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Introducing Intentionalist’s Small Business Gift Certificate Marketplace

As national guidelines and local orders have shut down or restricted the activity of small businesses, the ability to continue making money is essential to their survival. Gift certificates have been touted as a way for consumers to support small businesses today, providing them with much...

Looking for “Good” Delivery? How Food Delivery Options Impact Local Restaurants.

Senor Moose Cafe offers Takeout and Delivery via Grubhub and Uber Eats. As the COVID-19 crisis worsens, more and more people are staying home. At the same time, efforts like #TheGreatAmericanTakeout reflect a growing concern for the...

Eat. Drink. Spend Like It Matters.

Update: Our NEW Takeout & Delivery Directory includes hundreds of options with the ability to filter and search by business name, city, type of service, and more! Throughout Greater Seattle, independent restaurants need our support as they navigate the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on their businesses. This is a consolidated list for...

Open Letter to Food Delivery Businesses

Update as of March 15, 2020 - 2:00 PM -- We have received clarification that Grubhub is deferring, not eliminating commissions on delivery orders from independent restaurants. As a result, we will resume calling on all of the previously named food delivery companies to do more to support independent businesses. Grubhub also mentioned in their email to...

Supporting Greater Seattle Small Businesses Amidst COVID-19

Update - March 12, 2020 We understand that the situation in (and beyond) Seattle is rapidly evolving and want to reiterate the importance of following the recommendations of federal and local officials to safeguard the health of ourselves, our families, and the most vulnerable members of our...

Online Options to #SpendLikeItMatters

We know that so many of the businesses we love are struggling due to COVID-19 fears. While we continue to show up for them at their restaurants and shops, we wanted to provide online options to #SpendLikeItMatters so that those who are immunocompromised or choosing to stay in have access to easy ways to support the local businesses at the heart of...

The In-TEN-tionalist Guide to Women’s History Month in Seattle

Every day is a great day to support businesses owned by women! Women's History Month invites us to reflect on the incredible contributions of women, and we want to ensure that the celebration includes support for woman-owned businesses. We're excited to highlight local Seattle Woman-owned...

Footprint Wine Tap: Ken Dillon

“I’ve always had a philosophy in life of trying to manage the amount of waste you produce - and that purchasing power is in your hands.” Ken Dillon, Owner, Footprint Wine Tap Footprint Wine Tap is Seattle's first and only sustainable keg wine-on-tap bar and shop, pouring a wide variety of Washington wines from a beautiful copper wall of...

The In-TEN-tionalist Guide to Black-Owned Businesses in Portland!

At Intentionalist, we’re lucky to have folks joining our movement to #SpendLikeItMatters from all over the country. In honor of Black History Month, we wanted to celebrate some spectacular Black-owned businesses in one of our favorite cities that’s only a Bolt Bus away from our home in...

Central Cafe + Juice Bar: Bridgette Johnson

Photo Credit: Jeriel Calamayan Central Cafe & Juice Bar in Seattle's Central District neighborhood had its grand opening last month. Owned by Bridgette Johnson, it's an eco-conscious cafe offering fresh pressed juice, a full range of espresso beverages, smoothies, and teas alongside pastries and deli items. Meet Bridgette Johnson Photo...