Community Stories Archives

Women’s History Month 2025: Community Impact Update

As Women's History Month comes to a close, we're excited to share how our community showed up to support women-owned businesses in 2025. From exceeding our Receipt & Receive spending goals to an exciting Pi Day giveaway in which we partnered with five women-owned pie-makers, this month was...

Black History Month 2025: Community Impact Update

As we reflect on Black History Month, we're excited to share the impact our community made in supporting local Black-owned businesses in 2025. From shattering our Receipt & Receive program goals to launching unique collaborations like the "Together" Candle, this month was filled with...

Business Spotlight: Dreamer Ice Cream

In the heart of Tacoma, WA, a vibrant ice cream shop is making waves with its unique flavors, welcoming atmosphere, and community-focused approach. Dreamer Ice Cream, owned by Timothy and Ileyana Coleman, is more than just a sweet treat destination – it's a space for joy and creativity. Since taking over the shop in early 2024, this dynamic...

Announcing the 2024 Intentionalist Award Winners

We're thrilled to announce the winners of the second annual Intentionalist Awards, which were presented at a live event on October 15, 2024. Our judges waded through more than 400 nominations of small business that exemplify the creativity and dedication that make our neighborhoods...

Cheers to 5 Years: A Look Back at Intentionalist’s Anniversary Celebration

Cheers to 5 Years: A Look Back at Intentionalist's Anniversary Celebration. On May 2, 2023 Intentionalist celebrated five years of #SpendLikeItMatters with a sold out event at the Seattle Sounders FC event space, The Ninety in Pioneer Square. The event brought together small business...

Intentionalist at United Way Advancing Racial Equity Event

Intentionalist’s own Laura Clise joined former Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin and Boon Boona founder Efrem Fesaha on Seattle University’s stage last week for United Way’s Advancing Racial Equity event. The panel, facilitated by United Way's Liahann Bannerman, focused on the importance of...

Support LGBTQ-Owned Businesses One Cup of Coffee at a Time

This Pride Month, check out the Drink With Pride voucher booklet - a great way to explore and support eight LGBTQ-owned businesses one cup of coffee at at time! Sponsored by Fulcrum Coffee and Business Impact NW, each booklet includes a voucher for a beverage at coffee shops and cafes...

2022 Small Business Outlook: Community, Hope and Determination

Mi Kim, owner of Raised Doughnuts, with her dog Noodle the Poodle. Mi is one of many business owners growing her business in 2022. (Photo: Anna Nodolf) What is the 2022 small business outlook? We spoke with Greater Seattle small business owners, and after two years of working through the...

Celebrate and “Ellevate” LGBTQ-Owned Small Businesses

As part of our Pride Month celebration, we heard the first-hand stories behind beloved Seattle LGBTQ-owned businesses, learned about everything they bring to their communities, and explored the many ways we can be supporting them this month and beyond. On June 15, Intentionalist and...