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The Case for Business

The San Francisco Bay Area sits at the cutting edge of the world's knowledge-based economy. Its worker productivity doubles the national average. The region produces more patents than any in the U.S. and attracts 36% of the nation's total venture capital investments.  Home to thriving transportation and technological infrastructures, a superlative quality of life and one of the world's most educated workforces make it an attractive business location and an excellent long-term investment. 

In San Francisco: The Case for Business, we present in-depth information about starting up and doing business in California, including taxes, incentives and commercial real estate—all with a focus on the following key sectors: IT & Software, Digital Media & Entertainment, Life Sciences & Biotech, Environmental & Clean/Green Business, International Business, and Professional Services. 

The links at left access industry-specific information