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Business Development

We provide specialized support to address the unique needs of businesses in a variety of key sectors including nonprofits, life sciences, information technology, clean technology, manufacturing, fashion, nightlife, and international commerce.

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Sector-based support

The City offers one-on-one guidance to help new businesses in a variety of sectors open quickly, including access to capital, innovative programs, and technical assistance.Learn more

Meet the team

Laurel Arvanitidis, Director of Business Development
Director of Business DevelopmentLaurel ArvanitidisDirector of Business Development
Mark ChandlerDirector of International Trade & Commerce
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Manijeh FataExecutive Director of San Francisco Film Commission
Manish GoyalBusiness Development ManagerTechnology, Clean Technology and Green Business, Life Sciences and Healthcare Sectors
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Ben Van HoutenDirector of Nightlife InitiativesNightlife and Entertainment Sector
Dylan SmithBusiness Development ManagerAutomotive, Fashion, PDR, Retail Sectors
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Jerry TrotterNonprofit Resource Development Specialist

Contact information

Phone
Office of Economic and Workforce Development415-554-6969

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