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City Links for Business Owners San Francisco wants your business. And the City offers unique opportunities, credits and incentives to attract your business. Below are links to help you learn about “only-in- San Francisco” opportunities for business and how to take advantage of the City’s unique offerings. Look to San Francisco Chamber of Commerce for helpful events and tools. For another helpful tool from the SF Chamber, fostering a business friendly environment in the City, check out the San Francisco Center for Economic Development. For practical solutions for the big picture, go to SF Works. Information about enterprise zones, tax exemptions and financial incentives can be found at City & County of San Francisco Government Portal. Here at TMASF Connects we want to bring you healthy commute alternatives for your business. To learn about San Francisco's commuter benefits ordinance, requirements and options, visit our financial incentives page in the Commute section. You can also find valuable resources to keep your business green in our going green page in TMASF Commutes. State Links for Business Owners Welcome to California. Business leaders in the Golden State need to have a voice, and a roadmap to the issues that affect them – important matters such as health care, workers' compensation and business taxes. They need to know what and how policies and legislation affect businesses large and small, what products and services are available, all applicable labor laws and much more. Below is a list of helpful links to encourage business in California. California Labor Agency Protecting California’s workforce California’s Employment Development Department (EDD) So much more than just unemployment benefits. Learn about job placement, unemployment and disability insurance, and identifying and hiring skilled workers. Plus many downloadable forms and information on tax publications, work credits, employer newsletter, tax rates and withholding schedules. A helpful resource for employers seeking to hire employees is found at the EDD. EDD Labor Market Data is available here. The California Chamber of Commerce is an invaluable tool for California business promoting a pro-business climate, providing a voice for business in local, state and Federal politics and gives access to a full-range of benefits and legal resources. Bottom line, this site helps California business do business. California Chamber of Commerce A great resource for business. The Calbiz Central and HRCalifornia resources provide an great overview of starting up and running a business in California. Human Resources, legal issues, all manner of workforce development, trends, etc… can be addressed and more helpful resources identified from these links. Test your knowledge of chemical safety, quiz yourself on meal breaks, wondering when to pay overtime? Click here for a fun and continuing way to keep compliant with workforce rules, health benefits, overtime pay and so much more. Other resources in California can be found by visiting these helpful links: CA Business Portal has it all—employment tax, state forms and publications, posting requirements, and other tools to get you started or keep you going. State permits and business requirements CalGOLD
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