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SVLG Endorses Measure A to Safeguard Regional Economy, Project Jobs and Ensure Healthcare Access in Santa Clara County

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – today announced its formal endorsement of Measure A, an initiative on the November 2025 Santa Clara County ballot. If approved, the measure would safeguard thousands of jobs, provide targeted, temporary funding to protect healthcare access for one in four county residents, and ensure the South Bay’s economic resilience in the face of over $1 billion in federal healthcare cuts.
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2025 Policy Wins: How SVLG Is Advocating for the Innovation Economy in the California Legislature

The final days of the California legislative session saw a flurry of late-breaking negotiations and high-profile deals as lawmakers raced to wrap up major policy debates. Now, with the Legislature adjourned, Governor Newsom has until October 12 to sign or veto bills, and SVLG is closely tracking the latest developments in Sacramento to ensure the voice of the innovation sector is heard.
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SVLG Taps Experienced Legislative Aide Ashonte Smith to Lead State Policy Advocacy

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – today announced the hire of Ashonte Smith as Director of State Policy, expanding the organization’s strategic advocacy efforts in Sacramento.
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SVLG names Chappie Jones Jr. as Senior Advisor to the CEO, Strengthening SVLG’s Five Decades of South Bay Regional Leadership

Former San Jose Vice Mayor will help advance SVLG’s Future Forward Agenda in San Jose and the South Bay
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SVLG Names EJ Jarvis as Business Development Associate, Expands Rapidly Growing Team

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – today announced the hire of EJ Jarvis as an Associate, Office of the CEO, responsible for business development and member success.
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SVLG Announces Historic $1.4 Million Investment from San Francisco 49ers to Drive “Future Forward Agenda”

Single largest investment in SVLG history will advance Bay Area competitiveness to help lead Silicon Valley into a new era of dynamism, AI innovation, and sustainable growth
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SVLG Names Ruby (Mengyu) Han as Inaugural Hire for Institute for California AI Policy

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – today shared that Ruby (Mengyu) Han has been brought on board as the first hire for the organization’s Institute for California AI Policy (I-CAP).
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Bingo, Breakthroughs, and Building Careers: Reflections on Women in Tech Connect

Three days into my first week with SVLG, I joined Women in Tech Connect with my colleague Isabel. The event, hosted by the Bay Area Women’s Employee Network (BayWEN) at Texas Instruments, was supported by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and the Society of Women Engineers, Santa Clara Valley. It was part of SVLG’s Employee Resource Group (ERG) Consortium, which aims to connect employee groups from across Silicon Valley companies to share best practices, build community, and advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This particular event brought together women in the regional technology sector to share experiences and practical advice for building careers in the industry.
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Silicon Valley Leadership Group Expands Team with New Hires to Support Bay Area Innovation and Growth

The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – is proud to welcome three new team members: Policy Fellows Chelsea Dixon and Ruhi Dhayagude, and Associate Isabel Migan.
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Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO Ahmad Thomas Statement on the Release of White House AI Action Plan

On behalf of Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG), I commend the Administration’s commitment to accelerating American AI innovation through critical investments in 21st-century infrastructure, streamlining data center permitting, and increasing federal support for workforce training and business competitiveness in technology hubs like Silicon Valley.
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