AGENCY

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.

AGENCY

Business Development

Sector-based support

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.Learn more

Specialized help

Get one-on-one help for starting or growing your business in key industries, including access to innovative resources and programs.

Find workers

Access local talent, create community partnerships, and reduce your recruitment costs with our no-cost services.

Nonprofit info

View San Francisco’s central point of information for tax-exempt, not-for-profit businesses.

Resources

Find tax credits and incentives for your business

Learn about local, state, and federal programs to help your business.

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.

San Francisco Small Business Development Center

Get access to no-cost technical expertise from the SF Small Business Development Center.

If you engage in business in San Francisco, you must register and renew your registration annually.

Office of Small Business

San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.

Become a City Supplier

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

About

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.

Divisions

Nonprofit sector business development

Meet the team

Director of Business DevelopmentLaurel ArvanitidisDirector of Business Development

Mark ChandlerDirector of International Trade & Commerce

Manijeh FataExecutive Director of San Francisco Film Commission

Manish GoyalBusiness Development ManagerTechnology, Clean Technology and Green Business, Life Sciences and Healthcare Sectors

Ben Van HoutenDirector of Nightlife InitiativesNightlife and Entertainment Sector

Dylan SmithBusiness Development ManagerAutomotive, Fashion, PDR, Retail Sectors

Jerry TrotterNonprofit Resource Development Specialist

Contact information

Phone

Office of Economic and Workforce Development415-554-6969

Request public records

Submit requests for the Business Development.