WHAT WE OFFER

One of the primary objectives of SAMCEDA is to support, champion, recognize and bring attention to the San Mateo County business community. All too often the contributions made by business to the economic health and well being of a community are overlooked and under appreciated. For San Mateo County a healthy business community directly translates to a healthy community and SAMCEDA strives to spread that message in a variety of ways.

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San Mateo County Hosts a Third of the Fastest Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area
According to a recent article in the San Jose/Silicon Valley Business Journal San Mateo County is home to an ever growing list of growing private companies.

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In a new study commissioned by SAMCEDA and our Economic Vitality Research and Education Foundation we will examine the changes in labor demand in San Mateo County at the establishment level between 1992 and 2009. The understanding of labor demand coupled with existing data that illustrates the County’s labor demand volatility will assist business, government, non-profits, and education institutions on the primary drivers of employment growth and decline. It will guide our efforts to exploit the regional strengths in attracting new establishments and their related employment. It will also assist us with our workforce development efforts and the training needs of our current and future employers.

• Deconstructing and Understanding the Employment Dynamics of the San Mateo County Economy
• San Mateo County Industry Overview - November 2011 (Download PDF)
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Public policy is an area of primary involvement for SAMCEDA in its advocacy and leadership efforts. Focusing on national, state, regional and local legislation and policy initiatives, SAMCEDA’s broad, pro-business based approach provides for informed perspective and action on critical policy issues.

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Release of the California High Speed Rail Business Plan
In 2008 the voters in California overwhelming supported the idea for High Speed Rail from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The last three years have brought many questions, concerns and economic uncertainties to this monumental infrastructure project. The release of the Draft 2012 Business Plan will bring more questions and concerns but also tremendous opportunities for bringing the economic, environmental and social equity benefits to the forefront of the discussion.

• For more information and to read the Draft 2012 Business Plan click here.