😃Local Women-Owned Businesses will be featured at #InspireSF2022 to kick-off #SmallBusinessWeek ! Register @ business.sfchamber.com/event… Win🎁from Our Generous Partners! @PrancingLeaders epic-retreats.com m.gleimjewelers.com/ halfmoonbaylavender.com billboyajianassociates.com/

On Feb. 18, the 77th British Academy Film and Television Arts Awards took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London. See here the full list of winners. mlsiliconvalley.com/bafta-br…

Punched our ticket to #SBLVIII

Inspired by Steve Hartman's stories, a Phoenix elementary school teacher shared the tale of Secret Santa, a generous anonymous businessman. The students were so moved that they raised $8,000 and decided to give it all away. cbsn.ws/3Tz3tYZ

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Voting is now open for our 2023 Wild Card company entry for Demo Day! Your vote will help one company secure their chance to pitch for funding alongside the finalists from the 2023 YES! Winter, Summer and International cohorts. Check out ow.ly/uUG550PTAUi to lvote!

Today, we spotlight the achievements of Tom Love. As the founder of Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores, he built a thriving empire and created countless job opportunities. Tom Love's story is just one of many Indigenous entrepreneurs play in shaping our economy and society.

Thank you to everyone who joined yesterday’s Snack with Matt townhall! Paul and the @kenshosocial family were great hosts — I highly recommend stopping by their restaurant the next time you’re in Little Saigon! We had a great time discussing how we can combat graffiti on freeway signs, how we are coordinating with the District Attorney to stop crime, and sharing details about upcoming clean ups – all over a delicious bowl of mazemen ramen. Join us at our next Snack with Matt event for the opportunity to support a local small business and ask me your toughest questions about our city: qrco.de/SnackWithMatt-Intere…

It’s been a busy couple weeks! ICYMI, this week’s newsletter highlights the launch of our new initiative to connect neighbors and inspire collective action, our proposed ordinance to keep our kids safe, and more. Read more here: bit.ly/August6thNewsletter Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the most pressing issues in San José: bit.ly/SubscribeToJoinOurLis…

Downtown San Jose is back! @UrbanVibrancy’s block parties have been a huge highlight of my family’s summer, and it’s not too late to make them a highlight of yours, too! Join me for the next one: urbanvibrancy.institute/bloc…

You can help San Jose develop new traffic safety tools to reduce injuries and deaths on our roadways. We’re partnering with @tinyMLTalks and @Sony to launch a Global Traffic Safety Hackathon focused on developing AI-based systems that can reliably detect pedestrians during the day and night. If you are a software developer or just interested in helping our city develop new traffic safety tools, submit a proposal here: bit.ly/sjhackathon

Seven years ago, I suffered a spinal cord injury that left me a quadriplegic. This week reminds me of how much I lost but also how far I’ve come. Here are the 5 milestones I’m most proud of 🧵

From Macallans aged for more than half a century, to a miniature bottle of Springbank more than 100 years old, these are seriously expensive whiskies. mlsiliconvalley.com/most-exp…

We are looking for the next local restaurant or cafe to host our upcoming "Snack With Matt" town hall. This event is an opportunity for neighbors to engage with other community members, ask questions, provide feedback on the local issues that matter most to them, and support small businesses! Sign up to be our next featured business at bit.ly/SWMHostSignUp

Rob Dyrdek opens up about how to optimize your life and how he did his own to balance family, happiness, "Ridiculousness," Dyrdek Machine and more. mlsiliconvalley.com/rob-dyrd…

Ahoy! Reporting from San Francisco’s iconic Japantown on our Small Business Walking Tour with the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. Remember: small business is big business and the backbone of SF’s economy. Shop local! @SF_Chamber

Thanks to councilmember Candelas, community leaders, and residents who came to our second Snack with Matt town hall at Nam Giao Restaurant. We had a fantastic turnout, delicious Vietnamese food, and the opportunity to engage with neighbors. Sign up to host our next town hall at your restaurant: bit.ly/SWMHostSignUp 🎥 s/o to San Jose Foos for the video collab

17 Spring-Inspired Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate the Season Try these spring-inspired cocktail recipes that use floral and fruity ingredients to ring in the season. mlsiliconvalley.com/spring-c…

San Francisco's 20 Must-Visit Museums From the arts to science, technology to history, interactive exhibits and lively events, these are the must-visit museums in San Francisco. sanfran.com/best-museums-san…

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🥳🧧🎊 Happy Lunar New Year! #YearOfTheRabbit