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