Locally Owned & Independent Businesses.
When YOU shop at your locally owned businesses, you're supporting the local economy. 

It’s a simple fact: for every $100 spent, locally owned independent businesses generate $68 in local economic activity. National chains generate only $43. And out-of-state online sellers who don't collect sales tax are virtually a total drain on the local economy.

 
So when you spend your hard-earned money here, it stays here, supporting locally owned businesses, city neighborhoods and services, and enhancing the quality of life in San Francisco.

 
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Small Business Permit Fee Waivers
for the Month of May
 
During the month of May, small businesses (100 employees or less) can take advantage of new legislation that waives the permit fees for 1) awning replacements (not new installations) and 2) pedestrian-level lighting. Click here for details in English, Chinese orSpanish.

We hope small businesses throughout the entire city will take advantage of this opportunity. If you have been considering these storefront improvements, this month is the perfect time to do so without having to pay hundreds of dollars for permits! 

For information on how to apply for the permit fee waiver, contact the Planning Department, 1650 Mission Street, Suite 400, (415) 558-6378 or, Department of Building Inspection, 1660 Mission Street, (415) 558-6088.
> A 10% shift in consumer spending from chains and Internet to locally owned retail, would create nearly 1300 new jobs and over $190 million in increased economic output for San Francisco. Customers don't have to spend more, just spend differently. Read More

Locally owned merchants in San Francisco have significant strength in several retail categories, and their contributions to the economy of the city are substantial. They also provide incredible retail diversity and local charm, two reasons so many people want to live and visit here. 
> Locally owned businesses reinvest in the local economy at a 60% higher rate than chain and internet retailers. 
Learn more about the benefits of local spending here.
Who we are
A little bit about us.
SFLOMA was founded by a group of merchants from locally owned businesses. We currently have over 200 members representing a wide range of retail and service categories. Not only are our businesses knowledgeable, competitive, quirky, , friendly, unique, and creative, we support other local businesses and services, as well as schools, charities, non-profits, and more.
 
Why Join?
See what promotional benefits our membership has to offer.
Learn more about the benefits of joining here.