Thursday, April 22 –
Commission Meeting in Chinatown

The HRC is pleased to announce that its next regularly scheduled meeting will be held in Chinatown. Everyone in the community is invited to meet the HRC’s commissioners, learn about the programs and services that the HRC provides, and to address the HRC’s commissioners on any items or concerns you may have regarding the HRC’s programs and services.

Download a flyer in Chinese here: www.sf-hrc.org/ShowDocument_CH
Download a flyer in English here: www.sf-hrc.org/ShowDocument_EN
View the meeting agenda here: www.sf-hrc.org/ShowDocument_Agenda

Please RSVP to Janel Wong by email at: Janel.Wong@sfgov.org, or by phone at: 415-252-2532. Reservations are recommended, but not required.

Wednesday, April 28 –
Mandatory Recycling of Construction & Demolition Debris Workshop

The Recycling of Construction & Demolition Debris Workshop meets the 4th Wednesday of every month to discuss The City and County of San Francisco’s mandatory program to maximize the recycling of construction and demolition debris (C&D) Ordinance. This workshop is intended for all trades working in the construction industry, including contractors, haulers, architects/designers, and all construction companies and their subcontractors. The workshop will review the origin, purpose the scope, the steps businesses must take to comply and the penalties for not complying with the C&D Ordinance. This workshop is suggested, but not required.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
HRC/SFAACC Outreach Center 1486 Bayshore Blvd., Suite 320H

For more information, contact Mary Williams at 415-355-3767, Mary.Williams@sfgov.org

Wednesday, April 28 –
Business Builder Series Seminar "Comply and Compete – Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) – Leveling the Playing Field
for Contractors."

Topics include:
             Why Every Contractor Should Love OLSE
             Navigating through the OLSE website
             Interactive Review and Discussion of OLSE documents

9:30-11:30 AM
25 Van Ness Ave., Suite 70
RSVP by or before 4/26/10 at bond@imwis.com

For additional information contact Cherney Jackson at 415-217-6570

Wednesday, April 29 –
Business Builder Series Seminar "Comply and Compete – Office of Labor Standards Enforcement (OLSE) – Leveling the Playing Field
for Contractors."

Topics include:
             Getting Elated about Elations
             Common Red Flags and How to Avoid Them
             Never Enter an Audit Without…
             Where they went wrong-(Case Study)

For additional information contact Cherney Jackson at 415-217-6570

Wednesday, May 5 –
HRC Certification and 12B Compliance Workshop

The HRC Certification and 12B Compliance workshop meets the 1st Wednesday of every month to review major questions about being HRC certified and what the certification entails. There will be a review on the benefits of being certified as a San Francisco LBE, HRC, understanding the economic threshold for being LBE Certified, the requirements to be certified, the process of being certified, the obligations after being Certified as an LBE and more. The 12B compliance reviews what the Equal Benefits Ordinance is, who is covered by the Equal Benefits Ordinance, what benefits are covered and understanding the documents needed to become 12B Compliant. This workshop is suggested, but not required for certification.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
HRC/SFAACC Outreach Center 1486 Bayshore Blvd., Suite 320H

For Certification questions, contact Melinda Kanios at 415-252-2530, Melinda.Kanios@sfgov.org or Tara Moayed at 415-252-2531, Taraneh.Moayed@sfgov.org For 12B Compliance questions, contact Nadia Babella at 415-252-3212, Nadia.Babella@sfgov.org

Wednesday, May 12 –
Bidding on City Contracts and Making the Most of your LBE Certification Workshop

LBE Certification Workshop meets the 2nd Wednesday every month to review different Contracts the City offers, which include: Purchasing or Commodity Contracts, Construction Contracts, Professional Services Contracts, General Services Contracts and Property Contracts. The LBE Certification workshop will also help with where to find current and future City Contracts and how to increase your chances of submitting wining bids. This workshop is suggested, but not required.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
HRC/SFAACC Outreach Center 1486 Bayshore Blvd., Suite 320H

For more information contact Alaric Degrafinried at 415-554-3103, ADegrafinried@sfwater.org or Finbarr Jewell at 415-525-2513, Finbarr.Jewell@sfgov.org

Wednesday, May 12 –
Equity Advisory Committee Meeting

The EAC meets monthly to alert and make timely recommendations to the HRC on human rights-related issues affecting the citizens of San Francisco.

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
HRC Main Conference Room, 25 Van Ness, Suite 800, San Francisco

For more information visit: http://sf-hrc.org/index.aspx?page=71

Thursday, May 13 –
Human Rights Commission Recognition Awards Presentation

The HRC meets twice monthly to work to provide leadership and advocacy to secure, protect and promote human rights for all people.

6:00 pm – 7:30pm
City Hall San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, #416

For more information visit: www.sf-hrc.org

Thursday, May 13 –
Human Rights Commission Recognition Awards Presentation

Please join us as the Human Rights Commission Recognizes San Francisco organizations and students working to advance and protect human rights in San Francisco and abroad!

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
San Francisco City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, #416

For more information contact Lupe Arreola at 415-252-2518 or lupe.arreola@sfgov.org

Saturday, May 15 – May 21
San Francisco Small Business Week

Join thousands of small business owners, from May 15th - 21st for the 7th annual for San Francisco Small Business Week! Each year the City honors the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs by hosting a week of exciting FREE events and workshops -- all designed to inspire, educate and connect the local business community. Small Business Week is part of a national celebration that recognizes the importance of small business to a thriving economy. So mark your calendar and get ready for the business event of the year!

For more information, please visit www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com

This year’s events:

Shop Your Neighborhood: Saturday, May 15
On May 15th, explore San Francisco’s great merchant corridors and look for special discounts, sidewalk sales, in-store demonstrations and many other exciting activities.

Lemonade Day: Saturday, May 15
3,500 San Francisco kids will launch their first small business throughout the city in our merchant corridors to learn important skills and life lessons, and a little money.

Flavors of San Francisco: Monday, May 17
Mayor Gavin Newsom rolls out the red carpet for small business owners and honors Small Business Week awardees in a special gala event. Make important new connections and enjoy a taste of San Francisco presented by over 25 local restaurateurs and merchant associations.

San Francisco Board of Supervisors Small Business Award Ceremony: Tuesday, May 18
Hosted by the Small Business Commission, each Supervisor to recognize a Small Business from their district.

MEGA Make Contact LGBT Mixer: Tuesday, May 18
Join us for an evening celebrating the impact of the LGBT business movement! Mingle and meet members of the premier networking groups in the San Francisco Bay Area while sampling some of the City's top food and wine.

Small Business Conference: Wednesday, May 19
Choose from more than 30 FREE workshops designed for small business owners on topics that include finance, green business, online media, marketing, technology, workplace safety and much more. Workshops are held at San Francisco State University’s Downtown Campus.

Women Innovators: Wednesday, May 19
Take advantage of a rare opportunity to meet our panel of innovative San Francisco-based women entrepreneurs and listen in on their conversation as they discuss challenges, opportunities and wins. Come at 5:30PM for a catered Networking Reception.

Business After Hours Expo: Thursday, May 20
Don't miss the Chamber's largest, most interactive networking evening of the year on the Club Level at AT&T Park. The event features more than 1,200 attendees, 150 exhibitors, live music, complimentary food, drinks and wine from San Francisco restaurants and Northern California wineries and the opportunity to connect with city and nonprofit small business resource providers.

Merchant Association Mixers: All Month
As part of the celebration, and throughout the month, local merchant associations will be hosting mixers across the city. You'll have a chance to get to know your community and connect with other local entrepreneurs and small business owners.

For more information on these and other events, please visit www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com

Tuesday, May 18 –
LGBT Advisory Committee Meeting

The LGBTAC meets monthly and provides assistance and advice to the HRC regarding discrimination against the LGBT communities, advocates for the civil rights of persons with AIDS/HIV, and educates the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities about issues of diversity within those communities

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
HRC Main Conference Room, 25 Van Ness, Suite 800, San Francisco

For more information visit: http://sf-hrc.org/index.aspx?page=15

Wednesday, May 19 –
SF Surety Bond Program for LBE, PUC-LBE
and NPE Certified Firms Workshop

THE SF Surety Bond Program Workshop meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month to discuss surety bonds and how they are different from other types of insurance, understand when it is required to obtain a surety bond to do business with the City and what the SF Surety Bond and Finance Programs are and how they can help businesses obtain surety bonds. This workshop is suggested, but not required.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
HRC/SFAACC Outreach Center 1486 Bayshore Blvd., Suite 320H

For more information, contact Zula Jones at 415-252-2503, Zula.Jones@sfgov.org