HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR MERCHANTS
SF Chamber of Commerce
San Francisco’s most vibrant business network. A global economic force, San Francisco is the most inclusive and passionate city for innovation and entrepreneurship, and we work hard on its behalf.
SF Environment Green Businesses
The San Francisco Green Business Program recognizes businesses, non-profit organizations, and municipal offices in the City and County of San Francisco that meet high environmental standards.
Bond Street
A list of useful resources to help current and aspiring women entrepreneurs and business owners in San Francisco
SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD)
The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) and our City partners offer a number of resources to assist small businesses seeking to start, stay and grow in San Francisco
Meetup.com
Attend local events to meet new people and network, learn from each other, and help your business thrive
SF Office of Financial Empowerment
A unique private-public partnership housed within the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector of San Francisco that convenes, innovates and advocates to strengthen economic security and mobility of all San Franciscans
SF Small Business Development Center
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SF Made
SFMade is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports local manufacturers who create jobs and career pathways for local residents who have overcome barriers to employment for a more vibrant, equitable, and resilient economy
SF311
SF311 is the primary customer service center for the City of San Francisco. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via phone, web, mobile, and Twitter
Awesome Project
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Have a crazy brilliant idea that needs funding? We award $1,000 grants every month. It couldn't be simpler! Your idea is yours alone. We don't want a stake in it. We just want to help you make it happen!
One Richmond
One Richmond is an identity developed by residents of the Richmond to unify our community and to cultivate neighborhood pride centered on taking care of one another, taking care of the Richmond, and supporting our local businesses
SF Score
Free business mentoring, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools to help you start or grow a business.
SF Business Times
Where you'll find the latest breaking business news, updated throughout the day, this week's stories and other popular features from the weekly edition.
SF Office of Small Business
The City's central point of information and referral for entrepreneurs and small businesses located in the City and County of San Francisco
U.S. Small Business Association
San Francisco District Office (SFDO)
The U.S. Small Business Administration empowers small businesses to start, grow, expand, or recover
SF Small Business Week
San Francisco hosts a wealth of resources and organizations that offer free services to help you achieve your vision and increase your odds of long-term business success
California Air Resources Board
California's lead agency in the fight against air pollution & climate change. List of San Francisco County Small Business Resources
Start Out
An LGBTQ non-profit promoting LGBTQ equality and combatting discrimination in the business world. StartOut is a champion for the LGBTQ+ entrepreneurial community providing the resources entrepreneurs need to succeed, promoting the successes of our community, and researching the economic impacts of LGBTQ+ discrimination
SF Council of District Merchants Associations
The Council has distinguished itself by drawing together the disparate merchants associations in the neighborhood commercial districts of the City. Our Mission is to protect, preserve, and promote small businesses in San Francisco