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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...

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...

Seattle health and fitness pros share how to make self-care resolutions stick

Aina Williams, Co-owner, The Ride It’s officially February. And the reality is that many of us have started to falter on our new year's goals and resolutions, particularly those related to our physical wellbeing. Are you among the many struggling to cultivate and maintain sustainable wellness...

How to be intentional with the money you spend this year

That’s right. It’s January, and we all have our new year resolutions in place. If one of your resolutions this year isn’t to #BeIntentional with your dollars, it should be! Where you spend your money matters and shopping small is one of the best ways to create a positive impact in your...

Top 10 Reasons to Give an Intentionalist Gift Card

Intentionalist Gift Cards debuted last week. Here is our in-TEN-tional list of reasons why they're a great way to #SpendLikeItMatters this holiday season and beyond: 10. One Card. Multiple Intentional Possibilities Want to support a local business, but having trouble picking just one?...

First Movers Matter

First Movers spark movements. And then it's up to the rest of us to follow. 2019 has been a year of firsts for Intentionalist: Our first History/Heritage Month resource (Black History Month), our first collaborations with Seattle companies and nonprofit organizations (At The Table), our first time moderating a panel at The Riveter, on a...

The most REWARDING Small Business Saturday

Get rewarded when you show up for local businesses on Small Business Saturday! It is truly rewarding to get to know the inspiring people behind the businesses in our communities, so in recognition of Small Business Saturday, Intentionalist and Business Impact NW want to reward you for supporting local businesses in your community. It's easy...