real difference in their communities – mentoring others, leading
by example, innovating within their industries and stimulating
the local economy.
At Women’s Initiative, we celebrate all women in business,
and have created an award to showcase those who are going
above and beyond. Thanks to everyone who nominated a
business and helped spread the word about our program, and
thanks to all the nominees who submitted entries.
Please join us in celebrating the winners at one of our
upcoming award ceremonies and fundraising events.
»CLICK HERE to see sponsorship benefits and information.
For questions, please contact Madhuri Kirkham at
mkirkham@womensinitiative.org
About Women's Initiative
Women’s Initiative is the nation’s largest microenterprise
training and funding organization. For more than 20 years,
we’ve provided training, funding and ongoing support to
low-income women so they can start their own businesses
and become economically self-sufficient. The women who go
through our program not only significantly increase their
income and assets, but also launch businesses, create jobs
and stimulate the local economy. For more information, please
visit our website www.womensinitiative.org
Barbara Marchand, Marchand & Associates, Alameda
Stephanie Sala, Five Little Monkeys, Albany
Amanda West, Amanda’s Feel Good Fresh Food Restaurant, Berkeley
Linda Roark, Pete's Hardware, Castro Valley
Joanne Chappell, Editions Limited, Emeryville
Elizabeth Elliott, Happy Fish Swim School, Fremont
Joy Poulsen, Inspire Fitness, Hayward
Mary Ellen Kordas, Valley Montessori School, Livermore
Sonu Kilam, Kilam, Inc , Newark
Kristin Richmond & Kirsten Tobey,Revolution Foods, Oakland
Susan Thomas, Trainer Communications, Pleasanton
Jennifer Osborn, The T-Shirt Factory, San Leandro
Contra Costa County
Dafne Swisher, CoCo Country Wine Company, Brentwood
Tonya Marie Amos, Aspire Pilates Center, Concord
Judi Keenholtz, Empire Realty Associates, Danville
Saundra Jones, Something Old-Something New, Danville
Margaret Grover-Ross, Viva el Espanol, Lafayette/Orinda
Pamela Kan, Bishop-Wisecarver Corporation, Pittsburg
Nancy Robinson, Le Jardin at the Spa, Pleasant Hill
Shannon M Alten, Alten Construction Inc, Richmond
Gretchen Pearson, Windermere Welcome Home, San Ramon
Imelda Alejandrino, AP42, San Ramon
Meryl Natchez, Tech Prose, Walnut Creek
North Bay
Laura Zahtila, Zahtila’s Vineyard, Calistoga
Andrea Ballus, Sift: a Cupcakery, Cotati
Sarah Oliver, sarah oliver handbags, Mill Valley
Mary Ross, Five Star Productions, Napa
Leslie Murphy, W. Bradley Electric, Inc., Novato
Rana Madanat, Cafe on the Common, Ross
Heidi Insalata Krahling,Insalata's and Marinitas, San Anselmo
Kimberly Kaselionis, Circle Bank, San Rafael
Gina Belforte, Stanley Steemer, Santa Rosa
Veronica Conway, Tribe Coaching Inc., Sausalito
Anyi Lu, ANYI LU, Tiburon
San Francisco
Celia Sack, Omnivore Books
Eileen Hassi, Ritual Coffee Roasters
Janine Popick, VerticalResponse
Jennifer Piallat, Zazie Restaurant
Jill Litwin, Peas of Mind
Laura van Galen, Bleu Marketing Solutions, Inc.
Leigh
Rawdon & Emily Meyer, Tea
Lisa Nowell & Kristin Jamieson, Recess - Urban Recreation
Lynn Jurich, SunRun
Mariam Naficy, Minted.com
Nancy Charraga, Mexevents.com
Silicon Valley & Peninsula
Christina Passalaqua & Marguerita Passalaqua,
Happy Tails Dog Day Care, Belmont
Annie Noonan, Lynette Mullens & Kinga Czegeni,
Avalon Academy, Burlingame
Susy Dorn, Let’s Play in Spanish, Campbell
Sheri Tate, Silver Moon Desserts, Los Gatos
Jesse Cool, Flea Street Café, Menlo Park
Tracy Hass, The Dressed Room, Menlo Park
Kim Parker, Kim Parker Plants, Inc., Milpitas
Laura Ching, Tiny Prints, Mountain View
Dee Harley, Harley Farms, Pescadero
Chris Shipley, Guidewire Group, Redwood City
Debbie Quintana, Gourmet Gifts, San Jose
Margie Sanchez, California Solar Screens, San Jose
Nancy Fisher, Data Distributing, LLC, Santa Cruz
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