San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD)

This expansion supports our most vulnerable residents, connects job-seekers to work opportunities, and provides incentives to businesses so more employees can be hired. For more information about the JobsNOW! program, go to SFHSA.org/JobsNOW or call (877) 562-1669.

Join us for a webinar TOMORROW 10/27 at 4pm as we discuss the latest news and information on reopening safely in San Francisco. RSVP: 10/27 at 4 PM link.oewd.org/ReopeningWebinar... Speakers: Joaquín Torres, Director of the Office of Economic and Workforce Development Maggie Weiland, Director of San Francisco Entertainment Commission San Francisco City Attorney Robin Abad, Shared Spaces Program Manager Jacque McCright, Workplace Hub San Francisco Department of Public Health

NEW: All Shared Spaces SF permits have been extended to June 30, 2021! Our small business owners and workers are creative, resilient, and deserve every tool and type of support we can give them. Apply here: sf.gov/sharedspaces

Celebrate Filipino American Heritage Month with us!

Mayor London Breed and Mayor Sam Liccardo issued a joint statement opposing a proposal that would require local companies to implement permanent remote-work policies for much of their workforces, urging the commission to refine the strategy and to explore other alternatives. Read more below.

NEW GRANTS: We are extremely excited to announce that applications are open for ! Apply here: sf.gov/sfshines And tag your favorite neighborhood businesses below!... Details: The SF Shines program provides grants to small businesses for upgrades and storefront improvements. With the pandemic, we've modified our program to provide much-needed relief to businesses so they can make physical improvements for health and safety. We can also provide architects and consultants to help you redesign your indoor and outdoor space to make it safer for social distancing and ADA compliance. In the past, we helped many small businesses update their signs, window displays, entrances, and more to 1) attract customers, and 2) make our communities more safe and vibrant. This program is available citywide and businesses that have ALREADY invested in physical modifications for health and safety are eligible to be reimbursed. Apply today! #sfshines #oewd #investINneighborhoods

SF Manufacturing Businesses - join us online tomorrow for this insightful industry discussion: We'll be sharing tips on new product creation, diversifying sales channels, accessing capital, reconfiguring workspace, how to "right-size your operations, and more! RSVP: http://link.oewd.org/mfgweek2020... Thursday, October 8 at 11:00 AM

What are you doing this weekend? Tenderloin Outdoor Dining has started! Thur-Sun 12-7pm. Thanks for the coverage Eater SF! ... https://sf.eater.com//tenderloin-outdoor-dining-gourmet-co #tenderloinSF

Virtual Town Hall with CA Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and OEWD Director Joaquin Torres

Happening soon! Get questions about insurance for your small business answered! Join us today at 1:30 here: link.oewd.org/insurancewebinar

Thank you LCPtracker, Inc. for sponsoring our next CityBuild cohort and equipping them with education and training that will carry them far in their careers. CityBuild is a division of our Workforce Department and provides comprehensive training and job services for a career in construction. To learn how you can join and receive free training go to oewd.org/citybuild. #citybuild #oewd #construction

It’s not too late to do the 2020 Census. Your response impacts the funding for schools, hospitals, roads, social services and more for the next 10 years. Resid...ents that have not yet completed the 2020 Census can attend one of 4 events happening September 24-27th in the Mission, Bayview, Chinatown and Civic Center neighborhoods. Learn more about these events at sf.gov/census. Alternately, you can complete the 9-question survey for you and members of your household in less than 10 minutes: visit my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020. See more