San Francisco, CA— The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) announced Request for Proposals for the next three years to deliver employment services to jobseekers and employers in San Francisco. This $45 million investment will continue funding local community based organizations to deliver critical workforce training and job placement services and programs in high-demand sectors that create career pathways and upward mobility for San Franciscans; particularly in underserved communities.

SAN FRANCISCO - November 30, 2016 - the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) welcomed additional Copa Airlines flights to Panama to meet increased travel demand.  In early November, Panama-based airline added a second daily nonstop flight between SFO and Panama City, Panama. Copa, a member of the Star Alliance global airline network, launched nonstop daily service from SFO in September 2015.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (November 22, 2016) – Efforts to restore the 1874 Old U.S. Mint and transform the historic treasure into a center of history, culture, and learning received a major boost today. The State of California awarded a $1 million grant to the California Historical Society, in partnership with the City and County of San Francisco, to explore, plan and conduct the required studies to help advance the next phase of development and implementation of the Old Mint Restoration Project.

San Francisco, CA—Mayor Edwin M. Lee today launched the third year of the Shop & Dine in the 49 initiative challenging residents to do all their shopping and dining within the 49 square miles of San Francisco this holiday season and all year long. The launch is based upon the success of the pilot program for Shop & Dine in the 49 in 2014.

San Francisco, CA—Mayor Lee and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development introduced legislation today that proposes interim zoning controls to protect and preserve the cultural and economic diversity of San Francisco neighborhoods following the passage of the Adult Use Marijuana Act (CA Prop. 64). The resolution (attached) aims to require a conditional use authorization for indoor agriculture uses including the commercial cultivation of cannabis in Production, Distribution, and Repair (PDR) districts citywide as the City.

San Francisco, CA —The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) and the San Francisco Arts Commission today announced that the nonprofit Cartoon Arts Museum has secured a 10-year lease for exhibitions and educational programs at 781 Beach Street in Fisherman’s Wharf.

San Francisco, CA – Mayor Lee announced with Supervisor Katy Tang, The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) and the Office of Small Business the launch of The Small Business Acceleration Program, the first of its kind pilot program that provides direct services to individuals seeking to open small brick and mortar food-based businesses in San Francisco and guides them through the current complex permitting process.

San Francisco, CA – Today, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), Mayor’s Office of Civic Innovation(MOCI), SFMade, and members of the Advanced Manufacturing Action team released the “Make to Manufacture Advanced Manufacturing Playbook: Strengthening the Advanced Manufacturing Sector in San Francisco.” The Playbook provides a roadmap to ensure that San Francisco and its residents continue to benefit from the economic, environmental, and social benefits of manufacturing.

San Francisco, CA—The Office of Economic and Workforce Development and the San Francisco Department of Public Health released the HealthyRetailSF Report: Building Healthy Corner Stores and Healthy Communities with the re-grand opening of Palou Market on 3^rd Street in the Bayview. The new report highlights the initial impacts and results of the HealthyRetailSF Pilot Program; which works to transform local corner retailers into stores that carry more healthy food options.

San Francisco, CA—The Office of Economic and Workforce Development, Mayor Lee, Supervisor Malia Cohen together with Duc Loi’s Pantry and the community today announced the grand opening Duc Loi’s Pantry in the Bayview. Duc Loi, a family run independent grocer, is expanding their existing and popular location in the Mission District, and will offer a wide variety of fresh produce and other food products for the local neighborhood located at 5900 Third Street. The new store created 16 new jobs including seven employees who were hired from the Bayview community.