It's imperative that we prevent the emergence of additional deserted commercial areas, similar to what we've witnessed on Market Street and Van Ness Street, as the current conditions contribute to the shutdown of small businesses.

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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 SF Officials

2024 we held a meeting with the District Attorneyand we were pleased to discover their strong commitment to reducing crime and upholding law and order in our City.

In 2024, we held a meeting with the City Administrator 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 in 2024 and emphasized the vital role their office plays in protecting the best interests of San Francisco’s 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

We assert that the perspective of small businesses is inadequately represented within the city's administration. 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 city, 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 "San Francisco's small business". These solutions span from simple, practical amendments to the permitting process, to more complex issues surrounding affordability and safety in San Francisco. City 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 city 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 city 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 San Francisco.

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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 city. 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 San Francisco 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.

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SF BOARD COMMITTEES

Monday 10:00 AM : Rules Committee

Monday 1:30 PM : Land Use and Transportation Committee

Wednesday 10:00 AM : Budget and Finance Committee

Wednesday 1:30 PM : Budget and Appropriations Committee

1st and 3rd Thursday 10:00 AM : Government Audit and Oversight Committee

2nd and 4th Thursday 10:00 AM : Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee

2nd and 4th Friday 10:00 AM : Homelessness and Behavioral Health Select Committee

Amplifying the Voice of Small Businesses in San Francisco