Relocation Will Bring 150 Jobs and Leading Biotech Company Headquarters to San Francisco

10/07/09 - Today, Mayor Gavin Newsom announced that Nektar Therapeutics has selected Mission Bay to establish a state-of-the-art R&D center and corporate headquarters.

"This is an extraordinary milestone for Mission Bay. With this move, Nektar will bring 150 biotech jobs to San Francisco and further establish Mission Bay as the premier biotech cluster in the nation, and arguably the world," said Mayor Newsom. "Nektar’s decision to relocate to San Francisco is proof that even in these challenging economic times, San Francisco continues to attract companies that are leaders in the biotech industry. I am proud to welcome Nektar Therapeutics to San Francisco." Read more.

08/12/09 - Today Mayor Newsom announced a new initiative, JOBS NOW, to put 1,000 San Franciscans back to work using $25 million in federal stimulus funding. The program began a pilot phase in May and has already placed almost 200 workers.

"Times are tough, so we need to get creative and innovative about how we find people jobs and get them working again," said Mayor Newsom. "These resources come directly from President Obama’s stimulus plan and the people that find jobs through this program are the living, breathing proof that stimulus dollars are reaching the people who need the most help."

The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) includes $5 billion nationwide to create the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Emergency Contingency Fund (TANF-ECF), which provides federal funds to pay for 80 percent of the costs of subsidized employment programs. California will receive $1.8 billion in federal funds to pass through to counties for this program. Read more

$50,000 provided to start- up beauty supply store in Noe Valley and organic granola company in the Mission

07/14/09 - Mayor Gavin Newsom today announced that the City has awarded the first two loans through the San Francisco Revolving Loan Fund (RLF). The loans will allow two, women owned, small businesses to open or expand their businesses in San Francisco – Bubbles & Shampoo, a beauty supply store / salon in Noe Valley and 18 Rabbits, an organic granola company in the Northeast Mission. Each business received a loan of $25,000 through the Revolving Loan Fund.

"Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but like many in the nation, San Francisco small businesses are shedding jobs while consumer spending drops and bank loans and credit diminish," said Mayor Newsom. "Our small businesses are too important to fail - that is why we created the Revolving Loan Fund to boost and aid entrepreneurism with more loans and free resources. The loans are designed to bridge the funding gap experienced by many small companies who have viable business plans but are failing to access funds." Read more

Newsom’s plan will create 1,400 jobs for youth under 18 years old

06/11/09 - Mayor Gavin Newsom today launched the Summer Empowerment & Employment Development (SEED) Program. SEED will provide education and training to inspire youth to become advocates in their communities. This includes job training, mentoring, attending workshops, a community service project, and supporting the City’s summer lunch program for children and youth living in public housing sites.

"Traditionally, summer is the time when the majority of young people have their first work experience, and SEED is a creative way to provide that opportunity," said Mayor Newsom. "Young people must have the opportunity to work, thrive, and to contribute to the vitality of the local economy, and in some cases their own family’s economic survival. Part-time work experience for high school students leads to more confidence in their abilities, better time management skills, and enhanced academic success."

Despite economic and fiscal challenges, the City will continue funding on-going youth employment initiatives. This summer 1,400 slots for youth under 18 years old will be made available via DCYF funded initiatives, such as the Mayor’s Youth Employment and Education Program (MYEEP) (675 slots), New Directions (220 slots) which targets youth engaged in the juvenile justice system, Workreation (157 slots), and Youth Works (200 slots), amongst others.  Read more

Family Summer Resource Fair 2009

Saturday, March 14, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Concourse Exhibition Center, 8th and Brannan

A free showcase of summer activities features 200 Exhibitors presenting camps and programs for children, youth jobs, and community resources. Fun at the Fair includes a climbing wall, jump house, and free massages. Free roundtrip shuttle from 8th & Mission and Third & Palou.

For more information, please visit: Family Summer Resource Fair 2009