Bread SRSLY is a Berkeley-based company that specializes in gluten-free sourdough bread. It was founded in 2011 by Sadie Scheffer, an artist and former MIT student, who learned the art…
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La Plazita Preschool is not just an ordinary early childhood Spanish-immersion preschool– it’s a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change in the Oakland and San Leandro communities. Founded…
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Batter Bakery isn’t just a bakery – it’s a passion-driven establishment that creates unique and handcrafted baked goods using premium ingredients and fresh, seasonal flavors. Introducing Jen Musty, the owner…
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Fernando wants more Latin Americans involved in the coffee industry, empowering them to tap into the $95B US coffee market. He’s hired a diverse background of Latin Americans living in…
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Trevor Parham is a visionary and a leader who has harnessed the power of community to create something truly remarkable. As the founder of Oakstop, and the Oakland Black Business…
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Tasty Catering’s engaging employee culture and management transparency helped them to pivot effectively and survive when the pandemic hit. The company is a catering business outside Chicago that is owned…
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ShopBot Tools is a firm that designs, manufactures, and distributes affordable CNC routing machines for milling, drilling, and cutting various materials. They have been operating in Durham, North Carolina for…
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Horton Lees Brogden Lighting (HLB) is a women-owned architectural lighting design firm with offices across the U.S. The firm was founded in 1968, and is internationally recognized for designing interior…
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When most people in the United States talk about coffee, even rave about coffees they love, they’re almost always talking about the roasters. Third wave coffee ushered in an era…
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Lila Owens, founder of Cupcakin’ Bake Shop in Berkeley, CA, worked with pro bono advisor – and business strategy expert — Robert Bonner to streamline her operations and open additional…
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