Two California Capital Clients Honored at SBA Sacramento District Small Business Awards

Two California Capital Clients Honored at SBA Sacramento District Small Business Awards By Lauren Taber Published May 7, 2024 The sustainability of small businesses is always worth celebrating—and when that comes with an official award, all the better. On Friday, May 3rd, two small businesses that have worked with California Capital programs were honored at […]
“It always takes a team”: How Patrick Bellard found support to launch his trucking business

“It always takes a team”: How Patrick Bellard found support to launch his trucking business By Lauren Taber Published April 10, 2024 A typical morning for Patrick Bellard begins at 3:45: he is up, finished with his workout, and ready to take on the day’s work orders by 6. He’ll start his shift at a […]
Midtown Spirits wins contract with Sacramento International Airport after attending training from Sacramento Valley SBDC

Midtown Spirits wins contract with Sacramento International Airport after attending training from Sacramento Valley SBDC By Lauren Taber Published Feb 10, 2043 Jason Poole, co-founder of Midtown Spirits and Preservation & Co, always knew that his award-winning Bloody Mary Mix would be a good fit for the Sacramento International Airport. “People drink [Bloody Mary’s] before going on flight, it’s always […]
With grand opening of BAE’s Education, Briana A. Esquivel Diaz sees a bright future for Sacramento’s kids

With Grand Opening of BAE’s Education, Briana A. Esquivel Diaz Sees a Bright Future for Sacramento’s Kids By Lauren Taber Published Oct 27, 2023 For Briana Esquivel, founder, owner and operator of BAE’s Education, school is more than just a place for children to pass the time. Living through adversity in childhood, Esquivel leaned on education as a […]
Vive Cosmetics brings authentic latinx representation to the beauty industry—and with a loan from California Capital, they’re expanding their impact

Vive Cosmetics Brings Authentic Latinx representation to the beauty industry—and with a loan from California Capital, they’re expanding their impact By Lauren Taber Published May 11, 2021 When Leslie Valdivia and Joanna Rosario-Rocha started Vive Cosmetics, the beauty industry was overdue for change. What has grown into an acclaimed national brand with a wide range of […]