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Sequoia CrossFit

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorMarch 14, 2019

“I love living in East Oakland,” he said. “I knew that I wanted to help people achieve their fitness goals, and I saw an opportunity to improve on existing services,” explained Matt.

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Brü Co. Taproom

Restaurant & Entertainment, Veteran-Owned Business LendingBy Miguel GarciaMarch 12, 2019

All of the food and drink they serve is sourced from local farms and breweries because they strongly believe in the importance of supporting local businesses. “That’s kind of our mantra around here,” he said. They have also created ten jobs for people from the local community.

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Subpar Miniature Golf

San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie TaylorMarch 9, 2019

At Subpar, mini golf is the focus of the business. “We aim to make a good game of golf by making sure that it is fun to play and that there is skill involved. It’s a player’s game,” Michael said.

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Retreat Skin and Hair Studio

San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie TaylorMarch 9, 2019

Retreat Skin and Hair Studio provides a safe space for all clients to rejuvenate as they receive high quality skin, beauty, and hair care in a beautiful, relaxed environment.

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Bar Shiru

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorFebruary 25, 2019

Bar Shiru is a high-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 Daniel Gahr, who also happen to be wife and husband.

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Hive the Place to Bee

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorJanuary 29, 2019

Before they launched Hive the Place to Bee, Bree and Calanit noticed that they had to leave their neighborhood to find high quality food and drinks. As local residents, they started the café because they wanted to provide high quality food and drinks to their community.

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Native Organic Cotton

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorJanuary 24, 2019

Co-founder and co-owner Marc W. Chase says, “My ancestors are French and they were in the textiles industry in the Old World.  I started this business because it’s in my blood.”

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Birdsong

San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie TaylorNovember 13, 2018

“Attention to ingredients is the core of Birdsong,” says Aarti. The restaurant features locally- and sustainably-sourced ingredients from small ranches, fisheries, and independent foragers.

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Aburaya

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorOctober 2, 2018

Aburaya is special since it offers the community casual dining options and quick service, without the social and ethical consequences of corporate fast food.

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Silber, Vasquez & Associates

San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie TaylorSeptember 12, 2018

Silber, Vasquez & Associates is a Life Coaching firm based in San Francisco but works with clients all around the world, such as in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and China among others. Their mission is to help their clients set goals in order to attain a better future.

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