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    Bay Area Hikes During the Pandemic to Experience Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing)

    Bay Area Hikes During the Pandemic to Experience Shinrin-yoku (Forest Bathing)

    By John Chen– How many of you have spent more of your time outdoors this past year? Raise your hand if you found yourself at one with nature, often to…

    Ann Rostow: Breeana Flannery Is a Genius, Seriously!

    Ann Rostow: Breeana Flannery Is a Genius, Seriously!

    By Ann Rostow– Breeana Flannery Is a Genius, Seriously! Let’s start with videos. Last time I implored you all to check out The West Wing-style credits featuring Joe Biden and…

    Pete Buttigieg and the ‘Damned Lesbian’

    Pete Buttigieg and the ‘Damned Lesbian’

    By Stuart Gaffney and John Lewis– When Pete Buttigieg won Senate confirmation last week becoming the first openly gay member of the Cabinet, our thoughts immediately turned to the first…

    The Profits of Poverty

    By Derek Barnes– Many acknowledge that America is the wealthiest nation, but we are failing miserably in eradicating poverty on our own shores. Why haven’t we made more progress in…

    Local Businesses Persevere Despite Pandemic, Crime, and Chainstores

    Local Businesses Persevere Despite Pandemic, Crime, and Chainstores

    By Robert Holgate and Jennifer Kroot– Hayes Valley is one of the last independent shopping neighborhoods in San Francisco. The uniqueness, vibrance, and charm of Hayes Valley is largely due…

    New Public Safety Initiative Launches in the Castro/Upper Market District

    Castro Cares ( https://castrocbd.org/castro-cares/ ), a unique community collaborative managed by the Castro Community Benefit District (CBD), on February 4 launched a comprehensive, three-pronged program dedicated to improving public safety,…

    GGBA Message From Leadership – Power Lunch 2021: Resilient Businesses, Strong Community

    By Krystal Drwencke– The GGBA’s annual signature event, the Power Lunch, is ramping up for 2021. Last year we brought you a more fun, intimate setting at the W Hotel…

    GGBA Member Spotlight: Luis A. Zamora – Entrepreneur

    To say that I’m honored to be a board member of the Golden Gate Business Association would be an understatement. When I think about the GGBA’s humble beginnings in 1974,…

    Don’t Miss These Benefits in Stimulus 2.0

    Don’t Miss These Benefits in Stimulus 2.0

    By Brandon Miller, CFP– I haven’t seen the new Wonder Woman movie, but I hear it’s not as good as the first one. At least you still get to see…

    Lesbians and Gays Depicted on Currency

    By Dr. Bill Lipsky– Not too long ago, the Bank of England made a surprising, but welcome, announcement. “The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street,” as the institution is affectionately called,…