As interior designers, Sonia-Lynn Abenojar and Sergio Max Legon-Talmoni know what it takes to turn an idea into a reality. “Our role as designers is taking the big idea from the client, any inspiration they have from aesthetics to function, and putting them into drawing form so the City can… [ Keep reading ]
It’s a sunny day in Downtown. Part of Sixth Avenue is closed. A camera-mounted Rivian follows a new Toyota as it drives down the closed street. This is just one of several Seattle locations Toyota used to film a commercial for their newest electric vehicle, the bZ Woodland. Commercial film… [ Keep reading ]
From left to right: Abdul Kassamali, Emerging Film Award recipient, Kate Becker, Legacy Award recipient, and Tom Florino, Industry Award recipient. SEATTLE – Today Mayor Katie B. Wilson awarded Kate Becker, Abdul Kassamali, and Tom Florino the 2026 Mayor’s Film Awards for Outstanding Achievement in Film, which celebrates those who… [ Keep reading ]
Beto Yarce’s journey to becoming the acting director of our office is rooted in small business ownership. Beto started his own business, Cintli, with $250 and a six-foot table. He made jewelry and sold Mexican folk art at famers markets and festivals around Seattle. The idea to grow his… [ Keep reading ]
National Small Business Week is a time to celebrate the important contributions of our small businesses to Seattle’s economy. They bring character to our neighborhoods, drive our economy, and embody what makes Seattle special. “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. For every dollar we invest in a small… [ Keep reading ]
SODO is a unique neighborhood. Named for its location south of the Kingdome, the district grew from filled-in tidal flats to a vibrant and diverse business district. Supporting the neighborhood’s businesses is the SODO Business Improvement Area. “We focus on a lot of different areas mainly around cleaning, safe transportation,… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
