About SFCED
The San Francisco Center for Economic Development fosters economic growth and innovation — connecting businesses to the resources, relationships, and opportunities that make San Francisco thrive.
As an initiative of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with the Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD), our mission is to enhance the city's economic vitality and improve the quality of life for everyone who lives and works here.
We serve as a clearinghouse for data, information, resources, and connections to help businesses start, expand, or locate in San Francisco — and navigate the incentives that make it worthwhile.
What We Do
Free, confidential services for businesses at every stage — from initial exploration to full establishment in San Francisco.
Comprehensive guidance on taxes, incentives, regulations, talent acquisition, and access to capital — tailored to your industry and growth stage. Whether you're relocating, scaling, or staying, we make the case for SF.
Services that ensure you find the best neighborhood and space to match your business's needs, culture, and growth plans. We know every district in San Francisco and what makes each one work for different business types.
Specialized support for global companies to register, establish, and scale in San Francisco and the Bay Area. We guide international businesses through every step — from entity formation to finding local partners and talent.
Interested in partnering with SFCED to support San Francisco's economic growth?
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We have deep expertise supporting businesses across the five industries that define San Francisco's innovation economy.
"We are committed to reimagining our downtown as a vibrant, resilient, diverse, and sustainable hub. Businesses are uniting to reshape the area, supported by city government efforts to tackle challenges and foster innovation."— Rodney Fong, President & CEO, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce