Partner Spotlights

Minority-Owned Small Business Partner Spotlight powered by First Republic Bank: YCAT-C

By Nicole Hanusek | October 2, 2017 | Comments Off

Yolanda’s Construction Administration and Traffic Control (YCAT-C) is an African-American woman-owned business that offers a range of administrative and traffic control services to support public and private sector clients on engineering and construction projects. Based in Bayview-Hunters Point,

Partner Spotlight: Catholic Charities

By Nicole Hanusek | September 11, 2017 | Comments Off

Founded in 1907 and rooted in our faith traditions of charity and justice, Catholic Charities supports families, aging adults and adults with disabilities, and youth through social services and opportunities for healthy growth and development. Read more in our Partner Spotlight below.

Partner Spotlight: SHN

By Nicole Hanusek | August 25, 2017 | Comments Off

SHN is the preeminent theatrical entertainment company in the Bay Area, bringing live entertainment experiences to San Francisco’s premier venues. SHN presents current hits fresh from Broadway, original Broadway cast productions, pre-Broadway premieres and one-of-a-kind events that are at the forefront of the national theater scene.

Partner Spotlight: Hebrew Free Loan

By Nicole Hanusek | August 11, 2017 | Comments Off

Hebrew Free Loan is a nonprofit that promotes self-sufficiency and financial responsibility in the Northern California Jewish community. The organization provides interest-free loans to Jewish individuals and families throughout Northern California. Loans help people overcome challenging financial situations or realize lifelong dreams.

Partner Spotlight: Safesite

By Nicole Hanusek | August 4, 2017 | Comments Off

Safesite is a data driven safety management platform that leverages the latest mobile, IoT and wearable technologies to facilitate safety communication, improve compliance and reduce incident rates on construction worksites. Their mission is to make every worker a safety champion.

Partner Spotlight: Cengage

By Nicole Hanusek | July 28, 2017 | Comments Off

Cengage is the education and tech company built for learners. The company serves the higher education, K-12, professional, library and workforce training markets worldwide by creating learning experiences that build confidence and momentum toward the future students want.

Minority-Owned Small Business Partner Spotlight powered by First Republic Bank: D’Maize

By Nicole Hanusek | June 27, 2017 | Comments Off

Luis and Zenaida Estrada came to San Francisco from El Salvador in search of better opportunities, including the chance to start their own business. After taking MEDA’s Core Business Training startup course with his wife Zenaida in late 2011,

Partner Spotlight: Flora Springs Winery

By Nicole Hanusek | June 2, 2017 | Comments Off

Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards is family owned and operated, committed to hand-crafting wines of distinct style and superior quality. Their wines, and the manner in which they operate, reflect an understanding of tradition and a tireless quest as innovators.

Partner Spotlight: TOTO

By Nicole Hanusek | May 23, 2017 | Comments Off

For nearly 100 years, TOTO has been the recognized leader in performance innovation and design products that enhance the luxury bathroom experience. Concept 190, A WASHLET Studio located in the SoMa neighborhood of San Francisco, is TOTO’s first experiential showroom.

Partner Spotlight: National Brain Tumor Society

By Nicole Hanusek | March 21, 2017 | Comments Off

National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) is the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to the brain tumor community. NBTS drives a multi-faceted approach to influence and fund strategic research, as well as advocate for public policy changes to better support brain tumor patients.