SF’s “Chat Room: Money” w/ Free-Flow Beer & Wine (2026)
Swedish American Hall | 2174 Market Street, San Francisco, CA
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Money. Moolah. Bread. Dough. Cheddar. Clams. Scratch. Scrilla. Whatever you call it, money matters. Join us at Chat Room for a discussion about San Francisco’s sources of wealth and scarcity.
Certainly in this town, which is quite possibly the wealthiest in the world and at the forefront of the widening divide between those who have money and those who don’t. Money drives business, politics, housing, culture, cuisine, parenting, and sports. But talking about it is always a bit awkward.
We want to break this taboo and tackle this topic with gusto at the next Chat Room event.
Chat Room: Money
Presented by Gazetteer SF
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 6:30p – 9:30p
Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market St., SF
Get Tickets – $30 + fees or FREE for Gazetteer SF SubscribersAll Chat Room events are free for Gazetteer SF subscribers but space is limited. Subscribers may write to lc@gazetteer.co to receive your free ticket code. Non-subscribers may purchase tickets here for $30 + fees.
- Tickets include free-flowing beer and wine from 6:30-9:30pm.
- This event is 21+
What are the challenges facing small businesses? How is the AI boom affecting real estate and affordability in SF? How can wealth inequality be improved? Crypto or cash? Is it still possible to walk out of your house without immediately spending $40?
Our three chats are listed below.
Econ 101 with Ted Egan
On April 29 at Chat Room: Money, Gazetteer SF reporter Joel Rosenblatt will interview Ted Egan, San Francisco’s chief economist for 19 years.
How is the AI boom shaping San Francisco’s economy? How can Downtown’s still-fragile recovery be sustained? How can we make the city a livable, viable place for artists, musicians, teachers, and workers feeling squeezed by the city’s high costs?
We’ll tackle these weighty economic issues facing SF.
From his office in City Hall, Egan analyzes a wide range of financial forces, including minimum wage, housing, land use, taxes, and short-term rentals to track San Francisco’s economy. Also a lecturer at UC Berkeley, Egan is skilled at making sense of how those forces shape the city and its future.
Small business, big questions
Small businesses are the beating heart of San Francisco, but keeping them alive today is no small feat. Rents are skyrocketing, consumers are tightening their belts, and the AI boom is emboldening corporate interests and reshaping the city’s economic priorities.
How do our mighty little shops manage to survive it all?
On April 29, Gazetteer SF business reporter Cydney Hayes will explore the forces shaping our city’s small business market with some of its most prominent players. She will be joined by Katy Tang, director of the San Francisco Office of Small Business; Christin Evans, owner of Booksmith and Alembic; and Lex Sloan, executive director of the Roxie Theater.
How do business owners handle landlords who’d rather develop luxury condos? What new retail trends are helping stores stay afloat? How are small businesses faring under the Lurie adminstration, which claims to be both pro-small business and pro-development? Join us as we discuss all this and more at Chat Room: Money.
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Cost: $30*
