Posted on Nov 25, 2023
Seattle's Black-owned businesses invite shoppers to share the love on Black Black Friday
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This Black Friday, Black-owned businesses in Seattle are asking shoppers to share the love as part of Black Black Friday. One of the participants explains why the event matters.
Here's how it works: Customers visit one of the participating locations and download an app.
Then, when they spend money through Dec. 26, they get a 20% discount, thanks to funding from BECU. The effort is organized by Intentionalist, an organization that promotes community building through local spending.
To understand why the event matters, you could talk to James Dixon, who runs the 23rd Avenue Brewery with his brothers David Dixon, Matt Dixon and Mario Savage. It’s one of very few Black-owned breweries in Seattle.
Here's how it works: Customers visit one of the participating locations and download an app.
Then, when they spend money through Dec. 26, they get a 20% discount, thanks to funding from BECU. The effort is organized by Intentionalist, an organization that promotes community building through local spending.
To understand why the event matters, you could talk to James Dixon, who runs the 23rd Avenue Brewery with his brothers David Dixon, Matt Dixon and Mario Savage. It’s one of very few Black-owned breweries in Seattle.
Seattle's Black-owned businesses invite shoppers to share the love on Black Black Friday
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."James Dixon
The brothers started seriously brewing beer at home during the pandemic. As their skills grew, some enthusiastic friends convinced them to open a brewery, and through a crowdfunding effort, they raised money for rent.
“That's kind of how it is,” Dixon said. “When you're opening a business and you don't have a lot of money, you got to figure it out.”
They leased a shoebox-sized space to rent in Vulcan’s development at 23rd and Jackson, just a few blocks from where they grew up. Vulcan has focused on providing discount retail space to Black-owned businesses.
Dixon said the brothers applied for loans, but couldn’t get any. This follows a pattern: Statistically, it’s harder for Black entrepreneurs to get loans.
“We don't use that as an excuse to not be successful. Right?” Dixon said. “We still push forward with what we have and make do with what we have... We’re bootstrapping.”
Some equipment they bought new. When they could, they bought used, driving from Marysville to Lakewood in pursuit of Craigslist deals."...
..."James Dixon
The brothers started seriously brewing beer at home during the pandemic. As their skills grew, some enthusiastic friends convinced them to open a brewery, and through a crowdfunding effort, they raised money for rent.
“That's kind of how it is,” Dixon said. “When you're opening a business and you don't have a lot of money, you got to figure it out.”
They leased a shoebox-sized space to rent in Vulcan’s development at 23rd and Jackson, just a few blocks from where they grew up. Vulcan has focused on providing discount retail space to Black-owned businesses.
Dixon said the brothers applied for loans, but couldn’t get any. This follows a pattern: Statistically, it’s harder for Black entrepreneurs to get loans.
“We don't use that as an excuse to not be successful. Right?” Dixon said. “We still push forward with what we have and make do with what we have... We’re bootstrapping.”
Some equipment they bought new. When they could, they bought used, driving from Marysville to Lakewood in pursuit of Craigslist deals."...
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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