Meet Our Clients: Jenny Pennywood
Jen Garrido is a lifelong entrepreneur, always creating work and opportunities for herself. When the recession hit her fine art business was impacted, so Jen had to get creative about…
Our Clients in the News: Alt. Brides
We’re thrilled to share this great piece about our Oakland clients Marisa Montalvo & Kristin Whitlock, owners of Alt. Brides, a bridal boutique on wheels, allowing brides-to-be to shop for…
Meet Our Clients: Electric Bicycle Superstore
Electric Bicycle Superstore started as Len Rodgers’ hobby. When he formalized his business, building electric bicycles and converting conventional bicycles, he needed capital for inventory and for his storefront. …
Opportunity Finance Network and Brown Sugar Kitchen
We’re thrilled to share Opportunity Finance Network (OFN)’s post about Main Street Launch’s support of Brown Sugar Kitchen, a long-time client. Brown Sugar Kitchen is a staple of West…
Meet Our Clients: Cafe Santana
Cafe Santana, owned by Richard Santana offers empanadas, bagels, and more, but for Richard and his team, it’s all about the coffee. The roast onsite in small batches, so their…
Meet our Borrowers: MeetGeraldine
MeetGeraldine offers their clients the best of both of their brains: digital strategy and development from Geraldine and planning and branding support from Lauren. MeetGeraldine provides businesses with a team they can trust in defining, developing, and launching a brand that will deliver consistent, effective results. Check out an excerpt from MeetGeraldine’s profile:
Meet our Borrowers: Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack
Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack, located on 3230 Mission Street in San Francisco, is the culmination of Emily Kaplan’s life-long career working in the restaurant business and was almost a lost dream. Check out an excerpt of Emmy Spaghetti Shack’s profile:
Doc’s Classic at Off The Grid
Rachel Aoanan, OBDC’s Manager – Loan Processing is our contributing blogger this week. She’s also the mastermind behind @obdcfinance on Instagram!
Meet our Borrowers: Chop Bar
Six years ago, Oakland Chop Bar launched in Jack London Square, and now the business is thriving. Check out an excerpt of Chop Bar’s profile:
Meet our Borrowers: Dark Garden
“Many people on our staff have come to Dark Garden after working in jobs that just didn’t work for them. We’re a place where people can feel at home while making a living,” says Autumn.