Gas Appliance Ban Impacts Homeowners & Businesses

In 2023, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) adopted rules phase out natural gas appliances in homes and businesses. Key conversion dates include: 



• January 1, 2027 — ban on new gas water heaters in homes
• January 1, 2029 — ban on new gas furnaces in homes and businesses
• January 1, 2031 — ban on new gas water heaters in businesses and multifamily homes

Converting to electric appliances may require major electrical upgrades, with costs estimated at $50,000+ for many homes. There are rebates of up to $8,000 available through the High‑Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA) that expire this year. There's a growing coalition to overturn the regulations, link here. 

San Jose Sells First ADU Condo in State

San Jose has made history as the first city in California to approve an Accessory Dwelling Unit, or ADU, as a condominium that can be sold separately from the main home. The milestone, enabled by state legislation (AB 1033), creates new opportunities for affordable homeownership and demonstrates innovative approaches to addressing the housing crisis. Interested in learning more? The City created an ADU Condominium Checklist to guide homeowners along the process. 

The wait is over! Thank you to all who registered, we are looking forward to celebrating with you on Thursday.

Registration now closed.

8/27 Women in Leadership Speaker Series: Your Balanced Brand

Feeling a little “meh” about your marketing lately? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to stay stuck in autopilot.

Join Anne Kenney, Bullseye Marketing, Chief Marketing Strategist, for her presentation that’s all about helping small business owners like you create a marketing strategy that actually works and feels good.

9/2 Coffee & Connections

Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for Coffee and Connections, where local business professionals connect over fresh brews from a local coffee shop and engage in conversation. An excellent chance to ask about the Chamber’s work, benefits and services from the CEO and staff.

9/3 Meta Community Accelerator Training

Join us for a free in-person training hosted by Meta, designed for small businesses. Learn how to harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) to grow your business, with sessions on AI fundamentals, prompt engineering, live Meta AI demos, and applying AI in operations, marketing, and brand voice. Walk away with practical strategies to reach your audience, boost engagement, and elevate your success.

Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings

8/28 Ninja Challenge

8/29 The Stand

Padel sport venue signs lease in Google's downtown San Jose village

August 14, 2025 | East Bay Times | ARTICLE LINK 

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.

Applications for Cooperative Marketing Campaign Opportunity Now Open

San José’s new cooperative marketing program, THE ARTS WILL PLAY IN 2026!, will spotlight arts and cultural events during a landmark year for the region. With major sports events like Super Bowl LX, NCAA Men’s Basketball, and the FIFA World Cup bringing visitors in 2026, the program aims to boost the city’s brand and economy through the promotion of local performances, exhibits, festivals, and more. Ten to fifteen applicants will be awarded promotional campaigns valued at $10,000–$15,000 each.

Register for the required Pre-Application Workshop on August 22, 2025. Deadline to submit your application is Friday, August 29, 2025 by 5:00 PM.

Playbook for Super Bowl & FIFA World Cup Watch Parties

The Bay Area Host Committee has released the first version of the Bay Area Public Screening Playbook for Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup 2026™. Materials are available in Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, and Tagalog. You can find these versions by filling out the form on the Host Committee's website here. This playbook is a guide for Bay Area small businesses and community organizations to publicly screen these mega-sporting events, while adhering to NFL and FIFA regulations. Public screenings refer to any broadcast of the Super Bowl or FIFA World Cup outside of a private dwelling, from restaurants showing the game on their native screens to cities organizing large-scale fan engagement opportunities.

Following the guidelines within this Playbook are critical for businesses, neighborhood associations, and civic groups showing the games. If you or your business have any questions, please reach out to the Bay Area Host Committee at info@bayareahostcommittee.com.

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