Dan Perata Training, Inc., located in San Francisco, California, is a full-service canine behavior and care facility integrating training, boarding, and daycare. Founded in 2009 by husband and wife team Dan Perata and Natasha Koral, Dan Perata Training leverages decades of training and behavior experience to help dog owners build successful, balanced, and healthy relationships…
Shop with Our Clients This Holiday Season Support local entrepreneurs by shopping at small businesses that have worked with Main Street Launch. Each business is creating jobs, fostering community prosperity, and offering unique products that make excellent holiday gifts. When you shop with our clients, you’re supporting local artists and makers, contributing to a vibrant…
Photo credit: Nick Muncy, Toothache Magazine From Pop-Up to Community Hub: Breadbelly’s Recipe for Success Breadbelly co-owners Clement Hsu, Katherine Campecino-Wong, and James Wong are bound by a passion for food and community. Before their shared venture, the trio honed their skills in some of the Bay Area’s most acclaimed kitchens, from Michelin-starred restaurants…
Aam the Label: Designing for Real Bodies, Building a Global Brand Neha Samdaria launched Aam the Label to solve a problem she knew all too well: as a woman with fuller hips and thighs, finding pants that fit was a lifelong struggle. “I used to think my body was the problem,” she recalls. “I would…
August Is Black Business Month Black Business Month is a time to celebrate and uplift Black-owned businesses and the vital role they play in our communities and economy. At Main Street Launch, we’re proud to support Black entrepreneurs who are creating jobs, building wealth, and bringing innovation to our neighborhoods. Find out more about the…
Pictured from left to right: Partners Ashe Billon, Tina Nanez, Harv Billon, Maddox Nanez Sahota (Tina & Mendra’s son), and Mendra Singh Sahota A Longtime Dream Becomes a Bay Area Smashburger Sensation Mendra Singh Sahota has always dreamed of burgers. He started in the food and beverage industry in his twenties, first as a…
Make Mom Feel Extra Special Mother’s Day is all about making Mom feel truly cherished, and what better way to do that than with something thoughtful and local? Whether it’s a relaxing brunch, a handcrafted gift, or a pampering experience, small businesses in our community are offering unique specials to help you celebrate in style.…
Chalos Express: Bringing Authentic Argentine Flavor to San Francisco When Gonzalo Del Cerro and his wife Annie Leong moved from Argentina to Annie’s hometown of San Francisco, Gonzalo was surprised by the lack of authentic Argentinean cuisine in the city’s renowned food scene. Having owned a successful bar and grill in Argentina for many years,…
Dine Out with Our Clients for Oakland Restaurant Week! This year, Oakland Restaurant Week runs from Thursday, March 20th through Sunday, March 30th. Support our local restaurants while getting great deals on some incredible meals! View the map of our participating clients below and keep scrolling to learn more about the various specials and menus…
Kinfolk Beauty Supply: Fulfilling a Community Need with Passion and Perseverance Rochelle Burgess experienced a bit of a culture shock when she moved to Eureka, CA after years of living in New York and working in the city’s fine dining scene. She was used to having everything she needed just outside her door. “In Humboldt…
