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McWoods Distribution

Joel McGill finds himself having some unusual conversations in the airport security line these days. He usually opens with: “Hey, where do you guys get your rubber gloves from?” McWoods Distribution, the company he co-manages with his mentor and father figure, provides a range of everyday products for institutions. “We sell consumables from the mundane…

September 5, 2019Entrepreneur in ResidenceBy Kelly Baker
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Courtsmith

Courtney Smith’s passion for fusing together art, basketball, and fashion came through at an early age. He started his first sports apparel company when he was just 24 years old. But navigating contracts and licensing for the first time was extremely challenging, and he ended up selling the business. That experience left him feeling burned,…

September 3, 2019Entrepreneur in ResidenceBy Kelly Baker
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Ade Dream

Ade Dream is a labor of love for husband-and-wife team Pierre and Jenn Davis. They started the business in 2014, a year after their first child, Pierce, was born. Pierre’s sister made some baby accessories for the new parents using traditional African fabric from Pierre’s home country, The Gambia. Jenn constantly received compliments and requests…

August 26, 2019Entrepreneur in ResidenceBy Kelly Baker
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Strategy Squad

Nicole Middleton is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with her firm, Strategy Squad, which she co-manages with her father, a Certified Public Accountant. The firm focuses on financial planning and investment management, especially for women and people of color. As fiduciary advisors, Strategy Squad is committed to working on behalf of their clients’ best interests, even…

August 2, 2019Entrepreneur in ResidenceBy Kelly Baker
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Mr. East Kitchen

Victor and Ken started Mr. East Kitchen in August 2018 after beginning the planning process in December 2017. They used the loan they received from Main Street Launch as working capital.

April 29, 2019San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie Taylor
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Cafe El Patio

Café El Patio is a casual community-based café founded by Allan Coello, located in East Oakland. Café El Patio serves single origin coffee that comes directly from a family member’s farm in Honduras.

April 5, 2019Oakland Business LendingBy Katie Taylor
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The Cook and Her Farmer

After spending a year popping up around town and leasing kitchen space, Romney and Steven opened The Cook and Her Farmer in 2014. Through their partnership, they have grown The Cook and Her Farmer into the successful restaurant it is today and contributed to the thriving of Swan’s Market as part of the Old Oakland Renaissance.

April 3, 2019Oakland Business LendingBy Katie Taylor
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Sequoia CrossFit

“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.

March 14, 2019Oakland Business LendingBy Katie Taylor
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Subpar Miniature Golf

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.

March 9, 2019San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie Taylor
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Retreat Skin and Hair Studio

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.

March 9, 2019San Francisco Business LendingBy Katie Taylor
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