Retail Application

Small business for five 375 sf spaces and one 625 sf space.

Café in a 900 sf space

2 restaurants and a manager of an 1,100 sf food hall

Operator for a small, healthy grocer in a 2,800 sf space 

*Please contact Julia Katz if you are a grocery operator, the application process is slightly different*

Please ensure all elements of your application have been completed. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted.

• Completed retail application
• Business plan, including the following sections
  • Summary
  • Product Services/Prices
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Operations Plan
  • Financial Plan with required attachments
• Required attachments
  • Business owners resumes
  • Statement about your connection to Sunnydale
  • Photos of your goods/services and/or press about your business
  • 60-second video pitch (this can be a simple video recorded on your phone)

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Please see below resources for writing a business plan:

• Renaissance Entrepreneurship Program, (415) 647-3728 – poised to help thousands of individuals achieve personal, financial, and social transformation through the power of small business
• Clecha, Email Clecha, exists to ensure Latinas and Latinos understand, navigate, and conquer the oppressive systems that exist in order to achieve financial equity. Provides small business services, youth services, and re-entry services.
• Oakland Bloom, Email Oakland Bloom, Provides free business training and entrepreneurial support for immigrants, refugee, and low income chef entrepreneurs. Including partnerships with farmers markets, night markets, and other economic opportunities for market exposure. Email Oakland Bloom
• Small Business Development Center, (415) 744-6820 -provides help with small business services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. They can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.
• NAWBO, NAWBO-SFBA is the go-to resource for community, education, inspiration, political advocacy, partnerships, and networking for women who want to grow their businesses, be more successful and empower others.