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.

Alison Spanner | Owner and Seamstress at Gather + Sew

Gather + Sew approaches positive social impact in two ways. First, everything produced by Gather + Sew is made with vintage or secondhand textiles. The goal has always been to keep existing materials out of land fills, while decreasing demand for new materials. Many of the fabrics and linens that we use are partially faded, stained, or otherwise ruined, but we use up whatever pieces we can, and only end up throwing away the damaged parts. Read more>>

Calota Morris | Founder & DEI Educationalist

I created CentricOrgs as an online diversity, equity, and inclusion platform to help DEI providers and organizations that need their expertise make meaningful connections. Given organizations are increasingly growing more diverse and are spending millions annually toward diversity services yet, challenges remain to effectively manage a diverse workplace was my motivating factor. The CentricOrogs platform’s objective is to impact a larger system. We hope to do our part in scaling change within organizations in the way organizational leaders are able to cultivate the DEI resources needed to fulfill their DEI goals. Read more>>

Tiffany Goodlow | Motivational Speaker

Tiffany Nichole Speaks, LLC. helps to inspire people all over the world. I spend time encouraging people to create, manage, and maintain a healthier lifestyle. I challenge one to stand in their truth and help those who want to evolve onward and upward. My business helps reveal positive behaviors and positive solutions that promote transformation and helps manifest a healthier lifestyle. I bring mindfulness to others by teaching positivity, promoting fluid perspectives, and reminding others that learning and growing is a continuous trend. Read more>>

Rain Jordan | Fearful Dogs Expert, Certified Canine Behavior Consultant and Certified Canine Fear Abatement Expert Instructor/Mentor

Fear and anxiety in dogs are very common and yet there are relatively few humane experts in canine fear abatement and avoidance. Canine Fear Solutions and The Fearful Dogs Project offer program development, implementation, training, and coaching to help dog caregivers help the dogs for whom they care navigate the world with as little fear as possible. Read more>>