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Explore Seattle Restored Small Businesses

The Seattle Restored program activates empty storefronts, featuring events, art installations, and small businesses. Launched in 2022 and part of the City of Seattle's ongoing effort to revitalize the Downtown core, Seattle Restored provides artists and small business owners with space and promotional support We're excited to highlight six...

5 Small Businesses Recommended by Drag Personality Aleksa Manila

Image by Clean Earth Photography During the day, Aleksa Manila is an activist. At night, she revels in the world of socialites. As a highly acclaimed and respected drag personality, Aleksa has made a name for herself in the Seattle community and beyond. Originally from Manila, Philippines, she...

8 Pride Month Gifts From LGBTQ-Owned Businesses

Itâ€™s Pride Month, and that means everyone is creating Pride merchandise and Pride Month Gifts. To encourage you to be intentional about spending your money at LGBTQ-owned businesses, we're excited to highlight 8 Pride Month gifts you can purchase from LGBTQ-owned businesses in...

3 Filipina-owned Small Businesses Recommended by Archipelago Chef Aaron Verzosa

As the prestigious James Beard Awards approach, Intentionalist is excited to shine a spotlight on Chef Aaron Verzosa. Named a finalist for his outstanding culinary contributions, Aaron has captivated the Pacific Northwest with his innovative approach to Filipino cuisine. At the helm of...

Seattle Storm Recommend 12 AANHPI-owned Businesses

The Seattle Storm are longtime social justice advocates on and off the court. We've teamed up with them again to recommend 12 AANHPI-owned businesses where Seattle Storm fans can eat, drink, and shop! Pro tip: The Storm also recommends 15 Black-owned Businesses where fans are encouraged to...

5 Sustainable Breweries in the PNW

For intentional spenders who enjoy a cold beer every now and again, choosing sustainable breweries is a great way to stay environmentally friendly when you #SpendLikeItMatters. Sustainable breweries are those that are eco-conscious in their production processes, sourcing of ingredients, waste management practices, and more. Take a look...

Small Businesses Fighting Food Waste

Welcome to Food Waste Prevention Week! Food waste is a huge problem, with billions of pounds of food going to waste every year. But the good news is that we can all make a difference when we #SpendLikeItMatters at small businesses fighting food waste. Additionally, there are many ways intentional spenders can prevent food waste at...

2023 Easter Brunch and Beyond

Easter Sunday is right around the corner and weâ€™ve got a list of egg-ceptional small businesses in the Greater Seattle area to celebrate 2023 Easter Brunch and beyond! Make your reservations and orders early, as these places are sure to fill up and sell out. 1. Cafe Flora (Madison Valley) - Easter brunch is on at Cafe...

Vanishing Seattle Women’s History Month Takeover

In celebration of Womenâ€™s History Month, The Intentionalist team joined forces with Cynthia of Vanishing Seattle, a media movement that documents displaced and disappearing small businesses and cultures of Seattle. The Vanishing Seattle Women's History Month Takeover highlights 3...