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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.Learn more
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.

Resources

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.

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 LeonDirector of Community Economic Development

Communities and Neighborhoods

 

Francis ChanSenior Program ManagerChinatown
Brandon DavisProject ManagerTenderloin, Mid-Market
Nicola FlemingProject ManagerLower Fillmore
Jada JacksonProject ManagerConstruction Mitigation
Kamilah LatimoreProject ManagerBayview
Rafael MorenoSenior Program ManagerMission Street, Calle 24 Cultural District
Larry McClendonSmall Business and Community Affairs Manager

Communities Benefit Districts

 

Christopher CorgasDirector, Community Benefit District Program
Patrick SantoroProject Manager
Mimi TamCommunity Development Specialist

Small Business and Technical Assistance

 

Eva LovePrograms AssociateSmall Business Capital
Kiah McCarleyPrograms AssociateSF Shines
Quincy WilliamsCommunity Development SpecialistCommunity Development Block Grant

Contact information

Phone
Front desk415-554-6969
Office of Small Business hotline415-554-6134
Available in Chinese, English, and Spanish. Leave a message and a small business specialist will return your call.
Email

Community Economic Development (general info)

investsf@sfgov.org

Press inquiries

oewdpress@sfgov.org

Request public records

Submit requests for the Community Economic Development.