Business Spotlight: Bahia in Motion and Balance Studio

Meet Aileen Panke & Daniel Nery dos Santos, the co-owners of Bahia in Motion in Fremont. Aileen and Daniel met in a dance class in Salvador, Bahia Brazil. They brought their commitment to a healthy body, mind, and spirit to Seattle and opened Bahia in Motion, teaching Brazilian dance and...
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Business Spotlight: Mendoza’s Mexican Mercado

Meet Sonia and Carlos Mendoza, the owners of Mendoza’s Mexican Mercado. Since 2011 the dynamic husband and wife duo who have been putting in long hours to help their market come to life. Today Mendoza’s is a favorite among many locals, and known for a delicious menu that changes every...
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Business Spotlight: Simply Soulful

Meet Barbara Collins and Lillian Rambus, owners of Simply Soulful in Seattle’s Central District. What began as a small operation selling their famous Sweet Potato Pie quickly transformed into a community hub for delicious food and friendly service. ​​Get to know more about Barbara and Lillian in this Business Spotlight: Simply...
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Mendoza’s Mexican Mercado: More Than a Market

Mendoza's Mexican Mercado owner and chef, Sonia Mendoza Sonia and Carlos Mendoza have been operating Mendoza's Mexican Mercado on Aurora in Seattle's Green Lake neighborhood since 2011. Today, Mendoza’s is a favorite local destination known for its delicious traditional Mexican food and menu...
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Business Spotlight: Jackson’s Catfish Corner

Meet Terrell Jackson, the owner of Jackson's Catfish Corner in Seattle’s Central District. Terrell opened Jackson’s Catfish Corner in 2021 to continue the legacy his grandparents started with Catfish Corner. Get to know more about Terrell and Jackson’s Catfish Corner in this...
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Business Spotlight: Seeking Kombucha

Meet Lyz Bartolome and Jeanette Macias, owners of Seeking Kombucha in Seattle’s South Lake Union. After years of success at local farmer’s markets, in February 2021 Jeanette Macias and Lyz Bartolome opened the brick-and-mortar for their small batch kombucha business, Seeking Kombucha.  ​​Get to know more about Jeanette Macias, Lyz...
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Latinx Heritage Month 2022

Celebrated from September 15-October 15, Latinx Heritage Month 2022 is an opportunity to explore and support small businesses owned by members of Latinx, Hispanic, and Latino-identified communities. Our artwork this month features the designs of Catherine Macias, sister of Seeking Kombucha co-owner Jeanette Macias. The design draws inspiration...
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Business Spotlight: Lazy Cow Bakery

Meet Lara de la Rosa, the owner of Lazy Cow Bakery in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. Lara started the plant-based Lazy Cow Bakery out of her basement and opened her Fremont brick and mortar in December 2021. Get to know more about Lara and Lazy Cow Bakery in this Business Spotlight Q&A. This interview has been edited for...
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Business Spotlight: Swagg-n-Wagon

Meet Monique Gatterson, the co-owner of Swagg-n-Wagon, a food truck based in West Seattle. Monique and her husband Cliff opened Swagg-n-Wagon to build their dream and are now serving up perfectly crispy chicken, waffle fries, buttery cornbread and the specialty Swagg sauce all over the greater Seattle area.  Get to know more about...
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