Business Spotlight: The Handmade Showroom

Marlo Miyashiro brings handmade and high-end together at The Handmade Showroom in downtown Seattle. Located in the Pacific Place mall, The Handmade Showroom features high quality, handcrafted gifts from dozens of artists, makers, and designers from the PNW and across the United States. Marlo has always had a special place in her heart for handmade...
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  • December 22, 2020
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Business Spotlight: KOBO

Binko Chiong-Bisbee (left), co-owner of KOBO, next to her daughter Aya Bisbee (right). Meet Binko Chiong-Bisebee, co-owner of KOBO in Seattle's Capitol Hill and International District neighborhoods, along with her husband, John Bisbee. In Japanese, kobo translates to "artist's workspace," which is how the art gallery and shop...
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  • December 15, 2020
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Business Spotlight: The Cura Co.

Kiko Eisner-Waters, owner of The Cura Co. (Photo: The Cura Co.) Meet Kiko Eisner-Waters — conscious curator, force for greater good, and owner of The Cura Co. in Seattle's Central District neighborhood. The Cura Co. is a one-stop shop for women-made, ethical, and beautifully designed fashion, beauty, home products, and programming. Kiko...
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  • December 8, 2020
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Shop Black-Owned on Black Friday

Black Friday is the perfect opportunity to put your thumb on the scales of economic justice and #SpendLikeItMatters at Black-owned businesses. Gifting season is officially underway, and we’ve released a large selection of gift guides for you to shop and browse diverse local businesses. But — we've created a special gift guide to make it...
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  • November 27, 2020
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Business Spotlight: Lawtiwa Babersalon

Meet Deanna Teasley, hair care extraordinaire and owner of Lawtiwa (pronounced like brow tea jaw) Barbersalon in Burien, WA. Lawtiwa Barbersalon is a Native and Black-owned business that specializes in all types of hair from all ages, ethnicities, and gender. When you walk into the quirky salon, you'll see Deanna's family photos adorning...
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  • November 17, 2020
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Business Spotlight: Zuri’s Donutz

  This is Davis Vincent, a U.S. Navy veteran and genius behind the crazy and one-of-a-kind flavors at Zuri's Donutz in Lynnwood. No flavor is off limits to Davis — you'll find creative flavors like horchata, chili mango, and Bailey's apple fritter when you come to Zuri's Donutz. Davis also makes a point to give back to the community,...
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  • November 10, 2020
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Business Spotlight: Oriental Mart

If you've stepped inside Oriental Mart, odds are you've met Leila Rosas, the charming cook and personality behind one of Pike Place Market's most beloved restaurants for almost 50 years. Leila’s recipes for Filipino staples like pork adobo, dinuguan, and pancit have rightfully earned Oriental Mart an award from the James Beard...
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  • October 27, 2020
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