Here's food for thought . . . $2 trillion. Now that is a lot of money, even by Washington, D.C. standards. Yet that is what might be available, thanks to innovative, creative, globally-competitive American employers who have successfully won in…
Here's food for thought . . . California needs rain, and also needs to save for a rainy day. On this November's ballot, Californians will be voting on state Propositions 1 and 2. I personally support both, as does my…
Here's food for thought . . . Attacks are often opportunities to correct, rather than cower. A wonderful opportunity recently occurred from a somewhat surprising source: A column in the well-respected San Francisco Chronicle that referenced our 11th Annual CEO…
Here's food for thought . . . If we want to increase employment, then let's learn from employers. Annually, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group conducts a "CEO Business Climate Survey," seeking direct input from the innovators and entrepreneurs who drive…
Here's food for thought . . . Benjamin Franklin once said, "Nothing is certain but death and taxes." Ironically, recent events in Washington, D.C. have led many to believe that "Nothing is certain but the death of tax reform." At…
Here's food for thought . . . Make your goals transparent and accountable. Each year, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group creates a three-year rolling business plan. Designed by our 392 members, it sets priorities in 10 distinct areas in which…
Here's food for thought . . . Taxing Innovation Tempers Job Creation. One of the most troubling elements of the Affordable Care Act, known also as Obamacare, was the tax imposed on America's medical device companies. Since this $29 billion…
Here's food for thought ... We need a helicopter. In 1992, I was a young staff member to a Central Valley legislator. George Deukmejian, a conservative Republican from Los Angeles, was our Governor. I will never forget the Governor's leadership…
Silicon Valley hopes to hear these issues addressed in tonight’s State of the Union address: Immigration reform; passage of a comprehensive plan that includes high skilled workers with bi-partisan, bicameral support. Comprehensive tax reform; ensuring U.S. companies, domestic and international,…
Here's food for thought . . . What have you done for me lately? At the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, our 375 member company CEO's deserve a strong return on their investment as we work to strengthen job creation in…