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Foodwise Summer Bash


The Foodwise Summer Bash is a celebration for the Bay Area food and farm community to gather in support of Foodwise farmers markets and education programs.


What: Foodwise Summer Bash


When: Sunday, July 14, 2024, 5:30-8:00 pm


Where: Ferry Building, Embarcadero & Market Street, San Francisco


Why: The freshest party of the season brings together 45+ top restaurants, bars, and wineries, in support of local farms, food access, and youth education



Foodwise, the nonprofit operator of San Francisco’s world-renowned Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and Mission Community Market, will celebrate the Bay Area food and farm community, and raise critical funds for food access and education programs at Foodwise Summer Bash on Sunday, July 14 (5:30-8:00 pm).


Proceeds from Foodwise Summer Bash provide vital funds for Foodwise’s farmers markets, food access initiatives, and education programs, which serve thousands of Bay Area families, and more than 130 local farms and small food businesses.


In addition to raising funds for all of this work, the event also supports the Bay Area’s treasured restaurant community, and a portion of the ticket price underwrites food and labor costs for each participating restaurant.

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SOMA West Neighborhood Happy Hour

Join SOMA West CBD for the monthly neighborhood happy hour! Bring your friends - open to all! First round on SOMA West.

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Moscone-Area APEC

Small Business Grant

Some businesses that were open and located within the Moscone-area security zone during APEC, November 11-17, 2023 may be eligible for a reimbursement grant for business operating expenses.

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Are you interested in attending the next Your Business on Your Schedule On-Demand cohort? Email Nancy Aguilar at wbc@rencenter.org.

SFPUC Boosts Rebate for Commercial Water-Saving Equipment by 600%

 

Local businesses can receive up to $750,000 from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission by saving more water.


The SFPUC is increasing its commercial equipment rebate by 600% effective July 1, 2024, to encourage more businesses to reduce their water use. Eligible projects must achieve a water savings of 75,000 gallons or more a year to qualify.


The SFPUC is raising the current rebate from $1 to $7 for every 748 gallons of water saved over 10 years, or covering up to 100% of the equipment cost, whichever is less. The meter for each facility will measure the water savings, with a maximum rebate of $750,000.


Standardized equipment designed to reduce water usage, but whose water savings can’t be measured through a meter, will continue to qualify for the $1 rebate for every 748 gallons saved or 50% of their equipment cost, whichever amount is lower.


Eligible customers may apply for a rebate for more than one project to replace or upgrade commercial-grade equipment in restaurants, cafes, supermarkets, hotels, medical and research facilities, office high-rises, and manufacturing companies.


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