Welcome to the Bay Area

On behalf of the City and County of San Francisco, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our City.

San Francisco is known as the commercial center of California with a very diverse business and industry community that fosters a highly skilled and educated workforce.Whether it is the latest discoveries in medical science or addressing the concerns of a global energy shortage, the San Francisco Bay Area's extraordinary business climate ensures that the answers are found here. Entrepreneurial small business, industry-leading large corporations and world-class research universities come together in the San Francisco Bay Area to collaborate in a unique spirit of discovery, creativity, and service.

Our city's dedication to the arts allows visitors and residents alike the opportunity to enjoy our world-class symphony, ballet, and opera.Our city takes pride in the various museums, galleries, and theaters which showcase the creative talents of world famous and celebrated local artists. San Francisco is a city that celebrates its freedoms, tolerance, creativity, and diversity.We take pride in our diverse communities and neighborhoods. Our unrivaled attractions ensure that we have something for everyone.
Welcome to San Francisco.
With warmest regards,
Gavin Newsom
Mayor

Relocation Bay Area aims to highlight - in an intimate fashion - some of what's happening, and what you need to know, in areas such as Housing & Home Building,Financial Services,Arts & Culture,Religion, and much much more. We have brought together friends from the Bay Area community to write from their authoritative perspectives on the topics they know best: Father Stephen Privett,S.J.,President of USF,writes about "Education in the Bay Area"; SHN Theatres touches on "Arts & Culture in the Bay Area," and Grace Cathedral offers a captivating look at "Social Activism and Faith Communities in San Francisco."

We're proud of this publication for providing all the necessary resources for the newcomer at the same time as offering rare glimpses into whatmakes life here so special.

Whether you're coming to retire, following a new career opportunity, or have just been waiting your whole life to move to the San Francisco Bay Area, we are confident that you will find Relocation Bay Area an informative, helpful, and enjoyable publication. Welcome!
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