
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.

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.
Get one-on-one help for starting or growing your business in key industries, including access to innovative resources and programs.
Access local talent, create community partnerships, and reduce your recruitment costs with our no-cost services.
View San Francisco’s central point of information for tax-exempt, not-for-profit businesses.

The ERTC is a refundable tax credit that you can claim retroactively. It rewards businesses that kept employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get up to $26,000 per employee.
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For emerging and established companies, the Business Development team 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. Business Development is a division of the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development.
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