small business

Spokane Mother, Caregiver, and Financial Planner Leads Families to Financial Freedom

By Huckleberry Press / February 2, 2023 /
Mary McDirmid

Mary McDirmid, founder and Chief Experience Officer of Special Abilities Network (SAN), understands these pain points as the daughter of a man with Parkinson’s and the mother of a child with a rare disease.

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Revealing and Rejoicing in the Stories of Reclaimed Wood

By Huckleberry Press / February 1, 2023 /
Cheryle Moore-Suazo

Raised in Bend, Oregon and having spent most of her adult life in the Pacific Northwest, Cheryle has been a long-time woodworker. From the late 90’s, she and her husband owned a renovation company in Portland, where she worked hands-on performing carpentry and tiling, among other skills.

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One Woman’s Story of Baking, Bravery, and Barkuterie

By Huckleberry Press / January 25, 2023 /
Jody Barrett and Bucho

If you’re a dog lover, you probably know the sheer joy that comes with having a dog curled in your lap or snuggled next to you. Jody Barrett is certainly a dog lover, and has had at least six dogs over the years (and many cats) after falling in love with her first family dog, a Cocker Spaniel named Buffy.

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Pink Is the New Black: 22-Year-Old Artist Seeks to Create, Inspire, and Educate

By Huckleberry Press / January 24, 2023 /
Pink

There are not many young adults who take the leap into entrepreneurship, but Cristina Varela (who goes by Pink), is certainly one of them. Pink is a 22-year-old full-time creative who is making waves in the art world with their brand Pink Viruz and art education channel, Pink’s Artsy Corner.

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Page 42 Bookstore: Community impact, one book at a time

By Huckleberry Press / January 19, 2023 /
Page 42 owners Emily Peterson and Alicia McCann

Quaint-yet-hip, Page 42 Bookstore can be found (much to the owner’s delight) next door to Donut Parade on Hamilton. Despite its size, Page 42 has made a massive impact on the book industry in Spokane due to its modern pricing philosophy and commitment to keeping literature accessible.

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Barks and Beers: How One Rescue Pub Has Led to Nearly 1,000 Pet Adoptions

By Huckleberry Press / January 4, 2023 /
BARK, a Rescue Pub Owners: Josh and Katie Wade

Like a mansion with hidden passageways, BARK, a Rescue Pub, is more than what meets the eye. On first look, there’s a spacious eatery with faux grass, wood paneling, and a bar with more beers on tap than you can count. What you may not see is the attached rescue which houses dogs and cats for adoption.

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Kitty Cantina: A Unique Feline Experience in Spokane

By Huckleberry Press / January 2, 2023 /
Kitty Cantina

Have lunch and find adoptable cats in the same place? You have got to be kitten me!

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Promise Soap: Born of a Desire to Give Back

By Huckleberry Press / November 16, 2022 /
Promise Soaps

Nationwide, small businesses give back to their communities in a myriad of ways, including donating essential needs to non-profit organizations.

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Courage to Grow Farms: Cultivating Success in Spokane

By Huckleberry Press / November 11, 2022 /
Courage to Grow Farms

By Sarah D. Stephens Regenerative agriculture, urban farming, naturally grown certified, these are terms that define Courage to Grow Farms. Oftentimes people will leave careers to lead a life as…

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Sub Sox: Inspiration Through Creation

By Huckleberry Press / November 10, 2022 /
Casandra and her son, Owen Wayne Quintero

by Matthew O. Stephens An artistic passion has fueled the desire to create different things for Spokane entrepreneur Casandra Quintero. Through the encouragement and help of her husband Trent the…

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