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POC-Owned Ice Cream Shops in Seattle

July offers a sweet excuse to treat yourself as you #SpendLikeItMatters. In honor of National Ice Cream Month, get to know 10 of our favorite PoC-owned ice cream shops in the Greater Seattle area. And, be sure to explore all 40+ ice cream shops on Intentionalist. Creamy Cone Cafe #BlackOwned #WomanOwned In 2021 Ashanti Mayfield and her...

Disabled-Owned Businesses Nationwide to Support this Month, Every Month

This July marks the 32nd year since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990. Disability Pride Month is a time to honor the disabled activists who fought for accessibility and equity, like 8-year-old Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins and other protesters at the “Capitol...

Explore 10 Oakland QTPOC-Owned Businesses

Throughout the years, QTPOC-owned businesses in Oakland and across the country have served as a safe space for intersectional activists, leaders, and community members. Whether you’re an Oakland local or you’re planning a trip to the Bay Area, #SpendWithPride at these 10 QTPOC-owned Oakland-area small businesses and organizations. And, be...

16 LGBTQ-Owned Businesses in Seattle to Support

It’s Pride Month! Already parade-bound, party-ready, and supporting great LGBTQ nonprofit organizations around town? Great! Now take a moment to #SpendLikeItMatters at LGBTQ-owned businesses in Seattle. Here are some suggestions of well-known and underappreciated LGBTQ-owned businesses to...

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....