by Serene Hammoud | Mar 17, 2025 | MBE Highlights
“People first. Lead with integrity. Think big. Keep it real.” These values are the epicenter around which strategic communications firm PointNorth Consulting revolves. A woman- and minority-owned business, PointNorth specializes in crafting solutions that not only...
by Serene Hammoud | Mar 12, 2025 | Featured, MBE Highlights
At the heart of every great business is a spark of inspiration that ends up driving a mission. For Pallavi Pande, owner and founder of DTOCS, that story begins with her roots and a passion for hosting unforgettable gatherings. DTOCS, an eco-friendly palm leaf...
by Serene Hammoud | Feb 6, 2025 | Featured, MBE Highlights
Walking into WeRise Wines’ location in Seattle’s Belltown, is like walking into what wine tastes like. Surrounded by different hues of Bordeaux reds and purples and nestled in between cozy sitting arrangements, bottles you have never seen before greet you with a warm...
by Serene Hammoud | Nov 21, 2024 | Council News, MBE Highlights, Resources for MBEs
The holidays can be the most wonderful time of the year—and they can also be the most frantic and stressful time of the year. With an estimated $16.6 billion in retail sales during the holiday season in the United States in 2023 (US Census Bureau, 2024), the numbers...
by Serene Hammoud | Nov 19, 2024 | MBE Highlights
Watching Herman Lanier make his candy is like witnessing passion materialize into something truly delicious. His all-natural, preservative-free, small-batch brittle has been a cherished delight for over 13 years now, rooted in a recipe passed down from his Aunt...
by Serene Hammoud | Oct 14, 2024 | Council News, MBE Highlights
Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15, honors the profound impact and significance of Hispanic and Latinx histories, cultures, and contributions (US Census Bureau, 2022). This month-long celebration acknowledges the rich...
