Small Business Profiles

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. 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 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 & 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 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 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…

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…

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 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 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…

Belgium Delights has been in business for only three years, and is already a thriving family enterprise and a local success within the busiest farmers markets in San Diego. Hot and crispy Belgian fries, artisanal Liège waffles and a devilishly…

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.

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 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…