Part I - 2023 SSF Chamber of Commerce Business Awardees. We THANK YOU for your MEMBERSHIP, business support, and commitment to our community!
Olga Garcia
Passionate Moving Solutions Expert??WOTM??Expert in Referrals, Networking????Connecting People??Social Media Aficionado??Board Member??Elevating Spaces??PROUD BROWN LATINA IMMIGRANT??Advocate of Authentic Connections????
We thank our Chairman’s Circle members for their financial contributions to our South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce .? Our chamber operates because of the support of our members and our chairman's circle members. Please connect, follow, buy, hire, refer work, refer potential clients, and support our chairman's circle members:
CHAIRMAN CIRCLE - GOLD MEMBER Genentech
Website: https://www.gene.com/
Address:
Phone:?(650) 225-7739
Name:? Ariane Hogan
CHAIRMAN CIRCLE - SILVER MEMBER
Website: https://thrive.kaiserpermanente.org/care-near-you/northern-california/southsanfrancisco/
Phone:?(650) 742-2000
CHAIRMAN CIRCLE - BRONZE MEMBER
Website:https://www.beaconbusinessbank.com/
Address:?
Website: https://chajinel.com/
Address:208 Cypress Avenue, South San Francisco, CA. 94080
Phone:?(650) 741-6107
Name:? DANIELA J.
Email:?[email protected]
Website: https://kilroyrealty.com/
Phone:?(415) 778-5645
Name:? Natalia Morales
Email:?[email protected]
Liberty Bank
Website: https://www.libertybk.com/
Phone:?(650) 871-2400
Name: Jeff Thomas, VP Commercial Lender
Email:?[email protected]
We thank our sponsors for this event, please connect, follow, buy, and support our sponsors for this event. This event would not be possible if it was not for their faithful support for our business community in?#SSF:
CHAIRMAN CIRCLE - SILVER MEMBER - South San Francisco Scavenger Company
Website: https://ssfscavenger.com/
Address:
Phone:?(650) 589-4020
Name:?Paul Formosa
Email:?[email protected]
CHAIRMAN CIRCLE - SILVER MEMBER California Water Service
Website: calwater.com
Phone:?(650) 558-7800
Name: Kevin Williams
Email: [email protected]
CHAIRMAN CIRCLE - SILVER MEMBER - Tri Counties Bank
Website: https://www.tcbk.com/
Phone:?(650) 583-845
Website:?https://www.grosvenorsfo.com/
Phone:?(650) 873-3200
Name: David Huddleston
Email: dhuddleston@grosvenorsfo.com
Website: https://www.gardenchapel885.com/
Phone:?(650) 583-2510
Name: Al Banfield
Email:?[email protected]
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Website: https://www.amourasf.com
Phone:?(650) 754-6891
Name:?Romel Shihadeh?Bassam ( Sam ) Shihadeh Gus Shihadeh
Email:?[email protected]
I introduced the former mayor of SSF and the current vice mayor, Mark Nagales , who presented the Mayor’s award to the SSF Economic Advancement Center, see part II of this series of articles.
Mark Nagales introduced Jackie Speier and invited her to the stage to install the 2023 Directors/Officers and present the Business Awards.
Jackie Speier asked the new board members to join her on stage:?
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES BY MARRIOTT SFO AIRPORT NORTH
Phone:?(650)822-8880
Email:?[email protected]
Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/sfofa-fairfield-inn-and-suites-san-francisco-airport-north/overview/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2
SM8
Name: Sailesh Mehra
Phone:(650)703-1569
Email:[email protected]
Specializing in Development & Entitlements
Shetal Patel
HAMPTON INN SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT
Phone:?(650) 876-0200
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfohhhx-hampton-san-francisco-airport/?SEO_id=GMB-HP-SFOHHHX
She also invited Kevin Williams to the stage to install him as the new chamber treasurer.?
Contact info:?
Website: calwater.com
Phone:?(650) 558-7800
Name: Kevin Williams
Email: [email protected]
Next, it was my turn to approach the podium to be installed as the BOD Vice President, Olga Garcia .
Contact info:?
CG MOVING COMPANY, INC.
Phone:?(650) 589-3775
Email:?[email protected]
Unfortunately, Kristin could not attend.??
I had the pleasure of presenting an award to our outgoing president Anthony (Tony) Clifford .?
CHAMBER BOARD DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Contact Information:?
JIM McGUIRE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Direct: 650.877.3993?
Main: 650.877.8787?
255 South Airport Boulevard?South San Francisco, CA 94080
E-mail:?[email protected]?
Website:?www.ssfconf.com
"Jim has been serving on the Chamber Board for the past 15 years, in various capacities.
In 2007, Jim joined the Board of Directors and in 2009, he served as Vice-President. After that, Jim served as President and kept getting re-elected for several more terms. He has lost track of how many terms he served as President.
Jim’s term limit finally came to an end last year. However, he is now serving as Chairperson of the Chamber’s Events Committee and represents the South San Francisco Conference Center as its Executive Director."
PRESENTATION OF THE PRESIDENT’S AWARD
The purpose of the President’s Award is to honor the persons who contributed significantly to the SSF Chamber for their commitment and investment by awarding them with this prestigious award and recognition:
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We had special recognition for the following City agencies and entities:?
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD: Sharon Ranals
"On March 9, 2023, the SSF City Council appointed Sharon Ranals as the City’s Permanent City Manager. Sharon has been serving as the Interim City Manager since late December 2022 and prior to that, she served as the City’s Park and Recreation Director. Sharon is the first woman to fill this position in City’s history.
SSF Mayor Buenaflor (Flor) N. says “What an exciting time for our City, and how appropriate that we announce hiring a female City Manager during Women’s History Month. Sharon has been with the City of South San Francisco for more than 40 years, brings a wealth of institutional knowledge to this position, and is inspiring future generations of women leaders.”
Throughout her career, Sharon has been instrumental in securing grant funding and implementing significant projects and programs, including constructing Centennial Way and the Joseph Fernekes Recreation Building at Orange Memorial Park. As Parks and Recreation Director, Sharon led an award-winning team of 400 full and part-time staff, responsible for park maintenance and operation, programs for seniors, pre-k, and after-school programs at six school sites, and building maintenance for all city facilities.
Sharon will continue her involvement in the planning of the Community Civic Campus, implementing ballfield and park improvements, renovations at Oyster Point Marina, civic beautification, and a host of other issues.
Sharon said, “We have a strong team, the City is fiscally sound, and we are in a good position to continue to make the City of South San Francisco a great place for residents to live and visitors to enjoy.”
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD: City of South San Francisco DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Eunejune Kim
"The City of South San Francisco’s Public Works Department is comprised of three divisions – Engineering, the Water Quality Control Plant, and Maintenance and Operations. Our 93 men and women collectively serve the department’s mission of supporting and sustaining the environment and infrastructure through responsiveness, innovation, and professionalism in partnership with our diverse South San Francisco community. This mission is delivered utilizing cost-effective and environmentally responsible services in the areas of design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and operation of the City’s infrastructure.
This is only a small portion of what South San Francisco Public Works proudly accomplishes to improve the health and well-being of our community; making South San Francisco a beautiful and safe city to work, live, and play for current and future generations."
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD: South San Francisco Conference Center
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"The South San Francisco Conference Center opened in 1993 and was developed to positively impact the economy of the City of South San Francisco and the local hotel community.
Governed by the Conference Center Authority, which is appointed by the City Council, consists of 9 voting members that include 2 City Council members, 2 Hoteliers, and 5 Business Community/Community Reps.
The Conference Center provides full-service facilities for corporate meetings and events, conferences, conventions, receptions, trade shows, and other events of all sizes.??
The South San Francisco Conference Center is a staple of our community and a favorite among meeting planners from all around the world.? The conference center has earned many accolades including 13 Pinnacle Awards from Successful Meetings, the South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Customer Service Award, Business Destinations Award for Best Meeting and Conference Center, the City of South San Francisco’s 2011 Mayor’s Award, and most recently has been named for the Planner’s Choice Runner Up Award from Unique Venues.?
The Conference Center also has proved to be a conscientious steward of our environment. For many years, the center has implemented comprehensive programs to improve conservation and efficiency, including water and energy conservation, waste reduction, hazardous material recycling, environmentally responsible fixtures and appliances, and indoor environmental quality. These efforts resulted in the conference center being designated as a past LEED Gold Certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), building.
Award-winning Conference Center Catering and Projection Audio Visual work hand in hand with the team to execute only the finest of functions.? The Conference Center’s “Next 25” Celebration was one event to never forget.?
The South San Francisco Conference Center hosts many high-profile events including red carpet events for television premiers, special VIP gatherings, the City of South San Francisco’s City Council Reorganization, events for the Chamber of Commerce, the South San Francisco Police Department, the United States Postmaster General, and events for former United States Congresswoman Jackie Speier.?
We are proud to present the South San Francisco Conference Center with this Special Recognition Award.?
Executive Director Jim McGuire and Director of Sales, Kathleen Kearney."
Contact information:
Kathleen Kearney
Director of Sales
Direct: 650.877.5205?
Main: 650.877.8787
?Fax: 650.877.5356
255 South Airport Boulevard?
South San Francisco, CA 94080
E-mail:?[email protected]?
Website:?www.ssfconf.com ?
JUDY REYES
DIRECTOR OF CATERING
Direct: 650.877.5200?
?Main: 650.877.8787?
255 South Airport Boulevard?South San Francisco, CA 94080
E-mail:?[email protected]???
Website:?www.ssfconf.com
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Phone:?(650) 872-3207
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Email:?[email protected]
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These photos prepared by Scott Buschman Photography for
The South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
on March 28, 2023
For copies or prints, call Scott at (650) 872-3207
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