#SAMCEDAonTheMove - July 2025

July brought unity, inspired dialogue, and opened more paths to collaboration.

SAMCEDA's activities include:

Check out #SAMCEDAonTheMove to see past events and activities. 

South Bay & Peninsula High Road Summit

At the virtual South Bay & Peninsula High Road Summit, attendees explored High Road approaches to economic and workforce development.

The event featured insights from workers, experts, and policymakers, all emphasizing strategies that prioritize equity, job quality, climate resilience, and community voice.

The Summit underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration in driving long-term, equitable outcomes in workforce and economic development.

To learn more about South Bay and Peninsula High Road Roundtable, please click here.

San Francisco Business Times’ Business of Sports

Sports enthusiasts and industry leaders gathered at the San Francisco Business Times’ Business of Sports event at United Club at the Chase Center to explore how major sporting events are creating lasting economic opportunities in the Bay Area. 

With the Bay Area set to take the global stage in 2026 through high-profile events like Super Bowl LX and the FIFA World Cup, and with the recent launch of the Golden State Valkyries and Bay FC, the region is cementing its reputation as a premier destination for sports.


[ The event featured two panels:The Sports World Comes to the Bay
and The Long Game: Sports-Driven Development ]


[ Left to right: Bay Area Host Committee's Zaileen Janmohamed, 
San Francisco 49ers & Levi’s Stadium's Brent Schoeb, 
San Francisco Travel's Anna Marie Presutti, Golden State Warriors' Mike Kitts ]


[ Attendees had the opportunity to take pictures with the Golden State Warriors' championship trophy ]

San Mateo County Community College District’s Chatting with the Chancellor Podcast

San Mateo County Community College District’s Chancellor Melissa Moreno sat down with SAMCEDA’s President & CEO, Rosanne Foust, in a recent episode on Chatting with the Chancellor podcast.

The conversation emphasized the importance of compassion and collaboration, drawing on insights from Rosanne’s journey from public office to shaping regional economic strategy.


[ Chatting with the Chancellor podcast ]

Congressman Kevin Mullin’s Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act Press Conference

Congressman Kevin Mullin held a press conference to introduce his new legislation, the Groundwater Rise and Infrastructure Preparedness Act.

The bipartisan legislation, in collaboration with Congressman Andrew Garbarino, aims to enhance preparedness and resilience in the face of growing threats and flood risks caused by rising groundwater levels.


[ Congressman Kevin Mullin and OneShoreline's Len Materman ]


[ SAMCEDA's Rosanne Foust ]

NOVAworks Launch Lab’s Work & Wine

NOVAworks Launch Lab hosted an engaging panel discussion at Rootstock Wine Bar in Mountain View, focusing on how artificial intelligence is transforming healthcare.

The event brought together thought leaders to explore the transformative impact of technology and artificial intelligence on the future of healthcare and the workforce, with an emphasis on the importance of partnership.


[ Left to right: NOVAworks Launch Labs' Kevin Perkey, SEIU UHW-West & Joint Employer Education Fund's Rebecca Hanson, Gilead Sciences' Youssef Idelcaid, Foothill-De Anza Community College District's Chancellor Lee Lambert, and Turquoise Health's Chris O'Dell ]

(Photo provided by NOVAworks)

Grand Boulevard Initiative’s Working Group

The Grand Boulevard Initiative (GBI) sets out to reshape the future of transit and urban design along El Camino Real.

The GBI Working Group meeting provided a comprehensive overview of the initiative, including background context, key project updates, and a review of recent milestones.

Representatives from government agencies and community leaders shared valuable feedback, helping to shape the direction of the project and ensure it aligns with local priorities and community needs. 


[ The GBI Working Group meeting was held at Belmont City Hall in Belmont ]


[ SamTrans' Millie Tolleson kicks off the Working Group Meeting with a warm welcome]

Check out #SAMCEDAonTheMove to see past events and activities.