Congratulations to Working Solutions, TMC’s microloan sister company, on being named a 2015 Ebbies Finalist for the Kaiser Permanente Economic Development Award, presented by the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce.

The Ebbies, a.k.a. The Excellence in Business Awards, are widely regarded as the top business awards program in the Bay Area. The Ebbies were created in 1991 by the Chamber to honor San Francisco businesses for their innovation, to celebrate their vision and publicly appreciate their contributions to the quality of life in the community and at their workplace. Finalists are recognized as leaders in their industry.

Working Solutions was founded in San Francisco in 1999 with a mission to help Bay Area small businesses succeed by providing affordable financing and business training. Co-founders Emily Gasner and Barbara Morrison believe that entrepreneurship has the power to create opportunity for families and communities and create powerful economic change. CEO Emily Gasner has led the organization through 16 years of growth, from one employee to 13. Working Solutions has worked with thousands of business owners throughout the Bay Area, helping to create more than a thousand jobs and put millions of dollars back into the Bay Area economy.