Small Business Profiles
IBank’s Small Business Finance Center supports communities throughout California by providing loan guarantees, Jump Start loans, disaster relief financing and more. Small businesses provide jobs in every region of the state and are a vital contributor to the economy. Check out some of the businesses that have used SBFC programs.
Bakker Construction, Inc
Bakker Construction is jointed owned by husband and wife, Shawn and Amanda Bakker. Shawn is a fourth generation contractor and has lived in Monterey County for the past eight years. Shawn and Amanda are the visionaries of Tatum’s…
Calexico Brewing Company
After three years of perfecting their craft, the Yepez brothers, with their friend Ramiro, and guidance from their father Jose Jr., are ready to open their own brewery in Calexico. Calexico Brewing, Co will be a new and welcome landmark to the Calexico…
AgPro
Abraham Ramirez and AJ Cavaletto are the owners of AgPro, an organic strawberry farm in the heart of California’s Central Coast. AJ and Abraham have been friends for over 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2012 when Abraham approached AJ …
Pescavore
Pescavore is the premiere Ahi Tuna jerky brand of the Healthy Oceans Seafood Company. Their exclusively sustainable, wild-caught seafood, makes for delicious snacks that are packed with lean protein. Though only established in 2016, Matt and Clarice…
Coco Breeze
Though Coco Breeze began as a full-service catering business, their delicious Caribbean food has produced a restaurant that has become a staple of the Oakland community. Both operations are run by Annabelle Goodridge (Ann)…
Cupcakin’ Bake Shop
Cupcakin’ Bake Shop, was established in January 2010 and is a bakery specializing in artisanal cupcakes located in Berkeley, CA. Lila Owens founded the bakery and has amassed a cult following. The bakery creates cupcakes…
Wag Hotels, Inc.
Wag Hotels, Inc. operates a resort-style pet boarding facility dedicated to the care and well-being of dogs and cats. The accommodations re-imagine the idea of a kennel and provide a much needed upgrade.
Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates
Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates pivoted from wholesale to retail with the first brick-and-mortar shop opening in Sacramento in 2008 followed by another in San Francisco in 2017. Ever-refining her craft, Ginger enjoys dissecting…
Lili’s Creations
Lili’s Creations & Bridal originally began as a flower shop and later expanded into bridal and party gowns. Today, the business focuses entirely on selling bridal gowns, prom dresses, quinceañera dresses…
Cork Mobile Bottling
Cork Mobile Bottling is a family owned and operated mobile wine bottling truck located on the Central Coast. Cork arrives on site and bottles wine for vineyards and wineries that don’t have their own bottling equipment. Cork takes…
Carr Winery
Carr Vineyards & Winery is a small handcrafted winery located in downtown Santa Barbara. The winery’s first vintage was produced in 1999. All of the wines produced at Carr Winery are sourced from Santa Barbara County grapes…
Captain Fatty’s Brewery, LLC
An award-winning brewery located in Santa Barbara, Captain Fatty’s offers more than 15 beers to enjoy on site in the tasting room, or to take home in a growler. They have food trucks and entertainment on weekends and the tap room…
B Street Theatre
The mission of B Street Theatre is to promote education and literacy, social interaction and cultural enrichment by engaging children and adults in the highest quality theatre arts and playwriting. B Street Theatre is a…
Ansei Postpartum Center
Ansei Postpartum Center welcomes new moms and families with open arms to an exclusive healing and rejuvenation sanctuary. The Ansei Postpartum Center features a 24-hour facility where families are cared for by a professionally…
1 Stop Contractors
1 Stop Contractors is a licensed, bonded and insured general contracting business servicing Southern California that specializes in design and build projects, room additions, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, major home improvement…
Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission
Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission is a nonprofit homeless shelter whose mission is to attract people and resources to assist in the effort of meeting the needs of every hungry and homeless man, woman and child in the greater Los Angeles area.
William Painter Sunglasses
In November of 2013, the high-end sunglass company William Painter, named after the 19th century American mechanical engineer who most notably invented the crown cork bottle cap and bottle opener, was born…
Dave Soiland Co./NorCal Crushers
Dave Soiland has been in Sonoma County since he was born in 1954. He started NorCal Crushers – a division of Dave Soiland Company – a horizontal impact recycle /crushing plant, primarily servicing family owned quarries…