Dear David Packard: In the summer of 1977, you pulled together 33 valley visionaries to advance the future of our region, partially in response to the energy crisis gripping our nation and crippling California. While fierce competitors in the marketplace, you all knew you could be effective collaborators in the community space. Through your guidance, …
Hospitals and healthcare facilities across the United States could benefit. San Jose, CA, June 18, 2020 — Today, the Silicon Valley COVID-19 Aid Coalition announced what is believed to be the first-of-its-kind in the U.S. product specification sheet for donations of the most urgently needed medical supplies and equipment to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. When …
Critical Needs Remain to Protect Health Care Workers Serving Patients on the Front Lines San Jose, CA, April 4, 2020: Member companies of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group began holding weekly “town hall style” video conference meetings March 16, within three hours of the first Shelter In Place order in the Bay Area. In the weeks …
San Jose, CA, March 20, 2020: Just days after September 11th, President George W. Bush gave one of the defining speeches of his Presidency. In the wake of increasing attacks and rhetoric targeting Muslim Americans, he made clear that xenophobia “should not and will not stand in America.” Today, we face another grave national threat, …
March 17, 2020 Update: Yesterday, six Bay Area Counties, including Santa Clara County, ordered that we “Shelter in Place” for the foreseeable future, to allow our region to address the COVID-19 situation we all face. Your Silicon Valley Leadership Group professional staff will of course be abiding by the directive, and our team will work …
SAN JOSE, CA, March 4, 2020 — With 100% of precincts reporting, Silicon Valley Leadership Group board member Matt Mahan has earned the majority of votes cast in the March 3 Primary Election race for the San Jose City Council District 10 seat. Carl Guardino, President and CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group made the …
“Silicon Valley is being beaten down by its own success, crushed by soul-sucking commutes, unaffordable homes and homelessness.” “Silicon Valley is the World’s Epicenter of Innovation, the envy of entrepreneurs everywhere.” Two statements. Both correct. We each face a simple, yet profound decision. “What do we do?” Fight or Flight? I believe our Region, our …
One of the true joys of my work with the Silicon Valley Leadership Group over the past 23 years has been finding opportunities to build bridges between business leaders, public officials—of both parties—and the communities they serve—whether on the local, regional or national level. I believe the Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s commitment to bringing diverse …
This event is open to press coverage. Media who plan to cover in person must RSVP to Riki Rafner at rrafner@commonwealthclub.org by Friday, January 10, 2020, 12 noon. A request for credentials does not constitute approval. Due to limited space, not all requests may be granted. Additional logistical information will be provided to credentialed media …
SAN JOSE, CA, January 7, 2020 — Today, the Silicon Valley Leadership Group announced that after 23 years of dedicated service, Carl Guardino has decided to step down as CEO, once a successor has been appointed. The Silicon Valley Leadership Group’s Board of Directors has initiated a thorough search for the organization’s next leader. “The …
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