We must act now to prevent more neighborhoods from becoming deserted commercial corridors like Market Street and Van Ness in San Francisco - where empty storefronts have fueled small business closures, declining property values, and rising crime.

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Our Mission

We believe that small businesses are the backbone of the local economy and deserve to be heard and represented. Through advocacy, education, marketing, and community connections, we aim to amplify the influence of the small business sector and drive the creation of pragmatic laws and policies that secure the welfare, safety, and financial independence of our community.

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Meetings with Officials

Meeting with the District Attorney of San Francisco and we were pleased to discover their strong commitment to reducing crime and upholding law and order in our City.

We held a meeting with the City Administrator of San Francisco and were pleased to learn that efforts are underway to implement updated technology and additional resources aimed at improving communication between departments and residents. Perception may shape the narrative, but the reality is optimistic.

We met with the City Attorney of San Francisco and emphasized the vital role their office plays in protecting the best interests of San Francisco Bay Area residents and small businesses. This includes upholding public safety, supporting lawful and sustainable business operations, and holding unlicensed vendors and bad actors accountable when they compete unfairly with compliant local businesses. These efforts are essential to maintaining a fair, vibrant, and equitable local economy.

Who We Are

The San Francisco Small Business Coalition (SFSBC) tirelessly champions the cause of small businesses, seeking to influence change on various issues, some that exclusively pertain to small businesses, such as safer streets for all, permitting, and others that bear significance for the entire SF Bay Area such as housing. Furthermore, we endeavor to support our peers by endorsing and patronizing fellow small businesses.

The SFSBC is committed to identifying long-term solutions that cater to the best interests of "SF Bay Area’s small business". These solutions span from simple, practical amendments to the permitting process, to more complex issues surrounding affordability and safety in Greater San Francisco Bay Area. Government agencies have, regrettably, overlooked small businesses for too long, or worse, have displayed hostility towards our community. For instance, virtually every small business can share a distressing tale about dealing with a government agency.

To operate our businesses, we navigate through a labyrinthine system of regulations governing our industries, while simultaneously fulfilling our societal obligations. Often, we find ourselves doing this in stark contrast to the government, which repeatedly elects not to enforce its own laws, fails to deliver basic services like maintaining clean and safe streets, and declines to build consensus on new legislative actions that directly affect our livelihoods.

SFSBC is constructing an expansive coalition of small business operators and workers to represent our interests at both city and state levels, while also introducing a much-needed sense of joy into the process of owning, operating, and working in small businesses in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area.

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We, the dedicated voters, business owners, and neighborhood leaders, stand united in our unwavering commitment to bring positive transformation to our cherished SF Bay Area. With our collective voices and votes, we humbly appeal to your attention and support in addressing the challenges that lie before us. Our vision is clear: a Bay Area where every resident thrives, businesses flourish, and neighborhoods are represented with integrity. We place our trust in your leadership, urging transparency, collaboration, and a steadfast commitment to the common good. Together, let us forge a legacy of unity, resilience, and equitable progress, shaping a future that honors the immense potential of our vibrant city.

- SFSBC Supporters

Amplifying the Voice of Small Businesses in the San Francisco Bay Area.