To close out our series spotlighting immigrant-owned businesses, we’re ending with a truth worth remembering: Immigrants don’t just contribute to America — they are America. Meet Uttam Mukherjee, co-owner of Spice Waala. He believes business can be a force for good — and he’s backing it up with action, from addressing food insecurity in India to nourishing communities in Seattle. 👉 Swipe to hear from Uttam about what inspired him, how Indian food tells a deeper story, and why immigrant-owned businesses matter for all of us. If you take one thing away from this series we hope it will be: to celebrate immigrants is to celebrate the real story of America.

We are a nation of immigrants. Meet Wazhma Samizay, owner of Retail Therapy on Capitol Hill. Her story speaks to the heart of the immigrant experience: resilience, community, and the drive to build something bigger than yourself. 👉 Swipe to hear from Wazhma about her journey, her family’s impact, and what it means to create belonging.

In celebration of America this week, we’re turning the spotlight on immigrant-owned businesses — a reminder that immigrants have always been at the heart of the American story. Meet Lois Ko, owner of Sweet Alchemy ice creamery in the U-District, Ballard, Capitol Hill & Bellevue. 👉 Swipe to hear from Lois about building her shops, what community means to her, and how immigrants shape Seattle — through every scoop, story, and small business.

This week, we’re celebrating America by spotlighting the immigrant-owned businesses that make our communities vibrant, resilient, and full of flavor — like The Station. Co-owner Jose Luis Rodriguez says it best: “America without immigrants would be like chicken with no seasoning. Bland.” Because to celebrate immigrants is to celebrate America. Always has been. 👉 Swipe to hear from Luis about what makes The Station special, and how immigrants shape Seattle — one neighborhood, small business, and one conversation at a time.

Because immigrant-owned businesses MATTER. How many immigrant business owners in this collage do you recognize? Who are the immigrant-owned businesses that make your community better? #BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters . . . #intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #visitseattle #shoplocalseattle #southseattle #smallbusinesseveryday #votewithyourdollar #seattlefoodie

“Do-nut” miss King Donuts owner Hong Chhuor’s reflections on how his experience as an LGBTQ immigrant has influenced his family’s donut shop in South Seattle 🍩 Happy last day of Pride Month & National Immigrant Heritage Month! #BeIntentional #SpendLikeItMatters . . . #intentionalist #seattlesmallbusiness #smallbusinesseveryday #shoplocalseattle #seattlefoodie #immigrantheritagemonth #pridemonth #visitseattle #seattleeats

Cheers to queer immigrant-owned businesses like @frelardtamales x @elsuenitobrewing 🫔 🍻 Osbaldo speaks from the heart, sharing what it means to him to bring the community together to celebrate Pride with joy and stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ & immigrant communities. #BeIntentional #SpemdLikeItMatters . . . #intentionalist #spendwithpride #seattlesmallbusiness #smallbusinesseveryday #shoplocalseattle #seattlefoodie #visitseattle #seattlepride #seattleeats

It’s never just been about rainbows or glitter or even the parade. If you’re not decked out in full sparkle this weekend, or can’t make it to the parade tomorrow, that’s okay. There are so many ways to show up — and economic allyship is one of the most powerful. ✨ May we suggest: grabbing coffee, dinner, a new read, or something fabulous from an LGBTQ-owned business? Then upload your receipt (link in bio) to help us hit our $30K #SpendWithPride goal. We’re *this* close. Every dollar helps. Every receipt counts. And yes — your support makes a real difference. 🌈 Let’s rally, Seattle #SpendLikeItMatters #EconomicAllyship #LGBTQSeattle #SeattlePride #ShopLocalSeattle #Pride2025

💅 … our shoes have main character energy and an REI membership. Very Seattle of us to rock rainbow Tevas — and honestly, we’re into it. Serving Pride, sass, and a concerning number of steps-per-minute. 🌈 How are you celebrating Pride this weekend? Drop it in the comments — we want to see the joy! #spendlikeitmatters #seattlesmallbusiness #shoplocalseattle #seattlepride #spendwithpride