News & Updates
Jul 02

Protecting Innovation, Competition, and Investment in California

sf.citi Hosts Post-Election Recap with San Francisco Chamber of Commerce

This month, sf.citi, in partnership with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, hosted a post-election recap panel discussion on the results and impact of the June primary election. The conversation featured Sean Elsbernd, President and CEO of SPUR; Nancy Tung, Chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party; and Jason McDaniel, political scientist and Associate Professor at San Francisco State University.

Our expert panel shared insights on the election outcomes, the political dynamics that shaped voter decisions, and what the results may signal for San Francisco as the November election approaches. We are grateful to our panelists for taking the time to share their expertise and to the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce for generously hosting the event.

Keep an eye out for more sf.citi events and election-related programming in the months ahead.

Google Helps Bring Practical AI Training to San Francisco Small Businesses

This month, our board member company, Google, partnered with the City College of San Francisco to host the “Make AI Work for You” small business workshop at the Chinatown/North Beach Center, bringing local entrepreneurs and small business leaders together for hands-on training on how to use AI tools in their day-to-day operations. The workshop, co-organized with Main Street Launch, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and the San Francisco Downtown Development Corporation, focused on practical ways small businesses can save time, streamline workflows, brainstorm new ideas, and develop personalized AI action plans without needing a technical background. Participants explored tools such as Google AI Essentials and Gemini, reinforcing Google’s continued commitment to helping San Francisco’s small-business community access the resources and digital skills needed to grow.

Learn more about AI tools for small Businesses

Protecting Innovation, Competition, and Investment in California

sf.citi strongly opposes AB 1776, which would create uncertainty for employers and service providers operating in our communities, increase costs for businesses and consumers, and move California out of step with federal standards. While we support the goal of promoting fair competition, AB 1776 would significantly expand California’s antitrust framework in ways that could increase legal uncertainty, heighten litigation risk, and negatively impact local economies and infrastructure investment. sf.citi stands with the California Chamber of Commerce, the California Life Sciences Association, startup and innovation groups including the Association for Competitive Technology and Engine, and 25 California antitrust and economics professors in opposing this legislation. We share the Legislature’s commitment to fostering a competitive and innovative economy; however, AB 1776, as currently drafted, risks undermining that goal by discouraging investment in the very communities we collectively serve.

LEARN MORE ABOUT AB 1776

Featured Event: One City Day

Saturday, July 11th

Various locations across San Francisco

Join Mayor Daniel Lurie and First Lady Becca Prowda for a citywide day of service across San Francisco’s 11 districts. Volunteers of all ages are invited to participate in meaningful service projects: from picking up trash to beautifying your local park to showing up for neighbors when they need it most.

REGISTER TODAY

sf.citi news & Updates

Governor Newsom announces a first-of-its-kind partnership, providing Anthropic tools to state agencies and improving services for Californians (gov.ca.gov)
California has entered into a new partnership with California-based company Anthropic to help state agencies responsibly use artificial intelligence to improve services, expand state workforce training, and continue serving Californians. This announcement builds on the Governor’s ongoing work to make government more efficient, effective, and engaged.