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15 QTPOC-Owned Businesses in Seattle

Photo credit: Tres Lecheria The modern LGBTQ rights movement owes a debt of gratitude to the leadership of Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC); notably Stormé DeLarverie, Sylvia Rivera, and Marsha P. Johnson. During Pride Month (and all year long!) we encourage you to #SpendLikeItMatters and support QTPOC-owned businesses in your...

OL Reign Visits Small Businesses in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

A sign welcoming OL Reign at Seattle Best Tea. (Photo: Jane Gershovich) We recently visited small business in Seattle's Chinatown-International District (C-ID) with OL Reign players Angelina, Lauren Barnes, Marley Canales, Alana Cook, Jess Fishlock, Sam Hiatt, Tziarra King and Olivia Van der...

Love, Seatown, Love Seattle Small Businesses

This week, head to Downtown Seattle for ‘Love, SeaTown’ block parties. Intentionalist is excited to be a part of the three-day concert and event series encouraging people to enjoy the shows, explore downtown neighborhoods, and support Main Street small businesses. Stop by the LoveSeaTown venues to pick up a $5 coupon* to use at the...

This Mother’s Day Grandmas are in Business

Tess Thomas, the owner of Emma’s BBQ, standing with her family. (Photo: Intentionalist) To celebrate Mother’s day, we are highlighting generational greatness with these five family-focused businesses with grandmothers at the helm. Emma’s BBQ In 2016, Tess Thomas realized her...

Celebrate Earth Month with Small Businesses

Daughter-mother duo, Berenice and Heather of Mimi's Zero Waste Market Earth Month is a great time to discover environmentally-friendly small businesses in your community. Some businesses reduce waste, through upcycling and sustainable packaging. Others are encouraging the re-use of containers and products through refillerys and resale shops....

Woman-Owned Small Businesses in Portland, OR

Briana Thornton, owner of Aesthete Tea. (Photo: Aesthete Tea) NWSL preseason is a great opportunity to support woman-owned small businesses in Portland, Oregon. This weekend OL Reign is heading down to Providence Park to participate in a preseason tournament hosted by Portland Thorns FC. We've put together a list of woman-owned eateries,...

Ten Black-owned Seattle Businesses Recommended by Marcus Green

Photo: Marcusharrisongreen.com We recently caught up with Marcus Green to talk about 10 of his favorite Black-owned small businesses in Seattle and why he loves to support them. Marcus is the founder and publisher of the South Seattle Emerald, columnist with the Seattle Times, and an author....

Historical Black-owned Small Businesses

Black-owned small businesses have historically been essential in many ways — they’ve served as cultural hubs, meeting places for activism, family gathering spaces, and have played vital roles during the civil rights movement and beyond. From 1900 to 1930, Black-owned businesses in the U.S. grew by the thousands. Jim Crow laws forced...

Lunar New Year in Seattle: Where to Celebrate the Year of the Tiger

On February 1st, we'll enter into the first new moon of the lunar calendar and officially begin the Year of the Tiger. Wondering where you can #SpendLikeItMatters as part of your Lunar New Year in Seattle festivities? Check out our list of Greater Seattle businesses doing...