San Francisco is a strong employment center, the epicenter of innovation and venture capital investments. At the same time, San Francisco is still weaker than other large cities on metrics like return-to-office, commercial vacancy rates, tourism, and construction activity. Join us for a presentation by Ted Egan, San Francisco’s Chief Economist, and Alexander Quinn, JLL’s Director of Research for Northern California, to learn the specifics about San Francisco’s economic trends and potential solutions for current challenges.

Oakland is at a pivotal moment as city leaders work to address a significant budget shortfall of $129 million this year, with an additional $280 million projected over the next two years. Oakland’s leadership shuffle further complicates its challenges. While some deeply rooted structural issues underlie the city’s fiscal distress, Oakland is known for its creativity and resilience, and it has navigated bigger challenges before. Explore how we got here and what it would take for Oakland to address its long standing structural deficit and move in the direction of fiscal sustainability.

SPUR and the San José Chamber of Commerce are hosting an exciting panel discussion and meet & greet to welcome San José’s newly-elected members of the City Council and the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. This event offers a unique opportunity for these emerging leaders to share their vision and priorities for the city’s future with SPUR and Chamber members, who represent a diverse group of local businesses and community stakeholders. Join us to engage directly with the city’s newest leaders, learn about their plans for San José, and participate in meaningful conversations about the future of our community.