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The San Francisco Economic Development Alliance

SFEDA is a collaboration of nonprofit organizations that provide training, funding and ongoing support for small and micro businesses in San Francisco. Our mission is to help low- and moderate-income San Franciscans improve their quality of life by strengthening small businesses and microenterprises.

We achieve this mission by formalizing referrals between organizations, actively advocating at the City level for small businesses, leveraging resources and best practices and  maintaining meaningful partnerships.

Small and micro businesses are a critical component of economic development, inspiring a high quality of life across the country and in San Francisco. Entrepreneurs create jobs, protect diversity, and innovate, helping to create vibrant neighborhoods and strong local economies. Members of the San Francisco Economic Development Alliance (SFEDA) help low- and moderate-income San Franciscans start and expand micro and small businesses by providing a spectrum of services that ensure entrepreneurs receive the training, funding and ongoing support they need to be successful.

Providing a comprehensive range of programs, SFEDA member organizations positively impact San Francisco’s economy by helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses.

The combined impact of the SFEDA in 2011 was:

Clients Served…………………..8007
Sales Revenue ………………….$443,239,907
Jobs Created…………………….953
Jobs Retained…………………..4428
New Business Startups…………396
Business Expansions…………..398