SUCCESS STORIES

For Ever, founder of Dos Hermanos, starting a business was about family. In 2015, motivated by his son’s health complications and the need for extra income, he began...

Griselda and Gerardo of Electronics Plus were born entrepreneurs. Griselda funded her college degree by running a weekend fruit stand, while Gerardo’s journey began at...

For Sonia Herrera, childcare has never been merely a job, but a true vocation born of a love for family and community. From a young age, she felt a deep passion for...

At a young age, Francisco came to the U.S. and began working in a Japanese restaurant as a dishwasher and food preparer. Even then, he had a clear vision of his future...

José de Jesús is an entrepreneur who launched a food truck driven by his passion for cooking seafood. His menu features popular items such as shrimp, oysters, callo de...

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...

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...

Pamela, founder of Wild Plum Café, started her business inspired by her love for cooking and her desire to nourish others with fresh, organic food. Her vegetable...

Sour Sweet Treats was inspired by a nephew's craving for sweet apples during the COVID-19 pandemic. Georgina and Richard Schneider turned this idea into a vibrant shop...