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Author Archives: Katie Taylor

MAIN STREET LAUNCH AWARDED $2 MILLION BY WELLS FARGO TO SUPPORT AFRICAN AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS

UncategorizedBy Katie TaylorMay 6, 2019

MAIN STREET LAUNCH AWARDED $2 MILLION BY WELLS FARGO TO SUPPORT AFRICAN AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURS This grant will enable Main Street Launch to address the racial wealth gap through launching an…

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Mr. East Kitchen

San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie TaylorApril 29, 2019

Victor and Ken started Mr. East Kitchen in August 2018 after beginning the planning process in December 2017. They used the loan they received from Main Street Launch as working capital.

Meet Our Clients: Degrees Plato

UncategorizedBy Katie TaylorApril 25, 2019

Two years ago, the husband-and-wife team, Richard and Mercedes, first thought about opening a family-friendly bar & restaurant. They fell in love with Oakland’s Laurel District, where Degrees Plato now…

What does going green mean for small businesses?

UncategorizedBy Katie TaylorApril 18, 2019

Are you considering a green certification for your business, but not sure where to start? There are many ways small businesses in different industries can incorporate green practices into their…

Meet Our Clients: Subpar Miniature Golf

Main Street Launch News, San Francisco, UncategorizedBy Katie TaylorApril 17, 2019

Subpar Miniature Golf is an indoor miniature golf course and arcade founded by Michael Taft and David Abernathy. They opened their original location in Alameda in August 2012.  Since then,…

Advising Corner: Loan Readiness

UncategorizedBy Katie TaylorApril 11, 2019

Are you a small business owner seeking a loan from Main Street Launch, but have some questions about the process? Featured here is loan readiness advice from three experts: Karla…

Resource for your business: Pacific Community Ventures

UncategorizedBy Katie TaylorApril 10, 2019

Main Street Launch is proud to partner with Pacific Community Ventures, a nonprofit business lender on a mission to create jobs for working people and make markets work for social…

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Cafe El Patio

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorApril 5, 2019

Café El Patio is a casual community-based café founded by Allan Coello, located in East Oakland. Café El Patio serves single origin coffee that comes directly from a family member’s farm in Honduras.

Meet Our Clients: Bar Shiru

Main Street Launch News, Oakland, Small Business NewsBy Katie TaylorApril 4, 2019

Bar Shiru is a hi-fi vinyl listening music bar in Oakland, and the first of its kind in the Bay Area. It was founded by business partners Shirin Raza and…

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The Cook and Her Farmer

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorApril 3, 2019

After spending a year popping up around town and leasing kitchen space, Romney and Steven opened The Cook and Her Farmer in 2014. Through their partnership, they have grown The Cook and Her Farmer into the successful restaurant it is today and contributed to the thriving of Swan’s Market as part of the Old Oakland Renaissance.

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