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SF Office of Economic & Workforce Development

San Francisco, California, United States • 201 - 500 Employees
Government Administration

OEWD's programs are responsible for strengthening San Francisco's 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, OEWD's 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 businessesWorkforce Development: Overall strategic coordination for the City's workforce system, including implementing job training programs aimed at providing residents (particularly those with multiple barriers to employment) with access to today's jobs.Joint Development: Managing major public-private development projects to maximize long-term public benefits, including affordable housing, jobs and economic development, and open space.Neighborhood Development: Facilitating the revitalization of commercial corridors in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and creating Community Benefit Districts (CBD) throughout the City.Filming and Production: Promoting San Francisco as a film destination to filmmakers and spurring additional City revenue and jobs by attracting and facilitating film productions.International Trade and Commerce: Increasing international business opportunities in the City, fostering San Francisco's award-winning Sister City program and attracting and expanding international airlines in partnership with San Francisco International Airport