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Integrated Resources GroupPurcell Murray Co., Inc.RecologySeton Medical CenterSouth San Francisco Scavenger Co., Inc. Universal Paragon Corporation
The Chairman’s Circle is a special group of members that have committed to support the Brisbane Chamber of Commerce through sponsorships.If your business would like to become a member of the Chairman’s Circle, please contact Mitch Bull, President/CEO at 415-467-7283 or e-mail [email protected].
CHAMBER CIRCLE MEMBERS
Volume 27 Number 5
May 2017
L U M I N A R YL U M I N A R YBrisbane’s Business and Community Journal
THE
WHAT’S INSIDE PageSSF SCAVENGER .............................................. 1BRIGHT EVENTS RENTAL ................................. 1STUDENTS IN BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT ....... 1CHAIRPERSON’S MESSAGE .............................. 1MAYOR’S MESSAGE ......................................... 1PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE .................................. 2MONEY MATTERS ............................................ 2CALENDAR ...................................................... 6
SUSTAINABILITY AND
CARBON FOOTPRINTBY: ALISON WILSON, Brisbane Chamber Editor/Marketing Director [email protected]
Si n c e 1 9 1 4 ,
family owned
and operated,
South San Francisco
Scavenger Company
(SSFSC) and Blue
Line Transfer provide
s o l i d w a s t e a n d
recycling services.
S S F S C f o c u s i s
on mainta in ing a
sa fe env i ronment
f o r e m p l o y e e s
a n d c u s t o m e r s
while reducing the
nega t i ve impac ts
of collection and processing
operations. Teresa Montgomery,
Sustainability Manager, opened
the interview saying, “We do
more than haul trash from the
community. We provide recycling
and composting services, and
document destruction.” She spoke
about how SSFSC is a dedicated
community partner working hard
to create solutions and constantly
looking for earth-friendly programs
and practices to keep garbage out
of landfi lls and assure compliance
with local, regional and state goals
and mandates. In closing she said,
“We are constantly reinventing
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SEASON OF HOPE BY: DILMOHAN CHADHA, Brisbane Chamber Chairperson and President, Integrated Resources Group [email protected]
As a business owner of a stone company, I am
committed to sustainability, protecting the earth
and education. This is the season of our children
transitioning from middle school to high school
and from high school to either the workforce and/
or higher education. This is the time of hope and
opportunity. As former Chairperson Larry Purcell
said “there is no fi ner investment in our future, than that which we make in the youth of our
MAYOR’S TRIP TO
CHINA WITH CHINA
SILICON VALLEYBY: MAYOR LORI LIU, City of Brisbane, [email protected]
This past month, I had the opportunity
to travel to Chengdu, China as part of the
China Silicon Valley Mayor’s Trip. Along with
mayors and other elected leaders from across
the globe, we attended the 2017 Chengdu
Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship Fair
(GIEF), which discussed global innovative
and entrepreneurial trends and facilitated the
integration, fusion and matching of global
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BRIGHT EVENT RENTALS BY: ALISON WILSON, Brisbane Chamber Editor/Marketing Director [email protected]
Bright Event Rentals (formerly Wine Country Party & Events)
is a full-service rental company for life occasions and
celebrations of any size in Northern California. They have
locations in Healdsburg, Sonoma and Brisbane. Their business mission
is to supply superior event rentals, deliver reliable, dependable on-time
service, hire experienced passionate people, stay ahead of the curve in
Photo of South San Francisco Scavenger Truck used for hauling, recycling and disposal of residential and commercial
waste for Brisbane, South San Francisco, Millbrae, and the San Francisco International Airport.
VISITING LOCAL
COMPANIES BY: KAREN LENTZ, Brisbane Elementary School District Board President, [email protected]
Dressed in their professional
best, Lipman Middle School 8th
graders gave presentations at this
year’s Students in Business and
Government luncheon on May
22nd. An important fi nal project for
our graduating class of 2017, the
Business and Government project
is a Chamber-sponsored event that
gives students the opportunity to
visit local companies, learn about a
variety of occupations, do research,
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Bright Truck at loading dock. Top left photo Holly Thach, General Manager, Partner of Bright
speaking to me about the Bright Event Rentals, a full-service rental company for occasions
of any size. Bottom left photo Gary Kasprowicz, Operations Manager, gave me a tour of their
facility in Brisbane speaking about the core values of Bright: providing the right product,
the right quality, the right quantity, the right truck, the right location, the right time, and
the right price.
Group photo of Lipman Middle School 8th graders
who reported on their visits to Brisbane Chamber
businesses.
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2017 Board of DirectorsChairman of the BoardDilmohan S. ChadhaIntegrated Resources Group, Inc.
Vice President of the BoardJason DorfmanDoubleTree Hotel by Hilton
Treasurer of the BoardCurtis RoePurcell Murray Co., Inc.
Secretary of the BoardJennifer Wilder-SmithBiRite Foodservice Distributors
Members of the Board
Freddy BeamanCity National Bank
Richard BorghelloRecology
Bruce BonarF. W. Spencer & Son, Inc.
Matthew ButlerFirst National Bank of NorCal
Daniel CarterLyon Medical Construction
Jason CranstonCBRE Inc.
Ron DavisRon Davis and Company Real Estate
Tamara Heath Golden State Lumber
Michael HoUniversal Paragon Corporation
Noel LeeMonster Inc.
Ian (Shouma) MonizHomewood Suites by Hilton
Teresa MontgomerySouth San Francisco Scavenger Company
Judy NgBrisbane Village Shopping Center
President and CEO Publisher of the Luminary
Mitch Bull(415) [email protected]
Director Marketing & SalesLuminary Editor, WriterAlison Wilson(415) [email protected]
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IT’S OUR BUSIEST SEASON OF THE YEAR…BY: MITCH BULL, Brisbane Chamber President and CEO [email protected]
Can you believe that the Memorial Day holiday is already upon us
and is soon to be followed by the close of the school year? Wow,
boy does time fl y. The school year is winding down, and the
chamber and community will be honoring our local elementary, middle and
high school students at the 23rd annual “Excellence in Education Awards”
event on the evening of June 7th at the DoubleTree Hotel at Sierra Point.
It’s our annual event to honor the academic achievements of some of our
elementary, middle school, and high school students that are progressing on
their academic and educational journeys. The fun starts at 7:15.
In looking at the academic, community service, and other extracurricular
activities that these students have undertaken during their high school
c a r e e r s , i t ’ s a g a i n
heartening to see how
involved they are in not
j u s t a c a d e m i c s , b u t
in interacting with their
peers and giving back to
the community. From
environmental activism,
to peer counseling, to
coaching younger players
i n t e a m s p o r t s , o u r
students are continuing to
set the bar high for their
involvement.
Recently there has
been a defi nite shift to the
sciences and mathematics
w h e n c o m p a r e d t o
years past . Science-
based careers, such as
Physical Therapy, Clinical
Psychology, Biomedical
Research and Pediatrics
were in the mix of “future”
a r e a s o f s t u d y a n d
“hoped for’ careers of our
interviewees, but also were
careers in areas such as
Accounting, Engineering
and Firefi ghting. While it
easy for writers of columns
to ruminate about the
“downfall” of education
with kids playing video
games, we had a student
who is planning to pursue
a career in the “Video Gaming League” industry, something that didn’t exist
even 3 to 5 years ago!
The students that we interview continue to challenge the notions that our
educational system is failing... These future leaders, scientists, teachers,
counselors, researchers, engineers, lawyers, and mathematicians give the
opinion that they are tuned into what is around them and they will be able
to lead and perform admirably when “their time” comes. I know they will
impact the future (and our future) in a positive way. It cannot go without
saying that we at the chamber are very grateful for both the monetary
donations to the scholarship recognition program, but also to the time that
the volunteers spend on the interview and evaluation process. It truly does
“take a village.”
I would also like to give a “shout out” to the Brisbane bicycle stalwarts
who manned the “energizer stations” during “Bike to Work” day on May 11.
The number of bicyclists traveling south from SF along Tunnel Road to points
further south continues to increase each year. It’s great for the Bay area’s
carbon footprint, as well as the aerobic exercise that comes with riding a
bicycle on a consistent basis.
Earlier this week, we observed our Lipman 8th grade students as they
gave their presentations at Mission Blue center in the annual “Students in
Business and Government Day” job shadowing program. The students again
did a very good job in putting together presentations on their experiences
visiting businesses and governmental departments. For many, it was their
fi rst foray into “public speaking” and it was well carried off by all of the
speakers. A “thank you” to all of the businesses and government agencies that participated in the program as well as to all of the chaperones, the instructors running the program, Julie’s Deli, and Recology, for again sponsoring the luncheon.
Lastly, a vibrant community has to have a diverse and vibrant business
sector to ensure stable revenue for the community, and to be good corporate
citizens who help to create an environment where everyone can benefi t.
Please remember to support our local restaurants and businesses.
We are interested in ideas of what you would like to see in future issues
of the Luminary and want to hear your thoughts. E-mail us at: mitch@
brisbanechamber.org, or send us a note at the chamber offi ce.
GAS TAX!BY: CURTIS ROE, Treasurer and Board Member Brisbane Chamber of Commerce, CPA Director - Finance, Purcell Murray, [email protected]
What did you pay for your last gallon of gasoline?
Was it $3? My guess is that it was in that general
price range. How much of that $3 went towards the
government? It’s kind of hard to say and something
most of us don’t really think about. We just get our
gas and go.
Included in the $3 is a state sales tax rate
of 2.25%. There is $0.05 of what the Board of
Equalization calls, Prepayment of Sales Tax Rate.
We currently have another $0.278 of Excise Tax.
This information comes from www.boe.ca.gov/sutax/
strf.htm.
Www.salestaxhandbook.com/california/gasoline-
fuel says that the tax rate on gas in California is
13% including the federal tax. On our $3 gallon,
we paid $2.65 for the gas and $0.35 for taxes.
The plan is to add another $0.12 of tax on each
gallon so the tax rate will go up to 17.5%.
But wait! According to the American Petroleum
Institute, we pay $0.278 for State Excise Tax,
$0.11 Other State Taxes, and $0.184 for Federal
Excise Taxes. That totals $0.572 on each gallon.
That’s a little higher than 17.55. Now the state
says they need another $0.12. A few years ago
this information was posted at the gas station but I
haven’t been able to fi nd it for a long time. It seems
this should be more straight forward.
Where does this money go? Why do we have
so many cars on the roads paying these taxes but
not enough funds to repair the roads? One might
call this taxation without representation. Now I
heard our governor state that if this 12 cent tax
is implemented, it would be ear marked for road
repair.
My understanding of the term earmark is that
relates to funding for special spending projects.
That’s hardly a law or guarantee that the money
won’t be used to fund some other especially
interesting project. One might think that the
existing taxes on gasoline might pay for the needed
road maintenance if the money was actually used
for those purposes. But one would have to pay
attention and express an interest. Perhaps a tea
party would help.
Mitch Bull, Brisbane Chamber President/CEO on right presented
Certifi cate of Appreciation to Recology for sponsoring the Students
in Business and Government Luncheon on May 22, 2017.
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resources for the promotion of international trade.
The conference included representation from 47
different countries and recognized the formation
of sister or friendship city relationships between
several international cities with Chengdu, helping
to establish stronger relationships and opportunities
for collaboration. At one of the forums (the Opening
Ceremony for City University of Hong Kong, Chengdu
Research Institute), I had the opportunity to deliver a
keynote speech regarding how local government can encourage innovation
in Brisbane and Silicon Valley.
The delegation visited major innovation and science centers in Wenjiang
District, Xindu District, Tianfu New Area and Shuangliu District of Chengdu.
In depth conversations were held and connections were built for further
innovation and economic cooperation and development between cities in
China and Silicon Valley cities, including Brisbane.
Throughout the conference, it was fascinating to learn about how other
cities are innovating, and share ideas about local projects. As China has
the world’s largest economy and is one of our country’s largest trading
partners, all cities, including Brisbane, have much to gain by connecting
with government leaders and businesses in China. By promoting business
opportunities with China for our local businesses in Brisbane, we can help
support an important tax revenue source for our city. In addition, China
is rapidly becoming modernized and improving their environmental track
record, and we can share our policies and practices with them to encourage
them to attain even higher standards.
The trip was organized by China Silicon Valley, a non-profi t organization
committed to promoting investment and business communication and
cooperation between China and Silicon Valley. It was fi nanced with the
support of the local Chinese government in Chengdu. The trip was pre-
approved by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), and resulted in
no cost to the City of Brisbane or Brisbane Chamber of Commerce.
As a result of our visit to China, the City of Brisbane will be receiving a
delegation of government leaders from Wenjiang District of Chengdu, China
in late June, and we will introduce them to our local biotech companies,
including Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, located at Sierra Point. We are
hopeful that there will be further opportunities for collaboration with the
development of Wenjiang. There are more Brisbane businesses that are
interested in doing business in China, that include Bi-Rite Foodservice
Distributors and Purcell Murray. We look forward to helping support local
businesses in expanding their activities.
The trip to China was a great success, and most of all, it was an
opportunity for international dialogue to learn about various cities and
countries, and how we can move forward together in encouraging innovation.
FROM THE MAYOR, continued from page 1
event design and products, while providing a fun
and easy event planning experience for clients.
I asked Holly Thach, general manager and
partner, why they located their San Francisco/
Bay Area branch in Brisbane. She replied, “We
were looking for a site with a large warehouse in a
park setting and a place where people would want
to work. Crocker Industrial Park location fi t our
needs with easy access to the freeways, spacious
parking for our trucks and employees, and offers
a large warehouse. The central location gives us
the fl exibility to successfully accommodate our
clients’ individual needs.”
She continued, “Investing in our staff and
building a great team of professional event and
warehouse professionals is a top priority of Bright.
Our employees are passionate and talented event
professionals, dedicated to providing exceptional
service from start to finish. Brisbane offers us
beautiful weather. Our skilled employees like
coming to work here. We are proud to be a
Brisbane business.”
With 41+ years of service and thousands of
successful events, Bright provides experience
and knowledge to create a successful party and
event from the beginning to the end. Holly said,
“Planning is key to ensuring that all the steps
come together with ease. Our goal is to make
each event excellent in every way. To make it easy
for our customers in visualizing their upcoming
event, whether they are a fi rst-time party planner
or an event professional, we offer a planning guide
that can be downloaded from our website http://
brightrentals.com. The planning guide provides
tips and tricks that covers the bases and helps
avoid pitfalls that can lead to last-minute changes,
extra costs, and added stress.”
Bright Event Rentals offers quality rentals,
service, unique and handcrafted l ines of
furnishings, tables and chairs, individual crafted
hedges, china, glassware, fl atware, linens, fl ooring,
equipment, barbecues, and accessories needed to
create each event. I asked Holly to expand on
what sets Bright apart from other event rental
companies. She replied, “We offer a large range of
event rentals to suit each client’s design style and
goal; ranging from modern, rustic, mid-century
and vintage. Our events run the gamut from
elegant galas, weddings to backyard barbecues.:
I asked her to describe clients of Bright Rental
Events. She replied, “We have worked with a
myriad of people and venues ranging from parents,
couples, singles, millennials, boomers as well as
event planners, caterers, companies and venues
to make their vision and event, such as corporate,
fundraisers, festivals, weddings and backyard fun,
a reality.”
Holly than said, “We are definitely a Green
company. We are environmentally friendly. By
being in the party rental business, we reuse
our rental items multiple times which keeps
disposable products out of the landfill. She
continued, “We use LED lights, recycled paper,
and installed a special water fi ltration system and
drains for our laundry system to wash and sanitize
dishes.”
Holly concluded the interview saying, “Our
success is built on providing quality items, reliable
service, and standardized inventory. We have
built a team of passionate event professionals
dedicated to safety, service, while going the extra
mile to create the event atmosphere each client
envisions.” To fi nd out more call (415) 570-0470,
email [email protected]. Holly said,
please let your readers know that our website,
www.brightentrentals.com has been revamped to
allow customers to plan for their events; check
pricing’ create new orders and change existing
order in real-time; and to see new and existing
products. Bright can be found on Facebook,
Instragram Twitter, Linkedin and Pinterest. Stop
by and say hello.
BRIGHT EVENT RENTALS, continued from page 1
ourselves. As the waste stream changes, recycling markets evolve, and new
equipment/processes become available, we adjust accordingly.”
SSFSC is conveniently located one mile east of Highway 101, off East
Grand Avenue on the San Francisco Bay. They selected this site because of
space, easy access to businesses, contactors, residents, and zoning. Teresa
commented, “If we were located further away, our costs and our carbon
footprint would increase. We would have to haul waste further for processing.
Continuing, she said “Blue Line Transfer, a full service public disposal and
recycling facility, is open to the public. We want to be accessible for people
to recycle and dispose of trash. This location is convenient for the public.”
In answer to the question on changes SSFSC has made in the past few
years, we spoke about how the waste stream is constantly evolving and
changing, especially with businesses, schools, visitors and residents being
proactive with recycling and reusing. I learned that their mission is to
reduce waste, encourage reuse, and maximize recycling/composting. They
are striving to make sure that the clients they serve meet or exceed climate
action goals as well as comply with waste-related legislation (for example,
California Assembly Bills 939, 341 and 1826).
Teresa spoke about implementing a program to divert food waste from the
landfi ll and using food waste to fuel their trucks! In 2015, Blue Line Transfer
Inc., South San Francisco, California was awarded the Recycling Equipment
Innovator of the Year for its Blue Line Biogenic CNG Facility during the
Waste360 Recycling Summit. She stated, “This award recognizes recycling
equipment designers and manufacturers who successfully challenge and
advance recycling sector operations. We are constantly innovating and
looking to the future.”
SSFSC is a Certifi ed Green business and its administrative offi ce is LEED
certifi ed. Teresa said, “We are doing our part to operate with environmental
health in mind.” They also maintain a section of the SF Bay Trail and, to
reduce litter, have a strict “cover-your-load” policy for all vehicles entering
Blue Line Transfer.
Continuing on the topic of a clean environment, we spoke on the
importance of promoting and participating in Earth Day, Lagoon Cleanup and
similar events. We then spoke of the 4Rs and how important it is to educate
our youth, citizens and clients through tours, special events, workshops,
presentations, training, newsletters, advertisements, social media and our
website. So, I asked the question. “What are the 4Rs of waste?” She said:
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot (or compost)—in that order, with the fi rst 2
Rs being the most important.”
Blue Line Transfer hours are Monday through Friday 6am to 4:30pm and
Saturday 7am - 4:30pm They are closed on Sundays. Don’t forget to cover
your load!
You can reach South San Francisco Scavenger by calling (650) 589-
4020; visiting them on the web http://www.ssfscavenger.com/; Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ssfscavenger/; and on Instagram #ssfscavenger.
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SCAVENGER COMPANY, continued from page 1
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community. It is by working closely with our schools and rewarding both good scholarship and educators, that the Chamber helps to prepare the workforce of the next generation.”
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:Wed., Jun 7, 7:15 to 9 p.m. the Chamber will recognize our strong
education system by recognizing and honoring outstanding 5th grade
elementary students, Lipman Middle School scholars, outstanding high
school graduates and an exceptional educator. It is my honor to announce
that San Mateo County Superintendent Ronan Collver will be the keynote
speaker. The Annual Awards Reception will be held at the DoubleTree
Hotel, 5000 Sierra Point Parkway. I would like
to personally thank the local businesses and
concerned citizens who donated the thousands of
dollars that will be awarded to the outstanding high
school students to supplement their college funds.
Wed., Jun 14, 5 to 7 p.m. This promises to be
a fun fi lled NETwork@NITE speaking with business
leaders and tasting the culinary dishes of L&D Bistro and Catering located in the Brisbane Village
Shopping Center. Mary Wong Financial Services and Insurance will present suggestions and tips
on handy ways to grow and keep wealth and stay
on track toward the future you have envisioned,
whether it is investing for college for your children,
retirement, health, and/or travel.
To R.S.V.P. for these events, go on-line at
brisbanechamber.eventbrite.org, contact Mitch
Bull, president and C.E.O. at (415) 467-7283 or by
e-mail [email protected].
COMMUNICATIONAre you on the Chamber e-mail list? The
Chamber sends out e-mail alerts using Constant
Contact to let businesses know about upcoming
Chamber events and alerts. If you would like
to be on the list please email Alison at alison@
brisbanechamber.org.
FROM THE CHAIR, continued from page 1
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Date Time Description
5/23 6:30pm City Council Mtg – Brisbane BaylandsTues Brisbane Baylands
Community Meeting Rm 50 Park Place
Info & agenda: brisbaneca.org, 72 hrs. prior
7-10pm Jazz Night 7 Mile House – 2800 Bayshore Blvd.
5/24 3-6am Commercial Street Sweeping Wed Includes Visitacion Avenue Vehicle citations
Information: [email protected]
6:30pm Open Space & Ecology Committee Community Meeting Room 50 Park Place
Info: Bob Sage [email protected]
Info & agenda: brisbaneca.org, 72 hrs. prior
5/25 3pm - Brisbane Farmers MarketThurs 7pm Community Park Info: (650) 290-3549
7-8:30pm Financial 101 – Building Wealth Mary Wong Insurance and Financial Services
1838 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010
415-793-7979 www.marywongins.eventbrite.com
7:30pm Planning Commission Community Meeting Rm 50 Park Place
Info: Angel Ibarra [email protected]
Info & agenda: brisbaneca.org, 72 hrs. prior
5/29 Mon City Hall and Chamber Offi ce Closed
5/30 7-10pm Jazz NightTues 7 Mile House – 2800 Bayshore Blvd.
5/31 3-6am Commercial Street Sweeping Wed Includes Visitacion Avenue Vehicle citations
6/1 3pm - Brisbane Farmers MarketThurs 7pm Community Park Info: (650) 290-3549
7-8:30pm Financial 101 – Building Wealth Mary Wong Insurance and Financial Services
1838 El Camino Real, Burlingame, CA 94010
415-793-7979 www.marywongins.eventbrite.com
7:30pm City Council Mtg – Brisbane Baylands Brisbane Baylands
Community Meeting Rm 50 Park Place
Info & agenda: brisbaneca.org, 72 hrs. prior
6/6 9am San Mateo County Board of SupervisorsTues – 12 noon 400 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City
7-10pm Jazz Night 7 Mile House – 2800 Bayshore Blvd.
6/7 3-6am Commercial Street Sweeping Wed Includes Visitacion Avenue Vehicle citations
Information: [email protected]
6:00pm City Council Mtg – Brisbane Baylands Brisbane Baylands
Community Meeting Rm 50 Park Place
Info & agenda: brisbaneca.org, 72 hrs. prior
Date Time Description
6/8 3pm - Brisbane Farmers MarketThurs 7pm Community Park Info: (650) 290-3549
7-8:30pm Financial 101 – Building Wealth Mary Wong Insurance and Financial Services
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7:30pm Planning Commission Community Meeting Rm 50 Park Place
Info: Angel Ibarra [email protected]
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6/10 All Day Blue Flag DaySat San Francisco Trains Work Day
To Volunteer, Work Days, Work from Home
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11am - FIRST Annual “Adobo Cook Off for a Cause 1:00pm 7 Mile House – 2800 Bayshore Blvd.
Tickets: $25 RSVP: http://tinyurl.com/n5ul358
6/12 8am-5pm Residential Street Sweeping Mon Information: [email protected]
6/13 9am San Mateo County Board of SupervisorsTues – 12 noon 400 County Center, 1st Floor, Redwood City prior
7-10pm Jazz Night 7 Mile House – 2800 Bayshore Blvd.
6/14 3-6am Commercial Street Sweeping Wed Includes Visitacion Avenue Vehicle citations
Information: [email protected]
5-7pm Brisbane Chamber NETwork@NITE Mary Wong Ins and Financial Services L & D Bistro and Catering 110 Old County Rd Brisbane 94005 https://brisbanechambermixer.eventbrite.com
6pm Brisbane School District Board Meeting Panorama Elementary School
25 Bellevue Ave, Daly City, CA 94014
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6:30pm Parks & Recreation Commission Community Meeting Room 50 Park Place
Info: Tricia Vaccaro [email protected]
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6/15 3pm - Brisbane Farmers MarketThurs 7pm Community Park Info: (650) 290-3549
6:30pm City Council Special Meeting to Discuss 7:30pm The Brisbane Baylands
Community Meeting Rm 50 Park Place
Info & agenda: brisbaneca.org, 72 hrs. prior
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fnbnorcal.comTOO MANY CHOICESBY: FREDDY BEAMAN, Board Member Brisbane Chamber of Commerce, Vice President - City National Bank, [email protected], 415-272-7223
With social media and the many tweets we have today, we are completely
overwhelmed with a lot of choices during our day to day activities. From
our paths driving home to ordering a cup of coffee, life has become
overwhelmed with lots of info. What’s true and what direction we take is up
to us to decide.
This doesn’t have to happen in our banking relationship. Generally, we
do business with people we trust and have forged these relationships over
time. We should be asking a lot of questions around our structure during
our meetings and how we can choose different options to accomplishing the
same goal. I believe we all need to take a step back sometimes and re-look
at our fi nancial plans as they could change year over year and sometimes
month to month.
Are you asking tough questions to your Relationship Banker? Are they
giving you honest answers? It’s time to not always agree and make your
banker truly work for you. We all have choices. The defi nition of insanity is
doing the same action expecting a different result. Are you doing the same
actions??
and make presentations for our government and
business community.
This year, students visited BiRite Foodservice Distributors; City of Brisbane Government Services, Fire and Police Departments; City National Bank, Davis and Company Real Estate; Doubletree Hotel SFO Airport North by Hilton; F.W. Spencer and Son; KTSF Channel 26; Purcell Murray Company; Recology; Seton Medical Center; South San Francisco Scavenger Co.; and Universal Paragon Corp.
Working as a group, the students then
developed a Google Slides or Prezi presentation
for the Chamber-hosted luncheon. I have attended
this event as a business owner, parent, Brisbane
commissioner, and as a school board member:
every year I am impressed by our 8th graders’
poise, presentation skills, organization and team
work. It is an opportunity for our students to
explore, experience and be inspired. Suddenly our
middle schoolers look ready for high school: we
have mixed feelings of pride and wistful nostalgia
as they prepare to leave us for new adventures.
We are grateful to the employees of our
participating companies for giving of their time
and very possibly making a lasting impression on
our graduating 8th graders. And this project could
not happen without the time and care given by our
8th grade teachers, Traci Nowakowski and Hilary
Waldo.
Our warmest thank you to the Brisbane
Chamber for this educational milestone project. We
hope that many of the students you so generously
host will someday be Chamber members!
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THINK BRISBANE — BE ENVIRONMENTALLY AWARE!
HISTORIC 7 MILE HOUSE HOSTS
COOK OFF FOR A CAUSE
RESTAURANT CHALLENGES CUSTOMERS TO BEAT THEIR FAMOUS FILIPINO PORK ADOBOBY: PALOMA B. CONCORDIA, 7 Mile House, [email protected]
On June 10, 2017 the historic 7 Mile House restaurant, sports bar and
live music venue, will put their famous ‘Pork Adobo’ to the test and will
be challenged by fi ve other adobo recipes nominated by customers, for the
fi rst annual 7 Mile House - Adobo Cook Off For A Cause! All proceeds from
the event will benefi t Salupongan International, a grassroots organization
providing educational resources for indigenous tribes in the Philippines.
Tickets for the event are $25 and include all you can drink San Miguel Beer,
all you can eat rice, adobo tastings, and one vote to choose your favorite.
“We’re fortunate to be in a position that we can provide organizations with
the opportunity to raise awareness and funds for their causes. As a Filipina
immigrant, supporting Salupongan for the adobo cook off allows us to share
not only our food, but educate people on the human rights violations in
the communities that the food and beer they’re enjoying originates from.”
shares owner Vanessa Garcia. “We have also made ‘Immigrant’ hoodies to
benefi t Poder SF, hosted puppy adoption days with Mighty Mutts Rescue, and
fundraising parties for others. We need to come together now more than ever
as a community, and the best way to do that is with good food, drinks, and
great entertainment. I’m proud to say 7 Mile House accomplishes that.”
The winner of the event will receive a party for six People at 7 Mile House,
2 Tickets to San Francisco Bay Cruises Adventure, 2 Tickets to Rocketboat
Adventure, a commemorative plaque from 7 Mile House, and bragging rights
for one year as 7 Mile's Adobo Cookoff Winner! Get your tickets to the cook
off early as space is limited and guaranteed to sell out.
Event Details: 7 Mile House, 2800 Bayshore Blvd. Brisbane, CA 9400
June 10, 2017 11am-1pm
Ticket Info: $25 entry fee - All you can drink San Miguel Beer, all you can
eat rice, adobo tastings, and one vote for your favorite adobo.
*Link to purchase ticket - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7-mile-house-
adobo-cookoff-for-a-cause-tickets-34590735822
A CITIZEN’S PERSPECTIVE
BY: LISA SNYDER,[email protected]
Dear Editor:
I am a Brisbane resident, and I am urging the City of Brisbane to work
toward a plan for the Baylands site that includes a range of land uses,
including low-income housing and housing for teachers, seniors and veterans.
It’s the right to do, and it will reduce traffi c. I’d also like to see offi ce space,
retail shops, and restaurants all near transit. And, of course, parks, trails and
open space accessible to the public. This site is accessible to Muni, BART,
Caltrain, SamTrans and the SSF Ferry – it is the perfect location for new jobs
and new housing. We have a supply and demand issue, and by providing
housing on the Baylands, we can make a difference in the regional housing
crisis.
Environmental clean-up of the site is of course essential – it has been
an eyesore and in need of clean-up for decades. And, that cleanup is
important not just for the development that will occur on the site, but for
all Brisbane residents and the region. But, that cleanup won’t pay for itself;
only development of the site will fund it. I do not want to see this site remain
desolate and off limits to the public – let’s clean it up through good design, a
mix of uses, and, yes, housing near the Caltrain station.
Approving a solar farm and insuffi cient amount of development that is
not fi nancially feasible to fund the cleanup will get us nowhere but having
a former landfi ll and former railyard taking up nearly 700 acres of our
town – just more of the same blight that we’ve had for decades. That is not
something to be proud of, and not one that meets the goals and vision that
the Brisbane community worked so hard on and for so many years to create
for this site. There are so many examples of remediated former railyards
transformed into wonderful communities, like the Mission Bay neighborhood
in San Francisco, or Bay Street in Emeryville. To say we can’t do remediation
here or that we don’t want to is just an excuse to say no to housing and no to
clean-up and that is just not acceptable.
As a community, it is incumbent the City Council and Brisbane voters
to make a decision on one of the largest developable sites in the Bay
Area that will a) ensure our city’s economic health for the future, b) meet
our environmental and sustainability goals that defi ne our community, c)
complement our existing town, and d) that will align with regional goals and
needs, and that includes housing. Our region is begging us to do the right
thing here, and I want to be proud of my town for stepping up and being a
leader and a strong example for other cities in the region.
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