Schools, small businesses, and other community spaces should be places of safety and belonging, yet they are being violently targeted across the country. We’re thankful for local businesses who are organizing to care for their employees & customers *and* who are speaking out in support of safe, inclusive communities for all. Looking for resources and ways to stay informed? ☑️ Visit the Immigration Defense Project (link in our bio) for Know Your Rights resources, ICE raid tactics, toolkits, and more (available in 17 languages) ☑️ Review the Know Your Rights materials from NWIRP: nwirp.org/resources/kyr ☑️ Sign up for ICE mobilization alerts coordinated by the Washington Invisible Network, a coalition of progressive grassroots advocacy organizations #spendlikeitmatters #seattlesmallbusinesses #intentionalist #smallbusinesseveryday

The Intentionalist Small Business Survey, conducted in late 2025, gathered responses from 136 neighborhood-based businesses across Seattle and Washington state. The findings paint a stark picture: demand is soft, costs are climbing across every major category, and the emergency support programs that helped businesses survive the pandemic have largely disappeared. Head to the link in our bio to read the @seattletimes article about this “invisible crisis,” and check out our blog (also linked) to read a summary of our findings. #spendlikeitmatters #seattlesmallbusiness #intentionalist #smallbusinesseveryday

Today we’re celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and legacy by sharing a roundup of some restaurants in and around Seattle that are serving up some of his favorite foods. • @classiceat • @islandsoulseattle • @metierbrewing @lilbrowngirl_seattle @thatbrowngirlcooks @communionseattle • @simplysoulfulseattle #SpendLikeItMatters #BeIntentional #seattlesmallbusiness #seattlefoodie #economicjustice

Today is National Use Your Gift Card Day. Or, as we like to call it, Use Your Intentionalist Card Day 🤩 Laura and Theresa battled it out to see who could answer the most questions about our Intentionalist Card. Who do you think won? Let us know in the comments! Thanks @friendmuseum for letting us use your wonderful space! #spendlikeitmatters #beintentional #seattlesmallbusiness

We heard 2016 was calling… ☎️ Some things don’t change. Laura is still rocking a suit jacket, still rapping on panels, and still speaking out for sustainability and economic justice. First photo: Laura in 2016 at the @sustainablebrands Conference rapping (with her wooden duck Penny Parallam 🦆) about sustainable forestry practices. Present day: Laura rapping on a United Way King County panel with @therealdbaldwin & @efremthedream about supporting diverse local businesses via everyday decisions about where we eat, drink & shop.

The small businesses at the heart of our communities are in crisis. Head to Intentionalist.com to read a summary of what small businesses owners shared through our survey. You can also sign up for our newsletter to learn more, read the Seattle Times article about this “invisible crisis”, and be a part of our community’s response. And while the vast majority of the respondents are brick-and-mortar small businesses in the Greater Seattle area, we know that small businesses are struggling in cities throughout the U.S. #spendlikeitmatters #seattlesmallbusiness #intentionalist #smallbusinesseveryday

Tomorrow (1/15) is National Bagel Day! Here is a roundup of some of our favorite spots around Seattle so you can plan accordingly. Be sure to tag us in your stories if you grab a bagel tomorrow 🤳🥯 The Roundup: • @backyardbagel • @seattlebageloasis • @bloom_bistro • @heybagel_wa • @loxsmithseattle • @oldsaltseattle_ @oldsaltbagels • @rachels.bagels.and.burritos • @toasted.seattle • @westmansbagel • @zylberschtein What spots are we missing? Let us know in the comments! #SpendLikeItMatters #BeIntentional #seattlesmallbusiness #seattlefoodie

Congratulations to Shayla Hufana 🎉 We are thrilled to learn that @shayla.ad received FOUR 2025 American Graphic Design Awards, including recognition for the AMPLIFY Chinatown-International District designs she created for Intentionalist! We love collaborating with Shayla and appreciate @gdusa for celebrating her contributions to thoughtful, impactful graphic design. And thanks to @taaforg for supporting the overall AMPLIFY Chinatown-International District initiative that benefited so many Seattle AANHPI-owned small businesses! #intentionalist #smallbusinesseveryday

Happy National Gluten-Free Day! Here are a few spots around the city to grab a meal or treat that are gluten-free, but won’t compromise on flavor: • @askatubakery • @bangbangseattle • @cafefloraveg • @doughjoydonuts • @frankieandjos • @getyourhotcakes [EDIT: Not 100% GF, but clearly labeled GF choices!) • @nuflours What spots are we missing? Let us know in the comments! Note: Folks with serious gluten allergies should always consult with the business regarding questions about potential cross-contamination. #SpendLikeItMatters #BeIntentional #seattlesmallbusiness #seattlefoodie glutenfreeseattle