#SAMCEDAontheMove - November 2024

November featured a variety of events that brought the community together.

Here are the highlights:

Check out #SAMCEDAonTheMove to see past events and activities. 

Camber’s VIP Preview Party  

Camber welcomed guests to preview their latest restaurant and cocktail lounge (located at The Hangar in South San Francisco).

Attendees enjoyed the vibrant ambiance, handcrafted cocktails, and delicious bites.


[ Camber offers the perfect setting for both large events and intimate gatherings ]


[ Guests were greeted with lively music, tasty treats and refreshing cocktails ]


[ Camber is located on the second floor at The Hangar ]

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center’s
Passion to Profit Conference

Aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners attended Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center’s Passion to Profit Conference, held at Cow Palace in Daly City.

The event featured Elmy Bermejo, Regional Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA), as the keynote speaker, followed by a fireside chat with business advisors from the San Mateo Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

Following the program, attendees visited the marketplace and Resource Fair, where they engaged with Monterra Credit Union, SBDC, and many other organizations. It was a great opportunity to discover valuable resources, connect with local businesses, and learn more about the support available to the community.


[ Left to Right: City of Daly City’s Maybelle Manio, 
San Mateo Small Business Development Center (SBDC)'s 
business advisors: Benjamin Martin, Molly O'Kane, and Joaquin Ortiz ]


[ The marketplace featured Renaissance businesses 
and the Resource Fair provided business owners
 with resources and opportunities for growth ]

Skyline College’s Appreciation Reception

Skyline College's President's Council proudly hosted its Appreciation Reception to express gratitude to the generous donors who play a vital role in supporting the President’s Breakfast event at the Skyline College Art Gallery in San Bruno.

The reception featured an exhibition of student artwork and a beautiful performance by the talented Pepe Malani.


[ Left to Right: Skyline College’s Acting College President Dr. Newin Orante,
Classic Bowl & Skyline College President's Council’s Chair Matt Devincenzi,
and South San Francisco Chamber of Commerce & Skyline College’s
President's Council’s Vice Chair, Mary Prem ]


[ Skyline College Art Gallery showcased the art of the students ]


[ Fiji-based performer, Pepe Malani, dazzled the audience with a traditional Tongan dance, followed by a soulful rendition of the song, Fly Me to the Moon ]

San Mateo County End of Year Green Business Mixer

Community leaders, program partners, and local business owners attended San Mateo County Green Business Program’s mixer in Broadway Grill in Burlingame.

It was an evening of celebration, networking, and honoring the achievements of Certified Green Businesses in the area.


[ California Green Business Network’s Bryton Mays welcomes the attendees ]

San Mateo County Veterans Commission’s
9th Annual Veterans Recognition Luncheon

The San Mateo County Veterans Commission proudly hosted its 9th Annual Veterans Recognition Luncheon at the Westin San Francisco Airport in Millbrae. This notable event honors the contributions of veterans, volunteers, and local businesses to the community, while also spotlighting the resources and services available to veterans.

This year’s honorees include Bob Hoover for Veteran of the Year, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo for Patriot of the Year, and San Mateo Elks Lodge #1112 for Enterprise of the Year, and Hon. President Supervisor Warren Slocum for the Lifetime Achievement Award.

For more information about the honorees, please click here.


[ Heartfelt videos were presented for each honoree,
highlighting their remarkable achievements and contributions ]


[ Left to right: SAMCEDA’s Rosanne Foust,
County of San Mateo’s Mike Callagy, Hon. Congressman Kevin Mullin,
Supervisor-elect & City of East Palo Alto’s Hon. Councilmember Lisa Gauthier,
JobTrain’s Larry Moody, and Hon. Assemblymember Marc Berman ]

(Photos provided by JobTrain)

Leadership Council San Mateo County’s Emerging Leaders and Leadership CORPS’ Learning Day

SAMCEDA’s President and CEO, Rosanne, served as one of the speakers at Leadership Council San Mateo County’s Learning Day events for the Emerging Leaders and Leadership CORPS programs. She delivered a presentation on the history and purpose of SAMCEDA through connections, collaborations, and convenings.


[ Left to Right: Leadership Council San Mateo County’s Isabella Brown,
SAMCEDA’s Rosanne Foust, and Leadership Council San Mateo County’s
Margi Powers ]

(Photo provided by Leadership Council San Mateo County) 

Genentech’s Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 

Genentech proudly debuted their newest state-of-the-art laboratory building in South San Francisco.

Designed by scientists for scientists, this LEED- and Fitwel-certified space will accommodate over 250 research staff, providing dynamic and collaborative laboratory environments to drive future scientific advancements.
 


[ The stunning facility is located in South San Francisco,
the birthplace of biotech ]


[ The City of South San Francisco, Genentech leadership, and community leaders held the ribbon cutting ceremony outside the building ]


[ Genentech’s Allen Napetian spoke of the opportunities that
this new chapter will bring in advancing biotech ]


[ Left to right: SAMCEDA’s Rosanne Foust & Larisa Ocañada,
SAMCEDA’s Chair of the Board & Genentech’s Ariane Hogan,
and Chamber San Mateo County’s Amy Buckmaster ]


[ Each floor is thoughtfully named after a groundbreaking medicine
developed by Genentech (such as the Kadcyla floor)
to honor the company's innovative contributions to healthcare ]


[ The Kadcyla Lab floor offers an innovative space for research and discovery ]

Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center’s
Holiday Night Market

The Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center's Holiday Night Market provided a perfect opportunity for the community to kick off their holiday shopping while supporting local small businesses.

Hosted at the CZI Community Space in Redwood City, this festive event brought together a variety of unique and handcrafted items. It allowed local entrepreneurs to connect with the community and showcase their products in a lively, welcoming atmosphere.


[ Every guest received a Renaissance shopping bag, offering a
convenient and eco-friendly way to explore and shop ] 


[ The marketplace offered a delightful variety of goods, ensuring there was something special for everyone to discover ] 


[ Budding entrepreneurs Maya and Mateo eagerly assisted their mom, Claudia, the proud owner of Chula SF, by engaging with shoppers and offering their help with personalized recommendations for the shoppers’ holiday needs ] 


[ The marketplace featured a blend of unique items such as: Chula SF’s stuffed lion and Princess Jasmine pen, HumbleBites' Lily Pops (barbecue-flavored water lily seed popped snacks), LOOP Home & Gifts' orange pouch, and Possible Dream Company's vintage Batman comic book, PAN AFRICAN City Alive's bucket hat, and more ] 

Check out #SAMCEDAonTheMove to see past events and activities.