Esmiralda Garcia shares new life with her customers through her handmade creations. By incorporating succulents into many of her items at Esmiralda Garcia Designs, she’s found a special passion for each project, whether it’s making custom stationery, branding designs, or printing collateral for special events. “My love for succulents began after the stillborn death of…
For Sacramento-based clothing brand Midtown, representation has more than one definition. The clothing not only represents Sacramento and its diverse community, but for founder and owner Darren Pineda, it also symbolizes the possibilities of the region. “Being Filipino and owning this brand means a lot to me. I definitely want to show the youth that…
In 2015, Pipo Carrasca had an idea: what would it be like to have a local halo-halo cart? At that point, he worked construction full-time in the Bay Area, and there just wasn’t enough time for the idea to be anything but that. Fast forward to 2018, Pipo was laid off from work, and he…
For every person, there’s at least one scent that means home. For Ashley Sullera, owner of Kandelita Company, scents like lychee, Barako coffee, and ube are just a few of the fragrances that reflect that idea. Those same scents and so many more are incorporated into Ashley’s homemade soy coconut candles. “There are so many…
In celebration of Filipinx American History Month (October), we’re focusing our small business highlights on Filipinx-owned businesses in Sacramento. “Unique. Just like you.” That’s how Erin Burrise describes Berry&Thyme, her botanically infused fruit preserves business. The business launched on October 1, 2020, while the coronavirus pandemic continued to affect businesses at every level. “It is…
There’s only one place in Sacramento where you can find yoga, coffee, beer, kombucha on tap, youth programs, film showings, trivia nights, and last but certainly not least, bouldering. The Boulder Field has all of these and more. Located on Belvedere Avenue, along the Power Inn Corridor, is this one-of-a-kind bouldering gym. Bouldering is considered a…
A family business doesn’t have to mean it’s passed down through generational hand-offs. They are also built from the strong network of local businesses in the community before them. Kenneth Barbeiro opened Precision Letterpress Inc. – a shop specializing in printing, die cutting, foil stamping, business cards, wedding invitations, and much more – roughly 16…
Over the last several years, the needs of the Sacramento community evolved in both expected and unexpected ways. Dawn Foster, Director of Marketing & Communications at the Sacramento Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA), witnessed this ongoing evolution firsthand. “We have seen the needs of our communities change, but meeting special needs…
Adrian Blanco Jewelry is a known name in Folsom, but the owner’s journey in the jewelry industry began at 18 years old. After working for a mom and pop shop for 15 years, Adrian then transitioned to work in corporate business for two years. Despite his success there, he felt his heart pulled toward the…
Jesse Wen operates Red Modern Sweets entirely on her own, but her vision for success includes all Sacramento small businesses. At Red Modern Sweets, Jesse creates uniquely flavored baked goods by incorporating tea and flowers. The Sacramento-based small business is most well-known for its tea and floral-infused cheesecake cookies. For Jesse, the concept was simple:…