Small Business Archives

Pride Month 2025: Community Impact Update

As Pride Month comes to a close, we're thrilled to celebrate how our community rallied to support LGBTQ+-owned businesses in 2025. From reaching our Receipt & Receive spending goals, June was packed with events and initiatives that brought people together. In this recap, you’ll see Seattle show up for Pride in all kinds of ways: from...

AANPHI Heritage Month 2025: Community Impact Update

As AANHPI Heritage Month wraps up, we’re excited to highlight how our community rallied to support AANHPI-owned businesses in 2025. From surpassing our Receipt & Receive spending goals to the AMPLIFY Chinatown-International District activation, this month was full of initiatives and events...

Business Spotlight: Flora & Fauna

Nestled in the heart of Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square, Flora & Fauna offers a unique blend of indoor plants, vinyl records, and eco-friendly products. Ashley’s mission at Flora & Fauna is clear: She is committed to offering a diverse range of products that will help you transform your space into a personal haven. From live plants to...

Business Spotlight: Love Lurra

Mesha and Karla are the mother-daughter duo behind Love Lurra. The pair creates handcrafted natural bath and body products focusing on clean ingredients. Their journey began in 2008 when they became more mindful about the beauty products they were using. After failing to find products that were truly natural, they began making their own. One recipe...

Business Spotlight: Lauda

Meet Amelia, the owner of Lauda, a gifts and stationery shop in Tacoma, Washington. With a lifelong interest in journaling and stationery, Amelia opened her shop in March 2022. Lauda features a carefully chosen selection of beautifully designed and functional products, including handmade notebooks and locally crafted gifts. As a Tacoma...

Meet the Intentionalist Awards Finalists

The Intentionalist Awards are back for the second year, celebrating the local legends who go above and beyond to build connections, give back, and make our neighborhoods thrive. These finalists aren't just shops and eateries; they're the lifeblood of our community. Meet the 2024 Intentionalist Awards Finalists, including direct...

Business Spotlight: Capitol Thrill

Capitol Thrill is one of Capitol Hill’s most unique gift shops. Owned by Jeff Gonzales, this queer-owned store highlights local and independent brands, offering a curated selection of bold and thoughtful items. Since its 2021 opening, it has become a community staple, providing a welcoming space to discover special treasures. Learn about...

Business Spotlight: Pinckney Cookie Cafe

Meet Pinckney Cookie Cafe, the longtime Farmer's Market cookie destination that now has its first brick and mortar location in Kirkland, Washington. Michael "Cookie Monster" Pinckney loves spreading joy through his delicious cookies, which includes his vegan and gluten-free Miracle Cookies. After more than a decade in business Michael is...

Business Spotlight: PopRox Dance Studio

Meet PopRox Dance Studio, the women and LGBTQIA+-owned haven that's shaking up Seattle's dance scene with a refreshing dose of inclusivity and joy. Co-owners Kinsey Flores and Cathy Barnett have created a judgment-free space where dance is for every body, regardless of age or skill level. With two locations in Capitol Hill and the University...