Business Spotlight: Tougo Coffee

  Meet Berhanu Wells, the owner of Tougo Coffee in Seattle's Yesler Terrace neighborhood. “We brew stories” is the motto at Tougo Coffee, where Berhanu has been creating community and coffee since 2007. Customers enjoy top-quality, ethically sourced coffee in a welcoming space where people of all ages gather and connect. Learn...
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  • September 13, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Only

  Meet Anisha Kili and Millie Phung, the owners of Only in Downtown Seattle. Not only are the clothing garments at Only timeless and chic, they’re also sustainably made and ethically sourced. After noticing how difficult it was to find high-quality closet basics, founders Anisha and Millie decided to start a brand of their own. In...
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  • September 3, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Voices Off Lounge

  Meet Kellie Gillespie, the owner of Voices Off Lounge by Visually Speaking in Downtown Seattle. Visually Speaking was founded in 2002. Kellie took over in 2012, creating a supportive and inclusive space for learning American Sign Language. With a team of passionate and dedicated Deaf instructors, the center is committed to teaching...
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  • August 29, 2023
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Business Spotlight: The Scene in South Park

  Meet Michelle Lang-Raymond & Jay Raymond, the owners of The Scene in South Park in Seattle's South Park neighborhood. Everybody is somebody at The Scene, a South Park cafe that opened in 2023. Owners Michelle Lang-Raymond and Jay Raymond started their business in the spot formerly occupied by Resistancia Coffee to create a...
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  • August 20, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Konbit Cafe

  Meet David Pierre-Louis, the owner of Konbit Cafe in Seattle's University District. Konbit Cafe is a Haitian specialty walk-up cafe nestled in the bustling University District. Kay Tita, a community resource organization helmed by David Pierre-Louis, opened the cafe in 2023 as part of its mission to empower Haitian entrepreneurs and...
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  • August 13, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Self-Made Couture

  Meet Laron Daniels (1st photo) & Brandon Chestnut (2nd photo), the co-owners of Self-Made Couture in Downtown Seattle. Founders and spouses Brandon & Sydney Chestnut established the company in 2015. In 2023, Laron opened their Seattle storefront as a participant in the Seattle Restored activation. When you choose...
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  • August 5, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Overcast Coffee

  Meet Jonathan Pak, the owner of Overcast Coffee Company in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood. Overcast Coffee Company opened in 2020 and believes in the importance of community — that’s why they buy all of their coffee and ingredients from small, local businesses in Seattle. The coffee shop also donates to Recovery Cafe, which...
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  • July 28, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Monster

  Meet Rosalie Gale, the co-owner of Monster in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. The store supports independent artists who craft visual art, clothing, accessories, gifts, greeting cards, and socks — lots of socks. Monster also participates in Ballard Night Out and Ballard Art Walk each month. Want to check out more awesome...
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  • July 24, 2023
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Business Spotlight: Elm Candle Bar

  Meet Joseph Wilder and Erin Page, the co-owners of Elm Candle Bar in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, WA. If you’ve ever wanted to craft your own custom candle, fulfill your creative dreams at Elm Candle Bar. The unique store is the brainchild of cousins who each share a sincere passion for the thing they call a “coziness...
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  • July 11, 2023
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