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Mayor outlines approach to spread jobs from big events to neighborhood businesses
Summary
Mayor Edwin Lee told the Board of Supervisors on March 12 that the city will use advocacy, information and capacity‑building to help neighborhoods and small businesses capture more economic benefits from major events such as the America's Cup and a proposed Warriors arena.
San Francisco ' Mayor Edwin Lee told the Board of Supervisors on March 12 that the city is prioritizing neighborhood inclusion as it prepares to host major events and developments that drive tourism and employment.
Lede: The mayor described a three‑pronged strategy'advocacy, information and capacity building'to direct jobs and contracting opportunities from events such as the America's Cup and a proposed Warriors arena toward San Francisco residents and neighborhood businesses.
Nut graf: The administration said it is already taking measures aimed at workforce and local business inclusion. Officials emphasized outreach and partnerships with chambers of commerce, tourism agencies and community organizations to make…
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