Most of the media often paints all businesses with a single stroke, but in our experience businesses are each unique and so many of them are focused on making the world a better place. We’ve highlighted a few such gems below.

Cydnee Pedler | Artist

Upcycling is something I am very passionate about. To me it’s taking something that has been discarded and giving it a new reason to shine.
My upcycling item of choice is glass bottles, specifically wine and beer bottles. Read more>>

Patrick & Sommer Caldwell | Full Catering Company

We set out to be hands and feet for Christ and serve Him by serving His people; our communities! We believe, if you aren’t serving then your swerving, so we offer special pricing, discounts, or donations to help those that are helping others, thise in need & more! Read more>>

Julie Fisher | Artist & Teacher

I believe that art is very important in that it brings happiness to both artists and collectors. Many artists, while fulfilling a passion to create, can also find healing for physical and emotional traumas they have endured. Art can promote expression, communication between cultures and preserve history. Read more>>

Cathy Cardenas | Clothing Designer

Hope Wear Clothing was created to help spread a ppsitive message while giving back to some important causes on the community. There is so much negativity in the workd today amd we feel like its important to share a positive message, positive words and spread love. We geel like you can do that thru a special l9ving positive message on our tshirts. Read more>>

Daniel Mendoza | Filmmaker & Small Business Owner

Since the very beginning, our goal was to serve businesses and entrepreneurs who were looking to do great things for their communities. Having worked with larger brands with national and international audiences, we wanted to find ways to provide those very same, high quality, services to small businesses who were more locally focused. Read more>>

Daniel and Pam Johnson | Owners and students of BJJ

There is a saying on the Jiu Jitsu community “Jiu Jitsu saved my life.” Not only is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) a great form of exercise, but we believe creating a safe and loving community while also teaching self defense and life skills is what makes Refuge so special. Read more>>

Lacey Konjevich | Grower, potter, and designer.

Most of us have heard the saying, “plants make people happy”… and they truly do. There’s something to be said for having a burst of green in your vicinity. Nurturing a plant that is bright and alive is so fulfilling. That feeling, is a motivating factor in wanting to pay it forward and give the gift of plants to others! Read more>>

Bobby Bushcraft | Photographer, Media Producer, Consultant

I provide very low cost photography and some video services to clients. I am able to this since I retired almost five years ago. I went into knowing I did not have to rely on the income. I do it as a passion and challenge to create and learn. Some of the people and organizations I work with are political figures, and candidates for office so I help by providing very little cost to the campaign so they can spend money where it is needed, ie; advertising, signs, commercials etc. I also frequently volunteer for community, non profit and social programs and provide them services at no cost. Read more>>

Jawanza Taylor | Boxing Coach

In a world where anything can happen, I feel it is critical to learn how to defend one’s self without use of a weapon. Through that a person gains confidence that spreads into many aspects of their lives. It’s also a skill that can be passed on. Read more>>

Charleen Badman | Founder & executive director of Blue Watermelon Project

Blue Watermelon Project is a grassroots group of chefs, educators, farmers and activists that advocate for good food in schools Read more>>

Teniecka (TDrake) Drake | Podcaster & Inspirational Speaker

For the ministry I do which is a different of business. I share inspiration and encouragement from the word. The social impact is helping to share about Domestic Violence. I will share a some statistics from the National Coiltion Against Domestic Violence. Read more>>

Jennifer Paweleck-Bellingrodt | Psychologist, Consultant, Coach & Podcaster

As a clinical psychologist for over 20 years, first in the military and now in private practice, I have worked with thousands of patients to help them feel, think and do better, both for themselves and those around them. Read more>>

Julia Fontaine Shaw | Animal Communicator, Intuitive, Energy Practitioner

My business, helps people, realize the hidden wisdom and value in their pets. Animal companions are our guides, they choose us. Why else would an animal companion choose to leave the luxury of heaven, and give up their freedoms? This is a perspective that is not fully valued. And often over looked. But adopting this perspective regarding one’s animal companion, can lead to life altering relationships with one’s animal companion. And not just more fulfilling animal human relationships, but a deeper meaning regarding life. Read more>>