Upcoming Member Exclusive Events

Member Exclusive: 10/2 Meet D3 Councilmember Anthony Tordillos

Join the San Jose Chamber and SPUR for a lunchtime meet-and-greet with San Jose’s newest Councilmember, Anthony Tordillos, on Thursday, October 2. Moderated by Gary Boulanger, Editor-in-Chief of the Silicon Valley Business Journal, this event offers a chance to hear directly from Councilmember Tordillos about his goals for downtown San Jose. Bring your lunch, connect with fellow community members, and share your thoughts.

RSVP required. Space is limited to Chamber and SPUR members only. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Kat Angelov at KatA@sjchamber.com. 

Member Exclusive: 10/6 Candidate Forum for County Assessor's Office

Property taxes are one of the biggest expenses for local businesses, and the County Assessor’s Office plays a key role in shaping our region’s economy. Join the San Jose Chamber and NAIOP Silicon Valley for an exclusive members-only forum to hear directly from the four candidates for Assessor on how they plan to lead this influential office.

RSVP required. Space is limited to Chamber and NAIOP Silicon Valley members only. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact Kat Angelov at KatA@sjchamber.com. 

Chamber, Together with Broad Coalitions, Successfully Opposes Tech Regulations

The San Jose Chamber of Commerce joined broad coalitions of business, technology, and community partners to successfully oppose several bills that would have imposed restrictive regulations on AI and the tech industry. Through these united efforts, the following bills were defeated:

• AB 1018 (Bauer-Kahan): Would have imposed onerous compliance requirements on businesses of all sizes using automated decision tools such as dynamic pricing or resume screening.
• AB 33 (Aguiar-Curry): Proposed a ban on the delivery of commercial goods via autonomous vehicles.
• AB 1331 (Elhawary): Applied an overly broad definition of surveillance tools and locations, undermining workplace safety and security for both business owners and employees.

We thank our members and industry partners that brought these bills and others to our attention this legislative session. The Chamber remains committed to supporting innovation, strengthening our regional economy, and advancing the responsible development of emerging technologies.

Waymo's Expansion at SJC

San José Mineta International Airport will soon become the first commercial international airport in California, and only the second in the world, to offer Waymo’s fully autonomous ride-hailing service. Launching later this year and ahead of San Jose’s 2026 global sporting events, the partnership between the City, SJC, and Waymo showcases our region’s leadership in innovation and economic growth. The San Jose Chamber of Commerce is proud to support this expansion and looks forward to welcoming Waymo’s continued growth and impact in San Jose.

Chamber Supports Verizon's Acquisition of Frontier Communications

The San Jose Chamber of Commerce has voiced strong support for Verizon’s acquisition of Frontier Communications. We believe this investment will expand broadband infrastructure, improve service reliability, and make internet access more affordable across California. We look forward to seeing the acquisition move forward. 

TODAY 9/17 September Mixer at SoFA Market

You are invited to join Chamber members for a night of light bites to experience downtown in a casual and vibrant setting. Explore downtown San Jose with a variety of eateries. At this Chamber exclusive event, attendees will be treated to a vibrant patio space for networking. Food and beverages are available for purchase.

9/24 Lunchtime Networking Mixer + Professional Headshots

Connect with local professionals at our Lunchtime Headshot Networking Mixer, proudly sponsored by Insperity. Chamber members who sign up in advance will receive a free professional headshot on a space available basis!

This event is open to both members and non-members—bring a friend and grow your network.

10/1 City Lights Mixer: Sip, Savor, Connect

Join us for an exciting mixer at City Lights Theater on Tuesday, October 1st, featuring tastings from Old Hillside Bourbon, beer, wine, and light appetizers. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and insights from Executive Artistic Director Lisa Mallette, plus Chamber members get 2 tickets for the price of 1 to Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors.

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

9/19 USA Ninja Challenge

Valley of Heart's Delight Returns October 9

Celebrate with History San Jose Park at its Valley of Heart's Delight event on Thursday, October 9 at 5:30 PM. To register, click the link below.

Volunteers Needed: 2025 NWSL Championship game

The San Jose Sports Authority is actively looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the game at PayPal Park, as well as and its subsequent events from Monday, November 17 to Saturday, November 22, a success. If you are interested, please fill out the following form.

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