OEWD Department Programs

OUR MISSION

• Provide city-wide leadership for economic development

• Identify key cluster sectors to target workforce training & economic growth

• Create a system that integrates both economic and workforce programs and services

• Revitalize and improve neighborhoods for economic sustainability

• Promote San Francisco as a good place for business and investment

OUR SERVICES

• 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 City’s workforce system, including implementing job training programs aimed at providing residents (particularly those with multiple barriers to employment) with access to high-wage careers

• 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 Benefits Districts (Business Improvement Districts) throughout the City

• The Film Industry: 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