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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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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.

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Lungomare

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorJuly 16, 2018

Growing up, Chris Pastena spent a lot of time around the dining table at his grandmother’s house, sharing food with his loved ones. Whenever he thinks of family, he thinks of food and dining, and as a result, he created his three restaurants, Lungomare, Calavera and Chop Bar, to offer people places to come together…

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Nyum Bai

Oakland Business LendingBy Katie TaylorJuly 16, 2018

Coming to the United States as a refugee from Cambodia, Nite Yun opened Nyum Bai to commemorate her parents as well as celebrate Cambodian food and culture, especially its Golden Era. “Nyum Bai is a place for everyone to hang and jam out to 60s Cambodian rock music,” says Nite.   “The food that the…

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Jenny Lemons

San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie TaylorJune 26, 2018

“When I was working for someone else, I found myself drawn to pursuing my own art. When I decided to open the store, my business expanded beyond my dream and became a place to support other local artists, as well as myself.”

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Inside-Out Bar

San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie TaylorJune 20, 2018

Seth created a new food product that was healthy and could serve as a meal supplement to give his peers and himself a better option than the meals available. Now Inside-Out Bar is a mission-driven nutrition bar company with a social impact that helps their customers fuel their bodies with a powerful food that supports good health from the inside out.

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Threadz Culture + Fashion

Entrepreneur in ResidenceBy Katie TaylorApril 23, 2018

Before they started their business, Christopher McMichael and Maurion Gaines came together over their shared passion for music. In 2012, Chris was working security and kept hitting ceilings as he tried to advance in his career, so he decided to pursue his clothing line full time. “My clothing line had already had some success. I…

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Chef Ron’s Pastries

Entrepreneur in ResidenceBy Katie TaylorApril 20, 2018

In 2004 Chef Ron’s Pastries started like many business: doing small orders here and there for family and friends. In 2015 brother and sister Ron and Rhonda Persons officially launched Chef Ron’s Pastries when an opportunity to work with the Golden State Warriors came to them. Since then, the business has been steadily growing, all…

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IXIA

San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie TaylorMarch 15, 2018

“Since I was a kid, I’ve always charted my own path, so I decided to create my own opportunities,” says Cheri. “There have been serious challenges, but I know I have to follow my passion and find people to help me achieve my goals.”

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