2026 Game Day Showcase — A Celebration Of Local Small Business & The Big Game
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, with the Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center and in partnership with Wells Fargo, Southwest Airlines, and Verizon, announces the 2026 Game Day Showcase. This interactive community event was held on Thursday, January 29, 2026 and designed to spotlight the creativity, flavors, and entrepreneurial spirit of local small businesses. The showcase invites attendees to sip, taste, network, and get “game day ready” in all your best football fan gear.
Set against the upcoming Big Game in Santa Clara and a week of events throughout San Francisco and our region, the showcase took place at the Verizon Innovation Lab, located at 360 Spear Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105.
“We are proud to bring together local restaurateurs, apparel makers, creatives, and artisan producers into all the host city excitement” said Rodney Fong, President and CEO of the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. “This is a moment to rally behind the talent that defines San Francisco’s small business landscape, while building a bigger tent for more local business buzz.”
Featured Small Businesses include:
Girl Named Pinky Cake Boutique – La Cocina, Renaissance Entrepreneurial Center
Teranga Foods – SF New Deal’s Vacant to Vibrant, Renaissance Entrepreneurial Center
NUSA – La Cocina, Renaissance Entrepreneurial Center
The Sarap Shop – La Cocina, Renaissance Entrepreneurial Center
Gilda’s Catering Experts – Renaissance Entrepreneurial Center
House of Jefas – Renaissance Entrepreneurial Center
Holy Stitch – San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Business Award
“Community Champion” Award winner, SF New Deal’s Vacant to Vibrant
Gumbo Social – San Francisco Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Business Award
“Small Business” Award winner
East Brother Beer Co – San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Rayo in the Bottle – San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Kauli Salsa Macha -San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Adapt Clothing – San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Last Wave Production – San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Salōn! – San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
AlphaGraphics – San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Namer Cleaning Services – Renaissance Entrepreneurial Center, Verizon’s Small
Business Digital Ready Grant Winner 2025
Many businesses featured the best of the Bay Area like those in SF New Deal’s Vacant to Vibrant program, La Cocina, Renaissance Entrepreneurial Center. Thanks to the gracious support of sponsors like presenting sponsor Wells Fargo, and support from Southwest Airlines and Verizon, ticket sales directly benefit participating small businesses, fueling local economic activity and amplifying entrepreneurial success now and again in the future with the Chamber of Commerce’s continued work.
“Small businesses are the economic engine and cultural cornerstone of San Francisco,” said Simon Bertrang, Executive Director of SF New Deal. “Now, with our city by the bay at the center of the world’s attention, our entrepreneurs get to share the stories, traditions, and communities that make San Francisco what it is.”
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About the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting business growth and economic vitality across all sectors of the city. Through advocacy, community engagement, and professional development programs, the Chamber champions a thriving business environment for established enterprises and emerging entrepreneurs alike.