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Business Briefing: Clothing store rides retail coattails into 2nd decade

November 26, 2024

For close to 20 years, husbands Miguel Lopez and Gabriel Ya?ez have successfully navigated various clothing trendlines and changes in the way people shop for attire to keep their Sui Generis Designer Consignment open for business in the Castro.

Mastering PDF Editing: Professional Tips for Seamless Document Management

by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Oct 22, 2024

Just take a minute to reminisce on those moments when you felt helpless all because you were either unable to properly edit PDF documents or manage your files properly.

Business Briefing: Couple known for their seasonal decor relocates boutique to Noe Valley

by Matthew S. Bajko
Oct 9, 2024

When the seasonal gift boutique Terrasol first opened its doors in 2004 on Larkin Street in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, it quickly drew a loyal customer base among the nearby residents needing holiday decor.

Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day is October 8

by Dana Piccoli, News Is Out
Oct 7, 2024

News Is Out, a collaboration of six LGBTQ+ media representing more than 250 collective years of experience covering the community, is launching the first Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024 during LGBTQ History Month.

Castro merchants endorse Progress Pride flag mural at Jane Warner Plaza

by John Ferrannini
Oct 3, 2024

The Castro Merchants Association voted to support a mural of the Progress Pride flag at Jane Warner Plaza.

More businesses choosing to call SF's Castro home

by John Ferrannini
Oct 2, 2024

Castro Street Fair weekend is the LGBTQ neighborhood's opportunity to showcase a number of new businesses that have launched in the past year — including one that is having its grand opening the same day as the fair.

Business Briefing: Sacto couple creates online LGBTQ marketplace

by Matthew S. Bajko
Sep 18, 2024

With the upcoming holidays fast approaching, shoppers in need of gifts who also want to support LGBTQ businesses can utilize the online marketplace at the website Famm.

Business Briefing: LGBTQ MBA group reaches out to business professionals

by Matthew S. Bajko
Aug 15, 2024

For nearly three decades Reaching Out MBA has been connecting LGBTQ graduate students as they seek their master in business administration degrees.

Business Briefing: Biden administration promotes programs for LGBTQ small biz owners

by Matthew S. Bajko
Jul 10, 2024

Throughout Pride Month, Small Business Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman visited LGBTQ-owned businesses to promote the various programs her federal agency has to support proprietors of small-sized companies.

This Couple Makes Wine as a Conduit for Change

by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
Jun 25, 2024

Together, Jill and Lisa's vision is clear — wine is not just a beverage; it's a conduit for change. "We want to be the brand that defines how to do well by doing good— to show that we can change the wine industry so that it's more equitable for women,"

Business Briefing: Gay-owned gyms expand in San Francisco

by Matthew S. Bajko
Jun 19, 2024

Two gay-owned gyms have expanded in San Francisco, MX3 Fitness and SF Squared Inc.

The Importance of Cybersecurity in Online Casinos

by by Advertising Department -- Sponsored content
May 27, 2024

In an age where technology is no longer optional, the gambling and casino industry has enthusiastically embraced the digital revolution.

Business Briefing: Cookie baker, screen printer set up shop in SF

by Matthew S. Bajko
May 8, 2024

From his apartment north of Golden Gate Park, Brennan Bowen has been baking up batches of chocolate chip cookies for his private classes about the history of the famed American treat.

Business Briefing: Couple crafts kink lifestyle for clients

by Matthew S. Bajko
Apr 17, 2024

Mel Andre long had worked in the building trade, serving as a contractor in their professional capacity.

Business Briefing: Booksellers uncover market for LGBTQ titles

by Matthew S. Bajko
Mar 27, 2024

One of the items Australian rare bookseller Douglas Stewart had on display at his booth at the 56th California Antiquarian Book Fair held for the first time in years in San Francisco in February was a campaign sign from Harvey Milk's 1875 campaign.

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