In under three years, the pandemic economy has seen the Great Resignation of wage earners, followed by the Great Regret of departed workers, and now a looming recession. A persistent labor force gap continues to stymie numerous American industries, while tech and crypto companies tighten their belts amid growing financial uncertainty. Will labor and the…
With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate change in U.S. history, Representative Jimmy Panetta and congressional Democrats have racked up another legislative victory just months before crucial midterm elections. Looking ahead, what issues and activity from DC should you and your company be keeping an eye on? Members, join…
The U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act this past weekend; the House is expected to pass it Friday. Once the President signs it, it will be the single biggest piece of climate legislation the U.S. has ever enacted. Members, come join the Leadership Group as we explain what is in the bill! On August…
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group invites you to join us at San Jose State University on October 12 from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. PDT for a Teacher Diversity Forum, presented by IBM. As part of SVLG’s commitment to fostering high-quality education in our region and ensuring the readiness of our future workforce, we are…
California has many grid stability challenges: aging power plants, increasing electrification of transportation and buildings, and periodic heat events that have everyone wanting to crank up their air conditioners. As California grapples with these energy concerns, how can the nation’s largest state ensure its grid remains reliable during this period of instability? SVLG members are…
It’s complicated: where does the US-China relationship stand in 2022? For the last several years, the American and Chinese economies have undergone a great “decoupling” that has altered one of the world’s largest trade relationships. How have the pandemic, possible recession, and increased military tensions impacted this economic relationship? And what comes next? Join the Leadership Group…
While the Golden State’s housing crisis continues, join us to hear from the legislator spearheading real solutions. Assemblymember Buffy Wicks is the Chair of the Assembly Housing Committee and the architect of AB 2011, which is the most significant transit oriented development legislation to become law in decades. AB 2011 will accelerate production of approximately…
Join us for a late-breaking roundtable in Sacramento with Governor Newsom’s Climate and Energy Advisors! Karen Douglas, Lauren Sanchez, Christine Hironaka, and Hazel Miranda are the Governor’s Advisors on Climate and Energy issues. On the back of the Governor’s decisive re-election, what will future energy policy look like for his office and the world’s 4th…
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group is hosting a celebratory mixin’ & minglin’ member mixer to congratulate our local, regional, and state elected officials on their 2022 election victory. Join us on at District in San Jose on Thursday, February 2 from 5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. PST to meet new and current electeds with SVLG…
Following a near-record budget surplus of $97.5 billion in 2022, California’s budget this year will be drastically different. Governor Newsom’s budget proposal projects a $22.5 billion deficit, and to balance the budget, he has called for cuts to transportation, climate change funding, and more. How will the budget change in the coming months during negotiations…