Part of Office of Economic and Workforce Development

Community Economic Development

We provide customized support to small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations in order to strengthen San Francisco neighborhood business corridors, public spaces, and commercial centers.

Shiny, handpainted window signage in the Excelsior Coffee storefront.
SF Shines Storefront Improvement Program

Apply for free design and construction services and grants to help with storefront improvements.

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Small business loans

Learn about loan options for your business.
Small business grants

Learn about grants that are available for your business.
Entrepreneurship help

Get access to no-cost technical expertise from the SF Small Business Development Center including help with capital, marketing, and more.

News

San Francisco Expands Ongoing Community Outreach Plans for Businesses and Residents as City Prepares for APEC 2023

Mayor London Breed Announces New Proposed Activation of the Fillmore Heritage Center

San Francisco Marks Progress on Downtown Revitalization

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Resources

Funding
Loans and borrowing money for your business

Borrowing money requires repaying the loaned sum over a period of time, usually with interest.
Find a grant for your small business

Learn about grant options for your business.
Small business support
Office of Small Business

San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.
San Francisco Small Business Development Center

Get access to no-cost technical expertise from the SF Small Business Development Center.
Step by step guide to starting a business in San Francisco

Find out where to begin, what you need, and how to plan for success.
Permit Center Business Services

We offer over-the-counter services and permits for businesses.
Become a City Supplier

Businesses that are Suppliers can apply for and receive certain grants and contracts with the City.
Legacy Business Program

Long-standing small businesses can join the Registry for recognition, marketing and business help, and grants.
Resources for woman-owned businesses

Get support for your business and learn about women’s entrepreneurship programs.
Get help for your business after a fire

Learn what resources are available to businesses after a major fire, including a Fire Disaster Relief grant of up to $10,000.
Neighborhood and community partnerships
Community Benefit Districts

A private-public partnership to fund improvements and get customized support in select neighborhoods.
Economic development program forms

Downloadable documents, forms, and templates for community development block grants and economic development grants.

About

We help form partnerships between City agencies and nonprofits to strengthen and grow neighborhood businesses around San Francisco. 

Our objectives:

  • Strengthen small businesses
  • Improve physical spaces
  • Increase quality of life
  • Build community capacity

Community Economic Development is a division of the Office of Economic and Workforce Department.

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Meet the team

 

Diana Ponce De Leon
Diana Ponce De Leon
Director of Community Economic Development

Communities and Neighborhoods

 

Francis Chan
Francis Chan
Senior Program Manager
Chinatown
Brandon Davis
Brandon Davis
Project Manager
Tenderloin, Mid-Market
Nicola Fleming
Nicola Fleming
Project Manager
Lower Fillmore
Jada Jackson
Jada Jackson
Project Manager
Construction Mitigation
Kamilah Latimore
Kamilah Latimore
Project Manager
Bayview
Rafael Moreno
Rafael Moreno
Senior Program Manager
Mission Street, Calle 24 Cultural District
Larry McClendon
Larry McClendon
Small Business and Community Affairs Manager

Communities Benefit Districts

 

Christopher Corgas
Christopher Corgas
Director, Community Benefit District Program
Patrick Santoro
Patrick Santoro
Project Manager
Mimi Tam
Mimi Tam
Community Development Specialist

Small Business and Technical Assistance

 

Eva Love
Eva Love
Programs Associate
Small Business Capital
Kiah McCarley
Kiah McCarley
Programs Associate
SF Shines
Quincy Williams
Quincy Williams
Community Development Specialist
Community Development Block Grant

Contact

Phone

Front desk

Office of Small Business hotline

Available in Chinese, English, and Spanish. Leave a message and a small business specialist will return your call.

Request public records

Email oewd.sunshine@sfgov.org to submit a request.