SEED Network

SEED Network’s purpose is to organize and amplify BIPOC business initiatives by providing access to grant money, strategic solutions and network connections.

05/29/2025

SEED Alumni, Emily Lim and her James Beard Award-nominated is featured in ’s The 12 Best Restaurants for Solo Dining in San Francisco Excellent breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for the solo diner! 🍽️

“Working downtown doesn’t mean the solo dining experience has to look like a power salad or a blender full of Soylent hurriedly quaffed at your desk. Go to James Beard Award-nominated Emily Lim’s Dabao Singapore. Her Singaporean dishes caused a stir through the pandemic, a lifeline for those stuck abroad. She moved into the Metreon and is easily the most sought-after lunch in the mall. Grab a bowl of laksa, order the sauces for 50 cents a piece, and post up somewhere throughout Yerba Buena.”

📍135 Fourth Street, San Francisco, California 94103

🔗 Read the full article by Paolo Bicchieri , link in bio

05/17/2025

🎉Congratulations to the SEED SOMA Business Accelerator 2025 Cohort! These outstanding entrepreneurs captured our attention with their innovative projects and we’re ready to nurture their potential for impactful change. 🚀Get ready to embark on a journey with the filled with support, growth, and a vibrant community dedicated to sustainability and entrepreneurship!

2025 SEED SOMA BUSINESS COHORT:

🙏🏾Thank you to everyone who applied — please continue to support & apply for the next round of opportunities

03/28/2025

The SOMA Business Accelerator is back for its seventh cohort offering an exclusive opportunity for four selected businesses to receive FREE custom consulting from industry experts—no classes, just hands-on support to upgrade your infrastructure, optimize operations, and drive real growth.

Through the SEED Network, businesses in SOMA Pilipinas 🇵🇭 gain one-on-one, tailored consulting designed to help them succeed.

Who’s Eligible?
✅ Your brick & mortar business must be located in SoMa (ZIP code 94103 & 94107).
✅ You must have a signed lease in the above zip codes
✅ Your business must be operational for at least one year.

Services Offered —
💲ACCOUNTING
💻BRANDING
📝COPYWRITING
🪜EVENT PRODUCTION / PROMOTION
🖼️INTERIOR DESIGN
⚖️LEGAL & INCORPORATION
📸PHOTOGRAPHY / VIDEOGRAPHY
💡PUBLIC RELATIONS
📲SOCIAL MEDIA
👨🏾‍💻WEB DESIGN

📢 Applications close on April 9th! Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your business. 🔗 Application link in bio

03/26/2025

Looking to grow your business in the South of Market district of San Francisco? 📣 Applications are LIVE!

The SOMA Business Accelerator is an initiative that aims to significantly improve the performance of the four businesses selected for our sixth cohort. The SEED Network offers complimentary one-on-one customized consulting services specifically for businesses located in SOMA Pilipinas. 🇵🇭

Get support with:

Accounting

Branding

Copywriting

Event Production / Promotion

Interior Design

Legal & Incorporation

Photography / Videography

Public Relations

Social Media

Web Design

This program is designed to assist businesses that are dedicated to the growth and development of the SoMa Pilipinas cultural district in San Francisco. To qualify for the program, your business must meet the following criteria:

✅ Must be based in SoMa with the zip code 94103

✅ Must have a physical presence in the same zip code

✅ Must have been operational for at least one year.

📣 Deadline to apply is April 9! 📣

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to apply for free by visiting www.seednetwork.biz/accelerator

01/16/2025

Main Street Launch is offering special low-interest loans to fill commercial vacancies and foster business activity in downtown San Francisco. Register for our free webinar to learn more about how businesses can apply for funding through the Downtown San Francisco Vibrancy Loan Fund.

In this session, we’ll cover:
Loan program details
Business eligibility requirements
Application steps & what to expect
Presenters:
Karla De Leon, Chief Credit Officer - Main Street Launch
Jossiel Cruseta, Small Business Programs Administrator - City of San Francisco Community Economic Development, OEWD

🔗Register via: bit.ly/downtown-sf
💻This webinar will take place on Wednesday, January 22nd at 10AM on Zoom.

09/12/2024

ACE Season 2 is happy to introduce our 2nd — 💫

Follow along their journey as we work with them to bring Filipino Barako coffee to SOMA Pilipinas!

☕️ Meet Ronald Dizon: The Visionary Behind Teofilo Coffee Company ✨

💡Ronald Dizon, founder of Teofilo Coffee Company, embodies the American dream through hard work, resilience, and a passion for Filipino coffee. Born in the Philippines and raised in Los Angeles, Ronald transitioned from automotive engineering to launching Teofilo in 2017. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, his venture thrived, showcasing Filipino coffee’s rich heritage on a global stage.

⚡️Ronald’s dedication to Filipino coffee goes beyond business. He is passionate about educating people on the rich history of Filipino coffee, which has been around for 284 years. Through Teofilo Coffee Company, he aims to highlight the unique flavors and stories behind each cup, fostering a deeper appreciation for this underrepresented gem in the coffee world.

✊🏾Ronald’s mission is to educate and elevate Filipino coffee, while expanding his business to new locations. His journey of perseverance inspires others to chase their dreams, turning challenges into opportunities and building a lasting legacy. Ronald is ready to rise, proving that with hard work and passion, anything is possible.

07/17/2024

reshare .media & .business — For any Fil-Am small businesses, do you feel it’s harder to market your product to an audience that doesn’t recognize your culture? Let’s discuss in the comments! ⬇️
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If you’re interested in working with us on a social post with One Down connect, fill the form out at bit.ly/onedownconnect or email us at [email protected]
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And follow .business for more discussions revolving all around the nuances of entrepreneurship, small business, and Filipino culture! 💼👩‍💼👨‍💼
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06/06/2024

will be part of the crawl! This small takeout-friendly SoMa restaurant for plant-forward riffs on Filipino classics and stunning kamayan spreads will be one of the stops for mahal jeepney. 🌤️

🌱 It’s a comeback for Mestiza owner Deanna Sison who closed the first iteration of her restaurant in 2020 and now returns in a new space with chef Syl Mislang at her side. has been part of for awhile now, even holding an ACE:Community Gathering for last year’s cohort sharing personal stories and experiences setting up her commercial leases and spaces.

🌱Order sweet potato-stuffed lumpia, calabasa coconut curry with aji verde, and a vegan version of sisig made with mushroom tempeh.

🌤️Be Free Promotions | Buy 1 Get 1 Free

🍹Be Free Sangria
🍦Hot Chili Freeze Soft Serve
🥘 Pork Adobo Bowl or Mushroom Sisig Bowl - with jasmine rice, pickled red onion, garlic chips, green onion

😋 Delicious things to try from our Regular Menu:

🌯 Roti Wraps - Braised Pork Adobo Wrap w/ garlic rice, shaved cabbages, pickle red onion, chopped kale, roti wrap

🤤 Sweet Potato Lumpia - with shaved Brussels, water chestnut and Island Sauce

🍖 Skewers - Chicken Inisal w Red Cabbage Slaw

🌉 SHOP | DINE | ART & VIBES 🌤️
📅 Date: Saturday, June 8
⏰ Time: 12pm - 6pm

RSVPs are officially live. Visit the link in our bio to get your FREE tickets NOW! 🎟️

05/14/2024

Have you checked out 's grant?We’re in celebration mode for Small Business Month, giving $20k to 10 deserving businesses. Apply by 5/31/24 for your chance.

Special consideration will be given to business owners from historically underrepresented communities, many of whom face additional barriers to growth.
Apply at the link in bio by 5/31/24, or share this post with small businesses you love ❤️

05/07/2024

🌟ACE S1 Alumni Highlight:

One of Dabao Singapore’s goals while in ACE was to scale her operation so she could have more free space for self-care and also to work on longer term strategic projects.

In our coaching sessions, we provided them with support like:

💥introduction to San Francisco’s JobsNOW program to fund the hiring of new team members

💥 advising them through their application process into Chase Center’s Tastemaker program

💥 facilitated real estate tours for potential new spaces and expanded concepts

While she continues her search for her next dream space, Emily is still running her iconic weekly meal kit programming and seasonal community events. Definitely jump on that pre-order and attend one of her upcoming events!

🚀Ready to make your mark like Emily?

🌱Apply now for ACE Collective Season 2 and be part of history in the making in the SOMA Pilipinas District Commercial Corridor! ✨

05/02/2024

A couple of our SEEDNetwork business Alumni will be participating at the FIRST festival Festival in the SF Bay Area this weekend! 🎊 Shoutout .limweiling, .house & The festival will highlight multiple events featuring food, wine, beverages, fashion, design, and music with some of the most talented POC creatives, tastemakers, chefs, fashionistas & entrepreneurs on May 3 – 5.

Imagine… incredible, award-winning POC chefs serving you delectable bites paired with POC winemakers. Plus, music stages and creatively crafted immersive art experiences that make for awesome photo opportunities 📸

🍷 POC Food & Wine Festival�🗓️ May 3 – 5, 2024�📍 Berkeley and San Francisco, CA�.�

04/23/2024

Looking for a job in Hospitality? OEWD’s 3rd Annual Hospitality & Small Business Hiring Fair is happening on Wednesday, May 1st from 10AM - 1PM. Meet with hotels, restaurants, and retailers to learn more about job opportunities in San Francisco.San Francisco Ferry Building (Front Plaza)
May 1st
10AM - 1PM

To RSVP for the fair, go to: link.oewd.org/hiringfair

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