Local businesses are the backbones of their community. Meet business owners who are motivated to meet their neighbor’s needs, create safe spaces for people to gather, and build strong connections with their customers to make a positive impact.
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Good business branding leaves customers with a positive, familiar feeling. Read more on how to generate camaraderie, what it means to put your customers first, and why being nice is crucial to branding.
Owner María Blum-Sullivan created an inclusive, welcoming space with her plant paradise. Hear her hopes for the business—from supporting local entrepreneurs to raising awareness for climate change.
Emily Chavez, owner of four auto shops across the Seattle area, is committed to helping customers—particularly women—hold their own in the male-dominated auto industry.
Find out why Bagel Master stands out in Long Island—blending family heritage, consistent quality, and digital innovation to create a welcoming spot for bagel lovers new and old.
Learn how Perfect Pizza’s owner combines fresh ingredients, genuine hospitality, and a mission to fill food gaps—creating a beloved neighborhood spot with plans for growth.
In this Community Spotlight series from Behind the Review, Yelp Elite reviewer Josh H. invites his favorite local business owners to talk community building, business tips, and more.
For Akron Honey founder Brent Wesley, running a successful urban honey business is about building a community and making a change in his Akron, Ohio neighborhood, one vacant lot at a time.
Illinois nonprofit Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse shares how its “sustainable deconstruction” model—taking buildings apart and repurposing their parts—not only conserves resources but also empowers people with barriers to employment to find their niche as home contractors.
Learn why The Cell stands out among New York’s art venues, with extraordinary immersive exhibits, artist engagement, and a welcoming spirit that draws visitors from near and far.
Discover how LGBTQ-owned businesses across the country create safe, affirming spaces, unite their communities, and champion inclusion in every industry.
Discover how Fairmount Bicycles in Philadelphia was born from community need and owner Shelly Walker’s determination to turn a unique idea into a thriving local business.
Fairmount Bicycles, a queer-owned bike shop in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia, is known for its friendly and inclusive atmosphere. Owner Shelly Walker shares how she’s grown her business to meet her neighborhood’s needs with two locations, great customer service, and other community initiatives.
