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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

The Relationship Between the GGBA and the NGLCC - San Francisco Bay Times

The Golden Gate Business Association, founded in 1974 as the world's first LGBTQ+ chamber of commerce, maintains an independent affiliate relationship with the National LGBTQ+ & Allied Chamber of Commerce, which was established in 2002 to create unified national advocacy for LGBTQ+ business owners.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Fight over Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee moves to appeals court

The US Chamber of Commerce is appealing a federal court ruling that upheld President Trump's $100,000 H‑1B visa application fee.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

US Chamber of Commerce sues Trump administration over $100,000 H-1B visa fee

The lawsuit said the fee, which President Donald Trump put in place with an executive order last month, was "unlawful" and that it would harm American businesses. "The United States is unique in its ability to attract the brightest talent from across the globe. For more than 70 years, what is now known as the H-1B visa program has enabled the United States to harness this magnetic draw," the lawsuit said, adding that as a result of the new fee businesses would have to "dramatically increase their labor costs or hire fewer highly skilled employees for whom domestic replacements are not readily available."
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

Will Waymo car be the star of San Jose Chamber of Commerce BBQ?

The San Jose Chamber of Commerce's annual barbecue is the see-and-be-seen event for the city's business community with Waymo's self-driving car on display.
Cars
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
10 months ago

Preparing to Pass the Leadership Torch as GGBA Begins New Chapter - San Francisco Bay Times

During my tenure, we focused on our purpose, engaged with the NGLCC, listened to members, and successfully restructured our board to lead us forward.
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Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

Pittsburg Seafood and Music Festival comes to an end after 40 years

Pittsburg's Seafood and Music Festival will be discontinued due to lack of city support and financial challenges faced by the organizing chamber.
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