Roger Strauss proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 21 years; that was his honorable career until he retired 15 years ago...
Born an entrepreneur, Adam Martinez has always been a creative thinker...
You could say that Aimee Thornhill was destined at birth to become a farmer.
Robin Halgas has always had an appreciation for antiques, for things of years gone by that were made of a different craftsmanship and design...
Being fascinated with bicycles from an early age, Ron Lopez was destined for the cycling world. His first job at
In the beginning of the pandemic, when the world began to shut down, four strangers banded together to help serve an overlooked people group who didn’t have the option to social distance...
Angrett Davies has been in the hair industry for nearly 20 years...
Little Italy in the Streets of Brentwood
Lucretia Shaw believes that technology is the future...
After retiring from 28 years in law enforcement, Marc Beeson decided that he wasn’t quite ready to fully stop working...
When Katie Rogina’s parents launched their small business at the end of 2019...
Better in Brentwood, along with the Contra Costa Winegrowers Association...
John Kontogianis grew up in a family that always showed an appreciation for music.
Hidden just out of town, down Balfour Road, sits the gorgeous vineyard and tasting room of Hannah Nicole Vineyards...
Delta Valley Velo came to fruition in 2013 when avid cyclists Harry Levine and Dave Lamont joined forces to bring together enthusiastic riders with similar skills and goals.
Yvette Gomez and her husband Sal have been coffee enthusiasts for years...
Conveniently located directly across the street from City Park, Pink Door Boutique has been a downtown staple for the last four years, offering locals and visitors a unique shopping experience.
Anissa Williams has dedicated her entire professional career to the food and beverage industry, starting at Starbucks to pay her way through college.
Valley Oak Nursery has been a Brentwood staple since 1993.
Bryan and Michele Lucay are not your typical candidates for owning a winery, at least not originally.
After having her last baby, Norma Muhlenbruch noticed that some of the extra pregnancy weight was refusing to come off.
We offer sports, education and entertainment activities for kids crawling to 18 years old.
Randy Tei was born to be a restaurateur. Growing up in Tacoma, Washington, Randy was raised in his family’s restaurant.
We offer enrichment classes for children four months to three years, and recreational gymnastics for three & up.
There is a reason why Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill is a Brentwood staple and one of the longest standing restaurants in town. Cap’s has remained a constant spot where patrons can always find a satisfying meal.
Karen Berg and Randi Moser have never been afraid to roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty.
Anthony and Alyssa Roost have always had the goal of opening a restaurant together. From the beginning, it seemed like their paths, both individually and as a couple, were meant for the restaurant business.
Growing up in the poultry business surrounded by 20,000 chickens, Sean McCauley was no novice to the idea of working hard and getting his hands dirty.
Al Mancini has been in the restaurant business for 30 years, owning close to 20 establishments all across the Bay Area that range from pizza to fine dining.
When Mariah Bovee became a mother, she quickly discovered that the new title also came with the occasional sense of loneliness and isolation.
Alfonso Wence has been a chef for more than 28 years, and unlike many others in his profession, Alfonso is self-taught.
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While Vicky Little’s business is technically categorized as part of the food industry, she has always considered it to be, at the core, the service industry.
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John and LeeAnn Krause are no newcomers to the coffee industry. They opened their original Big House Beans location in Antioch four years ago, which is where they continue to manufacture all of their coffee.
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When the 633 First Street location opened up downtown, Dafne Swisher made sure that her friend Becky Bloomfield was the first to know.
