Business Spotlight: Pinckney Cookie Cafe

Meet Pinckney Cookie Cafe, the longtime Farmer's Market cookie destination that now has its first brick and mortar location in Kirkland, Washington. Michael "Cookie Monster" Pinckney loves spreading joy through his delicious cookies, which includes his vegan and gluten-free Miracle Cookies. After more than a decade in business Michael is...
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  • August 21, 2024
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Business Spotlight: The Postman

In Seattle's Central District, The Postman is more than just a shipping center – it's a community hub built on resilience and a commitment to connection. Owned by KeAnna Rose Pickett, this authorized shipping partner for USPS, FedEx, DHL, and UPS has become a lifeline for the neighborhood, offering vital services and a sense of belonging. In this...
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  • August 6, 2024
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Business Spotlight: Sweet Alchemy

Just steps away from the UDistrict light rail station, a small business is scooping up big success one delicious flavor at a time. Meet Lois Ko, the owner and founder of Sweet Alchemy Ice Creamery, a handcrafted ice cream shop dedicated to serving unique and mouth-watering flavors.  We sat down with Lois at her UDistrict location, where all the...
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  • July 30, 2024
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Business Spotlight: rōjō Juice

At the bustling heart of Seattle's Pike Place Market, a newly re-opened small business is making a big impact, one cold-pressed juice at a time. Meet Ro, the owner and founder of rōjō Juice, an organic juice bar dedicated to serving the highest quality, handcrafted juices. But rōjō Juice is more than just a place to grab a quick drink – it's a...
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  • July 23, 2024
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Business Spotlight: Cascadia Public House

Meet Jordan Smith, co-owner of Cascadia Public House in North Spokane. Cascadia just celebrated its 7th year in business as a welcoming, inclusive, and fun-for-everyone restaurant and pub. From burgers to salads to loaded nachos, pretzels, and lots of gluten-free and vegan options, this is the place to bring your whole family or entire friend group....
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  • February 20, 2024
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Business Spotlight: Mattice Beauty Supply

Meet Mattice Hoyt, owner of Mattice Beauty Supply in Central Tacoma. Mattice Beauty Supply is a Black Disabled Woman-owned business specializing in Black hair care, local beauty brands, wigs, and more. With a background in biochemistry and personal experience wearing wigs as a cancer survivor, Mattice helps her customers feel genuinely cared for and...
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  • February 13, 2024
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Business Spotlight: Lockspot Cafe

Meet Ryan Faniel, co-owner of Lockspot Cafe and Fish Ladder Lounge in Ballard. You might already be familiar with his counterpart, Alison Soike, whom we've featured as an amazing small business owner in Ballard. She started Alison's Coastal Cafe (formerly on Leary Ave) and took over Lockspot Cafe in 2021 and Fish Ladder Lounge in 2023. What you...
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  • February 5, 2024
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Why Black-Owned Bookstores Matter

  Black-owned bookstores across the country have seen a rise in sales in the wake of widespread Black Lives Matter protests. However, in the months prior, many Black-owned bookstores were severely struggling to keep their doors open. For these stores to continue to thrive, we have to celebrate the many reasons these establishments make...
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  • February 5, 2024
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Business Spotlight: Hot Chocolat

Meet Michael Poole, owner of Hot Chocolat in West Seattle. Michael has quite the culinary resume. He's a 3-time Grand Prize Winner in the annual Firefighter's Seafood Cook-off and received the coveted Grand Diplôme in Cuisine and Pastry from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris. Today, Michael expresses his culinary passion through chocolate, and it shines...
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  • January 11, 2024
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