AGENCY
Community Economic Development
We provide customized support to small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations in order to strengthen San Francisco neighborhood business corridors, public spaces, and commercial centers.
AGENCY
Community Economic Development
We provide customized support to small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations in order to strengthen San Francisco neighborhood business corridors, public spaces, and commercial centers.
SF Shines Storefront Improvement Program
Apply for free design and construction services and grants to help with storefront improvements.Learn moreResources
Funding
Small business support
San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.
Get access to no-cost technical expertise from the SF Small Business Development Center.
Find out where to begin, what you need, and how to plan for success.
We offer over-the-counter services and permits for businesses.
Long-standing small businesses can join the Registry for recognition, marketing and business help, and grants.
Get support for your business and learn about women’s entrepreneurship programs.
Learn what resources are available to businesses after a major fire, including a Fire Disaster Relief grant of up to $10,000.
Neighborhood and community partnerships
About
We help form partnerships between City agencies and nonprofits to strengthen and grow neighborhood businesses around San Francisco.
Our objectives:
- Strengthen small businesses
- Improve physical spaces
- Increase quality of life
- Build community capacity
Community Economic Development is a division of the Office of Economic and Workforce Department.
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Contact information
Community Economic Development (general info)
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