Bay Area Council
New Study Will Explore Opportunities for Expanding, Deepening Bay Area, Fresno, Central Valley Megaregion Connections
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Bay Area Council Economic Institute and Central Valley Community Foundation today announced the launch of an in-depth study...
Statement on Passing of Nancy McFadden, Chief of Staff to Gov. Jerry Brown and Former Council Executive Committee Member
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Bay Area Council mourned the passing Thursday (March 22) of Nancy McFadden, Chief of Staff to Gov. Brown....
New Poll: Ride-Sharing Services Get Very Favorable Marks from San Francisco Voters
70% of Voters Say On Demand Ride-Hail Services an Important Part of SF Transportation System Today SAN FRANCISCO, CA – An overwhelming majority...
Statement on Trump Administration Infrastructure Plan Unveiled Today
The Bay Area Council today issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.5 trillion infrastructure plan: “With his $1.5...
Statement Applauding Decision to Place Regional Measure 3 on June 2018 Ballot
San Francisco — The Bay Area Council today loudly cheered a decision by the Bay Area Toll Authority to seek voter approval in...
Bay Area Council Statement On Amazon Finalists Announcement For Second Headquarters
The Bay Area Council today issued the following statement in response to an announcement by Amazon that it has chosen 20 finalists for...
Webcor Names Mei Lin Wolff Senior Vice President of Human Resources
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF., Jan. 11, 2018 – Webcor has promoted Mei Lin Wolff to senior vice president of human resources. Wolff previously served...
Silicon Valley Leadership Group and Bay Area Council See Some Good and Some Bad in Current Federal Tax Reform Efforts
BAY AREA/SILICON VALLEY, CA – Silicon Valley Leadership Group CEO and President Carl Guardino and Bay Area Council President and CEO Jim Wunderman...
Statement On Death of San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Bay Area Council issued the following statement on sudden passing of San Francisco Mayor Edwin M. Lee. “San...
The Rise of the YIMBYs
By Todd Williams [dropcap]D[/dropcap]espite an undeniable housing shortage marked by skyrocketing rents, virtually all housing development in the Bay Area remains controversial. Be...
Council Announces $3.3 Million from Member Companies to Support North Bay Fire Relief
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Bay Area Council raised more than $3.3 million for North Bay fire relief during its Annual Dinner and...
California Businesses Launch Major New Climate Resilience Initiative
Effort will bring together business, government, and environmental leaders to improve California’s resilience to climate change San Francisco — The Bay Area Council...
