Outstanding experience!

“Thank you to the Chamber for the outstanding experience. The study mission to Nashville opened my eyes to the opportunities and impacts that rapid urban change can have on a community. Most importantly, the peer-to-peer knowledge exchanges created a legacy that will continue to provide counsel and support as San Jose grows. I'm looking forward to the next one.”

Quality time to network with community leaders!

"The purpose of these study missions is to exchange best practices around urban growth and vibrancy as well as nurture relationships with our own elected officials & business colleagues while exploring a new city. While it may seem like San Jose couldn’t learn much from a city like Nashville with such a different history, culture, and growth trajectory; that was not the case. It was a timely reminder of the importance of cities to “stay young” with continued strategic investment. After witnessing first-hand the effects of the music scene in Nashville, it is evident San Jose must up its game to serve its proudly diverse demographic. We’ll never be Nashville in this regard but a vibrant music scene escalates the energy and attitude of the city’s personality and is worth the investment. The other great benefit of these trips is truly getting away and spending quality time with city officials and colleagues fully removed from their day-to-day grind. This trip featured both cities’ mayors and several council members in both sit-down exchange sessions and relaxed dining where we got to know them on professional and personal levels."

No better way to learn! Educational and fun!

"I love the Chamber's study missions--there's no better way to learn from another city's successes and challenges as we contemplate the future of our own region. Our trip to Nashville was educational, but just as importantly, we had a great time getting to know fellow Silicon Valley leaders in a fun and relaxed context."