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Business Briefs: Nonprofit tends to the needs of LGBT agriculturists

Business Briefs: Nonprofit tends to the needs of LGBT agriculturists

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jul 11, 2018

At the Cultivating Change Foundation's fourth summit for LGBTQ agriculturists and their allies, attendees listened to workshop sessions on such topics as "Growing Bridges: Research on Lesbian Farmers & Their Communities.

Business Briefs: Gay-owned bank taps into digital financial future

Business Briefs: Gay-owned bank taps into digital financial future

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jun 13, 2018

Colin Walsh, the founder and CEO of Varo Money Inc., envisions a day where the local bank branch is a relic of financial history.

Business Briefs: Stoli to unveil Harvey Milk vodka bottle, mural

Business Briefs: Stoli to unveil Harvey Milk vodka bottle, mural

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 9, 2018

A new mural honoring the late gay Supervisor Harvey Milk will be unveiled in San Francisco's Castro district May 22 as part of the local festivities taking place this year to mark Harvey Milk Day.

Cannabis retail store seeks to open in the Castro

Cannabis retail store seeks to open in the Castro

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • May 3, 2018

A new cannabis retail store is seeking to open in the Castro in a storefront across the street from the eatery Flore on Market.

Business Briefs: AsiaSF and its trans performers mark 20 years

Business Briefs: AsiaSF and its trans performers mark 20 years

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 12, 2018

Twenty years ago business partners Larry Hashbarger and Skip Young took a chance on opening a restaurant featuring transgender cabaret performers who doubled as waitresses in San Francisco.

After years of delays, Castro Hamburger Mary's opens

After years of delays, Castro Hamburger Mary's opens

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 14, 2018

It was a day many thought wouldn't come, with some joking they were on the lookout for flying pigs Sunday night, as the long promised Castro location of Hamburger Mary's quietly opened to the public.

Business Briefs: LGBT Chambers to Talk Policy at SF Summit

Business Briefs: LGBT Chambers to Talk Policy at SF Summit

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Mar 7, 2018

LGBT business owners set to gather in San Francisco for conference.

Business Briefs: Out & Equal CEO launches new strategic plan

Business Briefs: Out & Equal CEO launches new strategic plan

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Feb 7, 2018

Erin Uritus, the new CEO of Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, plans to spend her first year on the job learning about the San Francisco-based nonprofit before she makes any changes to its operations.

Business Briefs: Lesbian artist is SF's go-to calligrapher

Business Briefs: Lesbian artist is SF's go-to calligrapher

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Jan 10, 2018

Anyone attending a gala event hosted by such San Francisco cultural institutions as the Asian Art Museum, or other events has located their dinner table seat by finding their name beautifully written on a place card.

Business Briefs: Store furnishes the Bay Area with Nordic designs

Business Briefs: Store furnishes the Bay Area with Nordic designs

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Nov 8, 2017

At their Scandinavian furnishings store Norden Living, Terje Arnesen and Christopher Sharpe showcase contemporary designers who have put their own twist on classic styles from their native Nordic region.

Gay-Owned Swimwear Company Seeks Designers

Gay-Owned Swimwear Company Seeks Designers

  • by Matthew S. Bajko
  • Apr 15, 2017

Have a great idea for a swimsuit design? It could be included in the next collection from Eyegasmic Brand , a gay-owned, Newport Beach-based swimwear line.

Castro Cafe Owner Claims Assault, Faults Cops

Castro Cafe Owner Claims Assault, Faults Cops

  • by Sari Staver
  • Sep 24, 2016

Cafe Flore owner Stu Gerry is outraged that San Francisco police immediately released a Castro man who had allegedly assaulted two long-term employees.

In California, Startup Delivers PrEP to Your Door

In California, Startup Delivers PrEP to Your Door

  • by Liz Highleyman
  • Apr 16, 2016

California residents can now get PrEP delivered to their door via Nurx, a web-based app that also provides birth control.