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The Works: Issue 5. July 2008

Legislation Improves Local Business Tax Credits
The SF Board of Supervisors recently passed ordinances making the local EZ program more consistent with the state's EZ program. With broader criteria, it is now easier for SF businesses to qualify for the local EZ payroll tax credit. more

Workplace Flexibility Event Provides Tools & Tips for Retaining Workers
On June 24, SF Works sponsored a workshop on creating and managing flexible work environments as a retention tool. Keynote speaker Ellen Galinsky, of the Families & Work Institute, addressed how employers of entry-level & low-wage employees can benefit from flexible options for work. listen to podcast
access FWI arcticles & recources for employers of low-wage workers

San Francisco Business Times Features Carrie Portis
SF Works' new executive director was profiled in a recent issue of the Business Times where she discussed how she plans to use her business acumen to advance the organization's agenda. Said Portis of the work at hand, "the success of families and communities is so dependent on economic stability." read

United Way of the Bay Area Awards Grant to SF Works
As part of its focus on working families, the United Way recognized SF Works' efforts to engage the business community in elevating the working poor with a grant to support programs that will result in an improved quality of life for San Francisco's low-income workers.

How to Implement SF's Health Care Requirement
Are you a small business struggling to understand the SF Health Care Security Ordinance? Call a CHAMP representative at (415) 273-2212 and get your questions answered. more

Upcoming Partner Programs
Advertising 101 for Small Businesses - July 29 8:30-11:30 am more
District 9 Merchant Summit - Aug 5 8-10:30 am more
Social Venture Institute - Sept 10-14 more
SVN Fall Conference - Oct 23-26 more

Thank You
On May 9, California Staffing Professionals-Golden Gate Chapter hosted a charity ball that raised over $1,000 for SF Works. Thank you to all attendees, organizers and supporters for your contributions! view event supporters