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San Francisco Chronicle, January 27, 2011
The Chronicle features Urban Solutions and business successes and struggles on Sixth Street and Mid-Market.
2011
San Francisco Weekly, November 30, 2011
SF Weekly's food blog, SFoodie, posted about Urban Solutions' work with restaurants in the Mid-Market neighborhood.
The Bay Citizen, November 17, 2011
A profile on the Huckleberry Bikes, a new shop on Market Street, with a mention of how Urban Solutions helped them secure their space.
San Jose Mercury, November 13, 2011
The Mercury wrote about the microfinance organizations in the Bay Area.
San Francisco Chronicle, October 13, 2011
The Chronicle previewed the 2 Blocks of Art walk, highlighting two exhibiting artists.
San Francisco Examiner, June 20, 2011
The Examiner took a look at San Francisco's efforts to fill and track storefront vacancies. Executive Director Jenny McNulty is quoted in the article regarding our work on Sixth Street.
San Francisco Chronicle, June 19, 2011
The Mobile Food and Artisan program was featured in the Business section of Sunday's San Francisco Chronicle.
The New Fillmore, June 2011
The New Fillmore interviewed one of our clients, Myanka Lewis-Mims and featured our pilot Fillmore Mobile Food and Artisan Marketplace Program.
San Francisco Examiner, March 20, 2011
The Examiner featured a profile of our Executive Director Jenny McNulty in their Credo column.
San Francisco Examiner, March 8, 2011
The Bay Citizen, March 8, 2011
The Examiner and Citizen both printed an editorial written by Jenny McNulty regarding the consequences of eliminating the Redevelopment agencies.
Bay Sunday, January 16, 2011
Jenny McNulty and Green Business Program Manager Anthony Tsai appear on CBS 5's Bay Sunday show to talk about how we help small businesses save money while becoming environmentally sustainable.
2010
The Western Edition, December 1, 2010
The Western Edition covered Urban Solutions' final Meet & Greet of 2010 at Gussie's Chicken & Waffles. Urban Solutions recognized London Breed and Michelle Fitzhugh-Craig for their work in the community, and Marcus Books in honor of its 50th year in business.
.KTSF, October 25, 2010
Urban Solutions' Green Business Program was featured on KTSF TV. Program Manager Anthony Tsai and Chi Van Vo, owner of Miss Saigon Restaurant, were interviewed about bringing sustainable practices to small businesses on Sixth Street. Watch the story in Mandarin or in Cantonese.
KTVU, August 31, 2010
Reporter David Stevenson interviews Project Director Tracy Everwine, Moya owner Fana Alemayehu, and Passion Cafe co-owner Steve Barton in this story on the changes taking place in the Sixth Street area.
San Francisco Chronicle, June 30, 2010
Chronicle columnist Leah Garchick covers a new "beautification through classical music" project on Sixth Street.
San Francisco Business Times, April 16, 2010
California Lending Partners' Michel Ottolia quoted in a San Francisco Business Times article on SBA 504 loans in the Bay Area.
The Western Edition, April 2010
Read this front page profile of Director of Small Business Services Helen Branham, highlighting her service to Western Addition entrepreneurs.
San Francisco Business Times, February 12, 2010
Urban Solutions' affiliated Certified Development Company, California Lending Partners, and its Business Development Officer, Michel Ottolia, was featured in the San Francisco Business Times.
San Francisco Examiner, January 7, 2010
Urban Solutions' Social Entrepreneurship awardee Melonie Green of Infin8 Sync featured in the Examiner's "3-Minute Interview."
2009
San Francisco Business Times, September 25,
2009
Green Business Program Manager Anthony Tsai
is featured in Bay Area People.
San
Francisco Business Times, September 4, 2009
Newly appointed board members Nichelle Cole
and Susan Hinchman are highlighted in the Business
Times' Bay Area People section.
The
Examiner, August 31, 2009
"Something's Cooking on Sixth Street"
recognizes exciting new business development in
SOMA, with insight from our own Tracy Everwine.
The
Examiner, May 13, 2009
"Businesses Star in Redesign Effort",
features a design makeover contest for 12 local
businesses sponsored by Wells Fargo that includes
several of our clients.
The San Francisco Bay Guardian, May 6-12, 2009
Urban Solutions wins the Good Neighbor Award in the Guardian's annual
salute to small business.
The Examiner, Tuesday April 7, 2009
"The Three-Minute Interview", features
Executive Director Jenny McNulty discussing Urban
Solutions' Green Business Initiative.
Asian
Week, January 2009
"Miss Saigon: Opens to Hungry Neighborhood",
features Miss Saigon Restaurant that has been assisted
by Urban Solutions as part of the Sixth Street Economic
Revitalization Program.
2008
The
Registry, October 2008
"Retail Sparks Sixth Street Transformation",
features Sixth Street businesses that have been
assisted by Urban Solutions.
San
Francisco Chronicle, Friday October 10, 2008
"The Bottom Line", Andrew S. Ross'
business column covers the 2008 San Francisco Neighborhood
Business Awards.
The
Examiner, Tuesday October 7, 2008
"Making a connection with the community",
features winners of the 2008 San Francisco Neighborhood
Business Awards.
The Examiner, July 4, 2008
"Gene Darny: Lotta's Bakery owner cooks
up sweet snacks", features the successes of
one of our clients.
Central
City Extra, February, 2008
"Nice Surprise in 6th Street renaissance",
features Passion Cafe and other new businesses opening
as part of the Sixth Street Economic Revitalization
Program.
2007
The Examiner, October 17, 2007
S.F. Neighborhood Business Awards: Urban Solutions honors local entrepreneurs.
San Francisco Chronicle, June 3, 2007
"Small businesses need big steps": Urban Solutions is profiled on the cover of the Business section along with three small businesses that we've supported.
San Francisco Chronicle, May 4, 2007
"Financial Services Champion of the Year, 2007": Executive Director Jenny McNulty was honored by the SBA as San Francisco's Financial Services Champion of the Year. The award was presented by Mayor Gavin Newsom as part of the 2007 Small Business Week celebrations.
The Examiner, April 25, 2007
"Nonprofit Launches Radio Show", a feature highlighting Urban Solution's new radio show, "Business Basics", airing on KPOO 89.5 FM.
San Francisco Magazine, March 27, 2007
"Passion for Business is Growing in the Bay Area", an article by Wells Fargo, commending Urban Solutions and our programs that help entrepeneurs in low-income neighborhoods.
City Flight Magazine, March 2007
"Capital Access", an overview of the services that Urban Solutions provides to Bay Area entrepeneurs.
The City Star, January 2007
"Business Corridors finding Urban Solutions - Group Beautifying, Revitalizing Streets", an article about our Business Attraction efforts.
Bay Area BusinessWoman, January 2007
"The Inside Look At Business Loans", an article by Helen Branham, Urban Solution's Director of Small Business Services.
2006
The Examiner, October 2006
Starting a Business Right Out of School - Tori Poor Fills a Need for Children's Clothing in the West Portal
The Golden Gate Xpress, October 2, 2006
Design Major Emily Wann Changes Look of Sixth Street Businesses
San Francisco Chronicle, September 10, 2006
Positively Sixth Street - Hardscrabble SF neighborhood gradually undergoing a gentle atypical revitalization
The Examiner, August 18, 2006
It's time to thank the neighborhood business.
Central City Extra, August 2006
End of Skid Row? New businesses and better housing are changing San Francisco's Sixth Street.
San Francisco Business Times, June 30, 2006
Small businesses see opportunity on Sixth Street.
2005
The Examiner, October 28, 2005
Meet the three main winners of the first San Francisco Neighborhood Business Awards.
The Examiner, October 27, 2005
Get to know your favorite neighborhood businesses - winners of the San Francisco Neighborhood Business Awards.
The Examiner, October 17, 2005
Powell finds a new Place in Fillmore with the help of Urban Solutions. Also Top Neighborhood Businesses to be honored.
San Francisco Observer, February 14, 2005
Urban Solutions Offers Answers, Guidance to New Businesses.
2003
Central City Extra, May 2003
Positively Sixth Street. New businesses, loans bringing optimism to central city armpit.
2002
The Examiner, August 29, 2002
Sixth and Success. Six on Sixth program encourages business development on Sixth Street.
2001
San Francisco Chronicle, December 22, 2001
Christmas comes to Sixth Street. Liquor store serves 500 free turkey dinners to the down-and-out.
San Francisco Chronicle, August 2, 2001
S.F. group on a mission to revitalize blighted Sixth Street. Foundation plans $1 million a year to help owners fix properties.
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