“Mama” closes coffee kiosk on 23rd, citing disruptive road construction
Nop Zay, left, examines paperwork at her coffee kiosk on 23rd Avenue as her son, Abodolloh Zay (right) works in the kitchen. (Photo by Venice Buhain.) Nop Zay, the owner of First Cup Coffee, also known...
View ArticleWashington business groups push pro-immigration policies
Michael Schutlzer of the Washington Technology Industry Association speaks at a press conference with other business leaders on immigration reform. (Photo by OneAmerica via Facebook.) When software...
View ArticleCan the Ave’s international food culture survive a rezone?
Samir Alawar stands in front of his restaurant on Saturday, March 4. Alawar has been cooking on the Ave for almost 40 years and opened Samir’s in 2005 after his brother died. (Photo by Grace Madigan.)...
View ArticleTukwila immigrant businesses face displacement in police station plans
Tofeek Maudah, owner Bayview Motor Club on Tukwila International Boulevard, is one of many business owners affected by Tukwila’s plans to build a police station and courthouse. (Photo by Goorish...
View ArticleCooking from scratch: an immigrant’s journey in the food truck industry
Díaz, left, poses with his employees after wrapping up his lunch shift at Occidental Square Park. Díaz sometimes begins at 4:30 a.m. to prepare the ingredients for the day’s business. (Photo by Jayna...
View ArticleStreamlined Investor Visa Strategies
U.S. immigration law is complex, but there are a number of visa options for entrepreneurs and those interested in business investment and ownership. It is not necessary to invest $500,000 and wait...
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