Proof Bakery — Los Angeles, CA

Location: Los Angeles, CA                                                          

Industry: Bakery

Number of employees: 22 

Became employee-owned: 2021

Assistance: Project Equity

From the Company: http://proofbakery.com/ 

Learn More: 

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Employee Owned Small Businesses Assisted by Project Equity

Promotoras Cooperative — Berkeley, CA
Proof Bakery — Los Angeles, CA
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California Solar Electric Company – Grass Valley, CA
Rockman et al – San Francisco, CA
Adams and Chittenden – Berkeley, CA
Mariposa Gardening & Design – Berkeley, CA
Niles Pie – Union City, CA
A Slice of New York – Santa Clara, CA
Scruf Pet Care Collective – Oakland, CA