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. 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 San Francisco Center for Economic Development is here to help businesses in the region grow and succeed. We work collaboratively with the City and County of San Francisco and other like-minded organizations to optimize the region's economic climate by attracting and retaining business in San Francisco. We foster a business-friendly environment in which enterprises of all shapes and sizes can prosper. And we serve as a one-stop information and networking resource for businesses considering their strategy and location—providing crucial relocation knowledge and links to professional and industry networks, helping companies take advantage of government incentives, aiding them as they navigate state and local regulations.

Visit San Francisco: The Case for Business to learn how our City's unique character, high level of educational achievement and creative accomplishments can enhance your business. And to learn more about how our expert knowledge and relationships can help your company prosper in one of the world's greatest cities, please contact SFCED.