For Ever, founder of Dos Hermanos, starting a business was about family. In 2015, motivated by his son’s health...
Dos Hermanos Pupuseria
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Creciendo Juntos
Driven by a desire to support her family and community, Lina started her childcare business after taking classes at Cabrillo and learning about El Pájaro CDC. Despite the challenges of balancing childcare, schoolwork, and housework, she persevered with determination. She primarily serves agricultural families and is proud of her growth, including hiring an assistant and applying for a major license. Looking ahead, she plans to buy a home. For Lina, success means flexibility—setting her own hours, taking vacations, and enjoying the journey of being a small business owner.
Success Stories
Electronics Plus
Griselda and Gerardo of Electronics Plus were born entrepreneurs. Griselda funded her college degree by running a...
Sonia’s Daycare
For Sonia Herrera, childcare has never been merely a job, but a true vocation born of a love for family and community....
Hanabi Japanese Restaurant
At a young age, Francisco came to the U.S. and began working in a Japanese restaurant as a dishwasher and food...
Tacos y Mariscos El Guasave Sinaloa
José de Jesús is an entrepreneur who launched a food truck driven by his passion for cooking seafood. His menu...
Maritza Farm
Maritza Farms was founded in 2022 by Mayra Perez, inspired by childhood memories of working in the fields with her...
Wild Plum Cafe
Pamela, founder of Wild Plum Café, started her business inspired by her love for cooking and her desire to nourish...
Sour Sweet Treats
Sour Sweet Treats was inspired by a nephew's craving for sweet apples during the COVID-19 pandemic. Georgina and...
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