Economic Vitality and Business Attraction

The Castro is world-famous for its vibrant and visible LGBT community and its small, owner-operated businesses attracting thousands of tourists and visitors each year. The Castro CBD is committed to promoting the economic vitality of this world renowned community. Through a unique collaboration between the Castro CBD, Merchants of Upper Market and Castro (MUMC), The Mayor’s Office of Economic and Workforce Development, and the S.F. LGBT Community Center (The Center), The Center’s Economic Development Department, is assisting businesses, small and large, to find the perfect location in the Castro.

The Castro Upper Market neighborhood is a welcoming place for all types of businesses. Exciting opportunities for additional businesses to locate in the Castro will soon be opening up as new development will add approximately 175,000 square feet of vacant commercial space right on Market Street in the Castro. The Center works collaboratively with brokers, business owners, and property owners in finding the perfect match for successful commercial endeavors.

Want to View the Hottest Castro Vacancies? Sign up for a Broker Tour. Broker tours provided regularly, properties always changing.

Interested in a Private Showing? Property Showings are available for key vacancies to business owners and agents on an individual basis.

Want Specific Data on Specific Property? Database of up-to-the-minute information regarding vacancies including property specifications, price, and contact information when it is available.

Interested in Neighborhood Marketing Information? Information is available on Contact consumer attitudes, trends, and spending habits to help inform your decision making process.

Are You a Small Business Owner? Individualized consultation for perspective business owners, is available. The Center is the one-stop source for assistance with small business start-up and growth needs including:

• Business plan development
• Loan packaging
• Financial statement development and review
• Help determining the loan amount
• Help identifying and accessing the appropriate lender

For more information, contact:

Contact: Tracey Williams, M.S.
Business Assistance Specialist
San Francisco LGBT Community Center
415-865-5611
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Contact: Ken Stram
Economic Development Director
San Francisco LG BT Community Center
415-865-5515
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