small business Archives

Walking down the “dream market”: small businesses sell local wares in San Jose

Natalie Marques, Reporter | June 16, 2021

Small businesses and food vendors displayed their creations in Downtown San Jose at the Bay Area Dream Market on June 5.

Dr.ink tries to find its niche in the milk tea market

Natalie Marques, Reporter | June 14, 2021

In San Jose, where milk tea shops are around every corner, Serena Yang has tried to branch out from the typical “boba shop” branding at Dr.ink.

Five fires, five owners: the century-long life of Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse

Crystal Flores, Reporter | February 14, 2021

Serving since 1891, Los Gatos Meats & Smokehouse is the second oldest business in Los Gatos and the only location remaining after five others burned down.

Downtown soul: new café builds community during lockdown

Heather Allen, Reporter | October 11, 2020

The line stretches for half a block down South First Street in downtown San Jose where sisters Be’anka Ashaolu and Jeronica Macey opened Nirvana Soul Coffee on Sept. 26. Nirvana Soul...

San Jose vintage clothing event celebrates affordability, exclusivity of second-hand clothing

Andrea Infante, Reporter | October 9, 2020

On Oct. 3, a pop-up vintage clothing event attracted a packed crowd of around 1,500 people to the tents outside of the Smythe Clubhouse - Boys & Girls Club in San Jose to find rare vintage fashion staples.