Continental Window Fashions is an online retailer for drapery hardware and window furnishings, based in San Francisco. They carry a multitude of window furnishing items such as curtain rods, finials, brackets, tiebacks and other hard to find accessories. They also offer services such as custom rod curving and a team of expert interior designers to…
Blue Heron Catering, Inc. has been serving the Oakland community for 30 years since their establishment in 1988. They cater for a variety of events in the community, including programs for non-profits, weddings, corporate events, socials, and basically anything you can think of that involves food. You can catch them serving at local venues such…
BIBO is a hair and beauty salon located on 2509 Broadway in the Uptown District. The owners, Susie Geda and Kech Carera, both have strong ties to Oakland and the East Bay community. Susie has over 27 years of experience in hairstyling, working previously at a shop in Rockridge. Kech is an East Bay native,…
“For anyone who wants to open a business,” Tina explains, “You have to be patient, be out there, and do a lot of outreach. Wherever I go, I always talk about my business or wear its merch to promote the store.”
Cassava is a neighborhood restaurant that serves modern California cuisine and serves San Francisco’s Outer Richmond district as a community gathering place. Yuka Ioroi is the Owner/General Manager and her husband Kristoffer Toliao is the Owner/Executive Chef: “Opening a restaurant was the natural evolution of both of our careers,” explains Yuka. Kristoffer’s expertise as a…
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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…
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…
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…
