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Joint Venture Silicon Valley provides

ANALYSIS

ACTION

LEADERSHIP

What is Joint Venture Silicon Valley?

Established in 1993, Joint Venture provides analysis and action on issues affecting the Silicon Valley economy and quality of life. The organization brings together established and emerging leaders—from business, government, academia, labor and the broader community—to spotlight issues, launch projects and work toward innovative solutions.

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What's Happening Now

Institute: Q1 Commercial Space Report shows companies require less space

report coverMay 19, 2023 - New efficiencies at Silicon Valley companies are resulting in additional space available for sublease, according to the First Quarter Commercial Space Report from the Institute for Regional Studies. With the backdrop of inflation, higher interest rates, and other economic woes, have made sweeping adjustments toward a more remote/hybrid work culture. Landlords appear to understand this shift as companies require smaller footprints. Overall, the number of construction completions were moderate in the first quarter and asking rents across most space categories have remained remarkably stable, considering persistently high vacancy rates.

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Institute: Silicon Valley unemployment rate decreases to 2.8%

cover imageMay 19, 2023 – The unemployment rate in Silicon Valley decreased to 2.8% in April for the first time in 2023, according to analysis by Joint Venture Silicon Valley’s Institute for Regional Studies. The unemployment rate in the region is at its lowest since December of 2022, when it sat at 2.3%. Overall employment in the region decreased by more than 16,300 workers, while the number of unemployed persons decreased by more than 4,000. “The unemployment rate in Silicon Valley has declined for the first time since late last year, stopping the steady increases that were experienced over the first quarter of 2023,” said Ryan Young, an affiliated researcher at the Institute.

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Seamless Bay Area Battles Fiscal Cliff

Seamless Bay Area logo over mapMay 30, 2023 - Joint Venture formed a partnership with Seamless Bay Area (SBA) to transform the Bay Area’s fragmented public transit into a unified system that is more efficient, affordable, and sustainable. The Bay Area is currently in the midst of a major fiscal crisis and the prospect of devastating service cuts if no additional public funding is identified from the state. SBA is advocating for immediate funding that can help avert service cuts that would be devastating for transit and help implement changes to regrow transit ridership. 

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Joint Venture hosts civic leaders on network equity and access

May 30, 2023 - When Comcast wanted to announce network improvements in Silicon Valley, they called on David Witkowski, Executive Director of Joint Venture’s Civic Technologies Initiative, to help deliver the message. City managers and mayors met at Joint Venture’s headquarters to learn about a planned 10G broadband network that will expand fast and equitable services to businesses by the end of 2023 and to homes by the end of 2025. "It was an honor to host this panel discussion at Joint Venture, and to engage in thoughtful and lively discussion with the panelists and the audience on this important topic,” said Witkowski. 

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Meet Robin Franz Martin

May 30, 2023 - One glance at the CV of Robin Franz Martin inspires with a story of someone who has devoted her career to making the world a better place. And she is currently in the process of laying a foundation for seminal work that could have a favorable impact for generations. Robin, the Executive Director of the Food Recovery Initiative at Joint Venture, has launched several programs, from a summer camp in Vermont to a Medical Reserve Corps that is still succeeding. She likes working with food because “…it brings people together.” And now, with her current project, she has an opportunity to bring many people together around a solution that transforms lives by confronting hunger in one of the richest places on earth.

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Investors Spotlight

Donors invest in Joint Venture with both general support and project-specific gifts. Support from the community enables us to provide innovative solutions to issues that confront our regional economies and quality of life. Here are just a few of our many investors:

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Joint Venture offers a variety of support and sponsorship opportunities for individuals, corporations, and public sector organizations. To inquire about becoming a member of our Investors Council, call (408) 298-9330 or visit our Become an Investor page. To see our current investors, visit our investors pages.

Silicon Valley Indicators

indicators home page Comprehensive information and data about the Silicon Valley ecosystem is always available at www.siliconvalleyindicators.org.

Data and charts from the Silicon Valley Index (and more) are presented on an interactive website that allows users to explore Silicon Valley trends. Indicators are presented by the Institute for Regional Studies. Housed within Joint Venture Silicon Valley, the Institute provides data and analysis on issues facing dense metropolitan regions.

Top Videos

The 2023 Silicon Valley Index briefing on the economy

Joint Venture CEO Russell Hancock summarized the major findings from the 2023 Silicon Valley Index at the annual State of the Valley conference held at the Computer History Museum February 17. The report, produced by Joint Venture's Institute for Regional Studies, shows that Silicon Valley is perched on solid ground despite growing income and wealth divides, persistent racial inequities, and a dwindling population. This year the Index briefing was divided into two presentations. One focused on the economy (this video), and one on community (a separate video we will post next month).

Joint Venture’s 2023 State of the Valley conference was held on February 17 as a hybrid event. You can view all the available sessions on our YouTube channel.

The 2022 Silicon Valley Poll

The Silicon Valley Poll is an extensive public opinion survey placed in the field annually by Joint Venture and its research arm, the Silicon Valley Institute for Regional Studies. Carried out in partnership with The Mercury News and Bay Area News Group, the Poll tracks recurring questions probing how residents feel about the general direction of the region and their stance on a range of policy and planning questions. Each year the poll also poses timely and topical questions about current events.

The Silicon Valley Poll is released on an annual basis in October.

Top Downloads

2023 Silicon Valley Index

Download PDF Silicon Valley is perched on solid ground despite growing income and wealth divides, persistent racial inequities, and a dwindling population, according to the 2023 Silicon Valley Index, released by Joint Venture’s Institute for Regional Studies.

Learn more about the Silicon Valley Index online at www.siliconvalleyindicators.org.

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2022 Silicon Valley Poll

report cover According to the Silicon Valley Poll, nearly three out of four residents say their quality of life in the Bay Area has declined over the last five years, a concern that holds across all age, income, and education levels.

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Unemployment Data Release - May 19, 2023

cover The unemployment rate in Silicon Valley decreased month-to-month to 2.8% in April for the first time in 2023.

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Silicon Valley Commercial Space - Q1 2023

Download a PDF of this report New efficiencies at Silicon Valley companies are resulting in additional space available for sublease, according to the First Quarter Commercial Space Report from the Institute for Regional Studies.

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Food Needs Terminology: History, Usage, and Limitations - November 2022

cover The brief tackles the challenge of confusing nomenclature within this critical arena, and offers potential approaches to better define community needs in Silicon Valley and beyond. The objective was to examine a more sustainable way to calculate, discuss, and communicate food needs in Silicon Valley, with applicability in communities elsewhere.

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Universal Preschool Study - September 2022

Download a PDF of this report This study models what would happen if publicly-funded preschool and after-school care were available to every child under the age of five in Santa Clara County.

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In The News

May 30, 2023 - (Silicon Valley) - Disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes locked up in Texas prison: Russell Hancock, CEO of Joint Venture Silicon Valley, a San Jose think tank, sees Holmes’ case as an outlier in Silicon Valley’s innovation economy...More

May 25, 2023 - (NBC) - Census Data Shows How the Bay Area Changed Over the Last 10 Years: Joint Venture Silicon Valley CEO Russel Hancock said a lot of the change has to do with skilled immigrants coming in to work for tech companies. More

May 25, 2023 (Silicon Valley Business Journal) - TRULY EPIC: Applied Materials' planned $4B research center reminds Silicon Valley of its roots - "...bring semiconductor know-how and even manufacturing back to its cradle, said Russell Hancock, CEO of Joint Venture Silicon Valley...More

May 21, 2023 - (Davis Vanguard) - Sunday Commentary: Yes, There Is a Housing Crisis – What Do We Do About It? a survey by Joint Venture Silicon Valley found that most people agree “that sky-high housing costs are a serious problem in the Bay Area.” More

May 20, 2023 - (San Jose Spotlight) - San Jose shrinks in population and desirability: Joint Venture Silicon Valley, a group that analyzes regional issues affecting the economy and quality of life, found that the top quarter of Silicon Valley’s earners harbor 92% of the wealth. More

May 19, 2023 - (Silicon Valley) - Bay Area rebounds with big April job gains, despite tech losses: “These are cheery numbers, and they confirm that we’re generally healthy,” said Russell Hancock, president of Joint Venture Silicon Valley...More

May 18, 2023 - (Silicon Valley) - San Jose no longer in Top 10 of most populous U.S. cities: Russell Hancock, president and CEO of Joint Venture Silicon Valley, a San Jose-based think tank, said he doesn’t view population change as a horse race. More

May 18, 2023 - (MSN) - San Jose no longer in top 10 most populous U.S. cities: "There is no prize for the largest city," said Russell Hancock, CEO of Joint Venture Silicon Valley More

May 18, 2023 - (Hoodline) - San Jose Falls from Top 10 Most Populous US Cities in Potentially Troubling Trend: Russell Hancock, president and CEO of Joint Venture Silicon Valley remains optimistic...More

May 18, 2023 - (Hoodline) - Today's Massive Block Party Aims to Revitalize Downtown San Jose: a 2022 Joint Venture Silicon Valley report revealed that approximately 17.7% of Silicon Valley commercial offices remained vacant...More

May 17, 2023 - (San Jose Spotlight) - Downtown San Jose block party kicks off the weekend early: A 2022 Joint Venture Silicon Valley report reveals about 17.7% of Silicon Valley commercial offices remain vacant...More

May 17, 2023 - (County of Santa Clara) - County Urges College Students to Sign Up for Food Benefits: According to Joint Venture Silicon Valley, 42% of children in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties were at risk of food insecurity in 2022. More

May 15, 2023 - (NBC) - Bay Area Exodus: Joint Venture CEO, Russell Hancock interviewed on where people went after they leave the Bay Area. [no link available]

May 12, 2023 - (MSN) - These four Santa Clara County cities bucked California's falling population trend last year: "Santa Clara is a city that has been willing to do that, even more than its neighbors.” said Russell Hancock, Joint Venture Silicon Valley...More

May 10, 2023 - (East Bay Times) - Bay Area inflation rate slows as consumer prices start to cool off: ...the Bay Area remains an exceedingly expensive region, noted Russell Hancock, president of Joint Venture Silicon Valley...More

May 9, 2023 - (San Jose Spotlight) - Santa Clara population ticks up as rest of region drops: “If we build it they will come,” Russell Hancock, CEO of regional think tank Joint Venture Silicon Valley...More

May 9, 2023 - (Hoodline) - Santa Clara defies pop. declines in California with housing & economic expansion - SF might be turning a corner, too: “If we build it they will come,” is a sentiment echoed by Russell Hancock, CEO of regional think tank Joint Venture Silicon Valley...More

May 4, 2023 - (Mad River Union) - More than 35 organizations urge the California Legislature to address the state’s interconnection crisis: Joint Venture listed as signer...More

May 3, 2023 - (Marin Independent Journal) - Bay Area cities, L.A. lose population amid California’s tumble: “We have seen a slowdown in immigration as a result of federal policies,” said Russell Hancock, president of Joint Venture Silicon Valley...More

May 3, 2023 - (NBC) -‘California Exodus' Continues With Bay Area Among Regions Losing Residents: Report - Joint Venture Silicon Valley CEO Russell Hancock said declining birth rates and rising death rates are also a factor...More

May 2, 2023 - (Silicon Valley) - Bay Area tech layoff plans in 2023 already top the total for all of 2022: “Tech is going through a period of adjustment as society moves on from the pandemic,” said Russell Hancock, president of Joint Venture Silicon Valley...More

May 2, 2023 - (Mercury News) - Exodus: San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, L.A. all lose population amid California’s tumble: “We have seen a slowdown in immigration as a result of federal policies,” said Russell Hancock, president of Joint Venture Silicon Valley...More