We are so inspired by the businesses in our community because of how many of them are committed to helping to make the world better than it is today. Check out some great businesses below and how they are helping others.

Rikki Poynter | Content creator, writer, accessibility consultant, & public speaker

It has helped people become more knowledgeable about accessibility, from captions to image descriptions, their physical businesses/establishments, and more. People have become a little more aware about deaf people, disabled people in general. Read more>>

Sean Scott | Photographer

Everyone needs high quality pictures to promote their product or business. I always try to bring out the energy of the environment while capturing the detail of the product from condensation forming on the glass or people moving in a crowd in a concert. I always recommend my clients or friends promote on Google maps. I have over 3 million photo views myself. Read more>>

Max Tenin | Realtor, SEO Strategist

When we think of the community or the world, we are really thinking about the collection of individuals within a society. So when we are thinking about helping a community or a society, it starts with how we engage the community or society ourselves. No matter what job you do, when you get up early in the morning and bring your best, you ultimately add something positive to the world around you. Read more>>

Aaron Moon | BBQ Restaurant Owner & Workforce Development Leader

As a food, BBQ transcends societal norms and stereotypes as it has the unique ability to connect people on a different level. We wanted to bring that connectivity to our community and build a binder that is long lasting and leaves a legacy. Read more>>

Matt Burkhead | Branch Manager/Loan Officer

I work a lot with veterans to teach them about the benefits that they earned through their time in service. Despite having some of the best home ownership benefits many veterans either don’t know what they’ve earned or they are misinformed on what they’ve earned. Read more>>

Steven Cota-Robles | Social Wellness Entrepreneur

Food insecurity is a huge problem, and its effects on kids can be devastating. Of course, food insecurity has consequences felt by the body, but it also affects a child’s cognitive ability. We can’t expect a child to sit still, behave, and absorb the material if their brain isn’t getting the nutrition it needs. Read more>>

Sandy McPadden MSC. CDBC CHBC | Certified Animal Behavior Consultant

My goal is to find middle ground between humans and the animals in our lives. I find fulfillment working with families and their pets to create cohesive homes and happy families. Being able to help humans communicate better with their pets leads to less frustration in the home and better relationships. Read more>>

Dr. Stephanie Britton | International Educator: Assisting Teachers with Teaching Abroad

Sharing has always been something I enjoy doing. The pleasure I get after sharing and knowing that others have gained invaluable information is one of the reasons, I do not consider what I do as a business. I refer to it as “giving back” or sharing my experience with my community and the world. Read more>>

Christina Tingley | Owner/ Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Vitellaria Wellness is an inclusive mental health collective specializing in the treatment of trauma and addictions. We are a multidisciplinary team that utilizes traditional mental health treatment modalities, with specializations in EMDR (a type of therapy used for the treatment of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and psychedelic treatments. Read more>>

Anne-Marie Shumate, M. Photog., CPP | Master Photographer and owner of Lasting Images Photography

Looking at old photographs of my family from 100 years ago, I often wonder about the lives those people lived, their joys and fears. Along with faded letters and dusty books, these images are all we have left. In the future our children’s children will look at the images we have created and remember us. Read more>>