3801 Third Street,
Suite 616
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 647-3728
Executive coaching and consulting to help small businesses grow and expand their operations
Alton Byrd, founder and executive director of Clear Focus, Incorporated, has been deeply and directly involved with the Bayview community for many years. He has been involved in the redevelopment of the Hunters Point Shipyard since the early stages of the project. As a consultant for the project, Mr. Byrd has worked to implement key programs as part of the Community Benefits Agreement.
Mr. Byrd helped establish the Mentor-Protégé program to help small businesses become eligible to bid on and win contracts during the construction process. These relationships help local protégé companies prepare to bid on and win contracts for construction work within the Bayview-Hunters Point area.
4618 Third Street
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 643-4983
Running her restaurant that combines a welcoming environment with Southern cooking
Auntie April’s is about more than just the food. The young people in the neighborhood call her ‘Auntie’ because she is a mentor to them. “They’ll stop by the restaurant to talk about what’s going on in their lives,” she says. “And that’s really satisfying for me, to be able to make a positive impact.”
The portions of the meals are also more than ample. Diners are sure to find something they will like. Auntie April specializes in chicken, waffles (her most famous dish!), fish, prawns and oxtails. On the side, you can choose from grits for breakfast, or black-eyed peas and yams for lunch or dinner, in addition to many others.
45 Scotia Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 467-7458
Handmade jackets, jewelry accessories and a small purchased clothing line
Jessie Tealer and Betty Crowder opened Draped in Elegance on January 1, 2005. Draped in Elegance is a boutique clothing and accessory store located in the home of Ms. Tealer. The shop features handmade jackets sewn by Ms. Tealer and Ms. Crowder from vintage scarves. The design pair are renowned in the Bayview area for their keen eye and stylish taste in clothing fashion for the mature woman. Draped in Elegance serves residents in the Bayview and San Francisco, as well as out-of-town visitors referred by satisfied customers in the community. Their clientele continues to grow.
Construction management in field operation projects and independent contracting
Darryl Bishop founded Let’s Get Busy Construction in 1993. Since then, Let’s Get Busy Construction has worked on some of the largest projects in San Francisco. As a journeyman who has participated in numerous construction projects in San Francisco, Mr. Bishop is proud to do contract work throughout the Bayview community. Mr. Bishop was born and raised in Bayview and throughout his adulthood has watched the area grow and change in a positive way. “I am always happy to see new development and new changes in the Bayview,” says Mr. Bishop. “Any development is beneficial to a community because it gives a community the economic opportunity to grow.”
Hand Made Pecan Candy, Cakes, Cookies & Pies, Party Favors & Gift Baskets
Yvonne began her mission to bring something sweet into every child’s life by hosting an annual Easter Egg hunt with a basket of pralines as the Grand Prize. As a result, family and friends encouraged Yvonne to make pralines for various gatherings, launching Yvonne into a business she immensely enjoys. Pralines by Yvonne is based in the Hunters Point Shipyard, as part of the Eclectic Cookery catering group.
