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Secession Art & Design

San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie TaylorAugust 13, 2018

“Look for mentors that can help you plan out five to ten years. Celebrate the wins, learn from your mistakes, and show up each day and make something happen.”

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Sugar Sweet Cookie + Cake Studio

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorAugust 9, 2018

Growing up, David Benton, the owner of Sugarsweet Cookie and Cake Studio, was not exposed to baking. He went on to California Culinary School to become a chef. During his studies there, he took an introductory baking class and immediately fell in love with it. After the 2008 recession, he lost his job and started…

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Wholesome Bakery

San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie TaylorAugust 6, 2018

Open since 2009, owner Mandy Harper used her Main Street Launch loan to open her retail bakery space at 299 Divisadero Street in San Francisco. “Starting my business was a bit of an accident,” remembers Mandy. “It’s my personality to want to work for myself and do it all, and I had food allergies that…

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Black Jet Baking Co.

San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie TaylorAugust 3, 2018

Owned by Gillian Shaw Lundgren, Black Jet Baking Co. is a family-owned, neighborhood wholesale and retail bakery in Bernal Heights. They specialize in classic American-style desserts and are now offering breads and breakfast items. They’re always expanding their selection, so keep an eye on their menu and visit often to catch what’s new!   “Since…

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Vita

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorAugust 3, 2018

Vita is a boutique fitness studio specializing in yoga, pilates, and barre. They offer classes that range from gentle to power to intense cardio. Vita is a great place to pursue your fitness goals and build community.   Katy Winter opened Vita in 2017 after changing careers. “I was working in finance, but I knew…

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Meet our clients: Kenny’s Heart & Soul

Main Street Launch News, VeteransBy Katie TaylorJuly 26, 2018

In April 2014, Kenny Stuckey, an Army veteran, decided that he wanted to launch a food truck in order to be independent and to create something of his own. He and his partner Bill Voget began to research how to start a business, specifically a food truck, while selling chicken on street corners in Oakland…

Profit and Loss: Why Some Industries Fare Better Than Others

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Katie TaylorJuly 25, 2018

This article was written by Steve Nicastro and originally appeared on NerdWallet on October 24, 2017. It is reshared here with permission. Picture this: You open up a bistro and enjoy some early success. Everyone wants to try the new hotspot. A few months later, two similar restaurants open nearby, and they take a deep…

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Illumino Lashes

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorJuly 23, 2018

Since its start, Illumino has been a self-supported spa service business, and Soo-Jin had never received outside investment until her loan with Main Street Launch. Sensing it was time to shift Illumino away from direct services and increase its product reach, Soo-Jin sought the loan to fund her business’ transition.

Meet our clients: Inside-Out Bar

Main Street Launch News, San FranciscoBy Katie TaylorJuly 19, 2018

Seth Sundberg, owner of Inside-Out Bar, has always been entrepreneurial. He played professional basketball, worked in real estate, and had several other professional roles that allowed him to pursue his entrepreneurial spirit. Seth started Inside-Out Bar in May 2015 after serving five years in prison. While serving his time, Seth created a new food product…

Resource for your business: Uptima Business Bootcamp

Oakland, San Francisco, Small Business News, VeteransBy Katie TaylorJuly 18, 2018

The Bay Area is full of great resources for your business. Main Street Launch is proud to partner with Uptima Business Bootcamp. Our Entrepreneurs in Residence work through Uptima’s program, and many of our loan clients have completed the program in preparation for their loans.   Uptima Business Bootcamp is dedicated to giving entrepreneurs…

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