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Seattle
A Black arts center committed to preserving community
Sep 6, 2023
When the nonprofit system didn't seem to work for it, Seattle-based Wa Na Wari found another way.
On Juneteenth, this small business owner makes space for big conversations
by
Sarah Leeson
Jun 19, 2023
"As a Black business owner, often I'm asked to share a little bit about my story, or my journey, or my background. And so I get to facilitate conversations around these things while making candles," said Colina Bruce of Noir Lux Candle Co.
This small-business owner hopes she can stop keeping inventory in her garage
by
Sean McHenry
Apr 13, 2023
Ahead of March retail sales numbers, a Seattle candlemaker shares how her economy is doing.
Remote workers increase demand for co-working spaces
Jan 26, 2023
"We've had a huge increase in co-working memberships and demand for that, as well as meeting room rentals," said Audrey Hoyt, co-owner of The Pioneer Collective.
A Seattle 'candle bar' sees its first holiday shopping season
by
Sean McHenry
Dec 8, 2022
Originally started in her kitchen during the pandemic, candlemaker Colina Bruce talks about moving her business into a brick-and-mortar store and how things are shaping up through the holidays.
High interest rates mean anxiety for borrowers, but a "great new story" for savers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Nov 22, 2022
Laurie Stewart, CEO of Sound Community Bank in Seattle, says she's seen a "real uptick in demand for deposits."
Admins' Day is a pandemic bright spot for this florist
by
Andie Corban
Apr 20, 2021
Last year, a busy Administrative Professionals' Day assured florist Miles Johnson that his business would survive the pandemic.
For public good, not for profit.
Seattle retailer reflects on a year without in-person shopping
by
Andie Corban
Mar 9, 2021
Things still feel strange for Cat Wilcox, co-owner of women's boutique Velouria. She misses day-to-day interactions with customers.
Seattle co-working business lost half of its revenue almost overnight
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Daisy Palacios
and Minju Park
Mar 8, 2021
“Almost overnight, we essentially almost had to shut our business down,” said Audrey Hoyt, owner of The Pioneer Collective.
Helping students of color thrive via entrepreneurship and self-care
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Daisy Palacios
Mar 4, 2021
Monika Mathews started QueenCare to provide mentorship and economic opportunity to young people in her Seattle community.