Chamber Updates

Learning from Tampa: Ideas for San Jose’s Future

Last week, the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce led a delegation of business, civic, and community leaders to Tampa to explore what has made the region such an attractive place to live, work, visit, and invest.

Through conversations, site visits, and discussions with local leaders, the Chamber Study Mission examined Tampa’s approach to economic development, downtown investment, sports and entertainment, waterfront development, housing, and regional collaboration. We’re returning to San Jose with new ideas and insights to consider as our own region continues to grow.

A special thank you to our Tampa hosts and speakers for generously sharing their time, experience, and perspectives with our delegation, and to our sponsors for making this valuable experience possible: Casino M8trix, Microsoft, San Jose Sharks, Cisco, Hoge Fenton, PP&Co, and San José Mineta International Airport (SJC).

Network Building & Member Opportunities

10/13 Building the Backbone: A Framework for San Jose's Digital Infrastructure

Join leaders from the City of San Jose, PG&E, labor, and the data center industry for a conversation about the future of data center development in San Jose. Hear how growing energy needs are planned for and served, the jobs these projects create, the regulations data centers operate under today, and the City’s work to establish new standards for future projects.

Registration is required for this member-only event. Sponsorships available.

10/14 Powering Your Business Workshop, Sponsored by PG&E

The workshop will provide San Jose businesses with practical steps they can take now to prepare for El Niño- related disruptions, including how to build a preparedness plan. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with PG&E representatives, community-based organizations & local resources.

10/15 District 9 Candidates Forum

Join us for the City of San Jose District 9 Candidates Forum with candidates Genny Altwer and Gordon Chester. Hear directly from the candidates seeking to represent District 9 and learn more about their priorities for the district and San Jose.

This event is free and open to the community. Registration is required for this limited-capacity event. Reserve your seat today.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please reach out to Lennies at LenniesG@sjchamber.com.

10/28 Understanding Capital Options for Your Business, Sponsored by Pilot

Presented by Chamber member Pilot, this educational panel will help small business owners better understand financing options at different stages of growth. Learn how to prepare your business for capital, evaluate financing offers, identify potential red flags, and connect with financial experts and local business resources.

In Our Community

10/10 Women's Leadership and Policy Summit 2026

Supervisor Betty Duong, in partnership with the Valley Health Foundation, invites you to the 9th Annual Santa Clara County Women’s Leadership and Policy Summit—a powerful gathering of women, leaders, advocates, students, professionals, and community members committed to creating meaningful change throughout Santa Clara County.

Register, become a sponsor, or make a nomination at the link below.

10/15 Free Cybersecurity Webinar

Join Comcast Business cybersecurity experts on Thursday, October 15, at 10 a.m. PT for a free webinar exploring key findings from the 2026 Comcast Business Cybersecurity Threat Report, which analyzed 34.6 billion cyber events. Attendees will learn about today's most significant threats, including the 4.7 billion phishing attempts and 9.7 billion drive-by compromise attacks identified in the report, along with practical strategies to help strengthen their organization's defenses.

10/19 2026 State of Property Values

Join Santa Clara County Assessor Neysa Fligor on October 19 for the 2026 State of Property Values event.

Hear from Assessor Fligor and regional experts as they explore the key trends shaping property values across Santa Clara County, including market shifts, AI and data centers, inflation, and long-term economic indicators. The program will also feature insights from the Annual Report and a forward-looking conversation about the Future of Silicon Valley.

Help Celebrate San Jose’s Next Milestones

The City of San Jose is hiring a Major Events Program Manager to lead planning for San Jose’s 250th Anniversary in 2027 and the 70th Anniversary of the San Jose–Okayama Sister City relationship in 2028.

This 18-month role will bring together City, business and community partners to create celebrations worthy of these historic milestones.

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