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Announcing the Winners of the Citibank Local Manufacturers Awards

We’re pleased to announce the winners of the Citibank Local Manufacturer Awards! Three small businesses won $12,000 to help them grow. 1st Place-$5,000: iDreamcase – www.idreamcase.com 2nd Place – $4,000: Dimension 3 – www.dimension3sf.com 3rd Place – $3,000: Woodcut Maps – www.woodcutmaps.com The winning companies were selected during SFMade Week, May 6 – 12, a week-long celebration of San Francisco’s vibrant manufacturing sector. During the week, visitors to all 25 of San Francisco’s Citibank branches had the...

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May News: San Francisco’s 3D printer, absinthe distillery, and more news

SHOP LEARN DONATE Upcoming Programs An Apparel Factory Tour Thursday, May 30th A unique opportunity to see a sewing factory in action! SFMade Orientation Tuesday, June 12th Learn what we do and how we help manufacturing...

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SFMade Members: Host a Youth Intern at Your Business

YOUTHMADE: An innovative new collaboration between SFMade and Juma Ventures. YouthMade matches manufacturing businesses in San Francisco with the next generation of makers. Interns are local low-income students who are college-bound and will be the first in their family to earn a four-year degree.  WHY 100% of youth (ages 18-21) have participated in work-readiness training from Juma Ventures, a non-profit leader in the field of youth development. Youth are well-versed in basic workplace professionalism, punctuality, time...

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March Newsletter: Meet Our New Staff Member and Community Builders

SHOP LEARN DONATE Upcoming Programs Women in Manufacturing Tonight This popular panel returns with three new female leaders in the industry.  SFMade Orientation April 9th Learn what we do and how we help...

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Tickets Now on Sale for Ramp It Up!

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February Newsletter

SHOP LEARN DONATE Upcoming Programs SFMade Orientation Tuesday, March 12th Come learn what we do and how we help manufacturers to succeed. How to Manufacture Locally Tuesday, March 19th If...

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January News: Meet Your Local Bike Maker, and More News

SHOP LEARN DONATE Upcoming Programs How to Manufacture Locally: Apparel Tuesday, January 29th If you are interested in producing locally made apparel and sewn products, this session is for you. An Apparel Factory...

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December News: A Big Year for Local Manufacturing

SHOP LEARN DONATE Upcoming Programs From Maker Movement to Industrial Revolution Tuesday, January 15th Come hear the visionary Chris Anderson, author of New York Times best selling book, Makers: The New Industrial Revolution, speak about how...

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November News: How to Shop SFMade This Holiday Season

SHOP LEARN DONATE Upcoming Programs How to Manufacture Locally- Apparel and Sewn Products Tuesday, November 27th In this highly practical workshop you'll learn how to locally produce apparel and sewn products.  Save Energy and Reduce...

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October Newsletter

SHOP LEARN DONATE Upcoming Programs SFMade OrientationTuesday, October 3rd Learn what we do and how we help manufacturers to succeed. Finding, Securing, and Activating Production Space Tuesday, October 23rd Through a series of case studies highlighting SFMade member companies, we will illustrate what kinds of spaces are available for light industrial production, where they are, and what you need to do to secure them. How To Manufacture Locally Tuesday, July 31st  In this highly practical workshop...

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