Business Spotlight: Refugee Artisan Initiative

Meet Ming-Ming Tung-Edelman, the owner and founder of Refugee Artisan Initiative in Seattle’s Lake City neighborhood. Ming-Ming drew on her own experiences as a refugee when she created Refugee Artisan Initiative (RAI) to provide employment for refugee and immigrant women...
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  • March 29, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Makeda & Mingus

Meet Prashanthi Reddy, the owner of Makeda & Mingus in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood. Prashanthi opened her cafe in 2008 and has been a beloved destination and community-first space for excellent coffee, beer, wine, sandwiches, and locally-made baked goods. The shop's name comes from the Queen of Sheba (Makeda) and Prashanthi’s rat...
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  • January 25, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Bellden Café

Meet Claire Sumadiwirya, the owner of Bellden Café in Bellevue, WA. More than a neighborhood coffee shop, Bellden gives back to the community every day by donating leftover pastries, incorporating rotating charity items on the menu, staff volunteerism, and offering items for sale by local makers. The cafe's origin story began when...
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  • January 11, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Lulumiére

Meet Linda Takano, the owner of Lulumiére in Seattle’s University District. Linda opened Lulumiére’s brick and mortar in October 2021, but she’s been running her hand-poured soy wax candle and shower steamer business since 2013. Scent has always been an important part of Linda’s life, and she loves the...
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  • December 21, 2021
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Business Spotlight: Reunion Malaysian Cafe + Kitchen

Meet Robert Tju, the co-owner of Reunion Malaysian Cafe + Kitchen in Kirkland, WA. Robert and his wife, Grace, opened Reunion in 2016 and just celebrated their restaurant's 5-year anniversary! At Reunion, Robert and Grace share the delicious Malaysian cuisine they grew up eating in...
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  • November 2, 2021
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Business Spotlight: Lumpia World

Meet Derrick Ellis, co-owner of Lumpia World in Federal Way, WA, along with his wife Eleanor. Derrick was hooked on Eleanor’s perfectly golden and crispy lumpia after just one bite, and he knew others would feel the same way. The couple started Lumpia World in 2006 and have put everything into making great food that speaks for the passion...
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  • August 31, 2021
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Business Spotlight: Pac Island Grill

Meet Leianna Landon, co-owner of Pac Island Grill in Federal Way, WA along with her husband David. Leianna and David decided to open their own Hawaiian restaurant after David spent 15 years in the restaurant industry. Now, Pac Island Grill has become known for its Luau-inspired barbecue in a comfortable, relaxing, and family friendly atmosphere....
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  • August 24, 2021
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Business Spotlight: Doner Box

Meet Vaness Vu, co-owner of Doner Box in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. Vaness started her business with her sister-in-law, Mai Dzip, in 2019 to bring authentic German-style kebabs to Seattle. When Vaness moved to the U.S. from the Czech Republic, she couldn't find doner kebabs anywhere. So, she decided to bring them over herself.  Learn...
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  • July 20, 2021
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