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Elisa Trevino and Michael Grimes, Business Owners - The Beignet Stand

Minority Owned

The Beignet Stand, Elisa Trevino

The Beignet Stand

The Beignet Stand has become a San Antonio favorite, known for its delectable New Orleans-inspired treats. From classic powdered sugar beignets to innovative creations like their beignet fried chicken sandwich, The Beignet Stand offers a range of flavors to satisfy every palate. The business, which operates under the umbrella of Southern Grit Flavor, was started by Elisa Trevino and Michael Grimes, a passionate and talented…

Heather O’Neill, Business Owner - Sweat Equity

Women Owned

Sweat Equity, Heather O’Neill

Sweat Equity

Founded by fitness and wellness guru, Heather O’Neill, Sweat Equity sets itself apart in a growing industry through its vision of being a “health and wellness amusement park.” The unique sauna studio offers a diverse range of services, including full-spectrum infrared modalities, cryotherapy, contrast therapies, somadome meditation pods, and IV vitamin infusions. The journey of Sweat Equity has included major challenges, a…

Jennifer Riesman, Business Owner - Rooster Crow Baking Co.

Women Owned

Rooster Crow Baking Co., Jennifer Riesman

Rooster Crow Baking Co.

Rooster Crow Baking Co. is an indie bakery based in San Antonio, Texas, that has made its mark in the local culinary landscape with unique and delectable creations. Lead by owner and baker, Jennifer Riesman, the bakery specializes in quirky pies, custom cakes, kolaches and more, offering a delightful array of treats that cater to the diverse tastes of its customers.

Before launching Rooster Crow Baking Co., Jennife…

Minority Owned

WeCleanTX, Osman Abreu

WeCleanTX

Weclean Auto Detailing and Home Services is a San Antonio-based mobile cleaning business that offers a range of cleaning services for both residential and commercial clients. The company was established in 2020 by Osman Abreu who relocated to San Antonio, Texas, from Venezuela just one year prior. Upon his relocation, Mr. Abreu secured work at a local car dealership. Inspired by his experience working at the dealership’s ca…

Women Owned

Sweat Equity, Heather O’Neill

BIPOC Owned

Randy Peralta

GRS Services

After years working for a large corporation in the gas & propane industry, Randy Peralta decided to pursue his own entrepreneurial project where he could draw on his experience and be his own boss. In 2021, Randy launched GRS Services, a mobile business through which he offers propane gas meter calibration services to commercial clients throughout New Mexico.

While years of technical experience in the propane industr…

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The Beignet Stand, Elisa Trevino

Sweat Equity, Heather O’Neill

Rooster Crow Baking Co., Jennifer Riesman

WeCleanTX, Osman Abreu

Sweat Equity, Heather O’Neill

Randy Peralta

McAllen

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