Press Releases

On behalf of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, I want to commend San José Mayor Matt Mahan for his decision today to enter the race for California Governor. I appreciate his continued commitment to public service and his focus on pragmatic, innovative approaches to addressing our State’s most complex challenges. His entry is a welcome addition to the growing field of leaders vying to ensure a more prosperous future for California. I believe he adds a very thoughtful and substantive voice at this critical juncture.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan is championing a slate of housing initiatives that will make San José a more affordable and innovative place to live for years to come. The measures being considered by the City Council today as part of “Housing Day” reflect a smart, competitive approach to unlocking housing production and strengthening the region’s long-term growth.

SAN JOSE, CA (January 8, 2026) – Today, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his State of the State address to the residents of California.

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) have become essential pillars of modern workplace culture, helping employees build community, strengthen belonging, and lead with authenticity. In Silicon Valley’s dynamic innovation ecosystem, where collaboration and inclusion fuel long-term competitiveness, ERGs are emerging as strategic engines for talent development, employee engagement, and organizational resilience.

On September 19, the EmergingTech Economic Research Network (EERN), a Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco initiative in collaboration with the Federal Reserve System Innovation Office, convened selected employers, workforce leaders, and researchers to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping jobs and economic mobility, especially for low- and moderate-income (LMI) workers. SVLG was honored to be invited by the SF Fed team to participate.

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.