San Francisco Office of Small Business

ATTN small businesses - SF has temporarily paused some of the reopening plans previously set to resume on November 3rd. Press release: https://bit.ly/3jLNfWC SF Reopening timeline and plans: https://sf.gov/step-by-step/reopening-san-francisco SFDPH Health Directives and Industry Guidance: https://www.sfdph.org//a/coronavirus-health-directives.asp

Tune in to today's San Francisco Small Business Commission meeting at 5:30PM. To join the meeting, visit: https://bit.ly/2HGu8QI Today's full agenda: https://bit.ly/2TrT54S For public comment, call (415) 655-0001 / Access Code: 146 746 5255... Today's meeting includes presentations on: - Shared Spaces - Just Add Music (JAM) permit. Presented by San Francisco Entertainment Commission Director Maggie Weiland - BOS File No. 201009 Temporary Suspension of Cannabis Business Tax and Tax Reduction sponsored by Supe. Rafael Mandelman - Latino Task Force update and report - Local Economic Indicators update and report by San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) --- For information about the Small Business Commission and upcoming meetings, visit: https://sfosb.org/commission-meetings-public-notices

Small businesses - don't miss this! Join tomorrow's webinar to learn about resources and guidance for safely reopening to protect you, your employees, and your customers. Reserve your spot! Register here: http://link.oewd.org/reopeningwebinar

We're thrilled to hear #SFLegacyBiz New Delhi Restaurant is reopening for indoor dining starting tomorrow! Be sure to make a dinner reservation with this long-running San Francisco small business for authentic and award-winning Indian food. http://www.newdelhirestaurant.com/reservations.php.

NEW GRANTS: We are extremely excited to announce that applications are open for ! Apply here: sf.gov/sfshines And tag your favorite neigh...borhood 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

Stay safe this Halloween with these alternatives to trick-or-treating: Virtual pumpkin carving and costume contests Grab-and-go goodie bags Virtual spooky stories ... Watch a scary movie at home Learn more at SF.gov/HalloweenAtHome. #HalloweenAtHome #scaredsafe

Today's SF Small Business Commission meeting at 5:30 PM features presentations on San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD)'s updated JobsNOW! program, SFDPH Indoor and Outdoor Dining Guidance, and local COVID-19 Economic Impact Survey. Join the discussion! Live stream: https://bit.ly/3jxA3Fy Agenda: https://bit.ly/3nss0MT For public comment during the meeting, call 415-655-0001 / Access Code: 146 668 3787... For more information about the Small Business Commission and future meetings, visit: https://sfosb.org/small-business-commission

Tune in to the SF Small Business Commission meeting today at 5:30PM featuring 5 long-time businesses up for #SFLegacyBiz status. Join live @ 5:30PM: https://bit.ly/2GdBPgm Today's agenda: https://bit.ly/3jbhxTr... Public comment dial-in: (415) 655-0001, Access Code: 146 416 0228

ATTN: SF entertainment and nightlife businesses, the new "Just Add Music aka JAM permit from San Francisco Entertainment Commission went live (pun intended)! Learn more and apply at http://sf.gov/jam. #JAMSF #JustAddMusicSF #SharedSpacesSF #SF #SanFrancisco

Tune in to the San Francisco Small Business Commission meeting tonight at 5:30 pm! Learn about BOS File No. 200830 - Right to Reemployment Following Layoff Due to COVID-19 (Item 2) and the city’s budget process with respect to San Francisco small businesses presented by Controller Ben Rosenfield (Item 3). Join the live stream at 5:30 pm: https://bit.ly/2ZF5TbI.... Review today's agenda: https://bit.ly/3hDw6h3 For public comment, call 415-655-0001, Access Code: 146 113 8440 See more

We're happy to see @JeffreysToys back open! Check out this #SFLegacyBiz for an array of toys and activities to keep the whole family entertained. Because we can all use a little fun in our lives right now. :)

8/11/20 OSB e-newsletter: SF Small Business Commission mtg recap and video, 4 newly-approved Legacy Businesses #SFLegacyBiz, and upcoming educational webinars on a wide range of small biz topics. Read here: https://bit.ly/2PKFWC1 For past e-news: https://sfosb.org/ebulletins To subscribe to e-news: https://sfosb.org/subscribe-small-business-e-news

San Francisco Small Business Commission meeting starts today at 5:30pm and the agenda is packed. Join us! Tune in for: - SF Health Officer Dr. Tomas Aragon on small business reopening during COVID-19 - SF Entertainment Commission Director Maggie Weiland on City CERT Team... - Shared Spaces Program updates - 4 Legacy Business Registry applications for consideration #SFLegacyBiz - BOS File No. 200786 Temporary Fee Waiver for Public Works' cafe tables & chairs - BOS File No. 200765 Emergency Ord - COVID-related employment protections Agenda: https://bit.ly/3ir0Bra Virtual meeting link: https://bit.ly/33KPoh5 For public comment call (408) 418-9388 | Access Code: 146-772-7791.