September at Driver's

This is a challenging time for many of us, but the market is brimming with good cheer and the summer harvest, so come on in for a smile. In Insights, we check in with Artists@Issaquah. They had to cancel their showcase this month, but the artists are still working! Don't miss Spotlight where we feature products we love from two local, women-owned businesses! 

DRIVER’S INSIGHTS

Art in the time of COVID

The quarantine may have forced Artists@Issaquah to cancel their show this month, but it doesn’t hinder the floating home community’s creativity. In fact, one of Issaquah’s artists, Jim Woessner, decided to "make lemonade" during the pandemic shelter in place. He collaborated with his friend and writer, John Hewitt, to write and publish a novella. Learn more about their new book, The Roadkill Saga, and about Artists@Issaquah here.

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MARKET SPOTLIGHT

U-Konserve

Based here in Sausalito, U-Konserve is the result of two mothers’ struggle to be environmentally conscious as they packed lunches. They knew the disposable bags and containers they used were headed to landfill. They took action and launched U-konserve in 2008, initially offering reusable school lunch gear. Demand increased, and customers began asking for products designed for a variety of uses. U-Konserve is a certified B Corporation and meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance.

Mama Tong

Lindsay Ott came to the Bay Area in 2013 with her young son and a background in organic farming and midwifery. She understood a new mother’s needs and fused her passions into postpartum nutrition. In her quest to find kindred spirits, Lindsay contacted Jane Lin, owner of Mama Tong. Jane trained Lindsay in Chinese postpartum soups, and indicated that she was ready to move on. Lindsay purchased the business and relaunched Mama Tong soups using organic ingredients and the highest quality Chinese herbs.

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