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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 …
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
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group Foundation (SVLGF) in partnership with the Foothill-DeAnza Community College District has published a new whitepaper detailing the development of an innovative AI and machine learning curriculum for community colleges in the greater Bay Area.
This week, SVLG convened our annual Advocacy Day event in Sacramento. A major focus for our trip to Sacramento – organized in partnership with our Institute for California AI Policy (I-CAP) – was bolstering the competitiveness of the innovation ecosystem, which includes modernizing our innovation infrastructure to scale AI, ensuring a strong 21st century workforce, …
SACRAMENTO (July 3, 2024) – This week, legislation authored by Senator Dave Cortese (SB 1298) that would accelerate California’s data center expansion advanced through both the Assembly Natural Resources and Labor and Employment Committees. If enacted into law, the legislation would catalyze a wave of new data center investments, bolstering California’s critical infrastructure and driving …
We applaud the Federal Transit Administration’s decision to award over $5 billion in funding for the BART Silicon Valley Phase II Project. This historic commitment will enable our next phase of growth and infrastructure development to support our region’s dynamic economy.
Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem — today named Ziyang David Fan as Senior Vice President of Technology & Innovation and the inaugural Executive Director of its Institute for California AI Policy (ICAP).
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group (SVLG) – the leading business association representing the innovation economy and its ecosystem – today announced that Katherine (Kat) Chan will join SVLG on a special assignment, serving as Chief of Staff to the CEO over the next quarter to spearhead SVLG’s Future Forward Phase 2.
On October 17th, SVLG brought together members and industry leaders for a virtual deep dive into California’s 2025 legislative session and what lies ahead in 2026. The conversation highlighted critical developments in AI, infrastructure, energy, and housing, while also showcasing SVLG’s advocacy efforts to keep California at the forefront of global innovation.
SVLG CEO Ahmad Thomas applauded the signing of a landmark housing bill, SB 79 (Wiener) into law. It represents a major step forward in addressing the housing crisis – ensuring more housing near transit, expanding multi-family housing options, and fostering vibrant, connected communities that make our state more affordable.
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 …
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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