Economic Development

Economic Development

Objectives

The goal of the Economic Development Division is to market the City’s many economic advantages in order to enhance the competitiveness of our local economy and to maintain a strong and diverse revenue and job base on the Peninsula. The Economic Development Division seeks to develop a viable urban community by:

  • Business retention and expansion assistance
  • Access to labor force data and community demographics

Why Choose South San Francisco?

South San Francisco is the center of the most dynamic biotech & tech region in the world. Located at the crossroads of San Francisco and Silicon Valley, the City of South San Francisco offers unprecedented access to a world of opportunity:

  • UCSF, Stanford, and UC Berkeley
  • #1 Biotechnology Workforce in the World
  • Silicon Valley
  • Mission Bay
  • San Francisco Financial District
  • San Francisco International and Oakland International Airports

Learn more about South San Francisco's Economic Development Services(PDF, 21MB).

Development Opportunities Offered by the City of South San Francisco