San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Townsquared Announce Partnership to Connect All S.F. Businesses

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce and Townsquared today announced a strategic partnership to connect all San Francisco businesses in a free and secure online private network powered by Townsquared and accessible through the Chamber’s website, SFChamber.com.

“Businesses build strong communities, and thriving communities build strong businesses,” said Bob Linscheid, President & CEO, San Francisco Chamber our Commerce. “The Chamber’s partnership with Townsquared provides a new platform for all the city’s businesses to connect and collaborate for the betterment of their own business as well as our city.”

The strategic partnership delivers a free and secure online private network open to all businesses located in the City and County of San Francisco. Business owners, staff and professionals can join the network through the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce website at SFChamber.com. The network is open to all businesses – regardless of their membership status with the SF Chamber – and are verified through a security process initiated by Townsquared.

“San Francisco’s businesses share many of the same concerns and priorities when it comes to neighborhood safety, growing their business and building community,” said Nipul Patel, co-founder of Townsquared. “We’re excited that the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce has selected our network to connect San Francisco’s businesses and empower everyone to collaborate and succeed.”

The partnership announcement builds off the Chamber’s recent re-branding initiatives and the launch of its new website, SFChamber.com. More information on the Chamber is available at www.SFChamber.com. More information on Townsquared is available at: www.townsqd.com.

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About the Chamber
Founded in 1850, the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is recognized as the preeminent business organization for advocacy, networking and economic growth. The Chamber delivers on its mission to attract, develop and support business in San Francisco by representing companies and organizations that make San Francisco a preferred destination for businesses and visitors – a great place to live and work. More information is available at www.sfchamber-com.sfchamber.com.

About Townsquared
Townsquared is a free online service for small business owners and their staff to collaborate on a secure and private network with other businesses in their community. From security and neighborhood safety, government engagement and regulation, and even hiring, small businesses share many of the same problems. Despite a desire to interact more with other local owners and employees to share and find solutions, the demands of running a small business prevent many from reaching out. Townsquared opens the door allowing fellow business owners and staff to interact on a free and simple platform. More information is available at www.townsqd.com.