by Ana Sanchez | Oct 28, 2021 | Success Stories
Lilia Gomez's Succes Story Twenty years ago, Gomez came to this exact hair salon in search of a job opportunity. Many obstacles came her way but that did not stop her from loving her job. Her employer saw the potential that Lilia had as a women entrepreneur and...
by Ana Sanchez | Jul 26, 2021 | Success Stories
Maria Gonzalez Success Story For Gonzales, the kitchen has been the glue that keeps her and her family together. “Whenever there is a family gathering, we are making la abuela’s recipes or we are making her enchiladas.” said Gonzales. After graduating culinary school,...
by Ana Sanchez | Apr 24, 2020 | Success Stories
After a divorce and loss of her stake in an insurance business, Erica Lopez returned to her hometown of Watsonville, a single mother with little money and limited options. She knew she didn’t want to work for anyone, but wanted to start her own business. She was...
by Ana Sanchez | Apr 24, 2020 | Success Stories
With a 30-pound box of cactus paddles (nopales) and his kitchen at home, Vicente Quintana started a business, El Nopalito Produce, that now employs 10 workers, processing 10,000 pounds a week and distributing in more than 30 markets across central California. While...