Make the 2025 CSMFO Conference a Family Affair!
Thursday, June 27, 2024
As you may know, the much anticipated “CSMFO 2025 Annual Conference: Educate, Connect, Empower” will take place at the San Jose Convention Center February 18-21, 2025. And if you’ve checked your calendars, you may also have noticed that February
17, 2025, falls on the President’s Day holiday, and many schools across California have that week off. If you have school-aged kids and your family is made up of avid snow people, you may typically take that week to hit the slopes. But have
you considered a family vacay (or if you’re local to the Greater Bay Area, a family staycay) in San José? Don’t miss out on the 2025 CSMFO Conference—bringing your kids isn’t just for the Disney years!
Here are some reasons why you may consider combining a family trip with next year’s CSMFO conference:
- Flying in and out of San José Mineta International Airport is a breeze!
- Love amusement parks and rides? Visit nearby California’s Great America or, for the younger ones, Happy Hollow Park and Zoo.
- Do museums and culture top your list of vacation must-do’s? Check out the Children’s Discovery Museum, The Tech Interactive, or the San José Museum of Art. Did you know that the Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum houses the largest collection of Egyptian
artifacts on exhibit in West North America? Get spooked touring the puzzling Winchester Mystery House or go see a show at Broadway San Jose.
- Looking for top-notch shopping and restaurants? San José is home to the upscale and luxurious Santana Row and Westfield Valley Fair Mall filled with world-renowned labels and destination dining. Experience Michelin rated restaurants or authentic
local Mexican and Vietnamese fare throughout the city.
- Iconic sports teams? Silicon Valley has those too! Whether the teams are in season or not, visit the SAP Center, PayPal Park, Excite Ballpark, or nearby Levi’s Stadium for events or fan gear.
- Is your family the outdoorsy type? While there’s no skiing in San José, there are plenty of outdoor activities, trails, and parks in the area! The Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve in the Eastern foothills of Santa Clara County offers sweeping
views of the Valley and diverse landscapes. Or stroll through the Japanese Friendship Garden in Kelley Park.
Next year’s CSMFO Conference promises to deliver on its core mission to educate, connect and empower its members. Even if your kids are out of school that week, be sure to attend—and bring the family along!
Wing-See Fox is the Managing Director of the Public Finance Group at Urban Futures, Inc. (UFI). Wing-See has over a decade of experience in the fields of municipal advising, public finance, and municipal securities. She has worked
on over $3 billion in municipal debt offerings for cities and special districts in California. Prior to joining UFI, Wing-See was a Vice President at Raymond James Public Finance, and her investment banking experience also includes work in the
Municipal Securities Group at UBS Investment Bank in New York. Wing-See received an MBA from Columbia Business School, a Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University School of Social Work, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from
Stanford University. She is an active member of the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers (CSMFO) and the Northern California Chapters of Women in Public Finance (WIP) and Asian Americans in Public Finance (AAPF).
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