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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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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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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Kenitra “Keni” Dominguez was determined to expand Red Bay Coffee’s employee benefits when she became the sustainable coffee company’s Director of People and Culture in early 2018. “Finding good employee…
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Rhino Foods, a Vermont-based ice cream manufacturer, launched an Income Advance Program in collaboration with a local credit union. The program helps employees manage financial emergencies by getting them the…
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See how custom metal forms manufacturer Marlin Steel developed and expanded a bonus program that improved productivity throughout its firm of 35 employees, nearly tripling profits as a result.
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Read how one small business owner successfully exited his business by creating an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), granting ownership to his staff and ensuring the company culture and mission…
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