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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Maritza Farm
Maritza Farms was founded in 2022 by Mayra Perez, inspired by childhood memories of working in the fields with her father. With support from her husband, Ernesto, they now grow strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes, cilantro, green beans, jicama, and more. Mayra’s biggest challenge—her first strawberry harvest—became a milestone when she successfully sold her produce. They were able to install a cooling storage facility to keep crops fresh. Now, they hope to expand by securing an additional five acres to grow their farm even further.
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...
Creciendo Juntos
Driven by a desire to support her family and community, Lina started her childcare business after taking classes at...
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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Watsonville, CA 95076
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