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Nikki Dailey, HEAT Culinary
This story comes to us from Women’s Economic Ventures. HEAT Culinary was one of WEV’s first applicants under the Microloan Management System (MMS), and has gone on to great success since receiving a...
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Aureliano Lopez, Tacos el Tizon
Thanks to Women’s Economic Ventures for this story! Ciudades: Locales in Lompoc y Santa Maria Location: Lompac and Santa Maria Establecida: 2008 Established: 2008 ¿Qué o quién te inspiró para empezar...
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Vicente Quintana, El Nopalito Produce
Vicente Quintana started El Nopalito Produce in Watsonville, CA with a 30-pound box of cactus paddles and in just six years turned his kitchen-table business into a thriving concern with six employees,...
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Martín Madriz, The Green Waffle
In mid-2015, Martín Madriz found himself in a difficult position—the loss of thousands of dollars in property investment and uncertain prospects of how to get his waffles off of the griddle and into...
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Javier Zamora, JSM Organics
Author: Cassandra Stern Javier Zamora, 51, moved to the Los Angeles area from Michoacán, Mexico when he was 20. He worked hard and did well, eventually building his very own American dream – he had a...
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Robin King, Rene TreVor Jewelry
Big thanks to MCSC Women’s Business Center for sharing Robin’s story! Rene TreVor Jewelry is dedicated to helping you tell your story, whether it be to honor a loved one that has passed, cherish a...
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Matt Maxwell, BoltAbout
Thanks to Cal Poly CIE SBDC for sharing Matt’s story! The idea to start BoltAbout came to Matt Maxwell in November 2015, when he was frustrated by public transportation options. He found the perfect...
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Zea Sonnabend, Fruitilicious Farm
Zea Sonnabend’s organic farming bona fides cannot be overstated. With an MS in Plant Breeding from Cornell University and 35 years of experience as a farmer, gardener, inspector, educator, policy...
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Andrea Wasko & Meaghan Gilbert, Connoisseur Creations
Thanks to MCSC Women’s Business Center for sharing Andrea and Meaghan’s story! Andrea Wasko and Meaghan Gilbert of Los Osos, California launched their flagship product, the Quick Pickle Kit after...
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Karim Kaderali, Santa Barbara Axxess
Thanks to Women’s Economic Ventures for sharing Karim’s story! Santa Barbara Axxess was founded by Karim Kaderali and a friend in Santa Barbara, California in 1999. By creating an upscale local...
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