“We are a community veterinary hospital that treats dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets. In addition to treating pets, Montclair Veterinary Hospital has helped pets in need as well as injured and orphaned wildlife for 50 years."
“This year Give Something Back Office Supplies is celebrating 20 years of giving most of its profits back to area non-profit community groups. More that $5 Million dollars has been donated to make our communities better places to live, work, grow and play.”
“Mandela Foods Cooperative opened in June of 2009 and is an employee-owned, natural foods grocery store and nutrition education center. We specialize in making sustainably grown fruits and vegetables accessible and affordable to all people. In less than 2 years, we have provided West Oakland with access to more than 150,000 lbs. of fresh fruits and vegetables.”
“Back to the Roots is a 100% sustainable urban mushroom farm founded by UC Berkeley undergrads Nikhil Arora and Alejandro Velez. During their last semester in 2009, the two came across the idea that gourmet mushrooms (oyster, shiitake, etc.) could potentially be grown on entirely recycled coffee grounds.”
“Our flower designs are unique, artistic and asymmetrical. We shop locally, we network, we support other businesses and coop advertise and coop our sales. Karen also helped organize the businesses and neighbors in the area to help support each businesses in the area, currently called EMMA; East MacArthur Merchants Association.”
“The Rising Loafer serves: freshly baked breads and pastries, healthy salads and breakfasts items, as well as delicious crepes and Mediterranean items. The Rising Loafer is committed to its works in partnership with Mandela Marketplace, Localize It!, CEO Women, and other community organization. The Rising Loafer strongly promotes Community and Credit Union Banking, independently owned business because these are the first steps for a strong and healthy community.”
Using all types of metal, Jamie Vaida creates contemporary organic forms that are functional or sculptural pieces of art. Keeping his clients' personal aesthetics in mind, Vaida works to understand how his designs will be used and where they will be placed.
Personality, function, and surroundings are key elements for designing and fabricating pieces that will be enjoyed for a lifetime.
