Pandemic Helped Launch the Business More Liife Ice
Mark Clifton was driving for Uber when COVID hit. To make more money for his family, first, he sold juices. Now, he's bringing Italian ice to the East Bay....
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Jul
23
Jun
Small Businesses Are Still Fighting to Survive the Pandemic
Community support and adaptability have helped some small businesses weather the pandemic, but they still need government support to recover....
14
Jun
Some Upbeat News for Black Businesses Still Reeling From Pandemic Losses
California has pledged $2.5 billion in financial support for small businesses, especially those that serve or are owned by people of color....
13
Jul
California Is Hooking Small Businesses Up With Free E-Commerce, Online Marketing Help
The state has announced two campaigns, ShopSafeShopLocal and California for All Small Business Month, and new services to support local businesses....
11
Jul
‘Hit Hard’: Small Businesses Navigate Reopening, Fear Reclosing
For local business owners, the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown has meant a balancing act between preserving public health and keeping a business afloat....
31
Mar
Getting Creative to Survive: Barbers and Beauticians Share COVID-19 Stories
Across the country, barbers and hairstylists are feeling the effects of COVID-19. In the Black community, the impact is more severe....
01
Nov
Black-Owned ‘Natrully Herbs’ Aims for a Healthier Richmond
Natrully Herbs and More opened its doors at 4113 Macdonald Ave. six months ago with a mission of bringing alternative methods of health, wellness, and awareness to the community....
15
May
New Soul Cafe Gets Cooking in Richmond
For Donnell Jones, soul food is just good for the soul. With the opening of a new restaurant, Jones is bringing some southern comfort to Richmond....
12
Feb
Black-Owned Salon Brings Touch of Hollywood to Point Richmond
Wyvonne Brown still remembers watching her grandmother style hair in her Richmond home. Twenty-five years later, Brown is now the owner and head stylist at Beauty By Nature Hair Studio,...
