SAN JOSE, CA (July 19, 2021) – The Bay Area Council Economic Institute (BACEI) and Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation’s (SVLGF) Center for California Innovation announced today that they are the recipient of a research award from California 100, an ambitious statewide initiative to envision and shape the long-term success of the state. The California 100 research award, along …
Also joining public and private sector leaders at SVLG’s ‘Race To Net Zero’ event will be U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, California Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph and PG&E CEO Patti Poppe. SAN JOSE, CA (June 18, 2021) – Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will deliver remarks at the Silicon …
Leadership Group Focused on Regional Housing Affordability, Transit & Infrastructure, Education, Climate, and Competitiveness Initiatives San Jose, CA, May 21, 2021: Mike Mielke, Head of Public Policy for the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, issued the following statement today in response to the release of Governor’s Newsom revised budget for FY 2021-22: “The Silicon Valley Leadership Group …
CEO Thomas Emphasizes Need to Address Regional Housing Affordability and Business Competitiveness San Jose, CA, May 20, 2021: Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, issued the following statement today applauding Governor Newsom’s signing of SB 7, which would fast-track regional housing and economic development projects by renewing an existing provision to streamline aspects …
Leading Social Media Company Signs On To Silicon Valley Movement on Diversity SAN JOSE, CA (February 18, 2021) – Today, Twitter committed to taking the 25×25 pledge, which challenges companies to increase diversity in business leadership by setting a goal of filling 25% of executive positions with hires from underrepresented groups by 2025 or pledging …
The Measure Will Shorten the Time In Processing and Approving Affordable Housing Projects SAN JOSE, Calif. – February 18. 2021- In the midst of an unprecedented housing crisis due to COVID-19, Silicon Valley Leadership Group has decided to fully support the extension of SB7, a measure that enforces AB900 and speeds up the time in …
Group’s New Hire Builds on Efforts Toward Member Expansion and Diversity SAN JOSE, Calif. – January 4, 2021 – The Silicon Valley Leadership Group today announced the hire of Pedro David Espinoza as their new Vice President of Business Development. Espinoza is an entrepreneur, racial diversity speaker and founder of SmileyGo – a startup that indexes the …
The Valley’s Leading Business Organization Challenges Major Industries to Commit to Actionable Changes on Executive Representation San Jose, CA, January 11, 2021: In line with its mission to promote innovation and business competitiveness, Silicon Valley Leadership Group today announced the launch of its 25×25 diversity initiative. 25×25 challenges member companies to increase management diversity by …
CEO Thomas Stresses Need for Transit, Climate, Housing and Competitiveness San Jose, CA, January 11, 2021: Ahmad Thomas, CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, issued the following statement today in response to the release of Governor Newsom’s proposed budget for FY 2021-22: “On the heels of a year defined by unprecedented challenges, we thank …
AMD CEO Lisa Su discusses $35 billion purchase of competitor Xilinx in interview with Synopsis’ Aart de Geus San Jose, CA – October 30, 2020 – Dr. Anthony Fauci gave a sobering assessment of the state of Covid-19 to roughly 2,000 virtually assembled community leaders, business executives, and elected officials in attendance at the Silicon …
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