#SAMCEDAontheMove - January 2026

January’s events highlighted our community, their stories, and their impact.

Here are the highlights:

Check out #SAMCEDAonTheMove to see past events and activities. 

BrewBird Ribbon Cutting 

Chamber San Mateo County held a ribbon-cutting event for BrewBird at their headquarters in San Carlos. It was followed by a demonstration of their innovative technology, coffee tasting, and an exclusive tour.

BrewBird is a business-to-business technology coffee startup based in San Carlos, where they partner with Bay Area-based specialty roasters to deliver coffee in 100% compostable pods straight to the office..




Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting & Luncheon

Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce held an Annual Meeting with Chamber members, business leaders, community partners, and civic representatives.

The event reflected on the past year’s accomplishments and priorities for 2026.

Xona Space Systems’ Christina Youn served as the keynote speaker highlighting why next-generation navigation technology is positioned to become a backbone of economic growth and innovation across the region.

KQED’s Rice Showdown

Culinary enthusiasts and foodies gathered for KQED Live’s Rice Showdown event at KQED’s headquarters in San Francisco.

The show delved into exploring how Asian cultures bring rice to life through the stories, traditions, and connections they carry through family and community featuring:

Each speaker also led a cooking demonstration, followed by a tasting experience where guests sampled all the dishes showcased.

The recording of the show can be found here (at KQED Live’s YouTube page).

For upcoming KQED Live events, check out the list here.



 

Connect Bay Area Transit Kickoff

The Connect Bay Area campaign coalition held the official launch of their signature gathering effort for the Connect Bay Area ballot measure, SB 63, a regional transit funding measure.

The coordinated countywide day of action was held in five counties with rallies, signature gathering trainings, and supporters gathering signatures in communities in five counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara.



Thrive Alliance's New Year Mix & Mingle:"Art is Life"

Community leaders, elected officials, art enthusiasts, and more gathered to attend Thrive Alliance’s New Year Mix & Mingle: Art is Life. 

Held at Bloomhouse in East Palo Alto, the event was dedicated to honoring the power of the arts and its essential role in building resilient communities through connection and self-expression.

Check out #SAMCEDAonTheMove to see past events and activities.