Pramila Jayapal Instagram – So great to close out AANHPI Heritage Month with a walking tour of AANHPI-owned small businesses in my district! From bubble tea shops to nail salons to Chinese restaurants, we have so many amazing businesses doing great work in our city, and I’m proud to support them.
Our first stop was Night Light Nails, which has been in Seattle for more than 20 years. COVID hit them hard, but they’ve bounced back. I’m proud to be here to help local organizations get connected to SBA resources to get them back on their feet.
Next up was Young Tea, where the owner, Caroline, brewed me some delicious traditional Taiwanese tea and told me how they make all of their boba ingredients in house. They use mason jars and reusable straws for sustainability and will soon open a second location in Bellevue!
Lastly, we went to Dumpling the Noodle. Sen Mao, the owner and chef, told me his immigrant story and how he originally came here to study engineering. He opened his restaurant two months before COVID started, but a PPP loan helped keep his business open!
I’m grateful to have so many amazing AANHPI-owned small businesses in my district, and I’m so proud of the constituents who put their hearts and souls into these staples of our community. | Posted on 01/Jun/2024 06:40:31
