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Next Business Innovation Conversation – What Are “Green Jobs,” Really?
Monday, Nov. 2, 5:30-7:45 pm. Everywhere you turn, businesses are “going green” and experts are saying that the future of our economy will be “green jobs.” But what does this mean for the future of your business, your workers and your career? Hear from local leaders Jeanine Cotter of Luminalt, Kim Fox of Goodwill, Sylvia Kwan of Kwan Henmi Architects, and John Legnitto of Recology. Moderator Karen Chapple, PhD, will define green jobs and green industry and share the results of a state-wide industry research. Title sponsor Microsoft will share their green IT program. read more register online
Tax Credit and Community Resources Help 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 Air Serv, Method Inc., Recology, AlmaVia of SF, Pet Camp and more. read more
Your Support Helps People You Know
SF Works helps the people who prepare and serve your meals, look after your children, clean your airplane cabins, and care for your parents and loved ones. With SF Works support, workers save an average of $1,200 annually on everyday household costs like utility bills, transportation, car insurance and access even more valuable community-based services. Each gift of $50 helps one worker save money to avoid a crisis and get ahead. please give today
Congratulations to Paige Buck
Paige Buck our Director of Marketing and Development (and Editor of The Works) has accepted a position at Craigslist Foundation as Director of Events. We thank her for her contributions and wish her all the best in her new position.
Stimulus Dollars Can Pay for New Employees - Find Out How
A new San Francisco program uses federal stimulus dollars to reimburse employers for hiring certain types of workers. Job seekers who live in San Francisco, have household earnings less than approx. $3,000 in the last thirty days and have a dependent child are likely eligible. The program will cover one hundred percent of the wages for eligible job placements. Applying to and using the program are easy. read more
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