During the pandemic, the BAEC saw the need to provide local business owners some financial assistance.
In 2020 and 2021, BAEC partnered with San Bruno Community Foundation to provide business owners microgrants through a new program, San Bruno Recovery and Assistance Program, (SBRAP).
We offered support
- 28 online workshops on key skills and topics
- 5 online sessions for the micro grants initiative
- a 3-day symposium for small businesses
And we provided funding
- 225 businesses reached
- $330,000 of total funds awarded to
- 47 businesses
Our Microgrant Winners were awarded a total of $217,000!
NAPA Airport Auto Parts
American Art Institute
Chez Gabrielle: Health + Beauty
Dojo USA World Training Center
Flowers and Events By Dani @ Tanforan Mall
Gamaliel Janitorial Services
Grand Leader Market
Heretic Games
Julie's Early Birds Daycare
Ling yen Family Daycare
Lotus Falafel
Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop
Newell's Bar
St. Andrew's Preschool
Stone Soup Consulting Performance
Twice As Nice Bay Area
Aesthetics by Kelsey Joy
Aura Shyne Cleaning
Balance Health Nutrition
Beauty Co
Big Mouth Restaurant
Big Saves Apparel
D'Angeles Construction
Dreams Hair and Beauty Salon