The Office of Small Business hosts and co-sponsors events and activities every year to promote and retain small businesses in San Francisco. Here are a few of our annual programs.
Small Business Week - Celebrating Innovation in 2010, May 15-22, 2010:
Thousands of small businesses will celebrate the sixth annual Small Business Week in San Francisco.
San Francisco Small Business Week is a partnership that honors and supports San Francisco's small businesses through a series of free educational and networking events, and city-wide sidewalk sales that will inspire, educate, and connect the business community. It is part of a national celebration of the contributions that small businesses and entrepreneurs make to our local communities. San Francisco takes great pride in being the home to nearly 120,000 small and new startup businesses.
Among the festivities includes
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Neighborhood sidewalk sales where local merchants showcased their style, wares, and creativity
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The week's Gala Kick-off, Flavors of San Francisco, hosted by the Office of Small Business, SBA, Mayor Gavin Newsom, Chamber of Commerce, and Wells Fargo. The celebration is a must attend networking opportunity for small business owners. The evening includes a resource fair, awards ceremony, and a taste of some of the City's unique restaurants and lounges.
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Free weeklong workshops on hot business topics including Lean and Green: How Sustainable Business Practices Can Help In The Downturn; Online Marketing & Social Media for Small Businesses; Brand Building 101; How to Navigate the FX Markets in a Turbulent Global Economy; Access to Capital Workshop; How to Start a Small Business; Low Cost, Big Return Marketing for Your Small Business, Mine Your Own Business; Small Business Cash Flow Management and more.
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Chamber of Commerce celebration "After Hours Grand Expo" at AT&T Park
San Francisco Small Business Week 2010 is presented by Wells Fargo, produced in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, San Francisco Mayor's Office, Small Business Commission, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, and Small Business Network.
Please fill out the following forms for your Neighborhood Commercial Districts:
Shop Local Campaigns
This year Shop Local SF. Get More will be the sixth Shop Local campaign that OSB is sponsoring. The goal of the campaign is to spread the word about San Francisco business innovativeness and charm. In the past years, we showcased small business products and services in Union Square, and marketed small business contributions. This year, we will focus on promoting local small business by encouraging the public to shop local and support homegrown independently owned entrepreneurs.
Procurement Workshop
Learn the basic “Nuts & Bolts” of doing business with the City. Attend the event to receive one-to-one technical assistance from City Staff.
Small Business Assistance Center, City Hall, Room 110, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-554-6134 Office Hours: M-F 8 AM - 5 PM
