It's Official! We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected by Etsy as one of five 2019 Maker Cities! In partnership with the Mastercard’s Center for Inclusive Growth, Etsy has selected five recipients whose efforts are focused on fostering diverse and inclusive creative communities in their local areas. This grant is part of their Maker Cities initiative to support creative businesses in their communities. Each grantee is receiving $40,000 from Etsy in ...

By Shanna Fujii  Roosevelt Row is known for its elaborate and expressive art. Something else it’s known for? Its warm and heightened sense of community. In this interview series, the highlighted businesses are not chosen because of their physical location in Roosevelt Row, but because they positively impact or help develop the community. 850zip is one of these businesses.  Kathey Wagner founded 850zip in November of 2016. 850zip, a hyper-local ...