When it comes to business, Kiara Jefferson infuses wellness into everything she does. A decade ago, she provided economic mobility for vulnerable populations as a community financial services advocate in […]
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Rosa’s Journey: Making Her Dream Bloom Again
Rosa María Cisneros discovered floral design and her passion 25 years ago in Mexico. “I didn’t even know I had this artistic side until I started working with flowers,” Rosa […]
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Connections that Count: Small Business Support in Longview
Local Engagement in Action Supporting small businesses in Southwest Washington means showing up in the spaces where entrepreneurs are already building community. That’s exactly what Claudia Cardenas, Business Opportunity Specialist […]
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On a Whim: How Wmzy Is Rethinking Pharmacy Access
As a pharmacist traveling throughout the Pacific Northwest, O’Neal Ford noticed a recurring problem: basic health and personal care items were often out of reach—especially during travel. That challenge became […]
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A New Chapter for Nook & Cranny Books
When Maren Comendant opened Nook & Cranny Books, she wasn’t just launching a business—she was rewriting her own story. Before becoming a bookseller, Maren explored a world of creative careers: […]
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