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Business Innovation Conversation:
Stimulate Your Business With Unexpected Resources
Sept. 1, 5:30-7:45 pm, Chamber boardroom. As the recession continues, what can you do to identify savings and opportunities to get ahead, retain workers and continue to compete? Learn about unique programs including greening your business, microloans, hiring tax credits and subsidies for new hires. more
Free Forum: Access Hiring Tax Credits and Save
Aug. 26, 12-1 pm, Chamber boardroom. Understand the facts behind four myths about hiring tax credits. Get informed about how to access real and substantial savings, often worth tens of thousands of dollars. Who should attend: business owners, managers, HR and finance decision makers. Brown-bag lunch, drinks provided. more
Green Jobs Grant Awarded to SF Works and CityBuild
The $550,000 green jobs training initiative grant to SF Works from the U.S. Conference of Mayors will allow San Francisco’s CityBuild Academy to expand its successful construction training program to include training in a variety of environmental jobs. SF Works will engage employers to determine demand, identify job opportunities for graduates, and provide input to the training program. more
Tax Credit Program Helps Businesses and their Workers
SF Works helped Rose Pistola, the acclaimed restaurant in North Beach, identify $96,000 in potential California tax credits. At the same time, we screened their employees for community resources to save them money. Tax credit savings for the restaurant and household savings for their workers together was a win-win. Other recent clients include Recology, AlmaVia of SF, Pet Camp and more. more
New Leaders Join SF Works’ Advisory Board
SF Works is pleased to announce five new members of our advisory board: Danika Davis, executive director/CEO, Northern California Human Resources Association; Jeffrey Dillon, executive director, AlmaVia of San Francisco; Chitra Nayak, vice president of operations, Salesforce.com;
John Pomeroy, vice president & client manager, Bank of America Merrill Lynch; and Van Ton Quinlivan, director, strategic HR programs, PG&E. We welcome their support and leadership!
City’s JOBS NOW! Program Underwrites 100% of Wages of Certain New Hires
Read more here or attend our Business Innovation Conversation (see above)
Seeking Experienced B2B Salesperson for Key Paid or Volunteer Role
SF Works is seeking a seasoned salesperson who is knowledgeable of San Francisco’s business environment to join our team as a business outreach representative. JOBS NOW candidates or volunteers sought. Please refer qualified candidates to staff@sfworks.org and read about the role.
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