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Small Business Everyday

At Intentionalist, we don’t think one day is anywhere near enough to show our appreciation for the small businesses we know and love. That’s why we’re teaming up with Business Impact NW to celebrate Small Business Saturday by turning it into Small Business Everyday — seven days full of activities and prizes that will help you...

Why I #SpendLikeItMatters

2020 has been an extraordinary year in many ways, including across the small business landscape. With record numbers of closures — which have disproportionately impacted businesses owned by people of color — we have been reminded of the fragility of the Main Street businesses that are the economic and cultural backbone of our communities. Who...

Juntos Con Latinx – Economic Allyship With Latinx-Owned Businesses

Juntos Latinx is the theme we selected to drive our celebration of Latinx Heritage Month this year, and we are incredibly excited to launch an economic allyship initiative, Juntos Con Latinx, with the support of five Seattle businesses: Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream, Rachel's Ginger Beer,...

As Small Businesses Struggle, Growing Intentionalist Community Shows Up

Boarded up windows on businesses and empty streets once packed with people have become a common sight in cities across the country. The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of tens of thousands of small businesses in the U.S. — and that trend won’t likely end anytime soon. Small...

Support Your Community and Spread Positivity – Open an #IntentionalTab Today

Laura Clise (Left) and Dr. Christine Zapata (Right) prior to opening an #IntentionalTab at Cafe Pettirosso Looking for more ways to support the diverse, local businesses in your community? Consider opening an #IntentionalTab. Opening a tab at your favorite local business is an...

Intentionalist CEO Laura Clise re: Pride Month 2020

Ever since I came out back in the nineties, I have been passionate about celebrating Pride Month. But as I sit here in anticipation of Pride Month 2020, things feel a bit different. The past few months have been a whirlwind as people and businesses have struggled for their very survival and yet...

Your Community Coffee Boost Stories of Kindness and Compassion

We are so inspired by the stories you've shared about the people you selected to receive a Community Coffee Boost care package. Read about the incredible members of our community and send a Community Coffee Boost to someone you appreciate. Best Friends and Latte...

Food Delivery Companies Should Put Community Over Commission During the COVID-19 Crisis + How YOU Can Help the Independent Restaurants You Love

Since early March, we have been sounding the alarm that at a time when independent restaurants (and consumers) are increasingly dependent on takeout and delivery, food delivery companies are not doing their part to help. A bit of...

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...