Intuit has this cool thing going on right now, called “Love a Local Business” where each month, five local businesses will be randomly selected to receive $1,000 small business grants. And, based on the power of your words, one of them will have their grant increased to $5,000 (this could be WilloToons, and it would be SO AWESOME!).

So, if you would, I would *so* greatly appreciate it if you would take a moment to go visit this site and search for ‘WilloToons’ in ‘San Francisco, CA’ (or 94103) and nominate my business! NOTE: VOTING HAS NOW CLOSED. Thanks soooo much for all of your awesome votes & comments! (see them all below)

My local business statement:

Over the last two years I’ve sold directly to thousands of Bay Area customers, through both online sales, craft events, music festivals, and in three different stores in San Francisco. Our local community of customers are not only loyal, repeat buyers who love the “geek meets rock ‘n roll” brand, but they’re also advocates of our mission. The more people aware of our commitment to sustainable, environmentally friendly products, the better the opportunity we have to spread that awareness globally.

Many votes were submitted, and the comments that came in were *amazing*!! So incredibly honored to have this love & support:

WilloToons
San Francisco, CA

I love this business because of the person who started it all! She is an amazing business woman who is creative, hardworking, and amazing to the people around her, both customers and partners! We need more business folks like her!
J (12.04.09)

Willo makes fabulous fashion creations for both kids and adults. She is also a wonderful entrepreneur and person and would be a human representative of of how your grants help cool, local enterprises.
pava (12.04.09)

WilloToons is a creatively inspired, passionate, & environmentally conscious line – that just happens to have the most adorable products ever!
spangley (12.04.09)

Great eco-conscious products – such cute designs.
Victoria (12.04.09)

Because Willo is an inspiration to other (female) entrepreneurs in this city. And because of her adorable products, of course.
MrsThrasher (12.04.09)

Great and fun products for everyone. Her designs are unique…she’s unique!
Cheryl Ball (12.03.09)

Awesome products run by a passionate individual.
Deb (12.03.09)

A company run by a passionate and creative person that makes great items for the eco-conscious, geeky rocker in all of us.
jenniffurr (12.03.09)

Neat products and designs, and she takes PayPal! Rock on, Willo!
meb5 (12.03.09)

Willotoons is such a great investment to you or your child’s closet… and the environment! Her designs are creative and enjoyed by all walks of life.
H (12.03.09)

Passion. Quality. Creativity. Fun.
Aaron (12.03.09)

I have a tshirt that describes Willotoons perfectly. It states: “I <3 my internet friends.” Oh wait… I got that shirt from Willo. Go figure.
Seth (12.03.09)

She makes creative and cool stuff and works in the neighborhood, SOMA SF.
beamva (12.03.09)

So much good can be said about Willo and WilloToons. I’ve seen Willo’s passion for her work and the environment grow her business into the success it is today. Business owner like Willo should be celebrated!
Chris B (12.03.09)

Willo speaks to us, the music-loving-internet power-users who care about the environment. There aren’t too many companies that fill those shoes.
Helen Jane (12.03.09)

Willotoons is the best! Her shirts are so cute and it’s obvious she cares about what she’s doing.
April (12.03.09)

WilloToons is a company that combines both internet geekery and rock sensibilities, all the while considering the environmental impact. We support that!
Will (12.03.09)

Willo rocks!
Andy Y (12.03.09)

Big fan of Willotoons!
Brian (12.03.09)

Willo of Willotoons genuinely loves what she sells and who she sells it too. Her passion is contagious and her designs and product are top quality. I have 2 Willotoons t-shirts and can’t wait to get some onesies for my baby.
Tara Brown (12.03.09)

Love willotoons!
becca (12.03.09)

Willo is the perfect example of one who straddles the line between online business and the real world. Tangible goods, made by a real, fantastic woman, that celebrate the best of the world, both online and off.
micahsaul (12.03.09)

Run by a multi-talented, motivated woman! A great inspiration to entrepreneurs- tech and non-tech alike!
KevinL (12.03.09)

Willo is incredible and has fun, whimsical designs. I love her stuff!
Kate (12.03.09)

Willo is pretty amazing, creative, smart and cares about supporting small business everywhere!
Ryan McMinn (12.03.09)

Fun and personable!
ZombieFrog (12.03.09)

Cause i <3 my internet friends.
indiequick (12.03.09)

This girl loves music, Internet, and children, so what a better way to combine them all together for her business!
haley (12.03.09)

her designs make me smile – cute, clever and friendly
marcusnelson (12.03.09)

WilloToons is fun, quirky, creative, and nerdy all at the same time. Most importantly, its a product of passion.
Chris (12.03.09)

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Thank you all SOO much! Your support means the world to me!
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