Category: San Francisco Bay Area

  • April 16, 2014
    Already a successful chef, Bernardo Ayala got the technical assistance and one-on-one support he needed to open his own restaurant…
  • March 19, 2014
    Melissa Elia started working with Women's Initiative in 1999, and today her microbusiness, Mayssa Fragrance, sells its products across the…
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    December 11, 2013
    Kristin Long went from being a solo freelancer to developing a strong consulting business by forming strategic relationships with other…
  • September 17, 2013
    Luis Abundis' Oakland-based small business grew to include multiple stores thanks to help from Centro Community Partners.
  • September 10, 2013
    Small business owner Fredy Gamez opened the Mission Street Oyster Bar thanks to technical assistance from MEDA and a microloan…
  • August 21, 2013
    Sister Myra and Jaqui opened Star Partners Security together, and grew their small business thanks to training and support from…
  • July 30, 2013
    After working her way through law school, Mary Grace Guzman opened her own practice in the Bay Area with help…
  • July 23, 2013
    After returning home from the Navy, Kelly Carlisle started a farming project serving East Oakland youth and their families.
  • November 12, 2012
    Skincare by Feleciai - micro-businesses in Oakland supported by CAMEO members Women's Initiative for Self-Employment, Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center, Centro Community…
  • August 14, 2012
    Jessica Nowlan got her business, Hope Solutions, off the ground thanks to help from CAMEO member Women's Initiative for Self-Employment.