Networking & Events
SFCED serves as a linking point for professional services business collaboration. In addition to providing comprehensive, confidential advice and information, we help businesses network and connect. If we can help put you in touch, please contact SFCED.
Organizations that hold events on a regular basis:
· American Institute of Architects, San Francisco Chapter
The American Institute of Architects offers superior support for both their clients and members as they strive to create responsible and sustainable architecture for cityscapes. The organization helps pair potential clients with architects and educates members on local architectural regulations. The organization also offers a store at which to buy resources and newsletters for up-to-date information on news pertaining to the field.· California Certified Public Accountants (CalCPA)
The California Society of Certified Public Accountants has a local chapter in San Francisco. Aside from providing information on board meetings and monthly newsletters, the website acts as a central hub to satisfy the needs of individuals (with networking events), of businesses (recruiting, legislative aid), and of those aspiring to become an accountant (various internships and scholarships).
www.calcpa.org/Content/chapters/sf.aspx
· Financial Executives International
FEI helps financial executives stay up to date with recent events that influence the financial industry. FEI has magazines, newsletters and local chapters to help facilitate information flow and networking opportunities. The website offers help with recruiting as well as a chance to network with other top executives from around the area.
www.financialexecutives.org/eweb/startpage.aspx?site=ch_sfr
· Institute of Management Consultants
The Institute of Management Consultants is a national institution made up of management professionals. Their motto is “Get Smart, Get Known, and Get Business,” referring to the opportunities for professional advancement one gains by becoming a member of the IMC. There is a local chapter.
http://www.imcusa.org
· National Association of Women Business Owners, San Francisco Chapter
A networking and support group of over 8,000 women entrepreneurs in 80 chapters, the NAWBO serves to strengthen the wealth-creating capacity of its members as well as to help build strategic alliances.
http://www.nawbo-sf.org
· San Francisco Bar Association
The San Francisco Bar Association began its tenure back in 1872. Nearly 150 years later, the SF Bar still remains one of the most important professional organizations in the area. The SF Bar offers pairing between lawyers and clients as well as providing educational opportunities for learning about San Francisco-related legislation. For members, the bar association offers networking opportunities with peers and other benefits including financial, insurance and health care benefits.
http://www.sfbar.com
· San Francisco Chapter of the American Marketing Association
The American Marketing Association gives both professionals and students a chance to network through continued learning and professional development. The organization holds monthly events and offers tools for career building and volunteering opportunities. The AMA holds competitions and awards for professionals and students who are interested in submitting their work.
http://www.sfama.org
· San Francisco Green Business Program
A partnership of city agencies that encourage local businesses to operate in an environmentally enlightened way, the SF Green Business program has created a network of businesses and non-profit organizations.
www.sfenvironment.com/greenbiz
· San Francisco Small Business Network
The SFSBN serves as a voice for the small business community in San Francisco. It has over 19,000 members.
http://www.sfsbn.org
· The Financial Planning Association of San Francisco
The Financial Planning Association of SF (FPA) puts on informational events mediated by a panel of respected professionals from Bay Area institutions. Besides normal networking opportunities, the FPA also offers a monthly newsletter and limited use of national resources including the use of mailing lists and recruitment listings and access to their virtual learning center.
http://www.fpanet.org
· CFA Society of San Francisco
The job functions represented by membership are diverse ranging from equity, fixed income and alternative investment analysts to portfolio managers, investment counselors, sales and marketing professionals and partners, principals and CEOs of their firms. CFASF is the second oldest and seventh largest society of the 135 societies which now constitute the CFA Institute, the successor organization to the Financial Analysts Federation and the Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts. http://www.cfasanfrancisco.org/