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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  • October 11, 2022
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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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  • October 4, 2022
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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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  • September 30, 2022
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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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  • September 23, 2022
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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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  • September 13, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Elliott Bay Book Company

  Meet Tracy Taylor, the co-owner of Elliott Bay Book Company in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Murf Hall, Joey Burgess, and Tracy, a long-time manager, took over ownership of Elliott Bay Book Company, one of Seattle’s longest standing independent bookstores, in June 2022. Tracy, Murf, and Joey are dedicated to preserving...
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  • September 6, 2022
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Business Spotlight: Youngstown Coffee

Meet Autumn Lovewell, the co-owner of Youngstown Coffee in West Seattle, WA. At Youngstown, Autumn and her wife and co-owner Monica serve up not only delicious coffee and treats but also space for community engagement and support for social justice causes. The duo also operates Heartbeet Cafe in West Seattle and Queen Anne. Learn more...
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  • August 16, 2022
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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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  • August 9, 2022
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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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  • August 2, 2022
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