The Business, Science and Technology Center of San Francisco Public Library is a great place to start for business research. However, the Government Information Center (GIC) has some business-related statistics for San Francisco, as well as patent and trademark information. Consult the GIC and/or Business, Science and Technology librarians for specific information.
Key San Francisco Government Web Sites for Local Businesses
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Business: this section of the City and County home page is the best place to start
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Starting a Business: on the San Francisco government Web site.
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The San Francisco Business Portal: a resource for starting, running, and growing a business in San Francisco.
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San Francisco Office of Economic & Workforce Development (OEWD): provides programs and initiatives for making our neighborhoods more diverse, healthy, and vibrant, and creating a climate where businesses of all sizes can grow and prosper.
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Office of Contract Administration: to help streamline doing business with the City and County