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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...

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...

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...

December 8, 2020
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Business Spotlight: Adorned Abode

Meet Benita Smith — master curator, gifted gifter, and owner of the gift shop Adorned Abode in Tacoma, Washington. Located in historic Freighthouse Square, Adorned Abode is the perfect place to go for thoughtfully curated gifts for the holiday season. Check out their website for unique presents or set up a private...

December 1, 2020
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Business Spotlight: Red Planet Books & Comics

This is Lee Francis, owner of Red Planet Books & Comics — the only Native-owned comic book store in the world — in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Lee started Red Planet in 2017 after successfully launching Indigenous Comic Con in 2016. Growing up, Lee found respite in comics and role...

November 24, 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...

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,...

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...

October 27, 2020
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Business Spotlight: Knee High Stocking Co.

Meet Pamela Carpio, co-owner of Knee High Stocking Co. with her sister Michelle Valko in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. The speakeasy-themed cocktail bar has been serving expertly-made cocktails and delicious Filipino-American comfort food in the same discreet, if-you-know-you-know location for the past 14 years. Get to...

October 20, 2020
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