Stories of Impact
Small Business Investment Grant: Unlimited Aviation
Unlimited Aviation Services is a veteran-owned flight training company based in Olympia, Washington. Founded by Emanuel Dávila, Chief Flight Instructor, the company provides personalized flight instruction, ground school, and aviation education for aspiring pilots, pilots seeking additional ratings, and individuals returning to aviation after time away.
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Small Business Investment Grant: The Posh Pescatarian
Located inside Twanoh State Park in Mason County, The Posh Pescatarian is a waterfront restaurant serving fresh Pacific Northwest seafood with a strong sense of place and community. Owned and operated by small-business advocate Stephanie Harris-Uyidi, the restaurant has become more than a place to eat—it’s also a welcoming gathering space for neighbors, visitors, celebrations, and local events.
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Small Business Investment Grant: Olympic Oyster Co.
Olympic Oyster Company is a family-owned micro oyster farm rooted in the pristine waters of Hood Canal. Owned by Matthew and Sara Macias, the farm produces high-quality Pacific oysters for wholesale distribution to local restaurants from Olympia to Seattle—offering both wild-harvested and line-grown oysters cultivated with sustainability and care.
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Small Business Investment Grant: Olyphant Art Supply
Olyphant Art Supply isn’t just a store; it is a creative haven run for artists, by artists. When original owners Nick and J.B. Baldrich were ready to pass the torch during the height of the pandemic, three passionate creatives, Kira Rodriguez, Devon Ross, and Falicia Teodosio, stepped in to keep Olympia’s only independent art supply store alive. Their mission is to offer high quality, artist tested supplies at accessible prices, and to inspire everyone who walks through their doors to make art.
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Past
Grant Recipients
The Posh Pescatarian
Unlimited Aviation Services
Olympic Oyster Co.
Olyphant Art Supply
Barbe-Queen Kitchen
Fishing Vessel Crys-Dee
Sweet Comforts Bakery
InGenius! Gallery & Boutique
Charro Mexican Restaurant
777ish Cookie Desserts
Maks Snack Shack
HotBabe-HotSauce
Brave Blooms Flower Farm