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Beth Bergman of Wet Paint

"Wet Paint allowed me to be very creative. ... I could use the much more analytical skills that I developed through my corporate career ... and I was able to do this surrounded by artists."

Turning beer into food: Jacquie Berglund’s company, FINNEGANS, does well doing good

Jacquie Berglund (Photo by Sarah Whiting) Sitting on a couch…

American Independent Business Alliance

I want everybody to know that their decisions and actions matter. Whether it is conscious or subconscioius, you influence others around you.

‘We made history’: 2014 legislative session = big wins for women

Instead of all-or-nothing, the coalition and legislative leaders took an unusual "both-and" approach.

Ann Hofmeister revs up interest in women and Harleys

"If you don't ride, it's hard to explain, but when you're out there and you get all the senses working ... it's really neat."

Called to car repair: Cathy Heying and the Lift Garage fix vehicles affordably for people – especially women – in need

Cathy Heying (Photo by Sarah Whiting) Cathy Heying has seen…

Pay equity: unfinished business: Many hands keep pushing to close the gap

Patty Tanji (Courtesy Photo) As 2014 dawned, pay equity hit…

Framing the future: For Susan Marvin, leading her family’s window company means putting employees – and the community – first.

Susan Marvin (Courtesy of Susan Marvin) Susan Marvin, president…

Heartstrings

"I love this business. I love the role we play with mating people to the instruments and giving them a voice by which they can express themselves."

Economic web

"Part of what the 'buy local' movement is doing is rediscovering the value of community."