Welcome to the San Francisco Center for Economic Development
As a birthplace of entire industries, as a magnet to highly skilled professionals, as a wonderful place to live—San Francisco is unsurpassed as a place to live and work. It's the innovation center for the knowledge-based economy. Its businesses grow from a top-tier network of research centers and universities, and it serves as the hub to thriving technology and transportation infrastructures that link it instantly to the world.
The objective of the San Francisco Center for Economic Development (SFCED) is to attract and retain business in San Francisco. The SFCED encourages the incubation of local start-ups and the development of emerging markets within San Francisco. The overarching goals of the San Francisco Center for Economic Development are to strengthen business ties within our local community as well as spur growth and development throughout the Bay Area Regional Economy.
The San Francisco Center for Economic Development provides confidential assistance and information that helps companies make informed and smart choices about business location and expansion. *
Customized information on San Francisco and the Bay Region
Competitive sector analyses
Comapny and executive briefings on options, opportunities and challenges
Identification of site selection criteria and options
Community introductions and interface
Recruitment and workforce training assistance
Introductions to professional services firms and business leadership
Confidential information and business perspectives
* Provided at no cost
News
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May 16, 2012
Office Rental Boom in SF
May 11, 2012
The Top 10 Cities For Green Jobs
May 9, 2012
It’s Official! San Francisco is Cleantech Capital of North America
May 7, 2012
Western U.S. Bioclusters: The Pioneer Spirit
May 4, 2012



