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Business Spotlight: Uptown China

Meet Yu-Mei Wang, the owner of Uptown China in Seattle’s Uptown neighborhood. Most evenings you can find Yu-Mei making the rounds and chatting with her customers at Uptown China and the attached lounge. Her restaurant is the perfect place to relax over a cocktail, partake in Chinese cuisine, and find a new...

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...

Corner 17: From the fields of rural China to a beloved Chinese restaurant in St. Louis

Xin Wei's parents making dumplings at Corner 17. (Photo: Corner 17) When it comes to Corner 17, family is everything. The St. Louis Chinese restaurant is shaped by owner Xin Wei’s family and his experiences growing up in China. When Xin opened the doors to his restaurant in 2013 he invited in...

Business Spotlight: Good Sister Shop

Meet Ennjoili Fleck, the owner of Good Sister Shop in West Seattle. At Good Sister Shop you can find a variety of lifestyle goods as well as clean beauty and wellness products. Ennjoili is dedicated to supporting POC-owned brands and stocking products that support sustainability, community, and a love for the planet. Fun-Fact:...

Celebrating Four Years of Intentionalist

To celebrate Intentionalist's four year anniversary we sat down with our Main Street small business evangelizing, ice cream loving founder to get her thoughts on where we've been and where we're headed. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. What are some of the milestone moments that come to mind as you reflect on the past...