Joint Venture Silicon Valley

California's home insurance market -- about as stable as its tectonic plates? Silicon Valley homeowners are feeling the shakes as FAIR Plan policies surge over 300% in 5 years. Our analysis shows this could cost the region $16 million in economic output. See https://lnkd.in/gsmikhzn for potential high-level impacts of rising California FAIR Plan homeowners insurance policies on Silicon Valley. #siliconvalley #homeownersinsurance #economy #SVsharedeconomy Rachel Massaro, Heidi Young, Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies

Since prior to the pandemic, #siliconvalley employment rose 15% in Healthcare & Social Assistance; Local & State Government jobs are up 6%. Other major industry groups have experienced losses, such as Accommodation (-20%) and Air Transportation (-18%). >> More employment data at https://lnkd.in/gXszS6Gf #labormarket #svlabormarket #unemployment Danny Wessler, Rachel Massaro

Palo Alto Online coverage of our housing affordability release and home sales data (available here: https://lnkd.in/gpBPdei6). https://lnkd.in/gKbdzvCK #siliconvalley #affordablehousing #realestate #inequality Heidi Young, Rachel Massaro, Danny Wessler, Russell Hancock

The new EDD labor market data was released this morning. Silicon Valley's unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4% in October. San Mateo still has the lowest rate among CA counties at 3.6%. Historical data: https://lnkd.in/gqAx4SgG #labormarket #siliconvalley #unemployment Danny Wessler, Rachel Massaro, Russell Hancock

Today, a Google search for "AI" yields ~14.8 billion results about Artificial Intelligence. Curious what an "AI" search yielded 10 or 20 years ago? Or the share of Bay Area residents familiar with AI? Check out how Google Trends compare to the findings of our recent 2024 Silicon Valley Poll (https://lnkd.in/gCd2gUjJ). #siliconvalley #ai #mentalhealth #affordablehousing #childcare #homeownersinsurance #svpoll #artificialintelligence #publicopinion Embold Research, Rachel Massaro, Danny Wessler, Trenton Marlar, Russell Hancock

Silicon Valley's October labor market trends. More data here: https://lnkd.in/gH5vp6MH #labormarket #siliconvalley #SVlabormarket Rachel Massaro Danny Wessler

Join our Food Recovery team at this World Food Day event exploring the role Food Hubs can play in our region's food systems. Register today using the QR code below! October 16th, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM. Excellent work together with community partners! Robin Franz Martin, Ciara Low, Hiba Rteil, Susan Miller-Davis #foodrescue #foodhub #foodrecovery #siliconvalley

The Santa Clara County Food Recovery Program, managed by the Food Recovery Initiative of Joint Venture Silicon Valley on behalf of the County of Santa Clara and all 15 cities in the county, reports that County food businesses and institutions donated nearly 14 million pounds of surplus food in 2023, the second year under a new state law aimed at increasing food access and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The amount of food donated in 2023 under the law, #SB1383, increased 20% from the previous year. “While reducing food insecurity in Santa Clara County will require addressing the root causes of poverty and inequality, donations of surplus food can address the immediate needs of neighbors, all while reducing impacts on the #climate,” said Robin Franz Martin, executive director of the Food Recovery Initiative. #foodrecovery Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Cayce Hill Robin Franz Martin Ciara Low Susan Miller-Davis County of Santa Clara Hiba Rteil Read the release: https://lnkd.in/efYNmUnq

Joint Venture’s Top Marketing and Communications Exec, Robin Doran, is Leaving     Robin Doran, Vice President of Communications for Joint Venture Silicon Valley, is exiting after five years as a top executive in the organization. She will pursue a consulting practice, Doran Strategies, spend more time with family, and take on volunteer work in her community. Joint Venture Silicon Valley will be on her client list. “I’ve been fortunate to work alongside this team for nearly six years and I know first-hand the positive impact that the dedicated people throughout the organization make every day,” said Doran. “I’ll keep watching and cheering on this team — seeing the ways they keep climbing to build strong community alliances.” Russell Hancock, CEO of Joint Venture, said Doran’s communications expertise helped shape the story of the organization. “During her time here, Robin has elevated Joint Venture’s biggest moments and deftly navigated its biggest challenges,” Hancock said. “Her strategies and guidance have benefitted countless programs and outcomes.”

Silicon Valley Business Journal’s Workforce Development event will bring together experts to share innovative approaches in a changing world. Join us August 28th for breakfast and networking at the Capital Club as we delve into the topics of workforce equity and work-based learning. Just announced! Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President of San Jose State University to be giving opening remarks alongside Russell Hancock, CEO, Joint Venture Silicon Valley. Tickets are available here: https://lnkd.in/gghybiZe Thank you to our Sponsors: Bank of America and San Jose State University!