The Jefas Encompasses Latina Beauty and Business
Richmond entrepreneur Aurora Diaz has built successful a beauty industry business — called The Jefas — targeting the special needs of Latina consumers....
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Aug
12
Aug
Small Business Owners Need a Lift Up, Not a Handout
A small business owner and a U.S. senator were two panelists on the roundtable discussion “Growing Main Street America, One Small Business at a Time.”...
01
Aug
The Mac Is Back in Point Richmond
With Biancoverde, the married owners of Mi Casa Grill, both Mexican immigrants and longtime Richmond residents, have brought a restaurant back to Hotel Mac....
04
Apr
Oakland Woman Brings Vegan Mexican Food to Richmond
Marbella Zepeda, a financial advisor and immigrant, opened the Vegan Vibes/Vibras Veganas pop-up to make vegan Mexican food more accessible....
24
Oct
Owner Wants Lady J’s Soul Food to Be ‘a Family Reunion’
Jacqueline Williams opened the restaurant Lady J's with her sister to bring soul food in a homey environment to Pittsburg....
05
Aug
Corporations Are Using Inflation to Pad Profits, Economist Says
Economist Rakeen Mabud said big corporations are raising prices far more than they need to, using the likes of inflation and the supply chain as excuses....
18
Jul
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....
20
Jun
Amazon Air Delivery Could Be Moneymaker for Black Drone Pilots in California
For Black drone pilots, e-commerce package delivery going aerial could present new earning or business opportunities for them....
01
May
Naza’s Boutique Brings Trendy Fashion to Richmond
Two young Latina entrepreneurs have brought a pop of color to San Pablo and Clinton avenues in Richmond, opening a new women's clothing boutique named Naza’s....
22
Mar
Richmond Couple Opens Mi Casa Grill to Serve Community Homestyle Cooking
A husband and wife, who are longtime Richmond residents, opened Mi Casa Grill to serve their neighbors food that's something like their abuelita might make....
20
Feb
Webinar Helps People Navigate Mental Health in the Workplace
Companies are legally required to provide accommodations to people with disabilities, and that includes mental health conditions....
22
Jan
With Pandemic Protections Gone, Essential Workers Face Omicron Alone
Essential workers say they are bearing the brunt of the pandemic again, but this time, there is less government support....
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....
10
May
Selling Ceviche Awakens Culinary Dreams, Continues a Sinaloense Legacy of Perseverance
Hilario Martinez Leon, 28, started selling ceviche first by bike, then by car and now from a bona fide business after a very brief time in jail....
