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September 11th, 2026
From the desk of President Henry Karnilowicz
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Greetings from the largest small business association in area in San Francisco, advocating for all our businesses, including for issues such as security, legislation, and marketing.
We invite you to explore our website archive to access all our past newsletters.
SOMA offers a wide variety of services, restaurants, and more. Whether you’re looking for a great place to eat, need motorcycle repairs, want to explore local art, print or copy documents, visit an optometrist, enjoy a night out at a club, or even try an assisted stretch — you’ll find it all in our Member Directory.
We encourage all to share this newsletter with friends and associates. Help us spread the word!
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HIGHLIGHTS:
- TGPA - Big Band Jazz at Salesforce Park
- Supervisor Matt Dorsey's Meet, Greet, & Karoaoke Night
- Renaissance Entrepreneurship - Viral-Ready Videos in Minutes: Tools for Busy Storefronts
- Trellis Coworking & Events - What Are We Optimizing For?
- Little Raven Gallery - Photography Exhibition by Harry Williams Jr.
- San Francisco Small Business Summit
- GGRA - Restaurant Week Fall 2026
- Live Music at The Grove
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TJPA
Big Band Jazz at Salesforce Park
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Date: Saturday, September 12th
Time: 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Salesforce Park
Location: 425 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94105
Transbay Joint Powers Authority is hosting live music this Saturday at the Amphitheater in Salesforce Park! Pull up a chair and enjoy an energetic performance by the Montclair Women’s Big Band. Bring a blanket or low chair and settle in for an afternoon of great music.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early to claim your spot!
Check the rest of their upcoming events by clicking the button below:
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Supervisor Matt Dorsey's
Meet, Greet, & Karoaoke Night
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Date: Thursday, September 17th
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Lion's Den
Location: 57 Wentworth Place, San Francisco
Supervisor Dorsey has spent the past four years advocating for San Francisco’s recovery community, public safety, District 6 revitalization, and small businesses. Join him for a fun and informal Meet & Greet at the Lion’s Den, where you can get to know him and learn more about his vision for San Francisco’s next four years - and all over karaoke! It's bound to be a fun night.
Reserve your spot for this event by making a donation:
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Renaissance Entrepreneurship
Viral-Ready Videos in Minutes: Tools for Busy Storefronts
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Free workshop on social media marketing for small businesses...
Date: Tuesday, September 29th
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Virtual on Zoom
You don’t need to be an influencer to get results from Instagram & TikTok.
This is a hands-on session for busy storefronts to make social media work for your business in minutes, filming a short video, using a few AI shortcuts to speed up editing, and applying hyper-local tagging hacks to reach and target nearby SF Bay Area crowds and neighborhood shoppers.
| Looking to grow your business? Check out Renaissance Entrepreneurship’s amazing lineup of free workshops designed to support small businesses and entrepreneurs! | |
Trellis Coworking & Events:
What are We Optimizing For?
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Date: Monday, October 5th
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Trellis Coworking & Events
Location: 981 Mission Street, San Francisco CA 94103
An interactive salon in San Francisco exploring systems thinking, values-centered design, and the human capacities needed to navigate an age of accelerating technological change. Together, they'll explore not only what AI can do, but what it means to design with care, intention, wisdom, and responsibility. Through dialogue and collective inquiry, they'll examine how values shape the systems that are built—and how they might create futures that better serve people, communities, and the planet. Pastries and coffee will be provided.
This event is limited to 25 participants, so get your tickets now!
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Little Raven Gallery
Photography Exhibition by Harry Williams Jr.
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Date: Saturday, October 10th
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Little Raven Gallery
Location: 1015 Howard Street, San Francisco
Little Raven is an artist-run gallery, photography studio, and event space in the heart of SOMA. Founded in 2010 by photographer and SOMBA board member Laura Kudritzki, Little Raven provides a space for established and emerging photographers and artists to exhibit their work, share their vision, and build community.
The gallery will welcome photographer Harry Williams Jr. for the week of October 10–17, featuring an opening reception on Saturday, October 10 with a DJ, wine, and drinks, followed by an artist talk on October 16 from 6–8 p.m.
In Quiet is a photographic series created by Williams over two years inside the deteriorating bathroom of a once-loved San Francisco home that was eventually demolished. More than 40 people, including athletes, dancers, artists, activists, lovers, and people carrying grief, entered the space, each using it to be still, perform, protest, express love, or reveal something private. The room became a place where people could take up space and be fully present, beyond the roles imposed upon them.
For more information about this free art exhibition, click the button below. Be sure to swing by Little Raven Gallery for a night filled with creative art, great conversation, & an inspiring atmosphere!
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San Francisco
Small Business Summit
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Join Mastercard for an engaging, insight-filled experience designed to help small businesses thrive...
Date: Thursday, October 15th
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: Finix Headquarters
Location: 760 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Hear from industry experts on today's most important topics, including monetizing your creativity, protecting your business, leveraging the latest AI tools, accessing capital, and more.
Explore innovative solutions through interactive product demonstrations and connect directly with Mastercard leaders and trusted partners who can help answer your most pressing business questions.
You'll leave with actionable insights, practical resources, and new tools to help maximize profitability, strengthen resilience, and unlock opportunities for growth.
We'll close the day with a vibrant networking reception at 5:00 pm PST, bringing together entrepreneurs, business leaders, and partners to connect, collaborate, and inspire what's next.
Check out the full agenda and register for this event by clicking the buttons below:
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Golden Gate Restaurant Association
SF Restaurant Week
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Fall SF Restaurant Week is back! Join the GGRA for 10 days of special dining offers from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 25.
Participating restaurants can offer prix-fixe brunch, lunch, or dinner menus at designated price points, with options for indoor dining, outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery. Get creative with your offerings, from dinner for two to drink pairings and meal kits!
Price Points Include:
-Brunch or Lunch (2+ Items or Courses): $15, $25, $35, $45
-Dinner (3+ Items or Courses): $30, $45, $60, $75, $90
Restaurants can register now and submit menus later. Participation is free for GGRA members.
Registration and menu submission deadline is Monday, September 28, 2026.
Early menu submission is encouraged for greater visibility in GGRA marketing and promotions. Register now to get started!
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Right in the Heart of SOMA...
The Grove has been a beloved San Francisco bar & restaurant for 25 years & counting. Located at the corner of 3rd & Mission, this SOMA classic offers a full bar and cozy dining room, plus a covered, heated patio.
Catch live music in their bar, Tuesday through Saturday from 5–8 PM. Check out the upcoming lineup and plan your next night out!
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