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Anacostia Hearth Bakery in Washington, DCDemonstration profile
Washington, DC

Anacostia Hearth Bakery

Neighborhood sourdough bakery supplying cafés and a Saturday market stall.

Food & Beverage
Established

Owner-described goal: Equipment financing and a longer lease on the current space

Updated Jul 28, 2026View Business
Shaw Repair Collective in Washington, DCDemonstration profile
Washington, DC

Shaw Repair Collective

Storefront repair shop for phones, laptops, and household electronics.

Professional Services
Expanding

Owner-described goal: Working capital for a second location

Updated Aug 1, 2026View Business
Harlem Textile Works in New York, NYDemonstration profile
New York, NY

Harlem Textile Works

Small-batch cut-and-sew studio for independent apparel labels.

Manufacturing
Established

Owner-described goal: Equipment purchase and a training budget

Updated Jul 14, 2026View Business
Brooklyn Tide Oyster Co. in New York, NYDemonstration profile
New York, NY

Brooklyn Tide Oyster Co.

Direct-from-farm shellfish delivery for restaurants and home customers.

Food & Beverage
Early operations

Owner-described goal: Vehicle purchase and cold-storage capacity

Updated Aug 9, 2026View Business
Pilsen Print House in Chicago, ILDemonstration profile
Chicago, IL

Pilsen Print House

Union-friendly screen printing shop serving nonprofits and local bands.

Manufacturing
Established

Owner-described goal: Equipment financing

Updated Jun 30, 2026View Business
Southside Rooftop Greens in Chicago, ILDemonstration profile
Chicago, IL

Southside Rooftop Greens

Rooftop and greenhouse farm growing greens for local grocers and schools.

Agriculture
Expanding

Owner-described goal: Capital for a second growing structure

Updated Aug 4, 2026View Business

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