Seattle has always been a trendsetter of sorts: first with grunge music and the coffeehouse craze, and then with its burgeoning startup scene.
Today the Pacific Northwest city continues to set trends with innovative new businesses.
We found the 23 coolest small businesses in Seattle. The list includes a top new bakery, a paper shredding company, and a kind of boat that people used to only dream of.
Attendible
What it is: An online events board.
Why it's cool: This startup has local events boards online with the goal of making unforgettable experiences happen more often. People or companies post events from movie screenings to concerts to boat trips. You can browse events to see what interests you, or follow the boards that create events you enjoy attending. The business is social in that you can see which events are most popular and who is attending them.
Archie McPhee
What it is: A toy shop and "mecca" for weird toys.
Why it's cool: Archie McPhee is the toy store in Seattle for kids and grownups alike. People come for party favors, gag gifts, pranks, candy, and the more "typical" toys and games. Archie McPhee also offers birthday and bridal gift registries, and sells a collection of funny and alternative wedding cake toppers.
Bag Borrow or Steal
What it is: A handbag rental service.
Why it's cool: Bag Borrow or Steal gained a huge amount of publicity and some of its "coolness" factor thanks to the first Sex and the City movie. But what really makes it cool is that instead of having to purchase expensive luxury bags, you can rent them. It's a great service for people who want to try a bag out before buying it, for people who need who need a bag for a special occasion, or for those who have constantly evolving tastes.
See the rest of the story at Business Insider
Please follow War Room on Twitter and Facebook.
     |