Happy San Francisco Small Business Week! Founded by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, this annual week-long celebration is dedicated to the thriving small business community. This year's series of workshops, networking opportunities and activities are centered around the theme of “Rising Together,” which emphasizes how the collaboration of small businesses can create a thriving ecosystem and sustainable success.
Several small businesses across the City also contribute to our vibrant communities by being customers of the SFPUC’s clean energy program, CleanPowerSF. In honor of Small Business Week, here are some businesses that are powered by 100% clean energy.
Rize Up Bakery is also known for its commitment to community and inclusion through its approach to rethinking sourdough. From ube to masala flavored sourdough loaves, this Black-owned bakery is always thinking outside the box and inspiring others to challenge the norm. Rize Up Bakery is a proud customer of CleanPowerSF, San Francisco’s community choice energy program.
Burke & Black is a Black woman-owned catering company specializing in delicious grazing boards, tables, and small bites. They cater using high quality ingredients, premium artisanal cheeses, homemade jams and compotes, and handcrafted desserts. They are also committed sustainability by providing reusable and compostable resources, as well as being powered by CleanPowerSF.
L'Amourette Chocolat is the perfect stop to satisfy your sweet cravings in the City. Translated as “a little love affair,” L’Amourette creates a wide variety of handmade chocolates and confectionary made from only local ingredients. Visit their shop in Pacific Heights, that is powered by CleanPowerSF to get your sweet treat!
ACME Floral Co. in the Lower Haight creates modern and unique floral arrangements with influences from art, fashion, and culinary culture. Their work is often spotted in esteemed San Francisco restaurants and hotels. They are a certified green business, support local farms to source their blooms, and are powered by CleanPowerSF.
Small businesses are the heart of our City. Through supporting small businesses with clean energy, the SFPUC continues working towards a cleaner and greener San Francisco. Show these businesses some love and invest in our communities! ❤️