The tofu at Chu Minh Tofu in Little Sài Gòn is made with a lot of love and a lot of labor. Soybeans are first ground by hand before a small machine finishes the process, resulting in the perfect tofu. That process will soon be much easier, thanks to a… [ Keep reading ]
Quynh’s Pharmacy is a fixture in Little Saigon. The owner, Mary Bui, is also a fixture within the pharmacy, having worked there for three decades. When vandals broke the glass entry door and both security gates, Bui faced a steep bill to repair the damages. “They charged over $6,000,” she… [ Keep reading ]
When Romie de Hillary and her husband James took over Seattle Tattoo Emporium in 2017, they committed to two things: preserving the shop’s historic legacy and ensuring it is a welcoming place for everyone. “Personally, when I went to get my first tattoos, it was pretty scary. It was all… [ Keep reading ]
Business Improvement Areas are critical placemaking partners to our office: as a community-driven means of allocating resources and services for business districts, they are created and managed by the local businesses and property owners who fund them. Everyone in the district contributes their fair share, and the collected funds are… [ Keep reading ]
Muhammad Ali once said, “The service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” Those are the words guiding how Tricia Arcaro Turton manages her gym, Arcaro Boxing. “If it wasn’t for other people that were beacons of hope showing me the way,… [ Keep reading ]
SEATTLE – Mayor Katie B. Wilson appointed Beto Yarce as the next director for the Seattle Office of Economic Development. Yarce began his new post Wednesday, March 4, 2026. OED leads projects and invests in initiatives that expand access to economic opportunities, reduce the racial wealth gap, and encourage innovation… [ Keep reading ]
Small businesses looking for financial support to upgrade their spaces can now apply for the Tenant Improvement Program. We have two packages available in 2026: the sign package award of up to $15,000 and the equipment package award of up to $50,000. These packages help cover the cost of replacing… [ Keep reading ]
Jamila Conley opened WeRise Wines with a vision: highlight wines from diverse and underrepresented winemakers. The idea was inspired by a dinner party featuring Black women winemakers, which came at a pivotal time for Conley. Previously working in tech, she was considering a career change motivated by a desire to… [ Keep reading ]
Appointed by former Mayor Bruce Harrell, Markham McIntyre became the Director of the Seattle Office of Economic Development in 2022. Over four years, he and the department helped shape Seattle’s economy through pandemic recovery, with a focus on creating an economy that is better for everyone. McIntyre brought with him a perpetually positive attitude and a deeply-held belief that economic development is a team sport – engaging with countless… [ Keep reading ]
When designing the space for her first yoga studio, Jasmine RaShae’ was intentional with every detail. Ancient African artifacts line the studio walls and there’s an inviting lounge area at the front, complete with a record player open for anyone to use. RaShae’ jokes that people walking by may question… [ Keep reading ]
