Chamber Updates

Meet the 2026 Board of Directors

Please join us in welcoming the San Jose Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Board of Directors. This dedicated group of business and civic leaders will help guide the Chamber during a landmark year, including our 140th anniversary and the region-defining opportunities of SJ2026. We’re especially excited to welcome Ed Davis as Chair-Elect and look forward to his leadership as we continue advancing a strong, connected, and prosperous business community.

Letter from Ed Davis, Board Chair

Dear Chamber Members and Community of Commerce,

As we step into 2026, I am honored to serve as Chair of the San Jose Chamber of Commerce in this milestone year—our 140th anniversary. This moment marks both a transition in leadership and a shift from reflection to action.

In last week’s newsletter you heard about the Chamber’s accomplishments, momentum, and the extraordinary opportunities ahead for San Jose. My role now is to focus us on what comes next—and what it will take to succeed.

2026 will be a year that rewards preparation and participation. With global events bringing unprecedented attention to our region, the Chamber’s responsibility is clear: to ensure San Jose’s business community is organized, informed, and positioned to benefit. That work does not happen passively. It requires an engaged membership, visible leadership, and sustained investment.

This year, I ask you to be intentional in how you engage with the Chamber:

1. Join or renew your membership to strengthen the unified voice of business
2. Invest in the Chamber by sponsoring the Leaders & Legacy Dinner on February 26, 2026, helping secure the organization’s next chapter
3. Show up—attend events, participate in committees, and help shape the policy and economic conversations that matter to your business

Having served on the Board for the past five years, I’ve seen how much more effective the Chamber becomes when members lean in. The Chamber is not a passive benefit—it is a platform. The value comes from participation.

I want to thank Rob Lindo for his leadership as Chair and his stewardship during a period of renewal. I am grateful to Leah Toeniskoetter for her steady, strategic leadership as President & CEO, and to the ongoing and new Board of Directors and Chamber team whose work makes this organization effective every day.

I look forward to working alongside you in a year defined not just by opportunity—but by action.

Warm regards,

Ed Davis

Chair, 2026 Board of Directors

San Jose Chamber of Commerce

Now Accepting Applications: Chamber Ambassadors

The San Jose Chamber is looking for engaged members to serve as Chamber Ambassadors, who dedicated volunteers who support and connect our local business community.

Ambassadors represent the Chamber at events, welcome members and guests, help promote programs, and support member engagement and retention. They also assist in introducing new businesses to the Chamber and its benefits.

If you enjoy networking, supporting local businesses, and being a visible part of the Chamber’s mission, we invite you to apply. If you have questions about Ambassador requirements, please contact Katie at KatieS@sjchamber.com.

Apply today and help strengthen San Jose’s business community.

1/14 One Big Beautiful Bill Act Explained for Business Owners

If you’re a business owner wondering what the buzz is about, this presentation is for you! We’ll break down the basics, clear up the confusion, and share tips to help you leverage the opportunities. Don’t miss out on making sense of the OBBBA and how it can impact your business!

Presenter: David B. Doolin, Senior Tax Partner at PP&Co

1/20 New Member Orientation Webinar

Are you a new member of the San Jose Chamber or interested in learning more about the amazing benefits of being a San Jose Chamber of Commerce member? Join us for our New Member Orientation event, where we'll guide you through everything you need to know to maximize your Chamber membership! 

1/23 Chamber Night at the Sharks

We’re heading to the Shark Tank! Join us for an exciting night of hockey, connection, and community as the San Jose Chamber takes over the stands. Enjoy discounted group tickets and sit together in our exclusive Chamber section at the Shark Tank.

1/28 Partners in Prevention (Members-Only Event)

Join the Chamber for a briefing with the District Attorney Jeff Rosen and San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph on how law enforcement supports businesses through prevention, enforcement, and direct partnership. Time will be reserved for questions from business owners and representatives.

This presentation is for Chamber members only. Not, a member? Join today.

Leaders & Legacy 2026 Tickets & Sponsorships Now Available!

Join us for the San Jose Chamber of Commerce’s annual Leaders & Legacy Dinner as we celebrate our 140th Anniversary on Thursday, February 26th at the Signia by Hilton San Jose. Sponsorship Opportunities are available—please contact NicoleL@SJChamber.com for details.

We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our business community!

1/20 Hoge Fenton's 2026 Employment Law Update

2026 is right around the corner, which means a new batch of employment law updates through case law and statutes that impact all businesses with employees in California. Join Hoge Fenton's Employment Law Group for its Annual Employment Law Update seminar, where our attorneys will cover a variety of topics, including AI and the use of automated decision systems in hiring, the pay transparency law update, and more.

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