SF Office of Economic & Workforce Development

OEWDs programs are responsible for strengthening San Franciscos many diverse neighborhoods and commercial corridors, creating a business climate where companies can grow and prosper, and ensuring a continually high quality of life for all San Franciscans. By providing one point of contact for a variety of essential City programs and services, OEWDs goal is to ensure that San Francisco will always be what it is today: one of the best places on the planet to live, work, and play. Business Attraction and Retention: Attracting and retaining businesses, with an emphasis on key industry clusters. Small Business Assistance: One-stop resource center providing information and resources for start-ups and expanding small businesses Workforce Development: Overall strategic coordination for the Citys workforce system, including implementing job training programs aimed at providing residents (particularly those with multiple barriers to employment) with access to todays jobs. Joint Development:...