As you go into the final quarter of this calendar year, it’s a good time to start year-end business planning. It is easy to focus on the business of the […]
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The Gift Shop: A Haven of Beauty and Color in Valdez
Celeste Addison has chased business ideas since age 12, starting with Bubblegum Bows. She hired her little sister and her sister’s two best friends as her first staff. “I always […]
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Poor Betty’s: From Festival Favorite to Food Truck Expansion
Initially, when Jess and Danny Sunseri started Poor Betty’s during the pandemic, they thought it would be a side gig. Jess bartended, Danny captained charters — they just wanted to […]
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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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