San Francisco, CA—In response to a three-alarm fire on West Portal Avenue last night, Mayor Mark Farrell has directed the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) to activate the Small Business Disaster Relief Fund. The fund will allow the three business that were impacted to access up to 10K in funds for inventory replacement, equipment purchases, security deposits for a new lease, employee salaries, or other expenses to stabilize cash flow. It is designed to provide businesses with capital as they assess damages and compile resources to safely and effectively reopen. 

San Francisco, CA — On Monday, December 11, four businesses, Beck’s Motor Lodge, Eddie’s Café, Little Joe’s Pizzeria and One Twenty For Hair were unanimously approved by the San Francisco Small Business Commission for the Legacy Business Registry. The Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses as valuable cultural assets to the city. There are currently 119 small businesses on the Legacy Business Registry.

Beck’s Motor Lodge: 2222 Market Street

Event will feature performances by Honey Mahogany, Jason Brock, the Tap Dancing Christmas Trees, the San Francisco Symphony, the Coventry Carolers, Charles Dickens, Scrooge, Santa, the Grinch and more!

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, –The SAN FRANCISCO CIVIC CENTER PLAZA TREE LIGHTING and toy giveaway on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 5:00 PM is a free, new annual event sponsored by the Civic Center Community Benefit District, Another Planet Entertainment, and the City of San Francisco.

San Francisco, CA—Mayor Edwin M. Lee today launched the fourth 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.

San Francisco, CA — On Monday, the San Francisco Small Business Commission unanimously approved two businesses for inclusion on the Legacy Business Registry – El Rio and Hwa Rang Kwan Martial Arts Center. The Registry recognizes longstanding, community-serving businesses as valuable cultural assets to the city and provides educational and promotional assistance to encourage their continued viability and success in San Francisco. In total, 113 small businesses that have been operating in San Francisco for 30 or more years are on the Legacy Business Registry.

San Francisco, CA— Today, the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD), the Department of Technology, and Supervisor Mark Farrell in partnership with Samaschool, a local non-profit specializing in digital literacy and online work competency, launched a strategy to support freelancers/self-employed individuals in response to the growing gig economy.

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San Francisco, CA –The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC), the Planning Department, and the Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) are pleased to announce the selection of a development team to partner with the City to transform and bring new housing and open space to the Balboa Reservoir. The selected team for the 17-acre property will be led by AvalonBay Communities and BRIDGE Housing. The partnership includes Pacific Union Development Company and nonprofit partners, Mission Housing and Habitat for Humanity for Greater San Francisco.