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Welcome to the latest edition of the SFZH Initiative newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading about the activities and events related to our SFZH Initiative.
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| Here's what's doing |
A Zurich Tram for San Francisco!
A special ceremony took place on Saturday, 4 June 2005, when Zurich Mayor Elmar Ledergerber and San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, inaugurated the Zurich Tram in San Francisco. Among those present were the Co-Chairman of the San Francisco-Zurich Initiative J. Richard Fredericks, former US Ambassador to Switzerland, and Walter Anderau, Chairman of the Swiss Re Centre for Global Dialogue.
Read more
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Visit Zurich
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Media coverage
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World Environment Day in San Francisco
San Francisco suddenly became the focus of global environmental awareness and protection when it hosted World Environment Day. From June 1-5 leading figures from the worlds of business, academia and politics assembled in San Francisco to discuss the challenges of articulating an environmental policy for the future. This year's World Environment Day was held under the banner of "Green Cities" and was therefore especially targeted at the political representatives of a number of cities and countries.
Read more about the symposium hosted by Zurich
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Media coverage
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Mayor Ledergerber welcomed High school students from the Bay Area
Media coverage
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Friends for Life
"I' ll be Back!"
Read Evan Tenenbaum's summary of his trip to Switzerland
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The High School exchange program goes into its 2nd year!
It's that time of the year again - Swiss students from Kantonsschule Enge in Zurich are going to arrive in the Bay Area this Saturday for a three weeks stay with their host families.
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| What makes us tick |
Our current projects and activities
We support activities and projects in the fields of:
? Science, Research and Technology
? Education
? Business
? Government
? Culture & Communications
For more details on our current projects, please click here
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Become a Member!
We would like to encourage you and/or your company to become a member of our SFZH Initiative. We offer the following membership categories:
? Patron Members USD/CHF 2500
? Corporations/Institutions USD/CHF 450
? Individuals USD/CHF 100
To become a member please click here for online registration on our web site
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Submit your idea
We also welcome any suggestions and ideas. If you would like to sponsor a specific project or if you are interested in working with us to find new ways for you and your company or organization to exchange know-how between San Francisco and Zurich please contact us at
info@sfzhinitiative.com
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