The Fillmore District

Good morning merchants, I’m working with the Golden Gate Restaurant Association on this city wide webinar. Hope you can join this FREE discussion and share the event! Thank you! Rediscover Your Neighborhood Merchant Corridors during Restaurant Week and Eat Drink SF!... Monday, October 26, 2020 4:30 PM 5:30 PM PDT Join the Golden Gate Restaurant Association @ggrasf as we celebrate the cultural identity of San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods during Restaurant Week and Eat Drink SF @eatdrinksf. We’ll learn how the neighborhoods have evolved and how they’ve come to adjust to Covid-19 new normal. We’ll hear from merchants and community stakeholders about how their businesses are pivoting and we’ll learn about their exciting outdoor dining options, shared spaces and Restaurant Week special offerings! MODERATORS Vanessa Gonzalez Public Affairs Manager Golden State Warriors Vas Kiniris Director of Business Development NEXTSF @NEXTSF PANELISTS Robin Abad Director Shared Spaces Program Rene Colorado Executive Director Tenderloin Merchants Association (Larkin Outdoor Dining Program) April Spears Merchants of Butchertown (Bayview) Betty Louie Chinatown Merchants Association Manny Yekutiel Valencia Corridor Merchants Association SPONSOR Golden State Warriors REGISTER NOW: https://ggra-rediscover-san-francisco.eventbrite.com Registrants will receive Zoom login information 24 hours prior to the start of this event.

Money for Black artists in San Francisco. Complete this brief application by 9/30: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScYlo8U_5YX5dONNa/viewform

Honor those we have lost during the pandemic in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner. Join the community and Artivist Tracy Brown of the African American Art & Culture Complex beginning Oct 31 for the days of prayer.

Register now for this free talk on Monday morning: San Francisco's rich history includes how African Americans helped shape the City, from architecture to community services. Talk story with some of those who have dedicated their lives to the preservation and future of the Fillmore neighborhood and hear how the arts, small business and essential needs are being fulfilled today. Presented by the AIA San Francisco - AIASF and sponsored by SHADES Magazine - Celebrating All Women of Color.

David Johnson’s Fillmore and iconic civil rights photography.

In memory of Kali O’Ray’s talent and contributions to the community.

Help keep the music alive at Sheba Piano Lounge!

The latest project of one of our community members, Ericka Scott, who is known for her work with women, small business entrepreneurs, and youth in The Fillmore.

The historical legacy of Juneteenth shows the value of never giving up hope in uncertain times.

REGISTER FOR 2 SFCDMA Webinars during San Francisco Small Business Week (https://www.sfsmallbusinessweek.com/): SHOWCASING BLACK-OWNED BUSINESSES - An SFCDMA Pa...nel Discussion Tuesday, June 23, 2020 / 11:00 AM 12:00 PM PDT SFCDMA in partnership with Redwood Credit Union (https://www.redwoodcu.org/) will be showcasing black-owned Businesses during San Francisco Small Business Week 2020. Join SFCDMA, as we the discuss successes, challenges and the future of San Francisco Black-Owned Businesses in San Francisco. More than ever, as a business community, SFCDMA stands committed to amplifying the voice of our Black Community to dismantle systemic racism in business and our communities at large. SFCDMA will lead a panel discussion that will be represented by black owned businesses in San Francisco’s diverse Merchant Districts. The Zoom Panel Discussion will be moderated by SFCDMA Director of Business Development, Vas Kiniris, and Nikki Cooper, Owner of San Francisco Legacy Business Two Jack's Nik's Place (https://www.twojacksniksplace.com/). This webinar will comprise a 45 minute round table discussion, followed by a 15 minute question and answer session. Attendees will receive an email 48 hours prior to the start of the event with the Zoom ID and log-in details. REGISTER: https://showcasing-black-owned-businesses-discussion.eventb ______________________________________ PIVOTING TO SUCCESS - An SFCDMA Webinar Friday, June 26, 2020 / 12:00 PM 1:00 PM PDT Join SFCDMA and our partners at Cruise (https://www.getcruise.com/) as we present Pivoting to Success - a Zoom Webinar, as part of San Francisco Small Business Week 2020. A panel of 5 San Francisco small business leaders will share their insights and experiences and highlight how they have turned the challenges of the COVID-19 shutdown into success. This one hour Zoom Webinar will comprise a 40 minute roundtable discussion, moderated by SFCDMA VP Masood Samerie and Cruise Government Affairs Manager, Nadia Anderson, followed by a 20 minute question and answer session. We will soon be sharing details about the chosen panelists. In the meantime book your spot for what we think will be an insightful and educational webinar. SFCDMA extends their sincere thanks to San Francisco Magazine (https://sanfran.com/), who are the Media Sponsors for this webinar. Registrants will receive Zoom ID and log-in details closer to the event date. REGISTER: https://sfcdma-pivoting-to-success-webinar.eventbrite.com