The Golden Gate Business Association

The San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau (SFCVB) is offering a valuable opportunity for unique “Only in San Francisco” businesses, especially those operating outside of the traditional visitor areas. The SFCVB’s Neighborhood Membership Grants are designed to provide Bureau membership to under-exposed businesses and draw more visitors to the city’s diverse and fascinating neighborhoods.

A maximum of ten Neighborhood Membership Grants will be awarded.

Recipients will receive a complimentary one-year SFCVB membership, including all of the benefits of Bureau membership such as listings online and in publications and access to the Convention Calendar. The Grants also include admission (for one person) to Bureau events such as the Annual Luncheon, Market Briefings, Outlook Forums and Member Business Exchanges. The Neighborhood Membership Grants also include mentoring by members of the SFCVB professional staff and specially selected Bureau members. A $50 setup fee is required for those businesses selected to receive the Grants.

The deadline to apply has been extended to March 26, 2010, at 5:00 pm. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of representatives from the Council of District Merchants, San Francisco Office of Small Business, Community Partnership Council and SFCVB staff. This program is open to businesses operating in San Francisco that are not currently members of the SFCVB.

As a member of the San Francisco Convention & Visitors Bureau, Grant recipients will be supported by an organization whose vision is to ensure that San Francisco is the most compelling destination in the world. For over 100 years, the Bureau’s focus has been on enhancing the local economy by marketing San Francisco and the Bay Area as the premier destination for conventions, meetings, events and leisure travel.

Click here to view the application or contact the CVB’s Vice President of Public Affairs, Laurie Armstrong

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