Pramila Jayapal Instagram – There’s nothing better than a day spent talking with constituents, visiting their businesses, and hearing their stories of success, resilience, and perseverance. It was so great to tour some spots in Shoreline — check out where we went!
We first stopped at @drumlinshoreline, where I spoke to the owner, Megan Kogut, about their expansive space and the community events they host. With the help of an SBA and a supportive community, Megan and her team have created a welcoming environment with live music and food for Shoreline residents.
If you know me, you know I’m a HUGE bookworm, so I was super excited to visit @ridgecrestbooks next! I loved chatting with owners Becky and Kevin about their mission for their store and their favorite new releases — and I even got some great recommendations!
We then saw @afrobarberseattle, where I met owner Tewachew “T” Felate, who has served thousands of customers in years of experience in Seattle. He’s proud to run a business that serves the community and also functions as a gathering place for the local East African community.
Next up was Studio JYC, a beauty studio founded by Jane Chang. We spoke about her business, her experience running a one lady studio, and her advocacy in the community. I’m so grateful to have people like Jane proudly operating businesses throughout my district!
Our final stop was Harambe Market, where I was given the warmest welcome. The shop owners greeted me with Ethiopian coffee, popcorn, lentil sambusas, and cake. What an amazing space filled with hospitality, warmth, and good people — I couldn’t have asked for more!
I’m so proud to have all of these amazing businesses in our district and am incredibly grateful for their contributions to our economy, culture, and community! | Posted on 02/Aug/2024 02:31:05
