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South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Business In Brief
October 2017
A message from the President of the Board, Jim McGuire
Jim McGuire
General Manager of the Best
Western Plus Grosvenor Hotel
Who's hungry???
We are hoping that you all are! Why? Because it is almost time for our
famous "Taste of South San Francisco"! Can you believe this will be the
Chamber's 31st year for this delicious and fun event? That's right - this is
your chance to come TASTE and experience what more than 40 of our best
restaurants and vendors offer, right here in your own backyard! So, in the
future when you find yourself in the spot where you worked all day, or
watched the kids or had countless things to do and you just don't feel like
cooking.... you don't have to! By attending this great event, you will have
firsthand knowledge of what so many great restaurants, in your own
backyard, taste like! So, please join us on Thursday, November 2nd from
11:30AM - 1:30PM at the South San Francisco Conference Center and
bring your appetite!
Your Chamber had another busy month - I hope you had the chance to
participate in some of our great events. We had another successful
"Genentech Goes To Town" event. This is such a great program to
showcase our outstanding businesses to the thousands of employees at
Genentech. Thank you to all the merchants that participated and a BIG thank
you to Genentech! We really appreciate it!
I hope you had the chance to participate in our latest Good Morning South
San Francisco breakfast meeting at the Best Western Plus Grosvenor Hotel.
Attendees learned about Social Media Outreach by Leslie Arroyo,
Communications Director for the City of South San Francisco. I have
spoken to several members that attended the breakfast and they had several
valuable take-aways from this very informative meeting. Thank you, Leslie!
We also had a successful ribbon cutting for our Chamber Member Financial
Partners. South San Francisco is proud to be the home of their very first
Northern California office. A great event and well attended. Thank you,
Mayor Gupta and Councilmember Garbarino for attending.
As always, my constant reminder is to continuously check the Calendar of
Events on our website for updates on upcoming events. Be sure to visit the
Membership Directory and support your fellow Chamber members. Our
membership is forever growing and we are welcoming new members every
week.
Have a great October Chamber Members, and I look forward to seeing you
at our many events! See you next month!
A message from Paul Formosa, Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Paul Formosa
CFO
South San Francisco
Scavenger Co., Inc.
(v) 650.589.4020 ext 111
Food For Thought
Submitted by Teresa Montgomery, Sustainability Manager
for South San Francisco Scavenger Company
According to SaveTheFood.com, up to 40% of food in the United States never
gets eaten. Each year, the average family of 4 wastes 1,000 pounds of food,
resulting in $1,500 lost. Much of the wasted food ends up in a landfill.
Changing household behavior is key to reducing the problem of food waste. We
can all do our part by pre-planning meals, buying only the groceries we need,
repurposing leftovers, and learning how to properly store foods.
We can also make a difference by placing any remaining food scraps in our
green (or black) Organics cart. South San Francisco Scavenger Company uses
the materials collected from these carts to make biogas and compost. The biogas
is used to fuel their collection vehicles which greatly reduces emissions in the
communities they serve.
We need to do our part at work as well as at home. California Assembly Bill
1826 currently requires that any business generating 4 cubic yards or more of
organic waste per week sign up for organics collection service. Starting January
1, 2019, the law will apply to many more businesses-those generating 4 cubic
yards or more of garbage per week.
Please visit SaveTheFood.com for food waste reduction tips and
CalRecycle.ca.gov for details regarding AB 1826. Visit www.ssfscavenger.com
or call 650.589.4020 for more information on organics collection service.
CEO's Message
Liza
direct line: 650-588-5083
September in Review
Thank you to Leslie Arroyo, MBA Communications Director with the City
of South San Francisco who provided us with a presentation on
"Social Media 101 and Outreach" on September 14th.
Financial Partners - Ribbon Cutting on September 22nd
- Thank you to SSF Mayor Pradeep Gupta, SSF Chamber President Jim
McGuire, our members and our Board of Directors
who made it out to give Financial Partners a big SSF welcome!
Thank you Genentech
Goes to Town (GGTT)
for celebrating their 25th
year of this highly
anticipated program with
our businesses.
Your commitment and
support for our
community does not go
unnoticed.
Legislative Watch List - We take care of politics, so you can take care of your business
Parental Leave Mandate for Small Business Passes -SB 63passed the Assembly on September 12 by a
vote of 51-15. A day later, the Senate voted 25-13 to concur in Assembly amendments to the bill, sending the
bill along to the Governor.
What is California SB 63?
California SB 63 proposes the New Parent Leave Act. The bill would require that California small businesses (20
to 49 employees) offer workers up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected family leave to bond with a new baby
or child.
SB 63 would allow more California workers who currently pay into paid family leave programs the ability to take
leave themselves.
If passed, SB 63 would offer employees certain family leave benefits as long as they meet the following criteria:
The employee has worked for the employer for at least 12 months.
The employee has at least 1,250 hours of service during the previous 12-month period.
The employee works at a worksite that employs at least 20 employees within a 75-mile radius.
SB 63 is much like the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) which offers the same parental leave protections to
new parents who work for an employer with 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius.
Pay Stub Best Practices Pay Off, credit CalChamber
The obligation to produce an accurate pay stub with all of the legally required information falls on
the employer
www.calchamberalert.com/2017/09/15/pay-stub-best-practices-pay-off
Promoting Transparency and Accountability at the Capitol
Assembly member Kevin Mullin (SSF Chamber Member)
In an effort to promote transparency and public participation, Assembly member Mullin produced this video guide to internet resources that provide a window in to the California State Legislature. Mr. Mullin hopes that members of the public will be able to use the tools on this website to follow what is happening in the State Capitol and hold
their elected officials accountable.
www.a22.asmdc.org/article/promoting-transparency-and-accountability-capitol-1
SSF Jobs - Looking at Hiring Local Talent?
All you have to do is email Liza any open position(s), a description and we will have it posted
via our Chamber social media channels (at no charge) to share with our Community
Member to Member News, Services & Discounts
Rocko's Produce Inc. in South San Francisco, is a wholesale
seller of fruits and vegetables. Their newly established company is headed by
Roger Rodriguez, who has been in the wholesaling industry for more than 12
years.
So come and get your hands on the freshest goods and drop by their stall at
Golden Gate Produce Terminal. We're there six days a week to sell our products
at wholesale prices to the public.
Roger : 510-904-8850
Mia Garcia: 650-784-6928
Email: [email protected]
www.rockosproduce.com
(Chamber Members since July 2017)
Happy 30th Anniversary! The Historical Society Museum located
at 80 Chestnut will be celebrating on Monday, November 6th. (courtesy of The
Industrial City Echoes Newsletter)
If you have never visited the museum you are missing a wonderful
exhibit. Also, if you need a gift, there are pins remembering SSF events, T-
Shirts, books on local history, postcards and more for sale.
It is a great time to visit your city's museum!
(Chamber Members since July 2005)
Their Mission:
Helping adults to read, helps their families. Project Read helps low literacy and
low wealth adults and their families reach their literacy and financial goals
Project Read will commemorate the 25th Anniversary of our Annual
Trivia Challenge at the South San Francisco Conference Center on
November 3, 2017!
This event is the only fundraiser for our program which proudly serves
the communities of South San Francisco, Town of Colma, Daly City, and
San Bruno.
I have enclosed a program and advance ticket form for your review and
use. As you may know, last year 32 teams competed for the winning
trophy. Nearly 400 attendees bid at our silent auction, participated in the
raffle, and all had a great time at the dinner!
Tickets are just $40 each before Oct. 23 and $50 starting Oct. 24. Your
ticket includes a delicious dinner, the chance to bid on and win fantastic
prizes, and the opportunity to cheer for your favorite team! We hope you
will join us on this very special 25th Anniversary year and help us raise
much-needed funds for Project Read programs which have a profound
effect on our learners!
If you have any questions about attending, putting together a team, or
becoming a sponsor of this worthy community event, please contact me
or any of our wonderful Project Read staff at 650-829-3871
BBB puts on a free, on-site
shredding event for local
residents and small businesses
twice a year, this Fall event will
be held on October 14 in South
San Francisco.
This is a very valuable service for
your Chamber members - as
shredding isn't usually free!
The South San Francisco Police Association; which consists of 92 active members, 7
Reserve members and 78 retired members.
Invites you to their Italian Night Fundraiser. All proceeds will be contributed to Citywide
events such as the Senior Pancake Breakfast, City of South San Francisco's Annual Toy
and Food Drive, and events hosted by Fire & Police in San Mateo County, the
annual Special Olympics Torch Run, SSFPAL Boosters, and much more.... All are
welcome!
Please contact SSFPA President~ Corporal Amy Sariotti for more information at
(650) 877-3714.
(SSF
Chamber Members since July 1980)
(SSF Chamber Members since October 2016)
Togo 'sSandwiches, a West Coast Original, since 1971 serving big,
made to order sandwiches stuffed with the freshest ingredients.
Come by and say hello to Jin & Bobby and try their NEW
Sriracha Melts piled high with Hot Roast Beef, Pastrami, or Turkey,
melted Provolone cheese and Creamy Sriracha sauce.
Phone: (650)457-1900
Email: [email protected]
https://locations.togos.com/ll/US/CA/South-San-Francisco/180-S-
Airport-Blvd
(SSF Chamber Members since Dec. 2016)
(SSF Chamber Members since July 2005)
SSF SERVICE CLUBS MEETING LOCATIONS AND TIMES
Kiwanis Club of SSF
www.ssfkiwanis.org
Meets every Tuesday, 12:15pm - 1:30pm at the Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Ave., SSF
Rotary Club of SSF
www.ssfrotary.org
Meets every Thursday, 12:15pm at the Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Ave., SSF
SSF Women's Club
https://www.facebook.com/SSF-Womens-Club-1610489752526409
Meets on the first Thursday of each month, 12 noon at SSF Women's Club, 470 Grand Ave.,
SSF
Soroptimist International of No. San Mateo Co.
http://www.soroptimistnorthsanmateocounty.org
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6pm
at the Basque Cultural Center. 599 Railroad Ave., SSF
Upcoming Chamber Events
Taste of South San Francisco
Thursday, November 2, 2017
11:00am to 1:30pm
SSF Conference Center
255 South Airport Blvd, SSF
$25.00 per person
* Open to the Public
Tables of 10 will be reserved at $250.00
*NEW* Ribbon Cutting Grand 76/Circle K
Thursday, November 9, 2017
4:00pm - 5:00pm
221 Airport Blvd, SSF
All are Welcome
Special welcome by Mayor Pradeep Gupta
NEW* In Honor of Our Veterans &
Our First Responders in Partnership
with SSF Chamber of Commerce -
The Produce Alley Sports Tavern
125 Terminal Court - SSF
on Friday, November 10th
will host fr: 11:00am - 2:00pm Complimentary
Tri-Tip BBQ Luncheon (Vets & 1st Responders)
$12.00 for Patrons
SSF Chamber Holiday Mixer, Toy Drive
and New Member Reception
Thurs. December 14th - 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hosted by Embassy Suites, SSF
All SSF members are welcome
& encouraged to bring a toy
*All toys collected will benefit the SSF Community
Special Guest Appearance by our SSFFD
Joint SSF Chamber & SMCCVB Mixer
Thursday, February 15, 2018
TIME TBD
SF Wine School
415 Grand Avenue, SSF
2018 Annual Recognition &
Business Awards
Thursday, February 22, 2018
6:00pm to 9:30pm
SSF Conference Center
255 So. Airport Blvd., SSF
Special welcome by Mayor Pradeep Gupta
*NEW* See's Candies "Sip & Shop"
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
7:00pm to 9:00pm
400 South Airport Blvd, SSF
Closed to the Public
& OPEN for SSF Chamber Members
*Corporate Discount on Selected Items! Drawings!
Enjoy some Wine & Samples!
RSVP required
(order form and catalog will be emailed)
MORE Events, Save the Date(s)
Details pending...
Chairman Circle Members
Holiday Reception
Thursday December 7th
5pm-7pm * by invitation only *
*NEW* City of South San Francisco
in partnership with SSF Chamber of Commerce
Career & Resource Fair
Friday, March 16, 2018
9:00am - 10am - Early Entry for SSF Residents
10:00am - 2:00pm - Open to the General Public
Municipal Services Building
33 Arroyo Drive, SSF
2018 Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Luncheon & Program
Thursday, April 26, 2018
12:00pm to 1:30pm
SSF Elks Lodge
920 Stonegate Drive,SSF
New & Renewing Members
Thank you to the following members who renewed their investment
with the SSF Chamber your support is truly appreciated!
ABM Industries (December 2004)
Amoura Café (October 2009)
Anchor Drugs (October 2009)
Bay Pointe Ballet (August 2013)
Bickford Accountancy Corp. (October 1997)
Bronstein Music (April 1946)
Darby Dan's Sandwich Co. (August 1981)
Dumpling Empire (August 2011)
Embassy Suites (July 1998)
Garden Club Restaurant (June 2003)
Gateway Child Development, an offsite program of Peninsula Family YMCA (June 2016)
Giffra Enterprises, LLC (October 1949)
Home Maid Ravioli Co., Inc. (October 2007)
Lum Optometry (July 1998)
Mark A. Barradas, D.D.S. (October 2002)
Ristorante Buon Gusto (May 1988)
San Francisco Bay Ferry (August 2005)
Speed Wash (July 2001)
Unity Lutheran Church (July 2003)
WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS:
Balboa Travel
701 Gateway Blvd., Suite 250
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(858)678-3336
Jolanda de Voogd
www.balboatravel.com
Courtesy Tow
980 Montgomery Ave
San Bruno, CA 94066
Katrina Brady, Sales & Marketing
(650)589-3282
www.courtesytowsf.com
Kimberly A. Liao, DDS
415 Grand Ave, Suite 102
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650)822-8842
KimLiaoDDS.com
Lime Bike
66 Bovet Rd., Suite 320
San Mateo, CA 94402
(208)608-3667
(802)793-9793
Megan Colford
Andrew Savage
www.limebike.com
M & Z Tax Services
439 Grand Ave #202
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(415)988-0283
Xuemei Zhou
www.mnztax.com
San Mateo Small Business Development
1700 W. Hillsdale Blvd., Bldg.10-Room 491
San Mateo, Ca 94402
(650)574-6402
Robert Shoffner, Director
www.sanmateosbdc.org
Chamber Circle Members
Thank you to the following companies for being a part of the Chairman's Circle:
Board of Directors
2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Jim McGuire
Best Western Plus Grosvenor Hotel
Vice-
President
Jeannie Ramirez
Simply Floors
Treasurer
Paul Formosa
Dave Gallagher
Madison Street Press
Mia Garcia
South City Notary & Tax
Jeff MacDonald
La Quinta Inn and Suites SFO North
Jim Metz
Advanced Business Forms
SSF Scavenger Company
Past President
Dean Grubl
SSF Conference Center
Ex-Officio
Mike Futrell
City Manager
BOARD MEMBERS
Bill Benavides
BLT Construction
Zachary Brown
IHop Restaurant
Tony Clifford
FNBNORCAL
Gus Shihadeh
Amoura
Debbie Watkins
Liberty Bank
Bruce Wright
Good & Fowler
CEO
Liza Normandy
Staff
Linda Parenti
Arlene Dozier
South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
213 Linden Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 Tel: (650) 588-1911 Fax: (650) 588-2534 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ssfchamber.com
South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, 213 Linden Avenue, South San
Francisco, CA 94080
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