Ron at California Art Supply

Ron Ansley, owner of California Art Supply Company, has the goal of offering San Mateo fine art supplies at fair costs, no matter the artistic vision or skill level. Learn about how Ron connects with the community and supports Bay Area artists. Ron Ansley Owner,...

Eliana at No Filter Brazilian MedSpa

Meet the cofounder of No Filter Brazilian MedSpa, Eliana Chan. In conversation for Shop Small to Win Big, Eliana talks about the entrepreneurial drive that helps her and cofounder Joana Lerche successfully run their business in Downtown San Mateo. Eliana Chan...

Tommy at Vinyl Solution Records

Tommy Predovich has owned Vinyl Solution Records, conveniently located on 25th Avenue in San Mateo, California, since 1984. Tommy talked to us about how he came to own the iconic music store and his advice for future entrepreneurs. Tommy Predovich Owner, Vinyl...

Annie at A2 Wine Bar

A2 Wine Bar is a newer business on B Street in Downtown San Mateo. We sat down with the owner, Annie Zhao, to learn why she feels such a connection to our community and how she’s adding to the excitement of Downtown San Mateo by offering special events like...

Danica at Aldo’s Pizza

Danica Gordils, new owner of Aldo’s Pizza, spoke with the Downtown San Mateo Association and the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce as part of the 2024 Shop Small to Win Big campaign. Aldo’s Pizza, in San Mateo’s Shoreview district for 66 years, is a...

Alberto at Taqueria Las Palomas

Taqueria Las Palomas has been a Downtown San Mateo favorite for more than 50 years! Meet Alberto Reyes, owner of Las Palomas, who told us about his experiences as a small business owner in San Mateo and his plans for the business’s future. Alberto Reyes Owner,...

Bianca and Kamal at Barfia USA

Get to know Bianca Johal and Kamal Sandhu, sisters-in-law and owners of Barfia USA on 25th Avenue in San Mateo. The conversation is part of 2024’s Shop Small to Win Big from Downtown San Mateo Association and the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce. Bianca Johal...

Jose at AAA Vacuum & Sewing

Downtown San Mateo Association and the San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce sat down with Jose Medina, owner of AAA Vacuum & Sewing, as part of our 2024 Shop Small to Win Big Campaign. Jose has been a small business owner in San Mateo for 2 decades, and continues to...