is the payroll tax a part of the problem? Should we continue the trend of governing by exception? Join us for a discussion about current efforts to craft an alternative to the city’s payroll tax, with City Controller Ben Rosenfield, Chief Economist Ted Egan and…

Alan Billingsley, Director of Americas Research for RREEF Real Estate, shared his views on the economy, the future of the U.S. real estate markets and the crucial role of the Bay Area in the leading recovery efforts. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Mr. Billingsley's research focuses on market analysis and investment strategy in major metropolitan markets in North America.